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    The influence of cross-border security on community safety in Karamoja Region, Uganda
    (Uganda Christian University, 2026-05-08) Edith Umwali
    The purpose of the study was to establish the influence of cross-border security on community safety in Karamoja Region, Uganda. The objectives of the study were; to assess the nature and extent of cross-border security threats in the Karamoja region, including cattle rustling, arms trafficking, and inter-community conflicts; to examine the socio-economic influence of cross-border insecurity on livelihoods, trade, and development in the Karamoja region; to analyze the role of state and non-state actors (e.g., government agencies, security forces, local communities, and NGOs) in managing cross-border security issues. The study used descriptive cross-sectional design and quantitative approach was adopted. The study population were local community members (pastoralists, agro-pastoralists, traders, and youth living in border districts such as Kaabong, Moroto, and Amudat, Local Government officials (District leaders, sub-county chiefs, and local council representatives) and Security personnel. A sample of 222 respondents was used; the respondents were selected using simple random sampling technique. Questionnaire was used for data collection. Data was analysed using SPSS. The study finding shows that cattle rustling is a common security threat in Karamoja region community. The finding also shows that illegal arms trafficking contributes to insecurity in the Karamoja region. The study result indicated that cross-border insecurity negatively affects household livelihoods in my community. The study finding further shows that most of the respondents 97(43.7%) agreed that government agencies play an active role in addressing cross-border security threats. The study concluded that; Cross-border insecurity in Karamoja is multidimensional, involving both transnational criminal activities and local structural challenges. It also has profound socio-economic consequences for communities in the Karamoja region and that government agencies and security forces play a central role in enforcing law and order, reducing cross-border crime, and safeguarding territorial integrity. The study recommends that; strengthening cross-border security cooperation, promoting community participation in security efforts, supporting livelihood diversification and poverty reduction and institutionalizing cross-border cooperation.