The Karamojong people are an ethnicity comprising of several tribes. They include Ngipore and Nyangia of Karenga district, Ngijie in Kotido district, Jabwor of Abim district, Ngimatheniko in Moroto, Ngibokora in Napak district. However, the people of Moroto, Napak, Nabilatuk, Nakapiripirit call themselves the Karimojong.

The karamojong call themselves "ngikarimojong". The majority of karimojong are chocolate coloured but however there are also dark and very brown people. The majority of brown karimojong are found in the southern districts of Moroto, and Napak. The karimojong speak a language called "ngakarimojong".

Ngikarimojong dress in bed sheets called "ngathukai" especially men, wear beads around the neck, head, waist and hands,women dress dresses called "ngimarindai". Ngikarimojong culture is still widely preserved, protected and promoted.

Ngikarimojong

The karimojong dancing in a traditional ceremony.

Miss Tourism Karamoja: Queen Iriama Kassim Shamim-Right and the first runner-up of Miss tourism karamoja Queen Cheruto from Amudat Left from Moroto.

The reigning Miss tourism Uganda 2025/2026 who was also the second runner-up Miss Tourism Karamoja, Queen Nachap Kezia Cindy-left being dressed by Former Miss Tourism Uganda 2024/2025 Queen Atino Lucky Bianca-Right.

The late Hon.Adome Lokwii Callistus, a prominent political leader who had charisma and was known to be incorruptible in Kotido district who served in 1996-2005 and 2011-2016 as Member of parliament and district Chairperson.

Hon. Aleper Margaret Achilla, the incumbent woman Member of Parliament under NRM representing Kotido district from 2006-2026.