To say that Uganda’s northeastern region bordering Kenya and South Sudan is a place that exists under the radar would be an understatement. Even the most adventurous of travellers have yet to truly discover this isolated region that was long inaccessible by road and troubled by tribal conflicts. But a variety of forces have come [...]
More
-
Five Reasons to visit the Karamoja region of Uganda
-
Paul Sherwen his love for Africa
There are many things people don’t know about Paul Sherwen. Many in the cycling world don’t know about his life in Africa and his work with Bicycles for Humanity, the Ugandan Karamoja area and animal conservation. Most people in Africa have no idea of his status in Europe, America and Australia.
More -
Bringing mountain bikes to Mt Moroto in Karamoja
How one Whistler resident is working with the Tepeth community of Mount Moroto and local social enterprise Kara-Tunga Tours to enhance livelihoods through developing mountain bike tourism on the mountain. Steve Andrews comes from one of worlds most famous mountain bike areas called Whistler in Canada and joined the Tour of Karamoja team in 2018 [...] More -
Paul Sherwen’s humanitarian legacy
Global cycling news publisher VeloNews contacted Paul Sherwen’s friends, family, and colleagues to better understand his life away from the TV cameras and cycling peloton.
More -
Bicycle Tour through Karamoja, the most beautiful part of Uganda
Bicycle Tour through Karamoja - I was in Moroto for work and decided to stay with Kara Tunga Guest House for the weekend. The rooms are clean with comfortable beds and hot showers. There are so many spots for relaxing with a book on their veranda and in the garden. I was treated to delicious [...] More -
Uganda’s first Bicycle Tour de Karamoja
An exciting new project is about the get shape. In partnership with Bicycles for Humanity Karamoja, iEmpowerment founding father Pat Montani and English former professional racing cyclist and present day Tour de France commentary Paul Sherwen. In October this year we will test-drive the route with the organising team and announce the dates for the [...] More
