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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni on Monday revisited the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) wartime exploits in Teso, recalling how government forces used air power to defeat a Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebels group led by Vincent Otti nearly two decades ago. Addressing thousands of supporters at …

Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the people of Katakwi to take advantage of the peace ushered in by the NRM government to create wealth and improve their livelihoods. The President, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Banking has become more accessible for residents of Nansana, Masaka, and Soroti, as Housing Finance Bank officially opens three new branches, expanding its presence and reaffirming its commitment to communities across Uganda. For many people, convenient access to financial services can transform daily life—reducing …

SOROTI, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Head teachers in Soroti have been urged to prioritize co-curricular activities to support the holistic development of learners. The call follows concern over the low turnout of Universal Primary Education (UPE) schools for a recent five-day scouts training held at Majengo Camping Site in …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Soroti City are facing increasing pressure to expedite investigations into a series of murders. The recent case involves a couple, identified as Steve Olee and Leah Adiango, who were found dead in their house in Old Akisim Cell, Pamba Ward. According …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Soroti Regional Office has released a disturbing report regarding the conditions of detention facilities in Eastern Uganda. This was after the commission monitored and inspected detention facilities in 17 districts of Teso, Bugisu, and Sebei sub-regions, as well as …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mathias Mpuuga, the National Coordinator of the Democratic Front (DF), has expressed strong criticism of Ugandans for their failure to demand meaningful change. He made the remarks while addressing DF delegates in Soroti, where the party was inaugurating its new regional office for Teso. …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Low attendance and participation at St. Francis Primary School for the Blind–Madera in Soroti City have been attributed to a persistent lack of food supply, which continues to plague the institution. According to the headteacher, Sr. Rose Alyabo, the school’s primary struggle is providing …

  Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi has urged the people of Teso to demand broader justice beyond cattle compensation, calling for restitution of all that was lost during the region’s turbulent past. FDC President Patrick Oboi Amuriat has however dismissed the offer …

The factory’s chief executive officer, revealed that they plan to invest sh45 million in purchasing local mangoes, with each kilogram priced at sh300 Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soroti Fruit Processing Factory has taken a significant step by purchasing and processing local mangoes from farmers in the Teso Sub-region  …