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 …
Read More »Mpuuga urges Ugandans to demand change, decries mismanagement and long rule
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. …
Read More »Food shortage affects learner turnout in Soroti School for the blind
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 …
Read More »CATTLE: POA not happy after Kyagulanyi urges Teso to demand full justice
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 …
Read More »TEJU: Soroti fruit factory finally starts processing local mangoes, buying at sh300 a kilogram
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 …
Read More »SOROTI: Okello gets 55 years in jail for rape, Ongodia 40 for murder
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Soroti High Court has sentenced 34-year-old David Okello to 55 years in prison for the crimes of rape and simple robbery, in a judgment that the court says should serve as a stern warning to society. Soroti High Court Resident Judge Boniface Wamala, while …
Read More »Ocheger warns Teso about divisive politicians as he supports Echodu vs Mukula
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Nelson Ocheger, has warned the people of Teso to stay vigilant against politicians who disguise themselves under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party while failing to deliver on their promises. Ocheger criticized a growing trend where leaders …
Read More »Soroti erupts as Calvin Echodu homecoming sets mouthwatering NRM CEC clash
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soroti was gripped with excitement today as Calvin Echodu, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag bearer for Soroti City West, was welcomed home to launch his bid for the position of NRM Vice Chairman Eastern Region. Echodu, who seeks to unseat the …
Read More »Street children rescued and enrolled in rehabilitation program
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 14 street children in Soroti City have been rescued and enrolled in a one-year rehabilitation program before they are reunited with their families. The children, from various parts of the Teso sub-region, were taken in by the Teso Children Development Foundation (TECDEFO) in …
Read More »Soroti Anglican Bishop, christians mourn Pope Francis
SOROTI, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Soroti Diocese Bishop, Kosea Odongo, has joined his counterparts from the Soroti Catholic Diocese to express their deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis. Bishop Odongo extended his heartfelt condolences, stating, “I want to join my brothers in the Catholic Church to …
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