Tag Archives: Teso

Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Vice President, Rtd. Maj. Jessica Rose Alupo Epel, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing the long-awaited cattle compensation program. She noted that the compensation will be carried out in a phased manner. Alupo assured affected communities in the Teso, Lango, and Acholi …

  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 …

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 …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has allocated sh150 billion to compensate war debt claimants in the Acholi, Lango, and Teso sub-regions for cattle lost during past insurgencies. Each sub-region is expected to receive sh50 billion. Dr. Kenneth Omona, the State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation, revealed the development …

SOROTI, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission registered 71,301 new voters in the Teso subregion in the recently concluded general update of the National Voter’s Register exercise. The commission also recorded 46,517 applications of transfers of voters from different polling stations in the region. The voters were registered …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cassava farmers in Teso are facing a dire situation as prices for their produce have plummeted in the region. This crisis is exacerbated by diseases affecting cassava crops, leading to rotting and further diminishing market value. Augustine Akutu, a renowned farmer and Chairperson of Businessmen …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has called on the people of Teso to support government programs rather than fall victim to divisive tribalistic rhetoric. Addressing a gathering in the region, he underscored the importance of initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty and promoting development. “The National Resistance Movement …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Iteso Cultural Union (ICU) Council has officially approved a five-year strategic development plan, marking a significant milestone for the organization. The strategic plan is projected to cost over 92 million annually, with funding to be raised through local resources, national and international partnerships, nongovernmental organizations, …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Youth Empowerment in Agripreneurship Program (YEAP), a presidential initiative approved in May 2024, is set to empower 100 young people in agribusiness across the Teso region. This program, focused on leveraging science, technology, and innovation, is a partnership designed to boost youth involvement …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The budget cuts in the Ministry of Teso Affairs have raised concern from the leaders in the sub-region. A report from Kenneth Obote Ongalo, the State Minister for Teso Affairs, indicates that the ministry’s budget has been reduced from sh4.3 billion to three …