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Heads of state from across the African continent are expected to travel to Soroti City, Uganda, to participate in the Ateker Re-Union Festival, scheduled for November 27th-29th, as confirmed by Vice President Jessica Rose Alupo. Vice President Alupo, who is leading the organization, explained that the festival, titled “To Bong Lore,” aims to bring together Ateso-speaking people from Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and other parts of the world for the first time since their separation 280 years ago. With the theme “Celebrating Shared Heritage, Forging a Path towards Peace and Economic Empathy,” the festival is a testament to Pan-Africanism. Activities are…

By Derrick Omoding Following the previous reported  outbreak of Polio in Eastern Uganda, the paramount Chief of Teso, His Highness Paul Sande Emolot Etomeileng has strongly called on his subordinates to flock with the government in the ongoing Polio vaccination exercise. Emorimor who on Thursday appeared before the public in Kalaki district preached that Polio can absolutely be Kicked out of the Country when the public slcritically plays a positive role. While Joining the government in the ongoing polio fight campaign, Emolot appealed to his people to keep no child left out during the exercise. “Communicable diseases today remain a…

 By Derrick Omoding Many of the senior Citizens have expressed emotions over the passing on of former legislator Onapito Ekomoloit. Onapito who was formerly the Press Secretary to the President,58, is dead. The Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Annette Anita Among and former Minister Mike Mukula both made the announcements on X, a few hours after his last breth, saying Ona, as he was fondly called, passed on early today after a short illness. Ona is the current Board Chairman of Nile Breweries Ltd and on the council of elders of St Peter’s College Tororo. “On behalf of the Teso…

Filed by Derrick Omoding Hundreds of helpless Widows hailing from various parts of Teso have been shapped with a mindset of resilience in business to sustain their families in heroic ways. The mobilization headed by the bishop Anglican Bishop of Soroti Diocese Kosea Odongo is aimed at strengthening single mothers especially those in the widowhood, to live the life of comfort with money in their pockets. SPeaking to the patriot, Bishop Odongo noted that in most parts of Teso, a husband’s death brings his widow not only personal grief but also a new life of extraordinary hardship, poverty, powerlessness, and…

By Derrick Omoding As Uganda’s politics heats up, those eyeing new terms are getting back on the ground, closer to the electorates of their respective constituencies, with many making principled vows to the voters. In the case of Katakwi District, particularly Ngariam County, the race is anticipated to be tighter as it is difficult to predict the fate of the vocal Education Minister, Peter Ogwang, who will be vying for his third term in the National Assembly. Ogwang has been accused multiple times of causing chaos in Katakwi using state apparatus during past elections. Augustine Otuko, the former aspirant for…

As the government has so far spent UGX 84 billion in the second quarter compensating war cattle claimants in the regions of Acholi, Lango, and Teso, the claimants have urged President Museveni to complete the process before the 2026 presidential elections. Some of the 33,000 claimants in Teso have raised concerns about the payment criteria, noting that some individuals have been paid twice In 2022, the government, through the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, earmarked UGX 200 billion to compensate the war debt claimants for livestock lost during past insurgencies in the country. In the Teso Sub-Region, President Yoweri…

The Chairman for Serere District Local Government and former Legislator for Serere County has officially announced his return to Soroti’s political arena, confirming his bid for the mayoral seat in 2026. Once the LC V Chairman for the Mother Soroti District, the politician has successfully filed and returned his interest forms to the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Party headquarters in Najanankumbi last week. This indicates he is now comfortably awaiting nomination for the FDC party flagship. Ochola’s significant presence in Ugandan politics has commanded public attention due to his boldness, opposition to bad governance, and fight against corruption for…

The woman Member of Parliament for Soroti City, Joan Alobo Achom, has been hospitalized, according to sources close to the politician. The reasons for her hospitalization were not immediately disclosed, but concerns have been raised following her absence during the priestly pass out by the Soroti Catholic Diocese on Saturday. The ceremony attended by the Vice President H.E Rd. Maj. Jessica Rose Alupo and the Speaker Anita Among, among the top guests saw the area woman member of parliament absent, yet she has been notably supporting and attending such religious activities in her constituency, hence raising concerns from her supporters.…

By Derrick Omoding. The territorial police at Cps Kalaki are investigating a matter of theft of cattle to wit one bull. This took place today the 08th day of July 2024 at around 0500hrs in Awidi village, kadie parish, Otuboi sub county in Kalaki district. According to Asp. Obukulem Edison, the East Kyoga police spokesperson, it’s alleged that information was received by the DPC Kalaki District, SP Maumbe Jackson from the Officer in charge integrated High way Patrol at Otuboi Town Council where they had Pursued and Intercepted a Vehicle Loaded with one Bull in the Boot, on A bad…

By Derrick Omoding Police in Serere Cps have initiated investigation in to the matter of suspected Arson which occurred On 7th July 2024 at around 1100 pm, The incident took place in Shann gardens, Upper shops, Kakus Cell, Serere Town Council in Serere District. It’s alleged that one who has been identified as Oluka Emmanuel a UPDF officer attached to Kabong District went to Shann gardens to book a room to spend a night with his Girlfriend who has not been identified yet. It is said that during the night, workers heard something like an explosion and they immediately moved…