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By Derrick Omoding Kalaki – From East to West and South to North, the political atmosphere for the incumbent Members of parliament is increasingly becoming thorny as the country heads to a new wave of political transition. January 2026, remains the remarkably long awaited time for the country to measure the fate of the legislators and those interested in leadership. In developing events, the Kalaki District Chairman Samuel Okello has put forward his chest against the Teso affairs Minister Dr. Clement Ongalo Obote in the coming race. The two will be the bulls in the kraal grilling each other in…

The High Court in Soroti made a critical additional order in the 150-acre contested Serere land involving Serere District Local Government and human rights activist, Moses Omiat. The fresh order is for Serere District Local Government to be evicted from Omiat’s land and hand him vacant possession. In its earlier orders, the same court declared Omiat the rightful customary owner of the land located in Kasilo Village, Kamod Parish, Bugondo Sub-county in Serere District. “An eviction order is issued against all the defendants (Serere District Local Government and four others )from the suit land comprising over 150 acres of land,”…

The Soroti East Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner Edwin Benesa has pointed fingers at Uganda’s main electricity distribution company – UMEME over frequent power blackout in the city. Following the attempt by the unknown assailants to raid equity bank on Tuesday Morning, the commissioner strongly said that UMEME was part of the mess with their revolting action of shutting down electricity in the sensitive hours of the night. Mr. Benesa said that it was UMEME that saved the assailants who attempted to raid Equity Bank. “No sooner had the security operatives arrived at the bank premises to apprehend thieves who…

The banking services at Equity bank Soroti Branch have resumed says the management. In a statement released by the management on the bank’s official social media accounts, the bank gad a distress incident on Tuesday morning where armed persons attempted to gain access into the banking hall. The management further confirm that no lives were damaged or lost during the incident. Police are currently holding two security guards from SGA Company to aid their investigations. However, more security alerts have been issued by East Kyoga Police on the rising insecurity in Soroti City. The operation was initiated following reports of…

The management of equity bank Soroti City has broken silence over the incident where unknown assailants broke into the bank’s building in an attempt to raid money and valuable property. Francis Erumu, the manager of Equity Bank, confirmed that the thieves attempted to access the bank but were unsuccessful in their endeavors. Mr. Eremu disclosed that so far no item has been tempered with by the goons. In a brief statement with press, “We received information on time and notified police who quickly surrounded the bank premises during early morning hours at around 3:00 am. Fortunately no item has been…

In a swift response to the attempted robbery at Equity Bank Soroti on Tuesday Morning, two individuals have been apprehended by police to aid in the ongoing investigation. Identified as security personnel from SGA Security, their names have not yet been disclosed to the press. Residents of Soroti City woke up to scenes of tension and disruption as a massive security operation unfolded around Equity Bank earlier on Tuesday morning. The operation was initiated following reports of a group of thieves managing to infiltrate the premises of Equity Bank, sending shockwaves through the usually tranquil city. According to the acting…

By Derrick Omoding Residents of Soroti City woke up to scenes of tension and disruption as a massive security operation unfolded around Equity Bank earlier this morning. Both Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) and police forces were swiftly deployed, creating an atmosphere of intrigue and concern throughout the town. The operation was initiated following reports of a group of thieves managing to infiltrate the premises of Equity Bank, sending shock-waves through the usually tranquil city. As authorities mobilized to contain the situation, traffic along the main streets of Soroti ground to a halt, causing inconvenience to commuters and bystanders. According…

A section of traders in Soroti City East Division under their umbrella popularly known as Soroti at heart, have expressed disappointment to their Member of Parliament Herbert Edmund Ariko for ignoring the wrangle between Moru-apesur Primary School and the squatters claiming huge land. The School is currently at higher risk of losing over 75 plots of land including the playground to the group of individuals claiming. Mr. Moses Ecuru the P.T.A Chairman said that the school is highly vulnerable to the City tycoons conniving with a section of city staff to part with the School land. “The School has continued…

By Derrick Omoding Until five years ago, fruit vendors in Teso sub region were importing watermelon from other parts of Uganda. Back then, the fruit farmers have a false belief that watermelon couldn’t do well; leave alone growing in Teso Sub region.  Watermelon was commonly grown in Luwero, Kayunga, Mpigi, Mayuge, Mubende, Masindi and Bushenyi districts. The fruits were rare in supermarkets and shops in Teso. However, the tables have turned thanks to some farmers who decided to try out the fruit in 2017. The fruit is now all over the region, with some vendors selling it on the go.…

By Derrick Omoding Over 50 Civil Society Organizations across the Teso Sub – Region on Friday converged in Eneku Village Soroti City to streamline the joint agenda on fighting political injustices and human rights violation ahead of the 2026 general elections. Activists urge the government to call off brutality and violation of those in opposition as the new clouds of politics gather. The move has come barely eight months after the launch of the election road map by the electoral commission. Benson Ekuwe the Executive Director PAC- Uganda said that a call for democratic practices and the rule of law…