#Teso News

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TEJFOCE Petitions Museveni Over Channeling of Journalists’ Support Funds

By James Alomu   Teso Journalists for Community Empowerment (TEJFOCE) has petitioned President Yoweri Museveni, requesting that his recent financial pledge to journalists in the Teso Sub-re

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Museveni Hails Peace and Progress in Teso as Proof of NRM’s Achievements

By James Alomu   Bukedea District:President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the people of the Teso Sub-Region for their continued support toward the National Resistance Movement (NRM)

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Museveni Accuses NRM Independents of “Political Betrayal”

By Nathan Eyagu    Soroti City — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has criticized National Resistance Movement (NRM) members who choose to contest as independent candidates after

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Museveni to Ugandans: Let’s Build Wealth, Not Division

By Nathan Eyagu    Soroti City — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Ugandans to focus on wealth creation and national unity rather than engaging in divisive politics. Spe

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Kumi–Ngora–Serere Road Funding Secured, Implementation to Begin Soon – President Museveni

By Nathan Eyagu    Ngora District — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced that the long-awaited Kumi–Ngora–Serere Road project has been fully funded, with im

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Museveni Pledges Support for Fishermen in Serere District

By James Alomu    Serere District : President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged government support to fishermen in Serere District as part of his broader commitment to empowering loca

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SERERE - Echodu Highlights Fishing Challenges, Calls for NASARI Restoration During Museveni Visit

By Nathan Eyagu    SERERE DISTRICT - The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairman for Eastern Region, Hon. David Calvin Echodu, has appealed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni

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Serere NRM Leaders Rally Behind Museveni, Present Development Demands

By Nathan Eyagu    SERERE DISTRICT - The National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders and residents of Serere District have reaffirmed their unwavering support for President Yoweri Kagut

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Amuria District Appeals to Museveni for Industrial and Infrastructure Investments

By Nathan Eyagu    Amuria District —The district leadership of Amuria has appealed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to prioritize industrial and infrastructure investments in

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Echodu’s Rally Strategy in Amuria and Katakwi Highlights NRM’s Popularity

By Our Reporter    TESO — The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) enjoyed a spectacular show of support in Amuria and Katakwi Districts, as thousands of residents turned up

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Echodu, Acam Rally Teso Residents for Museveni’s Regional Tour

By Nathan Eyagu    SOROTI CITY – As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni prepares to begin his regional tour of Teso, the NRM Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda, David Calvin Echodu

National

Bukedea Woman MP Race Intensifies as NUP’s Bobi Wine to Attend Mercy Alupo’s Nomination

By Our Reporter    Bukedea District — The contest for Bukedea District Woman Member of Parliament is heating up as Mercy Marion Alupo, the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bear

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Jeressar High School Joins Emorimor Run to Champion Education in Teso

By Nathan Eyagu    SOROTI — Jeressar High School has officially confirmed its participation in the Emorimor Coronation Run, a major fundraising event aimed at boosting education

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Teso Professional MCs and Panelists Receive 100 Million Shillings from Presidential Empowerment Initiative

By Our Reporter    TESO - The Teso Professional MCs and Panelists have recently been awarded a significant financial boost of 100 million shillings as part of a presidential initiative

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Bishop Eciru’s Blessing Reinforces Jeressar High School’s Commitment to Holistic Education

By Nathan Eyagu    Soroti City — Jeressar High School has reaffirmed its dedication to holistic education following a special pastoral visit and blessing from the Bishop of Sorot

Celebrity

Edokiyo Theft Saga Pits Louis Against Wakanda in Music Battle

By Our Reporter    Uganda’s entertainment industry has been thrown into controversy after a bitter fallout erupted between Louis Music Management and Wakanda Management over the

National

Pingire 2026: Oucor’s Manifesto Push Raises Political Temperatures

By Nathan Eyagu    Serere District – Philip Oucor, the NRM parliamentary flag bearer for Pingire County in Serere District, popularly known among constituents as “Ipilipo,&

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Teso Residents Applaud State House Monitoring Team for Championing Patient Rights

By James Alomu   Residents across the Teso sub region have expressed widespread appreciation for the State House Health Monitoring Unit following its recent intervention into alleged malpra

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Soroti Regional Referral Hospital Struggles to Perform Amidst Several Challenges

By Nathan Eyagu    Soroti District – Soroti Regional Referral Hospital continues to grapple with a host of operational challenges that are affecting service delivery, according t

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Tensions Rise as Balalo Pastoralists Defy Presidential Exit Orders

By Our Reporter    Kapelebyong District - Tensions are mounting in Northern and Eastern Uganda as communities and local leaders accuse Balalo pastoralists of defying Presidential Execu

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Victory for MP Alobo: Soroti Court Dismisses Arson and Incitement Charges

By Nathan Eyagu    SOROTI - Soroti City Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Joan Alobo Acom, has been acquitted of all charges in a case that had attracted significant political attention

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President Museveni Unveils Five-Cow Rehabilitation Plan for All Teso Households

By Nathan Eyagu   Soroti – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled a bold new livestock rehabilitation initiative that will see every household in the Teso sub-region recei

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Teso Leaders Converge at Soroti University Over Delayed and Fairer Cattle Compensation

By Nathan Eyagu   Soroti — Frustrated by slow and uneven payouts, leaders from the Teso sub-region have convened at Soroti University to demand urgent action from the government on th

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Fraud Warning Issued Over Cattle Compensation in Teso, Lango, and Acholi

By Our Reporter   The Senior Private Secretary to the President on Women Affairs, Judith Ewichu Apilo, has issued a stern warning to communities in Teso, Lango, and Acholi against engaging

National

FDC Envoy Paul Omer Criticizes NRM’s Failed Manifesto, Supports Echodu’s CEC Reform Vision

By Nathan Eyagu    Teso – National Resistance Movement (NRM) politician David Calvin Echodu has sharply criticised what he described as arrogance and dishonesty in the CEC race,

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Echodu Gains Momentum in Five Teso Districts as Support Shifts from Mukula Ahead of NRM CEC Vote

By Nathan Eyagu   TESO — The political landscape in Eastern Uganda is undergoing a significant shift as David Calvin Echodu, a businessman and rising political mobilizer, garners gr

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Democratic Front Party Storms Teso with 41 Candidates Nominated Ahead of General Elections

  By James Alomu   The Democratic Front Party (DF), a recently launched political outfit led by former Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga popularly known a

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Etilu and Anyuk Emerge Victorious in NRM Primaries, Setting Stage for General Elections

By Our Reporter    Amuria District — The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries in Amuria District have produced clear winners as Etilu Margret and Anyuk Teddy Osire

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Emorimor Emolot Launches Regional Education Drive to Revive Learning in Teso

By Nathan Eyagu   Katakwi District – His Highness Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot Etomeileng, the Cultural Leader of the Iteso, has launched a regional education tour across the Teso Sub-r

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Akena Dismisses Allegations of NRM Ties, Reaffirms UPC Independence

By Our Reporter   SOROTI CITY — Uganda People's Congress (UPC) Party President and 2026 presidential aspirant Jimmy Akena Obote has firmly denied allegations of collaborating with

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NUP Launches Mobilization Structures in Soroti City to Challenge NRM Dominance

By James Alomu    In a bold move to expand its political footprint in Eastern Uganda, the National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially launched its mobilization structures in Soroti Ci

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NUP Launches Stronger Comeback in Teso with Over 400 Nominations

By Our Reporter    SOROTI - The National Unity Platform (NUP) has significantly expanded its political footprint in the Teso sub-region ahead of the 2026 general elections, doubling it

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Kaberamaido RDC Urges Kumam Community to Embrace Wealth Creation in Fight Against Poverty

By Our Reporter   Kaberamaido District – The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kaberamaido, Linos Lotem Tumkori, has issued a strong appeal to the Kumam comm

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Ekutelek Poised to Challenge Political Heavyweights in 2026 Soroti City East Showdown

By James Alomu   Soroti, Uganda – As the 2026 general elections draw closer, political temperatures in Soroti City East are rising — and a new name is quickly becoming the cente

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Emorimor Launches Education Fund to Secure Future of Teso's Children

By Nathan Eyagu    Kumi District – His Royal Highness Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot Etomeileng, the Paramount Chief of the Iteso, has unveiled a bold new initiative aimed at tacklin

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Jeressar High School Applauded for Discipline and Academic Focus as RCC Inspires Students

By Nathan Eyagu    Soroti City — Jeressar High School has been commended for its exceptional discipline and commitment to academic excellence by Soroti City’s Acting Reside

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Two Soroti Thieves Kiss Death After Stealing Goats in Kamuda

By Our Reporter    Soroti District - Two suspected thieves from Soroti district narrowly escaped death at the hands of an angry mob in Kamuda sub-county after allegedly stealing goats

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Action of Love International Assesses Welfare of Children with Disabilities in Soroti

By Our Reporter    Soroti District – Action of Love International, a non-governmental organization dedicated to supporting persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Teso sub-region

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Mukura Memorial Site: Where Uganda’s Painful Past Meets the Promise of Healing and Hope

By Nathan Eyagu    TESO - Tucked away in the quiet hills of Ngora District lies a place that will stir your soul — a place where silence speaks volumes, and where every stone, ev

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Jeressar High School Secures Spot in Round Two of TBS Skool Debate

By Nathan Eyagu    Soroti City — Jeressar High School has proudly secured its place in the second round of the highly competitive TBS Skool Debate, an exciting youth-centered ini

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Emmanuel Omaria Champions Cocoa Growing Amongst Kapelebyong District Youth

By Nathan Eyagu    Kapelebyong District – In a bold and inspiring move aimed at transforming youth livelihoods in Kapelebyong District, Emmanuel Omaria, aspirant for Youth Member

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Invest in Teso, Not Just Kampala”—MP Alobo Urges Regional Elites

By Our Reporter    Soroti City – Soroti City Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Joan Alobo Achom, has stirred a fresh wave of regional pride and self-reliance after publicly urging

Agriculture

Serere Farmers Embrace Digital Agriculture Through Auxfin-Cajila Partnership

By Our Reporter    SERERE – Auxfin International, a Netherlands-based organization, has embarked on a mission to revolutionize agriculture in Uganda’s Teso sub-region throu

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Residents Frustrated as Stray Animals Disrupt Daily Life in Soroti City

By Our Reporter    Soroti City - Soroti City residents are growing increasingly frustrated as stray animals continue to roam freely through the streets, causing traffic disruptions, th

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Political Inferno: Okoit and Amuriat Clash Over Bobi Wine's Soroti Visit

By Nathan Eyagu   Soroti City - A political firestorm has engulfed Soroti City and reverberated across Uganda’s online platforms following a charged exchange between Soroti City&rsquo

Agriculture

Kalaki Farmers Urged to Prioritize Clean Water and Nutritious Feed for Poultry Health

By Our Reporter    Kalaki District – Poultry farmers in Ousia Parish, Apapai Sub-county, Kalaki District, have been urged to prioritize clean water and nutritious feed for their

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Joseph Ojatum: The Passionate Cultural Ambassador Driving Teso's Tourism Growth

By Nathan Eyagu   Teso – As tourism in Uganda continues to evolve, the Iteso Cultural Union (ICU) has found a devoted steward of cultural promotion in Joseph Ojatum, the Deputy Minist

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Africans Encouraged to Embrace Cultural Heritage Ahead of Royal Pan-African Visits in Soroti

By Our Reporter    Teso – Africans are being called upon to embrace and celebrate their rich cultural heritage as a source of identity, unity, and sustainable development. This m

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Cajila Africa Links Institute Empowers Soroti Farmers on Eco-Friendly Practices

By Our Reporter    Soroti District – Farmers in Adamasiko village, Awaliwal Sub-county, Soroti District have received crucial training on sustainable agriculture and eco-friendly

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Amuria Youth Caucus Back Omaria’s Call for Accountable Leadership

By Nathan Eyagu    Amuria District – As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Youth League elections draw near, the Amuria District Youth Caucus has thrown its weight behind Emm

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