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Kumi LC5 Chairperson Invites State House Anti-Corruption Unit Over Alleged Recruitment Irregularities
<p><strong>By Vicent Emong</strong></p> <p>The Kumi District LC5 Chairperson, Nelson Mandela Lakol, has formally invite...
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NRM Supporters Blame Security Operatives for Flag Bearers’ Defeat in Kumi Municipality
<p><strong>By Vicent Emong</strong></p> <p>Supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Kumi Municipa...
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Duchu Decries Early Political Campaigns in Pallisa, Warns of Disrupted Service Delivery
<p><br></p> <h2><strong style="font-size: 14px;">By Alfred Opio</strong></h2> <p>The Pallisa District LC5 Chairperson,...
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Shock in Soroti as Police Probe Death of Father Hilder’s Primary School Pupil
<p> <strong>By Alfred Opio</strong></p> <p>Police in Soroti City have launched a manhunt for a suspect in connecti...
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Shock as Man Allegedly Hangs Self Over Domestic Wrangles in Pallisa District
<p><strong>By Alfred Opio</strong></p> <p>Residents of Otelepai 1 Cell in Kibale Town Council, Pallisa District, have b...
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Pallisa District Veterinary Office Receives Solar-Powered Vaccine Fridge
<p><strong>By Alfred Opio</strong></p> <p>The Pallisa District Veterinary Office has received a solar-powered, containe...
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Pallisa Clan Heads Warned Against Bribery and Bias in Property Inheritance
<p><strong>By Alfred Opio</strong></p> <p>Clan leaders in Pallisa District have been cautioned against taking sides whi...
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Low Turnout Recorded in Soroti City Government-Aided Primary Schools on First Day of Reopening
<p><strong>Soroti City, Uganda</strong> — Several government-aided primary schools in Soroti City recorded a low turno...
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Tension Rocks Ajepet Primary School Over Poor PLE Performance
<p><strong>By Alfred Opio</strong></p> <p><strong>Pallisa, Uganda</strong> — Tension erupted at Ajepet Primary School...
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Politicians Tipped on Life After Politics as Teso Leaders Turn to Agriculture
<p><strong>Teso Sub-region, Uganda</strong> — Politicians in the Teso Sub-region who lost in the recently concluded el...
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South Kyoga Police to Intensify Community Policing Amid Post-Election Violence
<p><strong>By Vicent Emong</strong></p> <p><strong>South Kyoga, Uganda</strong> — Police in the South Kyoga Region ha...
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Delayed Approval of District Service Commission Chairperson Sparks Tension in Pallisa
<p><strong>By Alfred Opio</strong></p> <p><strong>Pallisa, Uganda</strong> — Tension is mounting within Pallisa Distr...
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NDA Struggles to Eliminate Sale of Drugs in Open Markets
<div>The National Drug Authority (NDA) continues to face challenges in eliminating the sale of medicines in open and inf...
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Nursery Growers in Pallisa Stranded as Dry Spell Hits Seedling Sales
<p><strong>By Alfred Opio</strong></p> <p><strong>Pallisa, Uganda</strong> — Nursery tree growers in Pallisa District...
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NDA Closes 105 Illegal Drug Outlets, Impounds Medicines Worth Shs65 Million in Teso Crackdown
<p><strong>Teso Sub-region, Uganda</strong><span style="font-weight: 600;"> — The National Drug Authority (NDA) has cl...
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Ray of Hope for Kalaki Kumam Cultural Dancers as U.S. Well-Wisher Donates USD 100 for Instruments
<p><strong>Kalaki, Uganda</strong><span style="font-weight: 600;"> — Kumam cultural dance groups in Kalaki District ha...
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Shock as Senior Five Student Drowns at Lake Nyaguo in Pallisa
<p><strong>By Alfred Opio</strong></p> <p><strong>Pallisa, Uganda</strong> — Residents of Kinomu Village in Agule Sub...
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Fresh Fish Vendors in Pallisa Decry Scarcity, Face Financial Strain
<p><strong>By Alfred Opio</strong></p> <p><strong>Pallisa, Uganda</strong> — Fresh fish vendors in Pallisa Town have ...
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Kaberamaido District Ranks SOCADIDO as Leading Development Partner at ADEFO-MAP Phase II Launch
<p><strong>Kaberamaido, Uganda – February 4, 2026</strong></p> <p>Kaberamaido District Local Government has recognize...
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Pallisa Livestock Farmers to Pay for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccination
<p><br></p> <p><strong>By Alfred Opio</strong></p> <p>Livestock farmers in Pallisa District will now be required to pa...
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One Special Police Constable Killed, Four Injured During Arrest Operation in Serere District
<div><br></div><div>Serere, Uganda — Police in the South Kyoga region have launched investigations into the killing of...
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LEMU Re-Engages Kumam Cultural Heritage to Address Land and Customary Tenure Issues
<p><strong>Soroti, Uganda – February 2, 2026</strong></p> <p>The Land and Equity Movement in Uganda (LEMU) has renewe...
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Soroti City Leaders Back UGX 4.1 Billion Agribusiness Project to Boost Market-Oriented Farming in Teso
<div><br></div><div>Soroti City — Leaders of Soroti City have pledged full political and technical support to a new ag...
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Court Declares NRM’s Justine Nameere Winner of Masaka City Woman MP Seat After Recount
<div>Masaka, Uganda — Masaka Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe has declared Justine Nameere of the National Resistance M...
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Ateker Development Foundation Launches Agricultural Project in Soroti District
<div><br></div><div>Soroti, Uganda — The Ateker Development Foundation (ADEFO), in partnership with BMZ Germany, has o...
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Kumam Cultural Authorities bans Reckless sale of land
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Breaking News: Dr Wanyama Judas Tadeo elected Eastern Uganda Youth member of Parliament
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Over 3600 small scall farmers in Teso to benefit from SOCADIDO's MAP Programme
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NRM sweeps Soroti City Mayoral elections seats in landmark Elections
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Breaking News UPC's Fred Jalameso unseats Government Chief Whip Obua in Ajuri county re-run
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Read More →LC5 Candidate in Soroti Threatens Legal Action Over January 22 Elections
<div>Soroti District LC5 chairperson candidate Vincent Enomu has threatened to seek legal redress following what he desc...
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NRM’s Esudu Francis Obwonyo wins Soroti city Mayoral Elections
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Adoa Urges MP-Elect Acom to Promote Unity and Reconciliation in Serere
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Tragedy, One Dies,Two survive Boat Accident in L. Kyoga
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Read More →Katiti Village Defense, Youth Leaders Call for Peaceful and Responsible Voting on January 15
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Read More →Gen. Jeje Odongo Addresses Apasi Shooting, Urges Calm Amid Rising Political Tensions
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The Kumam Cultural Heritage (KUCH ) General Assembly Elects New Leaders in Amolatar
<p><br></p> <p>The Kumam Cultural Heritage (KUCH) General Assembly on Wednesday, December 18, 2025, convened in Amolata...
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Police Accuse Bobi Wine of Breaching Campaign Guidelines in Eastern Uganda Tour
<p><br></p> <p>Police have accused the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Sse...
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Kumam Leaders Decry Moral Decadence Among Youth, Urge Artists to Champion Mindset Change
<p><br></p> <p><em>Kaberamaido, December 16, 2025</em> — Cultural leaders from the Kumam community have expressed dee...
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Residents Urged to Maintain Peace and Security, As Festivities Approach
<p><br></p> <p>As the Christmas festive season draws near, His Royal Highness Won Ateker Me Kumam Papa Raphael Otaya ha...
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Ugandan Catholic Priest Kidnapped as Masaka Diocese Calls for Nationwide Prayers
<p>The Catholic Church in Uganda is reeling from shock and deep concern following the reported abduction of Rev. Fr. Deu...
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Government Moves to Resolve Encroachment on Public Spaces in Soroti City
<p><br></p> <p>The Government of Uganda has initiated a deliberate move to address the escalating encroachment on publi...
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Government Reviews Construction Plans for KUCH Palace in Soroti City
<p><span style="font-weight: 600;"><br></span></p><p><br></p><p>The government has reaffirmed its commitment to fast-tra...
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Bukedea Town Council in Dispute Over Market Dues, UGX 120 Million Arrears Raise Concern
<p><strong>Bukedea, Uganda —</strong><span style="font-weight: 600;"> Tensions flared at a Bukedea Town Council meetin...
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Katakwi District Records Surge in Teenage Pregnancies in Primary Schools
<p><strong>Katakwi, Uganda – December 10, 2025</strong> – Katakwi District authorities have raised alarm over a grow...
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Dolopiiko Responds to Fight Rumours: Claims Attack by Yona Chanlee's Egali at Calvin Echodu Campaign Rally
<p>Dolopiiko Opado, the renowned comedian and MC from Teso, has finally broken his silence on the violent altercation th...
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Alilioi Community School in Arapai Struggles Amid Dilapidated Infrastructure as Authorities Call for Urgent Support
<p><br></p><p><strong>Soroti, Uganda —</strong> Education authorities and community leaders in Arapai Sub-County are s...
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NRM Bukedea Chairperson Warns Independent Candidates Against Using President Museveni’s Name in Campaigns
<p>The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chairperson for Bukedea District, Isaac Epilo, has issued a stern warning to i...
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Five Arrested in Connection with Murder of Katakwi DJ Patrick Elungat as Police Hunt for Two More Suspects
<p><strong>Katakwi, Uganda —</strong> Police in Katakwi District have arrested five suspects over the gruesome murder ...
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Busoga Nseete Saving Group Shares Out UGX 17 Million, Strengthening Household Livelihoods in Soroti City
<p>In a major boost to household incomes across Soroti City, the <strong>Busoga Nseete Saving Group</strong> has shared ...
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Adoa Calls for Peaceful Campaigns: “No Attacks, No Poster Destruction in Serere”
<p><strong>Kateta, Serere District</strong> – The State Minister for Fisheries and Serere District Woman Member of Par...
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Katikkiro Mayiga Urges Security Forces to Show Restraint During Uganda’s Heated Campaign Season
<p><br></p> <hr> <h1><br></h1> <p><strong>By TesoTalents News Desk</strong></p> <p>Buganda Kingdom Prime Minister (K...
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Electoral Commission Dismisses NUP Candidate for Kachumbala Over Forged Signatures, Leaving NRM Hon. Isiagi Unopposed
<p><strong> By Eyagu Boniface </strong></p><p> <strong>Date: 25th November </strong></p> <p>The Elector...
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Medical Community Mourns --Senior Soroti Gynaecologist Dr. Godfrey Egwau Dies at Mulago
<p><strong>Soroti / Kampala, Uganda</strong> — The medical fraternity in Teso and across Uganda is reeling from the ne...
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BENZO BEN RELEASES HIS FIRST ALBUM CALLED "NIGGA TALK".
<div>Benzo Ben Returns With Powerful Debut Album “Nigga Talk”</div><div><br></div><div>Teso, Uganda — Rising hip-h...
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Minister Musa Ecweru Withdraws from Amuria County Parliamentary Race
<p><strong>AMURIA DISTRICT</strong> – The State Minister for Works, <strong>Hon. Musa Francis Ecweru</strong>, has off...
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Serere RDC Ekoom John Steven Represents District at Burial of Late Opolot Emmanuel in Ngora
<div>Ngora, Uganda — November 8, 2025:</div><div>The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Serere, Mr. Ekoom John St...
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Bukedea Electoral Commission Releases 2026 Campaign Schedule, Urges Peaceful Polls
<div>Bukedea, Uganda — The Bukedea District Electoral Commission has officially released the campaign schedule for all...
Read More →One Pupil Misses PLE at Swaria Centre in Soroti.
<p>One pupil has missed this year’s Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) at Swaria Primary School Examination Centre...
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