Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several government health facilities in Teso are operating without ultrasound scan and x-ray services. Government structures, according to Emmanuel Ainebyoona, the Senior Public Relations Officer at the Ministry of Health, provide ultrasound scan and x-ray machines to all health center fours, district hospitals, Regional and …
Read More »Teso wants police force name changed to police service
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A number of people from Teso want the name of the Uganda Police Force changed to Uganda Police Service. This follows Constitutional Amendments, 2019 proposals spearheaded by the opposition Members of Parliament. The team, recently in Soroti has triggered a debate on proposal, with many …
Read More »Failure to accord former Minister Max Omeda State burial angers Teso leaders
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders from the Teso sub-region on Sunday expressed disappointment over the failure by the government to accord former Minister, Hebron Omax Omeda a state burial. The leaders, during the burial of Omeda at his home in Adipala village, Atiira sub county in Serere district, …
Read More »Deputy Speaker Oulanyah urges Iteso to stop lamenting, unite
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah has urged the people of Teso to unite and work hard to elevate their area. He was speaking during the 3rd annual Teso Convention 2019 held at Soroti Hotel over the weekend. He said it is time …
Read More »Severe food crisis looms over Karamoja
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Severe food disaster is expected to last up to January in North-Eastern regions of Karamoja and Teso. This is according to two early warning agencies. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) and the USAID funded Famine Early Warning System Network (FEWSNET) says the …
Read More »Teso Fruit Factory set for launch finally in August
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dry tests at the Teso Fruit Factory in Soroti indicate it will finally be ready for launch before the end of this year. Trade Minister Amelia Kyambadde, members of the Board of Uganda Development Corporation, Leaders of Teso Region, farmers and other stakeholders toured …
Read More »Govt to help organise Tororo-Teso festival in non-controversial venue
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government will help the Iteso in Tororo organise a cultural festival in a non-controversial venue and also extend financial support following Saturday’s aborted event. Police stormed the event at King George V Memorial ground , saying the choice of venue was considered provocative and raised …
Read More »UPDF soldier shot one over land wrangles in Teso
By Julius Odeke A UPDF officer Capt Eliano Franco attached to the Chieftaincy of Production shot and injured one person over land wrangles in Bululu Sub County in Kaberamaido district. The suspect one Capt Eliano moved in company of an LC I chairman and other village mates to the Sub …
Read More »Teso region wallows in hunger
By John Njoroge Between February and April 2009, nine people have reportedly died of hunger in the areas of Soroti, Amuria and Katakwi districts. Thousands more are said to be in danger of starvation after a prolonged drought spell and a sudden shift in the rain patterns in the region. …
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