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Govt unveils new policy for foot-and-mouth disease control

Agriculture · Soroti

Govt unveils new policy for foot-and-mouth disease control

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries has unveiled a new policy aimed at controlling outbreaks of foot-and-mouth diseaseSee the Story

SOROTI: All unlicensed schools given 14 days to close illegal dormitories

Soroti · Soroti

SOROTI: All unlicensed schools given 14 days to close illegal dormitories

SOROTI, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Security authorities in Soroti have given all the unlicensed schools 14 days to close all the illegal dormitories on their premises. The tough decision was arrived at following the gruesome murder of Faith Joan Apio, a pupil at Jozan Nursery and Primary School premises on February 5, 2025. During the investigations, the authorities have learned that most of the schools operating boarding sections in Soroti City…See the Story

DP President contender Sebamala Dismisses Personal Life Rumors, focuses on saving DP

Soroti · Soroti

DP President contender Sebamala Dismisses Personal Life Rumors, focuses on saving DP

Bukoto Central MP Mr Richard Sebamala has dismissed circulating rumors about his personal life, affirming that he remains happily married to his wife. He believes these baseless claims are politically motivated, aimed at distracting the public from his bid for the Democratic Party (DP) President General position. Mr Sebamala announced his bid for DP president general position recently and has set his sights on ensuring the upcoming top party mee…See the Story

Democratic Party · Soroti

MP SEBAMALA: I am ready to restore DP’s lost glory

Bukoto Central MP Richard Sebamala has called on staunch Democratic Party (DP) members to rally in Soroti City for a crucial meeting aimed at reclaiming the party from what he describes as its current state of captivity. Mr Sebamala, who has declared his bid for DP President General, insists that failure to reclaim the party from Norbert Mao—now serving as Minister of Justice in President Yoweri Museveni’s government—could mark the end of Uganda…See the Story

Soroti · Soroti

MPs irked by flaws in National Voter Registration Exercise

Legislators have raised concern over irregularities and alleged misconduct in the ongoing general update of the National Voters Register ahead of the 2026 general elections. The update exercise, conducted in accordance with Article 61(1)(e) of the Constitution and Section 20 of the Electoral Commission Act (Cap 176), began on Monday, January 20, 2025, and was initially scheduled to end on February 10, 2025. The exercise aims to register Ugandan …See the Story

Soroti · Soroti

URA takes Tax Gospel to Teso Sub-region - Uganda Revenue Authority

After a successful excursion in the Karamoja sub-region, the URA Tax Education Outreach team has set its sights on the Teso sub-region. Now camped in the heart of the Ateker in Soroti, the tujenge team is on a mission to ensure compliance through door-to-door taxpayer visits and the mobile tax office. This week-long excursion, running […] The post URA takes Tax Gospel to Teso Sub-region appeared first on Uganda Revenue Authority.See the Story

Soroti · Soroti

Soroti residents in fear over rampant dog bites

Dog vaccination launched in Kamuda sub county, Soroti District. PHOTO URN Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soroti district health leaders have decried the increasing cases of dog bites that are not reported to the health facilities. Dr Charles Okadhi, the Soroti District Health Officer says that only 37 out of 240 cases that were registered by the veterinary department were reported in health facilities in the 2023/2024 financial year. This mo…See the Story

Soroti · Soroti

Cassava farmers in Teso decry low prices

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cassava farmers in Teso are facing a dire situation as prices for their produce have plummeted in the region. This crisis is exacerbated by diseases affecting cassava crops, leading to rotting and further diminishing market value. Augustine Akutu, a renowned farmer and Chairperson of Businessmen in Teso, shared that he owns over 500 hectares of cassava in Amuria and Kapelebyong. He expressed that the recent dro…See the Story

Soroti · Soroti

Soroti University to start Aviation Science courses

Soroti University will start teaching Aviation Science after finalizing collaboration agreements with the Ethiopian Aviation University. This revelation was made by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Robert Ikoja Odongo while presenting the Budget Framework Paper for 2025-2026 financial year before the Committee on Education and Sports on Wednesday, 08 January 2025. Prof Odongo said the partnership is part of the collaborations they are see…See the Story

Soroti · Soroti

Emorimor urges Ateker leaders, families to stop training children as future warriors

Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot during Ateker Festival in Soroti. PHOTO URN Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Paul Sande Emolot, the Emorimor of the Teso Cultural Union, has underscored the importance of unity and peace across the Ateker communities during the closing ceremony of the three-day Ateker Festival held in Soroti. Addressing delegates from Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Uganda, the Emorimor called for an end to inter-communit…See the Story

Soroti · Soroti

All Set for the Inaugural Grace Ateker Reunion Festival in Soroti City

Soroti City is set to host the inaugural Ateker Reunion Festival in Uganda, expecting over The post All Set for the Inaugural Grace Ateker Reunion Festival in Soroti City appeared first on TowerPostNews.See the Story