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Uganda: Inmates Sleep in Toilets As Prisons in Eastern Uganda Reel Under Severe Overcrowding

Africa · Soroti

Uganda: Inmates Sleep in Toilets As Prisons in Eastern Uganda Reel Under Severe Overcrowding

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The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Soroti Regional Office has sounded alarm over deteriorating human rights conditions in prisons across Eastern Uganda, revealing that extreme congestion has forced inmates in some facilities to sleep in toilets.See the Story

Soroti City residents ask police to expedite murder investigations

Soroti · Soroti

Soroti City residents ask police to expedite murder investigations

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Soroti City are facing increasing pressure to expedite investigations into a series of murders. The recent case involves a couple, identified as Steve Olee and Leah Adiango, who were found dead in their house in Old Akisim Cell, Pamba Ward. According to Julius Eteu, the LCI Chairperson of Old Akisim Cell, on Wednesday, he received a call from his defence secretary, Moses Edinu, informing him about…Read Article

Women's T20 League: Soroti Seal Double Over Tornado - SportsNation

Tornado · Soroti

Women's T20 League: Soroti Seal Double Over Tornado - SportsNation

Soroti 137/3Tornado 22/10Soroti won by 115 Proscovia Alako knocked her first half century of the season as Soroti thumped Tornado by 115 runs to complete their double header victory against the side on Saturday at the Lakeside Oval in Entebbe. Alako who was playing her second league game this term notched 61 (46) not out in the afternoon game, leading the defending champions to what was a routine win. In the morning game however, the once openin…Read Article

Mpuuga urges Ugandans to demand change, decries mismanagement and long rule

Mathias Mpuuga dressed on ICU cultural attire while talking to DF delegates in Soroti. PHOTO URN Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mathias Mpuuga, the National Coordinator of the Democratic Front (DF), has expressed strong criticism of Ugandans for their failure to demand meaningful change. He made the remarks while addressing DF delegates in Soroti, where the party was inaugurating its new regional office for Teso. Mpuuga noted that despite Ug…Soroti · Soroti Read Article

Women's T20: Soroti City Battle Tornado - SportsNation

Soroti City will be aiming to prolong their unblemished start to the Lyca Women’s T20 League when they meet Tornado for their fifth and sixth games on Saturday at the Lake Side Oval in Entebbe. The defending champions followed their match day one double victory against Pioneer at the end of May with another twin win against Wanderers last weekend. They head into the game as Group A leaders with a maximum eight points and remain the only team in …Tornado · Soroti Read Article

Soroti High Court Hosts Hybrid Bar-Bench Meeting to Strengthen Justice Delivery

On Thursday, the Soroti High Court Circuit held a hybrid Bar-Bench meeting, both physical and virtual, designed to enhance collaboration, refocus justice delivery efforts, and encourage open, constructive dialogue among key stakeholders in the legal system. The meeting was chaired by Resident Judge, Hon. Justice Boniface Wamala, and moderated by Deputy Registrar HW Emmy Geoffrey Sayekwo, with HW Waiswa Painento, Magistrate Grade I Research attac…Soroti · Soroti Read Article

NERFA Rules In Favor Of Tapo, Junior Eagles Thrown Out! - SportsNation

The North Eastern Region Football Association (NERFA) have officially declared Tapo FC as the 2024/25 North East Champions. This, after the rescheduled North East Region League playoff final between Junior Eagles and Tapo was yet again not played. The match was initially supposed to be played on Sunday, June 8, at Soroti SS, but Junior Eagles refused to play, accusing Tapo of forging licenses. Tapo also forwarded their issue to the North East Re…Soroti · Soroti Read Article

Echodu Contributes UGX 30 Million Towards Construction of PAG Soroti Assembly Church Cathedral - The Witness Uganda

In a strong show of faith and community leadership, David Calvin Echodu has contributed UGX 30 million towards the construction of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) Soroti Assembly Church Cathedral a major spiritual and development project in the Teso sub-region. Echodu, who is vying for the position of NRM Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda and is also an aspirant for Soroti City West MP, made the announcement while serving as the chief …Soroti · Soroti Read Article

Food shortage affects learner turnout in Soroti School for the blind

MYD taking a group photo with the learners and staff of School for the Blind-Madera in Soroti City on Friday 30th, May 2023 Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Low attendance and participation at St. Francis Primary School for the Blind–Madera in Soroti City have been attributed to a persistent lack of food supply, which continues to plague the institution. According to the headteacher, Sr. Rose Alyabo, the school’s primary struggle is providing …Soroti · Soroti Read Article

VP Alupo reassures Teso on government commitment to cattle compensation

VP Alupo speaking to Katakwi Veterans over the cattle compensation program—-Photo By Emmanuel Olinga Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Vice President, Rtd. Maj. Jessica Rose Alupo Epel, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing the long-awaited cattle compensation program. She noted that the compensation will be carried out in a phased manner. Alupo assured affected communities in the Teso, Lango, and Acholi subregions tha…Polls · Soroti See the Story

Women's T20 League: Perfect Start For Giants - SportsNation

The Lyca Women’s T20 League bowled off on Saturday with three of last year’s semifinalists all winning their respective opening double headers convincingly. Soroti City, the defending champions opened the campaign against Pioneer in Group A at the Lugogo Cricket Oval, and they comfortably saw off the side, winning the first game by 30 runs before a 10-wicket victory in the afternoon. Jimia Mohammed- the former U19 girls captain who’s a new recru…Soroti · Soroti Read Article