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VP Alupo reassures Teso on government commitment to cattle compensation

Polls · Soroti

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…See the Story

Food shortage affects learner turnout in Soroti School for the blind

Soroti · Soroti

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 …Read Article

BIG STORY!! Team New Energy Ousts Mukula From Soroti City With Zero Delegates As Race For NRM Eastern Uganda Vice Chairperson Heats Up

Soroti · Soroti

BIG STORY!! Team New Energy Ousts Mukula From Soroti City With Zero Delegates As Race For NRM Eastern Uganda Vice Chairperson Heats Up

There has been a big political surprise in Soroti City. Mike Mukula’s team is shocked and confused after losing badly in the District Chairperson Elections. Team New Energy, led by Calvin Echodu, won all the seats, and Mukula didn’t get even one delegate. This loss is a big blow for Mukula. His team had claimed that Echodu’s supporters would be embarrassed in the elections. But now, it’s Mukula’s team that is disappointed and surprised by how st…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

CATTLE: POA not happy after Kyagulanyi urges Teso to demand full justice

Some of the war claimants after receiving cattle from NUP Party President Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi has urged the people of Teso to demand broader justice beyond cattle compensation, calling for restitution of all that was lost during the region’s turbulent past. FDC President Patrick Oboi Amuriat has however dismissed the offer of cattle and the compensation proposals by NUP, …Soroti · Soroti Read Article

OBSTETRIC FISTULA: Only 2% of affected women accessing surgeries

Women receive treatment for obstetric fistulas at Soroti district hospital in eastern Uganda. Photo UNFPA Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Officials at the Ministry of Health have called for increased public awareness to prevent obstetric fistula — a debilitating condition resulting from prolonged obstructed labor where a mother develops a hole between the genital tract and either the urinary tract or rectum, or both. According to ministry st…Soroti · Soroti Read Article

The Big Talk!! Calvin Echodu Speaks on Reform, Youth, and the Future of NRM

On 17th May 2025, Mr. Calvin Echodu appeared on NTV’s Talk of the Nation show. He is a candidate for the position of NRM Vice Chairperson for the Eastern Region. In the interview, he spoke clearly about his goals to bring change to the party, support young people, and develop Eastern Uganda. Mr. Echodu began by thanking the current party leaders for the changes they have made during the NRM Structural Elections. He praised the NRM National Cha…Soroti · Soroti See the Story

Kumi High Court Circuit Opens Doors, Eases Burden on Soroti

The Acting Principal Judge, Lady Justice Okuo Jane Kajuga, has officially launched the Kumi High Court Circuit marking a significant milestone in the Judiciary’s mission to bring justice services closer to the people. The ceremony began with Lady Justice Okuo inspecting a Guard of Honour mounted by the Uganda Police Force. This was followed by a meeting with Judicial Officers serving within the new Circuit. To commemorate the occasion, a ceremon…Soroti · Soroti Read Article

SOROTI: Catholic Women Apostolate Calls for Expansion of Skilling Program to Empower Grassroots Women

The Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl and Boy Child (PISGBC), currently equipping young Ugandans in Soroti (Eastern Region) with vocational skills, has been called upon by the Catholic Women Apostolate (CWA) to be expanded to include women at the grassroots level. While the program has so far targeted youth, CWA argues that extending it to adult women would enhance economic empowerment and self-reliance among women in rural communitie…Soroti · Soroti Read Article

Breaking!! Mr. Calvin Echodu Draws Unstoppable Crowd in Soroti Homecoming - The Witness Uganda

A large and excited crowd gathered at Soroti Sports Ground on Saturday to welcome Calvin Echodu in what turned out to be a remarkable homecoming event. What began as a celebration soon turned into a powerful moment of unity and support that many believe could shape the future of Eastern Uganda. Echodu, who recently declared his bid for the position of NRM Vice Chairperson for the Eastern Region, delivered a moving and emotional speech. His words…Corruption · Soroti See the Story

Lawyers decry attempts to evict human rights NGO from office

KAMPALA: Concerned lawyers have written a letter to police about illegal eviction threats of their client, a Non-Governmental Organisation dealing in human rights in Soroti City that has been in occupancy for close to two decades. The lawyers of Kania & Alli Advocates & Solicitors contend that their client, Soroti Development Association and NGOs Network-SODANN, has been occupying office space at Soroti-Harridas Road Plot 23 since 2009 but latel…Human Rights · Soroti See the Story