Tourism and Life Style

The Iteso Cultural Union (ICU) has initiated a campaign to gather funds for the construction of the ambitious Ateker Mega Palace, which is projected to cost over UGX 55 billion (approximately USD 15 million). The drive was launched by the Teso Cultural leader, Papa Paul Sande Emolot, on Friday, November 29, 2024, during the final day of the three-day Ateker Reunion Festival at the Soroti Grounds. During the fundraising event, notable contributions were made, including UGX 10 million from the Vice...

President Yoweri Museveni has emphasized the importance of unity and linguistic ties among the Ateker communities from Uganda, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Ethiopia, among others, gearing a platform for promoting African unity and cooperation. This was during the Ateker Reunion Festival 2024 celebration on November 27, 2024, as President Museveni was officiating the event that was held in Soroti city. He said that reconnecting across colonial borders is essential for fostering unity among Africans, naming it “Historical Missions,” reminding the...

The leaders of the Ateker community in Uganda have called for government support towards their ongoing peace initiatives to address cross-border security challenges so as to unlock development in the different areas where they have settled. According to the Teso paramount chief, Paul Sande Emolot, among the initiatives they have is a peace caravan that will conduct peace promotion activities within the outer care communities, including Teso and Karamoja and across the border, in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and...

During the Manifesto Week 2024, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities showcased major achievements in Uganda’s tourism industry. Rtd. Col. Tom Butime, the minister in charge, delivered a speech on November 20, 2024, outlining the successes in promoting tourism and conserving wildlife and cultural heritage sites. The Manifesto Accountability Week, which is running from November 15 to December 5, 2024, took place at the Office of the President's conference hall. Butime highlighted several key areas of development in the...

The value of coffee exports from Uganda has tremendously been increasing, and this can be attributed to the different efforts put in place by the government through the Ministry of Agriculture and other stakeholders. In the Financial Year 2023/24, Uganda’s coffee sector achieved a record-breaking achievement through coffee exports, which earned Uganda USD 1.14 billion, making a 6.33% increase in value compared to the previous financial years, the highest revenue in 30 years. This success is attributed to the resilience and...

The aftermath of the release of the 2024 Nation Census report was dominated by discussions about the errors in the ethnic data errors. This effectively hampered the in-depth analysis of the report. Little attention from academics, scholars, and media was paid to the depth of data that this report was providing. The data the report holds shows significant changes in the Ugandan society's standard of living and should be studied and used for the country's greater good. The 2024 census report...