Soroti District

Soroti hospital overwhelmed as youth drug abuse, mental health cases surge Daily Monitor

Former Deputy Army Chief Peter Elwelu arrested in Soroti over alleged plot to destabilise Teso PML Daily

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Renegade retired Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) officer Gen. Peter Elwelu has been arrested in Soroti City, the military announced Monday evening. It ends a weeks-long manhunt for the senior officer accused of involvement in subversive activities. UPDF spokesperson Col. Chris Magezi confirmed the arrest on X in a … The post BREAKING: Army announces Gen Peter Elwelu arrest app

Security forces have arrested retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu in Soroti City, according to a statement published on X by UPDF Acting Director of Defence Public Information, Col. Chris Magezi. The announcement has drawn swift and divided responses online and across Teso, ranging from endorsement of the security operation to outright skepticism and sarcasm. Col. […] The post Mixed Reactions as UPDF Announces Ar

KAMPALA – The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has confirmed the arrest of retired General Peter Elwelu, a former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), over alleged involvement in subversive activities and plans to destabilise the Teso sub-region. Elwelu was reportedly arrested by security forces in Soroti City on Monday evening, November 2, 2026, according […] The post BREAKING: Former Deputy CDF Peter Elwelu A

In a statement issued on Monday evening, UPDF Acting Spokesperson Col Chris Magezi said Elwelu had been on the run before his arrest

Elwelu arrested in Soroti- UPDF Daily Monitor

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Soroti headteacher appeals for parent support as three pregnant girls prepare for PLE Daily Monitor

Soroti District Woman MP Anna Ebaju Adeke has asked government to suspend planned demolitions along the railway corridor until affected households are consulted and compensation concerns addressed, but the Works Ministry says the clearance exercise will proceed.

Residents decry deplorable state of Soroti City roads Daily Monitor

Soroti fish traders march to city council over alleged UPDF assault Daily Monitor

Soroti, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | With 100 kits to their name, Pearl Bank participated in last weekend’s Teso Run that is part of the commemoration of Emorimor Paul Sande Etomeileng Emolot’s 4th Coronation Anniversary celebrations. The event provided a great platform to promote cultural heritage, unity and mobilize support for educational and community … The post Pearl Bank supports key events at Emorimor’s 4th C

Pearl Bank has procured 100 kits for the Teso Run and pledged support for financial literacy and environmental conservation activities marking the fourth coronation anniversary of Teso cultural leader His Royal Highness Paul Sande Etomeileng Emolot, known as Emorimor. The two-day celebrations were scheduled for October 16 and 17, 2026, in Soroti District under the […] The post Pearl Bank Backs Teso Run with 100 Kits,

Suspected fake UPDF Colonel arrested in Soroti over fraud, theft Daily Monitor

Soroti University has shut its newly constructed main gate after granite cladding detached and fell from the arch, raising safety concerns less than three weeks after the institution received the Shs1.2 billion facility.

Farmers, policymakers, researchers and development partners will gather in Soroti on October 15–16 for a festival promoting climate-resilient agriculture, indigenous seeds, nutritious foods and sustainable livelihoods.

Over Senior Four and Senior Six candidates from Bukedea Comprehensive Schools and Kongunga High School on Friday after the Bishop of Soroti Catholic Diocese, Dr. Joseph Eciru Oliach laid hands…

Soroti youth shun HIV testing over privacy violations by health workers Daily Monitor

Soroti youth, medics clash over HIV data privacy Daily Monitor

Govt gives NARO, Soroti University Shs7.7b to boost women’s agribusiness Daily Monitor

Soroti hospital struggles at 23% capacity, moves to curb absenteeism and recruit staff Daily Monitor