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Karamoja gets the first University, as Peace and Technology University is unvailed

Story by Evelyne Adwoko It was Sunday November 23rd, 2025. The rising sun begins to shine over Karamoja plains with a brilliance that seemed to bless the day. From a ...

Kumam Cultural Institution Vets and Swears in 13 New Ministers

The Kumam Cultural Institution today, 18th November 2025, conducted the official vetting and swearing-in of 13 new ministers during a ceremony held at Tedwills Guest House in Soroti. The function...

His Royal Highness Papa Raphael Otaya Won Ateker with Capt. Chief Dion Haynes Paade after having a fruitful engagement in soroti city.

Chief Dion is a Kumam friend from Canada under the Ateker International Development Organization (AIDO). This week, he visited Okile Ranch in Kaberamaido District together with His Royal Highness Dr....

AIDO, Kumam Cultural Heritage Launch Goat Dairy Project in Kaberamaido to Boost Livelihoods

Development efforts in Kumam land have gained momentum as His Royal Highness Won Ateker Raphael Otaya and partners from Canada under the Ateker International Development Organization (AIDO), led by His...

President Museveni Salutes Kalaki Residents for Their Role in Restoring Peace, Promises Further development

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has saluted the people in the district for their bravery and contribution to peace in the Teso sub-region. This was yesterday in his campaign rally held...

Won Ateker Calls for Unity, Education and Development at a marriage giveaway Ceremony

His Royal Highness Won Ateker Raphael Otaya, the Paramount Chief of the Kumam, today Saturday the 20th of September 2025 led hundreds of people in celebrating the giveaway ceremony of...

Simon Ochen Appointed Minister of Information & ICT at Kumam Cultural Heritage

Kumam Cultural Heritage (KUCH), the institution established to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Kumam people while supporting resilient livelihoods, has appointed Simon Ochen—popularly known as “Uncle...

Won Ateker Unveils Scholarships, Ranch Development, and Cattle Restocking After State House Engagement

His Highness Won Ateker Raphael Otaya, the Paramount Chief of the Kumam, has announced a package of transformative interventions for the Kumam community following his engagement with President Yoweri Kaguta...

Kumam Heritage Gets a Legal Voice: Constitution Speaks Their Language

The Kumam people of Teso and Lango regions in Uganda can now hear the law speak their language. In a landmark move, the Uganda Law Reform Commission (ULRC) has translated...