Summary:
- According to Stephen Ojacor, the Deputy Information Minister of the Iteso Cultural Union (ICU) Kingdom, the Emorimor seeks to restore the shared cultural heritage and pride of the Iteso people.
KATAKWI: The office of Emorimor Papa Iteso Paul Sande Emolot Etomeileng is preparing for a regional tour aimed at engaging clan chairpersons and revitalizing the lost culture of the Iteso community.
The tour will commence in Katakwi District, covering three counties. It will kick off on Wednesday in Usuk County at Aojabule Primary School, followed by Ngariam County on Thursday at Boma Grounds, and conclude on Friday in Toroma at the Town Council Headquarters.
According to Stephen Ojacor, the Deputy Information Minister of the Iteso Cultural Union (ICU) Kingdom, the Emorimor seeks to restore the shared cultural heritage and pride of the Iteso people.
The initiative involves collaborating with clan chairpersons across the region to design strategies for cultural preservation and development.
Ojacor also revealed that during the tour, the Emorimor will present the new constitution of the Iteso culture and share the kingdom’s strategic plan to address key challenges, including improving the state of education in Teso.
John Okot, an elder from the ICU in Katakwi District, welcomed the tour, emphasizing its importance in strengthening cultural unity.
“We’re ready to welcome Papa Emorimor and share our concerns and aspirations with his office as elders of Teso,” Okot said.
Geofrey Omolo, the Katakwi District LCV Chairperson, expressed his support for the initiative.
“This tour by Papa Emorimor will strengthen our cultural institution and give people an opportunity to engage with our leader,” Omolo said.
