When voters across the Teso sub-region went to the polls, the final parliamentary results painted a picture of continuity anchored in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), tempered by selective support for independent and opposition candidates in urban and politically active constituencies.<\/p>\n
By the close of tallying, the NRM had secured an overwhelming majority of parliamentary seats across Teso, reaffirming the party\u2019s long-standing dominance in the region. From rural counties in Katakwi, Bukedea and Amuria to the newly created districts of Kalaki and Kapelebyong, voters largely opted for ruling party candidates, citing experience and access to government programs.<\/p>\n
However, the results also revealed a quiet but consistent willingness by the electorate to look beyond party labels. Independent candidates claimed key victories in Kumi Municipality, Pingire County in Serere District, and Orungo County in Amuria District, while the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) registered notable wins in Soroti City East and the Soroti City Woman MP race.<\/p>\n
Soroti City stood out as the most competitive political battleground in the sub-region. The city split its representation between the NRM and the opposition, with FDC candidates securing two of the three available seats, underscoring the growing influence of opposition politics in urban Teso.<\/p>\n
In Pallisa District, the NRM completed a clean sweep, retaining all parliamentary seats, while Katakwi and Soroti districts delivered near-total victories for the ruling party. Serere District offered a mixed outcome, sending both NRM and independent legislators to Parliament.<\/p>\n
Overall, the Teso vote reflected a region that remains firmly aligned with the ruling party, but increasingly open to individual merit and alternative voices, particularly in municipalities and urban centers. Political analysts say the pattern mirrors a broader national trend in which voters balance loyalty to the ruling establishment with a desire for accountability and local representation.<\/p>\n
Teso Sub-Region: Officially Elected Members of Parliament<\/p>\n
Kumi District
\nKumi Municipality: Silas Aogon (Independent)
\nKumi County: Okasai Opolot (NRM)
\nKanyum County: Opolot Okwalinga (NRM)
\nWoman MP: Apolot (Independent)<\/p>\n
Ngora District<\/p>\n
Kapir County: Abraham Isamat (NRM)
\nNgora County: Achayo Juliet (NRM)
\nWoman MP: Pedun Florence (NRM)
\nKapelebyong District
\nKapelebyong County: Akorikin Francis (NRM)
\nWoman MP: Atuto Jacinta (NRM)<\/p>\n
Soroti City
\nSoroti City East: Attan Moses (FDC)
\nSoroti City West: Echodu Calvin (NRM)
\nWoman MP: Acom Alobo Joan (FDC)<\/p>\n
Bukedea District
\nKachumbala County: Opolot Isiagi (NRM)
\nBukedea County: Okwere Beecham (NRM)
\nWoman MP: Among Annet Anita (NRM)<\/p>\n
Katakwi District
\nNgariam County: Peter Ogwang (NRM)
\nToroma County: Osiyya Solomon (NRM)
\nUsuk County: Ongongorok (NRM)
\nWoman MP: Alupo Jessica Epel (NRM)<\/p>\n
Serere District
\nSerere County: Omoding Emmanuel (NRM)
\nKasilo County: Emaju Peter Paul (NRM)
\nPingire County: Ojiit (Independent)
\nWoman MP: Achom Esther Lucy (Independent)<\/p>\n
Soroti District
\nGweri County: Ariko Herbert (NRM)
\nSoroti County: Aeku Patrick (NRM)
\nDakabella County: Edeku Edopu (NRM)
\nWoman MP: Adeke Anna Ebaju (FDC)<\/p>\n
Kalaki District
\nKalaki County: Ongalo-Obote (NRM)
\nWoman MP: Ajilo (NRM)
\nAmuria District
\nOrungo County: Gen. Jeje Odongo (Independent)
\nAmuria County: Ediau Samuel (NRM)
\nWoman MP: Margaret Etilu (NRM)<\/p>\n
Pallisa District
\nGogonyo County: Hon. Orone Derrick (NRM)
\nKibale County: Hon. Okwi Constantine (NRM)
\nPallisa County: Hon. Ibrahim Aisu (NRM)
\nAgule County: Hon. Ibaseret Josephine (NRM)
\nWoman MP: Hon. Achola Catherine (NRM)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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