The Emorimor Papa Iteso, His Royal Highness Paul Sande Etomeileng Emolot is in Mombasa Kenya for the 5th Ateker International Development Organization convention.
The convention premised on culture, ubuntu and reparation started on Wednesday May 24, 2023 and is set to close on Sunday May 28, 2023.
According to Iteso Cultural Union information Minister Constantine Okwii, Emorimor has managed to attract 30 Kings and Queens, as well as other high-level dignitaries such as Mayors, Academicians and Ministers to visit the Iteso and other Ateker members in Uganda.
He said the visit is slated between Thursday June 1, 2023 and Sunday June 4, 2023.
“This is a gesture of a belated honor of the coronation of Emorimor Papa Iteso III, that took place in October, 2022. Emorimor Papa Iteso shall lead his visitors from Kenya and arrive at Entebbe Uganda on Wednesday May 31, 2023,” said Okwii.
“They shall proceed to Iteso Cultural Union Home in Soroti City on Thursday June 1, 2023 where they shall be inducted into the Iteso culture on Friday June 2, 2023. Thereafter, the royal guests shall proceed to Serere on Saturday June 3, 2023, where they shall pay respects to the tomb of the fallen Emorimor Papa Iteso II, HRH. Augustine Lemukol Osuban (RIP),” he added.
The Chairperson of Council, Nocienta Emechu, The Speaker of Council, The Rt. Hon. Okuma John Francis, The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Vanancio Vance Akipeleng Omome, The Cabinet, Advisors and several dignitaries are expected to receive Emorimor Papa Iteso and his royal entourage, according to Okwii.
The event in Soroti shall enable Mayors, Local Governments and all Iteso to get twinning and opportunities of business, education and leadership connections with the members of the royal entourage