-------------Heritage Festival & Business Symposium-------------
4th Coronation Anniversary & Heritage Festival of His Royal Highness the Emorimor Papa Iteso III
“Celebrating Cultural Heritage & Diversity, Building our Palace”
Dates
29–31 October 2026
Venue
Amagoro, Busia County, Kenya
Climax Day
31 October — Amagoro Primary School
A celebration built by the community it honours
Welcome to the 4th Coronation Anniversary and Heritage Festival of His Royal Highness the Emorimor Papa Iteso III, taking place from 29th to 31st October 2026 in Amagoro, Busia County.
Under the theme, “Celebrating Cultural Heritage & Diversity, Building our Palace,” we gather to honour our heritage, celebrate our people and strengthen the bonds that unite the wider Ateker community.
On behalf of the Planning Committee, we warmly welcome our royal guests, leaders, partners, sons and daughters of Iteso, and friends of our heritage from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and beyond.
Together, let us celebrate our heritage, honour our legacy and build our future.
What this celebration brings together
Five threads run through the three days — each with its own dedicated section of this site.
Business Symposium
The Iteso–Ateker Business & Economic Transformation Symposium — turning cultural bonds into trade, investment and jobs.
Cultural Heritage
The Iteso Heritage Village, cultural exhibitions, elders’ storytelling and performances across all three days.
Green Heritage Initiative
A community tree-planting legacy of 50,000+ trees, launching 10 October at Alupe University.
Royal & State Programme
Commissioning of Kakapel Cultural Centre, Emorimor Commendation & Recognition, and the climax at Amagoro Primary School.
Youth Programme
A NACADA-led programme on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, life skills and positive alternatives for young people.
Speakers & Dignitaries
Royalty, Heads of State, government, cultural elders and business leaders expected to take part across the three days.
Speakers & Dignitaries
H.E. Dr William Samoei Ruto
President, Republic of Kenya
H.E. Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
President, Republic of Uganda
HRH Emorimor Papa Iteso III
Host & Royal Highness
MICROSITE — BUSINESS & ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
Iteso–Ateker Business & Economic Transformation Symposium
A dedicated programme within the celebration, convening investors, entrepreneurs, government and diaspora capital to turn Iteso–Ateker cultural bonds into real economic opportunity.
- Cross-border trade, agriculture and agro-processing
- Investment, finance and diaspora capital
- Youth and women-led enterprise
- Technology, innovation and the creative economy
- Regional economic integration across Kenya and Uganda
Delegate Information
- Categories: Delegate, Investor, Exhibitor, Speaker, Partner, Government, Youth, Media
- Venue: Amagoro, Teso North, Busia County
- Dates: 29 - 31 October 2026
- Sponsorship: Link to be shared when ready
- Inquiries: email address to be shared when ready
Three days, one celebration
A working draft of the programme — times, venues and speakers are placeholders pending final confirmation by the Organising Committee.
Morning
Alupe University
Symposium Opening & Keynote
Welcome to the business & investment symposium and exhibition bringing together various key players
Mid-Morning
Amagoro Comprehensive Schools
Heritage Village Opens
Cultural exhibitions, crafts and the Innovation & Enterprise Pavilion open to visitors.
Evening
Amagoro Comprehensive Schools
Council of Elders — Storytelling Over Nyama Choma
An evening heritage gathering with elders sharing oral history and tradition.
Morning
Alupe University
Symposium Sessions & Panels
Thematic breakout sessions on trade, investment and youth enterprise.
Mid-Morning
Amagoro Comprehensive Schools
NACADA Youth Programme
Alcohol and drug abuse prevention, life-skills and community dialogue for young people.
Afternoon
Amagoro Comprehensive Schools
Cultural Performances
Music and dance from across the Iteso and wider Ateker community.
Morning
Amagoro Comprehensive Schools
Symbolic Tree Planting
Part of the Emorimor Green Heritage Initiative’s culminating activity.
Mid-Morning
Kakapel Cultural Centre
Commissioning of Kakapel Cultural Centre
Approx. 7km from Amagoro Primary School.
Mid-Morning
Amagoro Comprehensive Schools
Main Celebration & Climax
Amagoro Primary School — Emorimor Commendation & Recognition, with Heads of State and visiting royalty expected.
Heritage
Iteso heritage, told in its own voice
[Placeholder — editorial introduction to Iteso cultural heritage: language, oral tradition and the living connection to the wider Ateker community across Kenya and Uganda.]
Music & Dance
Traditional performance
Storytelling
Elders & oral history
Food
Culinary heritage
Crafts
Traditional artistry
Language
Ateso & Ateker roots
Architecture
Traditional building
The Emorimor Green Heritage Initiative
A community-wide legacy of more than 50,000 trees, launching 10 October 2026 at Alupe University and continuing for three weeks through the D-Day symbolic planting on 31 October.
Launch: 10 Oct, 9:00–10:00 AM, Alupe University
Be part of the Symposium
Registration is open for delegates, investors, exhibitors, speakers, partners, government representatives, youth and media.
