Teso sub-region

Teso sub-region

Teso sub-region (previously known as Teso District) is a region in Uganda that consists of the districts of Soroti, Kumi, Katakwi, Amuria, Kaberamaido and Bukedea. The main inhabitants of this region are the Iteso and Kumam ethnic groups.


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