Our Story
About Us
Our history
Enos is derived from the word ainotakin meaning to flock /gather/unite. Kopiten is derived from the ipiten or epitene which means culture. Enos Iteso Kopiten means flocking together in unity under the Iteso culture.
Emuria koliai is a slogan said to signify the Iteso culture continues to thrive. When Iteso meet
The population
The population is estimated to be 2,364,569 in Uganda, 417,670 in Kenya.
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The Iteso People
The iteso people belog to the Nilotic group of people spanning over Uganda. Kenya and Sudan. Oral tradition and legend describes their migration to the fertile lands of eastern Uganda. According to the folklore, they migrated from Abyssinia (modern Ethiopia) in the 16th century, navigating through regions before settling in the present day teso region. The iteso people are proud of their cultural diversity which includes rituals, music, dance and art.
About Iteso
History of Iteso
Shield: and spear are weapons of war. The shield is used for their defense, whereas the spears are used to attack. Therefore. They represent the need for Iteso to defend and protect their culture and values as well as the lands of Teso and its people.
‘Ejus*/the decorated stick): Behind the shield on the left is a special ebela (cane/stick/club) which is used for dancing especially the special celebratory cultural dance called ajosi. Ebela/cane is also a symbol of authority in Teso and every chief has a special ebela. It is also a symbol of identity among men.
The drum, leaves and the horn: These represent the culture and environment of the Iteso which all need to be protected. Preserved and passed to future generations of Iteso.
Etop/ the morning star: Star on the Shield represents Etop which is the planet venus (morning and evening star). The star is a symbol of the desire of Iteso to be more enlightened, progressive and to develop into a much betterr Ateker/ Iteso people.
Atawoi/genet cat: represents the Ikaruwok (worrior) clanof Ateker Iteso and the green background it is sitting on represents mother Teso. The genet cat on the green background therefore represents the need for Ateker Iteso to defend there people, land and way of life (culture).
Iteso History
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Shield: and spear are weapons of war. The shield is used for their defense, whereas the spears are used to attack. Therefore. They represent the need for Iteso to defend and protect their culture and values as well as the lands of Teso and its people.
‘Ejus*/the decorated stick): Behind the shield on the left is a special ebela (cane/stick/club) which is used for dancing especially the special celebratory cultural dance called ajosi. Ebela/cane is also a symbol of authority in Teso and every chief has a special ebela. It is also a symbol of identity among men.
The drum, leaves and the horn: These represent the culture and environment of the Iteso which all need to be protected. Preserved and passed to future generations of Iteso.
Etop/ the morning star: Star on the Shield represents Etop which is the planet venus (morning and evening star). The star is a symbol of the desire of Iteso to be more enlightened, progressive and to develop into a much betterr Ateker/ Iteso people.
Atawoi/genet cat: represents the Ikaruwok (worrior) clanof Ateker Iteso and the green background it is sitting on represents mother Teso. The genet cat on the green background therefore represents the need for Ateker Iteso to defend there people, land and way of life (culture).