About Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution

Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution preserves Jopadhola heritage while promoting unity, cultural identity, and sustainable community development across Padhola land.

Founded on Tradition

Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution (TACI) is a cultural organization founded in 1999 and duly registered and recognized by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development of the Government of the Republic of Uganda.

The institution was established to preserve the cultural heritage, unity, and development aspirations of the Jopadhola people while promoting social and economic transformation within the community.

TADEFO LTD (Reg No: 8002000156073)
Created in 2019 as the development arm to operationalize TACI’S Strategic Plan, coordinate programs, and mobilize resources.

Cultural Heritage
Commissioner of the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity in Kaunda suit (center) in a group photo with high level leaders of Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution after high level engagement on National ethical values and Pornography at St. Peters Cathedral Conference hall in Tororo on 3.3.2026.

Our Vision

A healthy, peaceful, united and prosperous community for holistic and sustainable development.

Our Mission

To invigorate and developed unit to propel sustainable development for and among the Jopadhola as a people.

Our Core Values

Collective Responsibility
Identity
Accountability
Transparency
Integrity

Who We Serve

The institution primarily serves the Jopadhola community, working to promote unity, cultural identity, and social transformation.

Activities focus on strengthening community cohesion, improving livelihoods, and ensuring that development opportunities reach all members of the community.

Leadership and TADEFO

TADEFO LTD operates as the structured implementation arm responsible for:

  • Coordination of development programmes
  • Resource mobilization
  • Strategic development initiatives
  • Partnership building with stakeholders

Driving Community Development

We play a key role in promoting sustainable development among the Jopadhola people through various initiatives.

Health Awareness and Immunization
Coffee and Cocoa Production
Education and Youth Empowerment
Gender and Family Relations

Cultural Leadership and Government

HRH Kwar Adhola is the special link between the Jopadhola and the Government of Uganda. As an embodiment of this partnership, he ensures government services reach his people and recommends descendants of Adhola to positions of prominence nationwide.

I. TACI Cultural Governance

  • HRH KWAR ADHOLA (PATRON)
    • JAGO / PRIME MINISTER
      • ROYAL ADVISORS
      • ELDERS FORUM
      • SUPREME ASSEMBLY
        • CABINET
          • CLAN COUNCIL
          • SECTORAL COMMITTEES
            • JUMIKWENDA S/C COORDINATORS
              • ASST. JUMIKWENDA PARISH COORDINATORS
      • TADEFO AGM
        • TADEFO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
          • TADEFO SECRETARIAT

II. TADEFO Administrative Operations

  • HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS (HRH)
    • ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
      • BOARD OF TRUSTEES (BOT)
        • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ED)
          • ADHA ADHOLA EDUC. FUND
          • REGIONAL CULTURAL MUSEUM
          • TORORO BROADCASTING NETWORK (Rock City Radio)
          • PALACE CONSTRUCTION
          • AWUSTT
          • COMMUNITY BASED PROJECTS
            • PROGRAMME MANAGER
              • M/E OFFICER
              • POLICY, RESEARCH & ADVOCACY OFFICER
              • GENDER / ENVIRONMENT / CLIMATE CHANGE
            • FINANCE & ADMIN MANAGER
              • ACCOUNTANT
              • HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER

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