Teenage Pregnancy Soars: Kabarole District Sounds Alarm
BY Lucky Kabarole District is grappling with a staggering 23% teenage pregnancy rate, sparking outrage among district leaders. Dr. Stephen Kalyegira, District Health Officer, reveals that this alarming trend has contributed to a significant increase in HIV cases, rising from 10.6% in 2022 to 11.8% in 2023. The hardest-hit sub-counties are Kicwamba (30%), Harugongo, […]
Continue ReadingFr. Balikurungi appointed as the Director of the Lay Apostolate Movement Fort Portal Diocese
By Sylvia K Christians are encouraged to act and speak in ways that truly reflect their inner selves, rather than putting on a facade. The call was made by Rev. Fr. Sylivenous Balikurungi, from the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, who noted that many Christians display a false appearance of friendliness towards those they dislike, […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: IRC Extends Charity & Spiritual Visit to Katojo, Calls for Conversion
Clare N Inmates and staff at Katojo Government Prison in Fort Portal’s North Division have expressed their gratitude to the Inter-Religious Council (IRC) Fort Portal chapter for their recent charitable and spiritual visit. Led by Chair Bishop Reuben Kisembo, a group of IRC members, including Fr. Gerald Akugizibwe, Bishop Joseph Sanyu, Bishop Richard Rusoke, Sheikh […]
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Delayed Justice and Other Grievances Highlighted by Katojo Inmates to IRC
Clare N Inmates at Katojo Government Prison in Fort Portal City have expressed frustration over the delay in their judicial proceedings, which they believe contributes to overcrowding in the facility. The issue, was brought to light by Ennamuel Bukenya Musinguzi, an inmate and Chairperson of the Interreligious Council at Katojo Prison, during a visit from […]
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