Virika Cathedral Prays for the New Queen Mother Ahead of Palace Move
Clare N The Catholic Church has today held a special prayer for the Queen Mother, Yusta Asiimwe Kijanangoma, as she prepares to head to the Palace as mother to Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First. The prayer was said during the 10 a.m. Mass at Virika Cathedral, led by the Parish Priest, Fr. Titus Winyi […]
Continue ReadingTooro Chief Prince Gifted New Car Ahead September Coronation
BY CHRISTINE The Tooro Chief Prince has yesterday received a brand new white Toyota Land Cruiser Prado valued at 180 million shillings, as a token of appreciation for his tireless role in transforming and preserving Tooro culture from the death and burial of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba, up to the succession plans. The vehicle […]
Continue ReadingThree Priests of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese Celebrate 25 Years in Priesthood
Alice K There was joy at the Bishop’s Residence in Fort Portal City as three priests of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese marked 25 years in the priesthood. The jubilarians are Reverend Father John K. Tumuhairwe, Reverend Father John Baptist Mwesige, and Reverend Father Doctor Emmanuel Byaruhanga Kakaaga, in absentia. The celebrations were marked with a […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Woman MP Commends Priests’ Role in National Transformation,Warns Against Misuse of AI
Clare The Fort Portal City Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Linda Irene Mugisa, has commended Catholic priests for their role in the country’s socioeconomic transformation. She was speaking yesterday at the Silver Jubilee anniversary Mass and luncheon, organized by Bishop Muhiirwa in honour of Reverend Father John Baptist Mwesige Adyeri, Father John K. Tumuhairwe Abboki, […]
Continue ReadingMusuga Officially Welcomes Tooro Queen Mother Ahead of King’s Coronation on Tuesday
By Sylvia With just days to go before the enthronement of Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First, the Babito Royal Clan head, Musuga Charles Kamurasi Kayondo Akiiki, has officially welcomed the Tooro Queen Mother, Omugo Yusta Asiimwe Kijanagoma Amooti, and handed over the palace to her this evening. Omugo Yusta was set received by hundreds […]
Continue ReadingPrince Mugenyi Sounds Alarm Over King’s Health, Kingdom’s Leadership Vacuum
Editorial The Chief Prince of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, Engineer Fred Mugenyi Ruchunya, has raised concern over the worsening health of King Solomon Iguru Gafabusa the First. Mugenyi was speaking yesterday afternoon at a Babiito clan meeting at the Cultural Centre in Hoima City. He called on the people of Bunyoro to raise funds for the […]
Continue ReadingKabalega International Airport Receives First Flight
Editorial Kabalega International Airport in Hoima has received its first aircraft. A twin-engine plane operated by Eagle Air Uganda touched down on Sunday morning, carrying football officials ahead of Tuesday’s Uganda Cranes match against Libya in Hoima. A Uganda Airlines flight was also expected later in the day, bringing the players themselves before taking […]
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