Fort Portal Diocesan Inspector of Schools Calls for Peaceful Environment for Candidates Ahead of UNEB
Editorial As candidates nationally settle in for the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Senior Four examinations next week, the Fort Portal Diocesan Inspector of Schools,Rev. Fr. Andrea Isingoma, has urged candidates, teachers, parents and administrators to play their part in ensuring success. Speaking to Jubilee Radio this evening, Fr. Isingoma advised candidates to be confident, […]
Continue ReadingOmukama Nyabongo calls for cooperation with Muslim community
Sylvia The Omukama of Tooro, HRH Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First, has called for a mutual working relationship between the Kingdom and the Muslim community. He made the call yesterday during Juma prayers at Kabarole Main Mosque in Fort Portal City. The Omukama said unity and cooperation between the Kingdom and Muslims is key to […]
Continue ReadingBeyond the Flag;Fort Portal wants Freedom That Feeds and Serves
By christine As Uganda marked 64 years of independence, yesterday, residents of Fort Portal City say the government should go beyond celebrating freedom from colonial rule, and focus on true freedom through better service delivery and respect for human rights. The national celebrations were held at State House Entebbe under the theme “Embracing Our […]
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Fort Portal Catholic Diocese Launches First-Ever Laudato Si Green Festival
Alice K Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has held its first-ever Laudato Si Youth Initiative Green Festival, with a call for young people to take the lead in protecting the environment. The festival was held at Saaka Holy Cross Novitiate in Fort Portal City hosted by St. Maria gorret girl’s secondary attracted members of Laudato Si from […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Urges Learners to Detach from Material Things
Alice The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has urged learners to embrace the spirit of detachment from material possessions, saying happiness does not depend on the things one owns. Preaching during the Laudato Si Green Festival held at Saaka Holy Cross Novitiate in Fort Portal City, Bishop Muhiirwa encouraged […]
Continue ReadingTooro Muslims Ask Omukama for More Cabinet Slots
Editorial Muslim leaders in Tooro have asked Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I to include more Muslims in his cabinet. Speaking during Juma prayers yesterday attended by the King at Kabarole Main Mosque in Fort Portal City, Tooro Muslim District Khadi Sheikh Abdu Karim Hakim said the request is not for an all-Muslim cabinet, but for […]
Continue ReadingKahunge Parish Priest Prays for Candidates ahead of UNEB
By Our Reporter The Kahunge Catholic Parish Priest in Fort Portal Diocese, Rev. Fr. Benedicto Kakwezi Araali, has joined other religious leaders in praying for candidates ahead of the 2026 academic year examinations. Fr. Kakwezi made the prayer today at his office at Kahunge Catholic Parish headquarters, dedicating Primary Seven, Senior Four and Senior Six […]
Continue ReadingKyegegwa: Police Investigate Triple Murder ; Sniffer Dog Leads to Two Arrest
Police in Kyegegwa District are investigating the murder of three people at Karokalungi village, Nkanja Sub-county. The victims are 28-year-old Kansiime Christine, her one-year-and-three-month-old daughter Miracle, and Joan A, a 19-year-old domestic worker at the home, whose bodies were discovered on Thursday around one in the afternoon by a neighbour, who alerted other residents and […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Residents Troubled by Weak Shilling, Higher Taxes and Rising Prices
Kaboha Residents of Fort Portal City are raising concern over a weakening shilling, rising commodity prices and higher taxes on retail shops. Traders in the city center and in Mpanga and Kabudaire markets say local property taxes, new fuel levies and falling consumer spending are pushing small businesses toward closure unless taxes are reviewed and […]
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