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Fort Portal Residents Back Minister Barugahara’s Anti-Corruption Campaign

BY Kaboha Residents of Fort Portal Tourism City have welcomed Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara’s ongoing campaign against corruption in local governments, calling for stronger accountability among public officials. Minister Barugahara launched the nationwide campaign, dubbed “Expose and Fight Corrupt Officials in Local Governments,” on July 10, 2026, in Bulambuli District. The campaign involves grassroots […]

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Bishop Muhiirwa Launches Wekomiira Deanary in Kyegegwa

By ALICE The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has officially launched Wekomiire Deanary in Kyegegwa District, a move aimed at bringing pastoral and church services closer to Christians in the area. The new deanary has been curved out of Katoosa Deanary and comprises six parishes: Kakabara, Mpara, Kasule, Hapuyo, […]

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Rwenzori Barley Farmers Call for Increase in Barley Prices

By Sylvia Barley farmers under the Rwenzori Barley Farmers Association have appealed to Nile Breweries to increase the price of barley, saying the current price is too low to enable them to recover production costs and earn meaningful profits. The farmers made the appeal during a one-day training on post-harvest management held at Nyabuswa Trading […]

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Kamwenge: Over 70,000 National IDs Remain Uncollected

Editorial More than 70,000 National Identity Cards remain uncollected at National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) offices in Kamwenge District, authorities have revealed. Kamwenge District Registration Officer Stuart Oyo said more than 90,000 National Identity Cards had been registered in the district, but only about 20,000 had so far been collected. He attributed the low […]

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Bishop Muhiirwa Supports Regulation of Alcohol and Betting Operations

Alice The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has welcomed government efforts to regulate alcohol and betting operations, saying the measures could help address rising poverty and domestic violence in communities. Bishop Muhiirwa, who is also the president of  Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart  Catholic movement that […]

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Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Support for Vocations as Fort Portal Diocese Welcomes Six New Priests, Four New Deacons

Clare The clergy population of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has grown by six priests following today’s ordinations, which saw six deacons elevated to the priesthood and four seminarians admitted to the diaconate. The ceremony, held at Virika Cathedral, was today presided over by Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, alongside Bishop Emeritus Joseph Sabiti Mugenyi, clergy, […]

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Gov’t Responds to Kalenzi’s Appeal, Opens Investigation into Bunyangabu Water Sources

Lucky P The Ministry of Health has announced an investigation into water sources of Ntabago and Rukongo rivers in Bunyangabu district following concerns raised by the area MP Victor Kalenzi earlier this month over the increasing number of cancer cases in the area. In a letter dated 30th July 2026, signed by Dr. Daniel J. […]

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abarole Stakeholders Urged to Sustain Ebola Prevention Efforts Despite Uganda Being Declared Ebola-Free

Lucky Stakeholders in Kabarole District have been urged to remain vigilant and continue promoting Ebola prevention measures despite Uganda being declared free of the disease. The call was made during an Ebola preparedness and prevention stakeholders’ meeting organized by SOS Children’s Villages today, which brought together Village Health Teams (VHTs), local leaders, health workers, and […]

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Mental Health Cases Rise in Kabarole as Leaders Call for Stronger Community Action

Lucky P Mental health cases are on the rise in Kabarole District, with health officials reporting that most patients seeking treatment are young girls and women. According to the Kabarole District Health Officer, Dr. Stephen Kalyegira, Stephen Kalyegira, the Mental Health Unit at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital currently receives between 80 and 100 patients. […]

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Sr Maria of the Banyatereza Finally Laid to Rest

EDITORIAL The body of ninety One year old Rev Sr Maria Francisca Adyeeri has finally been laid to rest at Holy Family convent Kinyamasika in Fort portal Diocese describing her as obedient, committed, loving, caring and jolly religious. Sr Francisca Adyeeri who was to celebrate her 70th anniversary in religious life on 06th Jan 2027 […]

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