Avoid Peer Groups- King Oyo to Youth Subjects
Lucky The King of Tooro, His Royal Majesty Dr. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukiidi IV, has rallied youths to avoid peer group influence that can bring negative behaviours, which often result in dangerous outcomes such as contraction of HIV, teenage pregnancies, use of drugs, alcoholism, violence, among others. King Oyo was over the weekend speaking […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Breaks Ground for 3Billion Church Project in Kyamatanga Parish
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has officially launched the construction of a new church at St. Joseph’s Kyamatanga Catholic Parish in Bunyangabu District, estimated to cost 3 billion shillings. As a symbolic gesture, the Bishop yesterday dug the first hoe to mark the beginning of […]
Continue ReadingCANA Movement, Katoosa Catechists Make Pilgrimage to Virika Cathedral
Clare N Hundreds of members subscribing to the CANA Movement have made a pilgrimage to Virika Cathedral, responding to Pope Francis’ call to seek indulgences through pilgrimages to holy places during this Jubilee Year of Hope. The pilgrims, who yesterday came from the Deaneries of Virika, Kamwenge, and Katoosa, were later joined by a […]
Continue ReadingOver 1300 Children Gather for Missionary Childhood Day at Virika Cathedral
Clare Nayebare A total of 1,360 children and 180 animators have participated in this year’s International Celebration of Missionary Childhood Day held at Virika Cathedral. Traditionally observed in Uganda on the second Sunday of July, the Fort Portal Diocese elevated the event by organizing a three-day celebration that brought together Holy Childhood Missionaries from 33 […]
Continue ReadingBuzinda Residents Decry Lack of Water, Electricity &Accessible Roads
By Kaboha Residents and farmers of Buzinda Village, Rwengaju Sub County in Kabarole district have raised serious concern over the poor state of social services particularly the scarcity of clean water, lack of electricity and deteriorating road conditions which they say has hindered development of the area. Other challenges include lack of accessible markets […]
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Fort Portal: Modern Chapel Opened at St. Maria Goretti Girls on What Doubled as School Feast Day
By Kaboha The Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert K. Muhiirwa the bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese accompanied by clergy, religious men and women plus other dignitaries have on Friday presided over the official opening of the newly constructed modern chapel at St. Maria Goretti Girls Secondary School The daylong colorful ceremony characterized with […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Mayor Calls for Urgent Health Response as HIV Rates Hit 14.3%
By Alice K Fort Portal City Mayor, Asaba Edison Ruyonga has called upon the Ministry of Health to organize a health camp in Fort Portal and Kabarole to address the high prevalence rate in the region. According to recent statistics, Fort Portal City has an HIV prevalence rate of 14.3%, while Kabarole stands at […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: 250 Families Cry for Help Following Eviction Threats
By Kaboha Families within Butangwa and Kitembe Villages in Fort Portal City have expressed their pain after a yet-to-be-identified organization marked their land as part of a wetland, which may lead to potential evictions and property destruction. The residents are this seeking help and clarification from relevant authorities since the marking and erection of […]
Continue ReadingMWE to Undertake Capacity Building in Albertine Region
Lucky The Ministry of Water and Environment under the Albertine Water Management Zone is implementing catchment-based water resources management interventions that emphasize the development and implementation of catchment management plans to promote sustainable water use, ecosystem conservation, and inclusive stakeholder engagement. With support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the ministry is undertaking […]
Continue ReadingPresident’s Office Calls for Public Participation in National Medal Nominations
Lucky P The Office of the President has called on the public to actively participate in nominating individuals for national awards and medals, in a new initiative aimed at promoting merit-based recognition and celebrating genuine contributions to national development. While addressing stakeholders at Kabarole District headquarters, Tonny Mulambe the Principal Assistant Secretary, of the […]
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