Bishop Muhiirwa Succeeds Bishop Kisembo as IRC Tooro Chapter secures New Leadership
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has been elected the new Chairperson of the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda. Bishop Muhiirwa takes over from Bishop Reuben Kisembo Amooti of Ruwenzori Diocese, who has led the council for the past ten years. The election follows a leadership reshuffle […]
Continue ReadingRwenzori Agroecology Actors Platform (RAAP) Adopts One-Year Work Plan to Promote Agroecology for Food Safety and Ecosystem Protection
Alice Members of the Rwenzori Agroecology Actors Platform (RAAP) have approved a one-year work plan aimed at promoting agroecology to safeguard food and protect the ecosystem across the Rwenzori region. The work plan was adopted during RAAP’s meeting held at Tooro Botanical Gardens in Fort Portal City. The meeting attracted civil society organizations, NGOs, farmer organizations, […]
Continue ReadingBunyoro‑Kitara Eyes Coffee Boosting in the Region, Comes Together With Julita
EDITORIAL The Bunyoro‑Kitara authorities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Julita Coffee Works Limited, a private company, to boost coffee growing in the region. The MOU has been signed today at the kingdom office This partnership aims to uplift local coffee farmers by providing better farming techniques, market access, and investment in coffee […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Residents Divided Over Mobile Public Courts after Ggaba Murder Case
By Sylvia Residents of Fort Portal City have expressed mixed reactions to the Judiciary’s mobile public courts initiative, following the high-profile conviction of Okello Onyumu for the murder of four toddlers in Ggaba last month. The case, which was heard through a mobile court session in Ggaba, drew significant public attention as proceedings were conducted […]
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Brothers of St.Joseph the Worker Welcome Seven New members, Three Make Permanent Vows
Clare N There was great joy today at Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal, as the Institute of the Brothers of St. Joseph the Worker (BSW) welcomed seven young men into religious life, while three brothers made their perpetual vows. The newly professed brothers, who took their first vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, include: Rev. […]
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Marian Devotion Takes Centre Stage as Rosary Month Launched in Kyarusozi
Clare A large number of Marian devotees yesterday gathered at St. Jude CSC Parish Kyarusozi for the official launch of the Month of the Holy Rosary, May led by Holy Cross Family Ministries in Kyarusozi. The celebrations began with a Marian procession from the parish grotto, moving through Kyarusozi town. During the procession, the faithful […]
Continue ReadingLabour Day: Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Youth to Embrace Vocational Skills
Clare N As the nation marked International Workers’ Day, yesterday the Bishop of Fort Portal, Rt Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has called on young people to change their mindset towards what they often describe as “dirty jobs,” such as mechanics, plumbing, and hairdressing, and instead embrace vocational skills as a way to overcoming unemployment. […]
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MMU Guild campaigns gains momentum with contenders taking part in open air debat
Kaboha Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) hotly contested guild presidential race is gaining momentum after two aspirating candidates participated tussled it out during an open debate organized by the university electro commission ahead of general elections slated for Thursday this week Murungi Michael from the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences and Kato Perepetua […]
Continue ReadingCommodity Prices Hold Steady in Fort Portal despite Ongoing Fuel Crisis
By Sylvia Commodity prices in Fort Portal City have remained largely stable despite the ongoing fuel crisis in Uganda that has pushed transport costs upward in many parts of the country. A spot check conducted across key markets, including Kabundaire, Mpanga, and Katale Kenjara, revealed that most vendors have maintained their prices, opting not to […]
Continue ReadingStakeholders Rally to Protect River Mpanga Amid Growing Climate Change Threats
By Lucky A renewed call to protect the vital waters of River Mpanga has been sounded in Fort Portal, as stakeholders from across the region gathered for a two-day training focused on safeguarding the Mpanga catchment. Held at Fort Breeze Hotel, the training brought together a diverse group of participants religious and cultural leaders, environmental […]
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