Pope Leo Urges Youth to Revive Tradition of Visiting Grandparents
Pope Leo the Fourteenth has encouraged grandparents and the elderly not to feel forgotten in his message for the Sixth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, marked yesterday July 26th under the theme drawn from Isaiah, “I will never forget you.” The Pontiff, reminded them that God carries each person’s face in His hands […]
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Bishop Kibira Commended for Advancing Education in Kitagwenda
EDITORIAL Stakeholders have commended the Ordinary of Kasese Diocese, Rt. Rev. Francis Aquirinus Kibira, for championing development initiatives in Kitagwenda District, particularly in the education sector. The remarks were over the weekend made during celebrations to mark the Feast of Saints Anne and Joachim at Buryansungwe Secondary School in Kitagwenda District. Speaking at the function, […]
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Minister Balaam Launches Beautified Mpanga Market, Lauds MTN for Facelift
Alice The Minister for local government Balaam Barugahara, has over the wee,kend launched the newly beautified Mpanga Market in Fort Portal City, commending MTN Uganda for funding the facelift works. According to Mildred Nsinda the Trade marketing manager at MTN Uganda, the beautification works done by MTN included painting the market, installation of surveillance camera, […]
Continue ReadingMinister Balaam Orders Arrest of 7 Fort Portal City Officials over Alleged Misuse of Taxpayer Money
Alice The minister for the local government Balaam Barugahara, today ordered the arrest of 7 Fort Portal City officials during the National Cleanup Day activities, accusing them of misusing taxpayer money. The directive was made at Kabundaire Market as the Minister interacted with residents and vendors. According to the Minister, the arrested officials are alleged […]
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Ruwenzori Diocese Bids Farewell to Archbishop Kaziimba
Christine Akankunda It was joy and thanksgiving yesterday at St Johns Cathedral Kabarole as hundreds of Christians turned up to bid farewell to the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda His Grace Dr. Steven Kaziimba Mugalu who is set for a mandatory retirement in August next year. Preaching to Christians Dr. Kaziimba advised them to follow […]
Continue ReadingIbanda Residents Raise Alarm Over Garbage Accumulation
Residents of Ibanda Town in Ibanda Municipality have raised concern over the growing piles of uncollected garbage in their communities, warning that the situation could trigger public health risks. The residents say waste collection services have been disrupted for nearly two weeks, leaving heaps of rubbish along roadsides and in residential areas. They fear the […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Strengthens Ebola Preparedness despite Declining Cases in Uganda
Fort Portal Tourism City has intensified its Ebola preparedness and prevention measures despite Uganda recording no active confirmed cases, as neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to battle outbreaks of the disease. The renewed efforts are aimed at preventing a possible resurgence of the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and ensuring communities remain vigilant […]
Continue ReadingBunyangabu Schools Count Losses after Government Suspends Educational Tours
Lucky P School administrators in Bunyangabu District have expressed concern over losses and disruption to learning following the Ministry of Education and Sports’ decision to suspend all school educational tours across the country. The nationwide suspension was announced after a tragic school bus crash in Kapchorwa District that claimed the lives of 23 pupils and […]
Continue ReadingSix Injured in Road Crash Lugard Street in Fort Portal
Six people sustained injuries following a serious road traffic accident that occurred on Monday morning along Lugard street near VOT Radio in Fort Portal Tourism City. According to preliminary police reports, the crash happened at around 9:30 a.m. and involved a Toyota Hiace taxi, registration number UBB 274R, and a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, registration number […]
Continue ReadingNRM Rallies Leaders, Sets 95% Victory Target in LC1 Village Elections
By Christine Akankunda The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has stepped up its grassroots mobilization campaign, setting an ambitious target of winning 95 percent of the forthcoming LC1 and Women Council village elections. The renewed push was announced during a regional mobilization meeting held on Monday at Fort Breeze Hotel in Fort Portal City, where party […]
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