HIV/AIDS Still Kabarole’s Biggest Public Health Challenge, Leaders Call for Renewed Action
LUCKY P Kabarole District Chairperson Kimome Ruben has described HIV/AIDS as one of Uganda’s biggest public health challenges, calling for a deliberate and coordinated effort from government, development partners, communities, and individuals to curb its spread. Kimome made the remarks while officiating at a meeting of the Kabarole District AIDS Committee, attended by district stakeholders, […]
Continue ReadingLow Turnout Recorded in Fort Portal City as LC1 Voter Registration Commences
By Alice The registration of voters ahead of the LC1 and Women Council elections got underway today across Fort Portal City, although most centers recorded a low turnout on the first day. The Electoral Commission exercise began at 8:00am in all villages and registration centers. It is aimed at updating the village register, which will […]
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Fort Portal : Girls Urged to Preserve Purity as St.Maria Goreti Girls S.S Marks Feast Day
Kaboha The St. Maria Goretti Girls Secondary School community in Fort Portal has celebrated the feast day of their patron saint, bringing together students, parents, teachers, alumni, religious leaders, and clergy. The celebrations were held on Monday and began with a Holy Mass presided over by Bishop Robert Muhirwa Akiiki, assisted by the Vicar General, […]
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Masaka: Bishop Jjumba Marks Seven Years of Episcopal Ministry
Editorial Hundreds of Catholic faithful gathered in Kasozi Deanery to celebrate the seventh anniversary of the episcopal ordination of the Bishop of Masaka Diocese, Rt. Rev. Serverus Jjumba. During the thanksgiving celebration, Bishop Jjumba called on Christians to take an active role in protecting the environment and upholding traditional Christian values amidst growing social and […]
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Newly Crowned Miss Tourism Tooro Launches Tree Planting Campaign in Harugongo
By Lucky Patrick The newly crowned Miss Tourism Tooro 2026, Kabahuma Macklyne, has officially launched her environmental conservation campaign with a tree-planting exercise at Harugongo Primary School in Harugongo Sub-county, where she was born. The campaign, which seeks to promote environmental conservation and climate action through tree planting, was supported by the Mayooba Foundation, which […]
Continue ReadingFour Family Members Hospitalized After Brutal Night Attack in Kyegegwa
Lucky p Police in Kyegegwa District have launched investigations into a suspected attempted murder after unknown assailants attacked a family in Bulingo B Village, Kyegegwa Sub-county, in the early hours of Wednesday. According to police, the attackers reportedly broke into the home of Ronald Bigaruraho, 37, at around 4:00 a.m. and assaulted him, his wife […]
Continue ReadingResidents Count Losses as Fort Portal Road Expansion Continues
Kaboha Residents of Rwengoma I Cell and other affected areas in Fort Portal City’s Central Division are counting losses following the ongoing government road expansion project. Several residents say they suffered property damage after demolition of structures built within the road reserve. They claim that although their buildings had been marked with an “X,” they […]
Continue ReadingKabarole District, WaterAid Uganda Strengthen Partnership to Improve Water Access
The Kabarole District Chairperson, Hon. Kimome Ruben, on Thursday hosted officials from WaterAid Uganda to discuss strategies aimed at improving access to safe and reliable water sources across the district. The meeting focused on the persistent water challenges facing several communities and explored practical interventions to address water shortages, particularly in underserved areas. Among […]
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Rwenzori Religious Leaders Tipped on Ebola Prevention Amid DRC Border Concerns
Editorial Religious leaders from Fort Portal City and Kabarole District have been equipped with vital knowledge on Ebola Virus Disease prevention during a sensitization workshop organized by the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau, Catholic Relief Services, and the Health Office of Fort Portal Diocese. The workshop brought together faith leaders from different denominations at St.Adolf Ongoing […]
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Vatican Excommunicates Four SSPX Bishops After Defying Papal Warning
EDITORIAL The Holy See has formally declared four bishops of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) excommunicated, after the traditionalist group pressed ahead with an unauthorized episcopal consecration ceremony despite a direct, personal appeal from Pope Leo XIV to abandon the plan. The consecrations of Pascal Schreiber, Michael Goldade, Michel Poinsinet de Sivry, and […]
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