Kitagwenda Start Masaza Cup with Slender Win Over Burahya
CLAIRE N Kitagwenda County yesterday made a bright start to this year’s Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Cup 5th Edition, beating hosts Burahya County one-nil at Buhinga Stadium. The only goal, came in the first half from Hamis Samiru, giving Kitagwenda the lead they would not surrender. Burahya had a chance to equalize before the break […]
Continue ReadingAMECEA Plenary Opens Officially in Kenya
EDITORIAL The Association of Member Episcopal Conference in Eastern Africa AMECEA plenary Mass was officially been celebrated at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa CUEA, bringing together bishops, priests, religious, and the faithful from across the region. The Mass was yesterday led by His Eminence Michael Cardinal Czerny, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral […]
Continue ReadingLocals in Ibanda Count Losses Following Heavy Hailstorm
Christine Akankunda A heavy hail storm on Friday hit residents of kyaruhanga ward in Kagongo Division Ibanda Municipality destroying crop gardens, plantation and houses worth millions of shillings, leaving over 50 farmers stranded. The most affected areas are Kyaruhanga I, Kyaruhanga II, Kyabugaija I ,Kyereta cell among others. The storm that started at around 7:00pm […]
Continue ReadingKaramoja Hunger Crisis: PM Nabbanja Flags Off Emergency Food Relief
Editorial The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has launched an emergency food relief operation for Karamoja, acting on President Museveni’s orders after hunger claimed at least 19 lives in the sub-region. Government will distribute 9 million kilograms of food over the next two months to vulnerable households across Karamoja’s nine districts each family getting 20 kilos […]
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Kyaka, Bunyangabu Share Points as Amasaza Cup Race Heats Up
Claire N It was an interesting moment as Kyaka Isaza Team and Bunyangabu Isaza Team played out an entertaining 3-3 draw yesterday in a fixture of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup, Fifth Edition, held at Humura Church of Uganda playgrounds in Kyegegwa District. Kyaka Isaza got on the scoresheet through Mugume Abibu, Tumusiime Fred […]
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Joy and Celebration as Msgr. Bagambaki Marks Priestly Golden Jubilee and 80th Birthday
By Alice K There was joy and celebration at Rubona in Butiiti Parish, Kyenjojo District, as hundreds of Christians joined family members, clergy, religious leaders and government officials to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Msgr. Paulinus Bagambaki Atwooki’s priesthood and his 80th birthday. The thanksgiving Mass, held in honour of the veteran priest of the […]
Continue ReadingLC1 Aspirants Urged to Wait for Official Campaign Period
By Christine Akankunda Candidates seeking Local Council One (LC1) chairperson positions in North Division, Fort Portal City, have been cautioned against engaging in early campaigns before the official campaign period begins. The warning was issued by the North Division Electoral Commission Sub-county Supervisor, Julius Kagaba, during the ongoing nomination exercise. Kagaba reminded aspiring candidates that […]
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CRS Boosts Ebola Preparedness in Rwenzori with PPE Donation Worth 3,000 US Dollars
Clare Catholic Relief Services, in partnership with the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau, has donated Personal Protective Equipment to 51 health facilities in the Rwenzori region, to help protect health workers from Ebola. The items, purchased from Joint Medical Stores and worth 3,000 US dollars, were flagged off today at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, with […]
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Fort Portal Court Dismisses Defamation Suit against Woman MP Linda Irene Mugisa
The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Fort Portal has dismissed a defamation suit that had been filed against Fort Portal City Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Linda Irene Mugisa, by Patrick Amanyire Kasoro. Kasoro filed the civil suit on 6 February 2025, accusing the legislator of making defamatory statements about him during the Tooro People’s Conference […]
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