Kigoyera Leaders, Residents Accuse Kyenjojo RDC of Land Injustice
EDITORIAL Tensions are rising in Muhokya, Kigoyera Sub-county, Kyenjojo District, as residents accuse the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Ayesiga Julian, of siding with individuals who allegedly sold off community land in a controversial transaction. The land in question, tied to a 1998 agreement, was originally used by the local community for agricultural activities, including banana […]
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Kabarole District Irked by Boy-Child School Dropouts
By Sylvia Educationists, health experts, and other stakeholders are increasingly concerned about the rising number of boys dropping out of school in Kabarole District. During the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Kibale Forest School’s Program at Kasisi Primary School in Kiko Town Council, Kabarole District, several speakers expressed their concern over the increasing number […]
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President Museveni Calls for Faith Driven Economic Empowerment at Virika Cathedral Inauguration
Clare The President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni, has called on religious leaders to deliver comprehensive messages that guide believers out of poverty. This message was conveyed in a written statement presented by Vice President Her Excellency Major Jessica Alupo during the inauguration of Virika Cathedral yesterday, where the President was […]
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Papal Nuncio to Uganda Calls for Intensive Prayer in the Newly Inaugurated & Blessed Virika Cathedral
Clare It was a moment of great joy as thousands of Catholics and non from across Fort Portal Diocese and beyond gathered at Our Lady of the Snows Virika Cathedral yesterday for its inauguration ceremony. The event, marked by solemn prayers, a vibrant procession, and a dedication Mass, was led by His Excellency Luigi […]
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Fort Portal Designates April 21 Important Solemnity to Commemorate Cathedral Concecration
Clare Hope and faith have once again filled the hearts of believers in the Fort Portal Diocese as they joyfully gathered for a pilgrimage to their beloved Cathedral, which has been newly restored after a year of renovation. The faithful made their way to the Cathedral with joyful lips, following the official opening of the […]
Continue ReadingRwenzori West Police Struggling with Livestock Theft
By Sylvia The Regional Police Commander for Rwenzori West, SP Joab Wabwire, has expressed concerns over the growing problem of livestock theft in the region. Speaking during a guided tour focused on needs assessment, monitoring, and evaluating the performance of police officers, that was yesterday led by the Director of Political Commissar, ASP Bamunoba Ubaldo, […]
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Preparations Underway for Re-Dedication of Our Lady of Snows Virika Cathedral
Clare With only four days remaining to the re-dedication of the recently renovated 3.6 bn project of Our Lady of Snows Virika Cathedral, the Diocese of Fort Portal has unveiled its plans for the event, which promises a variety of activities. At a press briefing held at Virika Hill in Fort Portal City yesterday evening, […]
Continue ReadingVirika Cathedral Renovation Concludes, Grand Reopening in February 2024
By Sylvia The Fort Diocese is proud to announce the successful completion of the much-anticipated Virika Cathedral renovation, a project that has taken one year to finish. Today, the renovation works valued at about 3.6 Bn Shs, were officially handed over to the diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhirwa Akiiki, and the […]
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Fort Portal Diocese: Bishop Muhiirwa Commissions 39 Catechists for Service
Clare: A total of 39 Catechists from the four deaneries of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese were commissioned at St.Adolf Catechetical Center in Kaihura, Kyenjojo District. The Catechists, consisting of 26 males and 13 females, graduated after a year of comprehensive training in various Church disciplines and these were hailing from the nineteen parishes […]
Continue ReadingSustainable Agriculture Takes Shape in Bunyangabu as Bishop Muhiirwa Launches ADP Consolidation Phase
Clare To support the empowerment of struggling farmers, the Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has officially launched the consolidation phase of the Agriculture Development Program (ADP) through CARITAS Fort Portal in Bunyangabu District. The program, which has been active in various parts of Bunyangabu since 2014, focuses […]
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