Kabarole Woman MP Calls for Government Action on Human-Wildlife Conflict
The Kabarole District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Pamela Annet Kirungi, has appealed to Parliament to prioritize Kabarole District when considering interventions to address the growing human-wildlife conflict affecting communities living near protected areas. Speaking during plenary today in Parliament, Hon. Kirungi said residents living along the boundaries of Kibale National Park continue to suffer […]
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Provincial Vicar Calls for Unity in Church as Five New Holy Cross Novices Profess First Vows
Clare N Five Novices have taken their first step toward religious priesthood and brotherhood, professing first vows of Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience in the Congregation of Holy Cross, in a ceremony held today at the Saaka Novitiate in Kabarole District. The newly professed include David Arika, Denis Ariko, Felix Musakubawo, Charles Ddungu, and Valence Mboya […]
Continue ReadingCommunities Restore Mpanga Catchment Through Tree Growing and Sustainable Livelihoods
Reagan Musinguzi As part of efforts to reduce pressure on natural resources and restore degraded ecosystems, communities within the Mpanga Catchment are embracing tree growing and sustainable livelihood activities to protect the environment while improving household incomes. Stakeholders involved in restoration efforts say environmental protection cannot succeed without addressing the social and economic challenges faced […]
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A Son of the Diocese Returns Home as Pope Leo Appoints New Bishop of Kabale, Uganda
Clare Nayebare Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Callist Rubaramira from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Kabale in Uganda, and has named Fr. Bonaventure Bosco Gubazire, M.Afr., as his successor. The appointment was officially announced on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Shepherd Rushoroza Cathedral Parish in […]
Continue ReadingReligious, Cultural Leaders Urged to Take Leading Role in Promoting Peace and Transitional Justice in Tooro
Lucky Patrick Religious and cultural leaders in the Tooro Sub-region have been urged to take a more active role in promoting peace, reconciliation, and transitional justice to help address past conflicts and strengthen social cohesion. The call was made by Rev. Dr. Pascal Kabura during a roundtable discussion that brought together religious leaders, cultural institutions, […]
Continue ReadingKitumba S.S. Emerges Overall Winner of Try Prayer It Works Contest 2026
Kitumba Secondary School has emerged overall winner of the Try Prayer It Works Contest 2026, on Friday at the Holy Cross Family Ministries head office in Kitumba, Kabarole District. St. Maria Goreti Girls S.S. placed second, while St. Thomas Aquinas came third. In the drama category, St. Thomas Aquinas and Kahinju Secondary School took top […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Marks Missionary Holy Childhood Sunday with Call to Bear Good Fruit
Christians have been urged to become “good fruits”, believers who hear the word of God, understand it, hold onto it, and live it out faithfully. The call was yesterday made by Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, while presiding over Mass marking Missionary Holy Childhood Sunday at Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal City. Using the […]
Continue ReadingHunger Crisis Deepens in Kotido, 18 Dead
Editorial At least 18 people have died from hunger in Kotido since June, according to a recently released report on the worsening food crisis in Uganda’s Karamoja sub-region. The dry spell, which began in March right after the expected rains, has destroyed over five thousand hectares of crops worth an estimated 200 billion shillings. Some […]
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Virika Institute of Health Sciences Breaks Ground on New Katentebere Campus
Clare N Virika School of Health Sciences, formerly Virika School of Nursing and Midwifery, has broken ground on a new campus in Katentebere, Fort Portal Central Division, marking a major step in its expansion plans. The ceremony was yesterday evening led by Bishop Robert Kasaija Muhiirwa Akiiki of Fort Portal Diocese. Expansion rather than relocation […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Schools Inspector Urges Pupils to Embrace Sports for Talent Development
The Inspector of Schools for Fort Portal City, Annet Keneema, has encouraged pupils to actively participate in sports, saying co-curricular activities play a vital role in nurturing talent, promoting good health, and preparing young people for future economic opportunities. Speaking during the St. Jude Primary School Kyegobe Sports Day held on Friday in Kyegobe Central […]
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