Tooro Kingdom Launches Amasaza Tournament 5th Edition as MTN Doubles Prize Money for Champions
Clare N The Tooro Kingdom Amasaza fans were yesterday left in excitement after MTN Uganda announced a major boost in prize money for the 5th edition of Amasaza Football and 2nd Netball Tournament, more than doubling the reward for this year’s football champions. Speaking at the tournament’s launch at Humura Church of Uganda Playground in […]
Continue ReadingMP Kalenzi Calls for Urgent Investigation into Rising Cancer Cases in Bunyangabu
LUCKY Bunyangabu County Member of Parliament Dr. Victor Kalenzi has called on the government to urgently investigate what he described as an alarming rise in cancer cases in Bunyangabu District, raising concerns that contaminated water sources could be contributing to the growing number of illnesses. Presenting a matter of national importance before Parliament, Dr. Kalenzi […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal North Division Unveils Multi-Sector Plan to Curb Rising HIV Infections
Leaders in Fort Portal North Division have launched a renewed campaign to combat HIV following concerns over the city’s 14.1 percent HIV prevalence rate, with officials committing to intensified community interventions aimed at achieving the national and global target of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The strategy was unveiled during a […]
Continue ReadingOutgoing Fort Portal City Town Clerk Ocen Urges Humility, Teamwork in Emotional Farewell
Fort Portal City has bid farewell to Town Clerk Ambrose Ocen, who used his final address to civil servants to call for humility, professionalism, and responsible leadership as he prepares to take up a new role as Senior Administrator at Muni University. Speaking during an emotional farewell ceremony held at Musisa Hall, Ocen cautioned public […]
Continue ReadingHIV/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 […]
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