Tooro Clans to Receive Footballs Pledged by Sports Minister
Dan Footballs pledged by the State Minister for Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang, have finally been delivered to Tooro Kingdom. Engineer Kateeba Devine Francis, the former Tooro Kingdom Minister for Education and Sports, received the balls yesterday and the pledge was made by Minister Ogwang in February this year at Mucwa, during the launch of the […]
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Fort Portal Residents Urged to Embrace Early Screening as World Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Christine Residents of Fort Portal City and Kabarole District have been urged to go for early breast cancer screening to reduce deaths from the disease. The call comes as the world marks October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to Health experts, breast cancer affects both men and women, much as it is more common […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal LC1s Divided on city’s Plan to Divert Allowances for Road Equipment
By Sylvia The LC1 and LC2 Chairpersons in Fort Portal City are divided over a proposal to divert their monthly emoluments to buy road equipment for the city. According to the City Mayor, the local leaders had agreed that their emoluments for the 2026-2027 financial year be used to buy road equipment, after the government […]
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Jubilee Radio, Tooro Kingdom Partner to Promote Culture and Youth Development
Alice Jubilee Radio has this evening paid homage to the Omukama of Tooro Kingdom, His Majesty Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, seeking to strengthen collaboration between the radio station and the Kingdom in promoting cultural heritage, youth development and community welfare. The delegation was led by the station’s Managing Director, Rev. Fr. Ronald Musinguzi, who reaffirmed […]
Continue ReadingBishop Kisembo Urges Parents to Invest in Children Education
Christine Akankunda The Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo Amooti, has urged parents to support their children’s education, not because they have a lot of wealth, but for the good future of their children. Bishop Kisembo made the call yesterday while preaching during the burial of the late Peter Monday Ndoleriire Akiiki, […]
Continue ReadingCourt of Appeal to Hear 30 Criminal Appeals in Fort Portal
Kaboha The Court of Appeal will this week hold a two-day Criminal Appeals Session in Fort Portal, with 30 cases scheduled for hearing as the Court continues to take appellate services closer to the people. The session will run from Tuesday 20th to Wednesday 21st October 2026 before a panel of three Justices led by […]
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Tooro: Omukama Nyabongo Raises Concern Over Teenage Pregnancy &HIV, Challenges Church to Help Parents Instill Morals in Young People
Claire N Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First has challenged the Church to use its influence to remind parents of their core role in instilling moral values and Tooro cultural values in the younger generation. He says this is key to overcoming the worrying levels of teenage pregnancy and HIV/AIDS in the region. The Omukama […]
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Mission Sunday:Bishop Muhiirwa Calls on Christians to Recognize Oneness in Proclaiming the Gospel
Claire N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K.Muhiirwa Akiiki, has asked Christians to recognize oneness in proclaiming the gospel, explaining that the oneness is received at Baptism, when Christians share in the priesthood of Christ. The made the call while presiding over Mission Sunday at Virika Cathedral Fort Portal City […]
Continue ReadingUCC to Equip Fort Portal City with Public Library, Computers and Internet
By Sunday The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Hon. George William Nyombi Thembo, has revealed urgent plans to transform Fort Portal Public Library into a modern information hub. The facility will be equipped with computers and high-speed internet to enable youth, students, and researchers to conduct research and learning with ease. The […]
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Kabarole District Leaders Commend Progress on UGX 982 Million Headquarters Project
By Lucky Patrick Kabarole District Chairperson Kimome Ruben Araali Makubebe has commended the progress of construction works on the fourth phase of the Kabarole District headquarters in Busoro Town Council, pledging the district leadership’s continued support towards the successful completion of the project. Kimome made the remarks during a monitoring visit to the construction site […]
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