New Kampala ArchBishop:
EDITORIAL Bishop Paul Ssemogerere takes over from late Cyprian LwangaBishop Paul Ssemogerere has been confirmed as the new Archbishop of Kampala archdiocese by Pope Francis. Bishop Ssemogerere’s appointment was confirmed on Thursday, December 9, 2021 by the Apostolic Nunciature to Uganda, Archbishop Luigi Bianco at Lubaga Cathedral. Ssemogerere replaces late Cyprian Kizito Lwanga who was […]
Continue ReadingGBV Prevalence in Uganda remains high despite efforts to address it says US Ambassador Natalie.
The United States Ambassador to Uganda HE Natalie E Brown has called upon cultural leaders and other stakeholders to commit themselves and form a collective effort to eliminate all violence against women and girls in Uganda. Speaking during her visit to Gender based Violence shelter in Bwaise, HE Natalie said that concerted efforts are […]
Continue ReadingNtoroko district authorities have decried the devastating effects of being a refugee-hosting community
Editorial According to the authorities, they are facing a number of challenges, some of which are likely to hinder the resumption of schools once the government reopens them following the ongoing influx of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo. William Kasoro, the Ntoroko District LC V chairperson, says that he was shocked when he […]
Continue ReadingWorry Looms As Parents Lack School Fees, Schools To Reopen Jan 2022
Editorial: As Schools Prepare to Open in January next year, Many parents in Fort-Portal are worried of where to get school fees saying that COVID-19 lock-down greatly affected their businesses. Birungi Constansio a parent in Kiyombya Bunyangabu District says she did not yield enough money as expected from her gardens due to restrictions such as […]
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Virika School Of Nursing 2-day 24th Graduation Ceremony
By Claire Nayebare. A total of 324 graduands have walked away with Diplomas and certificates of Nursing and midwifery at Virika School of Nursing, and this marked the Institution’s 24th graduation ceremony. After a period of two years without having any graduation ceremony due to COVID-19 Pandemic and its devastating effects, Students have finally […]
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Kabarole Industrial Park Master Plan To Be Completed
The Executive Director Uganda Industry Research Institute Prof. Charles Kwesiga has disclosed that the Master Plan for the Kabarole Industrial Park is in final stages to be completed to pave way for its start. He was speaking to District Leaders from Rwenzori, with consultant that is designing the industrial park master plan organized by Kabarole […]
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LCV Bunyangabu Calls For Unity Among Councilors For Better Services
The LCV Chairman Bunyangabu District James Ategeka Mugarama has called upon all councilors to work as a team to ensure that locals get good services. Speaking during a one-day training workshop for councilors from Bunyangabu District, organized by NGOs and CBOs-KANCA held yesterday at Travelers Nest Hotel in Bunyangabu, Ategeka said that Bunyangabu can […]
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Kicwamba fishermen receive 10 fish cages from government
Authorities in Kicwamba sub-county have received 10 modern fish cages to benefit fishermen and women within the sub county While receiving the cages from NAADS officials, the sub-county chairman Jack Magezi Kicuculi noted that the cages will help on the productivity of fish farmers in the area. He applauded the government and NAADs for supporting […]
Continue ReadingFortportal: Mayor Petitions Government Over Delayed Land Titles
By Augustine Kabooha The office of the division mayor Fort Portal north division has petitioned the minister of lands, housing and urban development over delayed issuing of land tittles for the tenants of those living on the land compensated by the government so as to protect them against any future inconveniences. In a letter dated […]
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