Community Relief as Stray Elephant Relocated from Kamwenge
EDITORIAL Residents of Kamwenge District can finally breathe a sigh of relief after a stray elephant that had terrorized communities for months was safely captured and relocated to Kibale National Park. The Uganda Wildlife Authority confirmed the operation in a statement shared on its X platform, calling it a major milestone for both community […]
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Mugaba Palace Reopens to Showcase Banyankole Heritage
EDITORIAL The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has officially reopened Mugaba Palace in western Uganda after years of renovation, marking a major step in promoting cultural tourism in the region. Once home to the Omugabe, or King, of the Ankole Kingdom, the palace had fallen into disrepair following the abolition of traditional kingdoms in […]
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Hoima Diocese Marks Chrism Mass with Call for Spiritual Renewal
EDITORIAL The Bishop of Hoima Catholic Diocese, Vincent Kirabo Amooti, has called on Priests and the lay Christians to comfort and pray for one another, especially during challenging times. Delivering his homily during the Chrism Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Bujumbura Cathedral, Bishop Kirabo noted that many believers today are burdened with worries, and […]
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Kabarole Leaders Unite to Tackle Rising HIV Infections
LUCKY P Authorities in Kabarole District have intensified efforts to combat the rising rate of HIV infections, calling for coordinated action among stakeholders and communities. During a stakeholders’ engagement held on Tuesday at New Fort View Hotel in Fort Portal, leaders expressed concern over the district’s HIV prevalence rate, which stands at 9.4%, significantly higher […]
Continue ReadingTooro Kingdom Hands over 50 acre Land to the Government construction of a Foot Ball stadium
By Sylvia The Tooro kingdom has yesterday officially handed over 50 acre land to the government under the ministry of education and sports aimed at constructing a football stadium. The land was handed over to the state minister in charge of education and sports Peter Ogwang at the kingdom headquarters Mucwa Fort Portal city. Speaking […]
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Bishop Rubaramira Cautions Priests on Misleading Wealth Teachings
EDITORIAL The Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira, has cautioned Catholic priests against the growing influence of prosperity gospel teachings, warning that many Christians are being misled by promises of quick wealth and miracle solutions to poverty. Speaking yesterday during the Chrism Mass at Our Lady of Good Shepherd Rushoroza Cathedral in […]
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Tooro Kingdom Officially Launches Inter-Clan Football Tournament
By Sylvia Tooro Kingdom has officially launched an inter-clan football tournament in a move aimed at promoting unity and advancing sports development across the region. The launch event, held yesterday in Fort Portal, also marked a significant milestone as the kingdom handed over land for the construction of the much-anticipated King Oyo Stadium to the […]
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Fort Portal: Bishop Muhiirwa Encourages Priests to Serve Beyond Titles and Honors
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has called on priests to remain committed to serving the people of God and the Church, regardless of the offices they hold or the honors they have received. He made this appeal yesterday at Virika Cathedral during the Chrism Mass, […]
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Holy Week Begins with Call for Spiritual Renewal at Kinyamasika Seminary
Clare N The St. Paul’s National Major Seminary Kinyamasika community has joined the rest of the Church in commemorating Palm Sunday, marking the beginning of Holy Week. The celebration started with the procession waving palms from the Basketball court moving through up to their chapel. While addressing seminarians, deacons, priests, and the lay faithful during […]
Continue ReadingPalm Sunday Celebrations Draw Large Crowds at Virika Cathedral
Christians yesterday gathered at Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal City in large numbers, waving palm branches to commemorate Palm Sunday. Presiding over Mass that commenced with a procession from the Virika Adminisration offices, Rt. Rev. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki has urged the faithful to reflect on the significance of the palms as a symbol of victory, […]
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