Kabarole Leaders Express Outrage Over Mysterious Deaths of Suspects in Police Custody
By Sylvia The Kabarole district leadership has expressed outrage over the mysterious deaths of suspects in police custody, citing a lack of transparency and accountability from the authorities. The incidents During the recent Kabarole district council sitting in the district chambers in Kitumba, the district speaker, Timothy Ruhweza, highlighted the recent deaths of two […]
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Great Lakes Peace Center Launches Initiative to Combat Hepatitis B in Expectant Mothers in Kasese,Ntoroko Districts
Clare N Hope has been rekindled in Kasese and Ntoroko districts following the launch of a one-year initiative to test mothers for Hepatitis B, offering an environment of relief and a chance for early detection and treatment About the project The project, funded by Gilead Pharmaceuticals USA, will be implemented by the Great Lakes Peace […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Bishop Muhiirwa Suspends Fundraisings in Favor of Virika Cathedral Roof Fundraising
Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has announced a suspension on all fundraisings within the Diocese of Fort Portal until the completion of the Virika Cathedral roofing project. This decision was announced during a fundraising event at St. Jude Katooke Catholic Church in Bunyangabu […]
Continue ReadingMuslims Celebrate Eid Adha, Called to Remain United
By lucky Muslims this morning thronged Mosques to celebrate Eid-Al- Adha. The Day honors the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God’s command. Before Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, however, Allah provided a lamb to sacrifice instead. At Bukwali Mosque in Fort Portal Central Division, Sheikh […]
Continue ReadingKabarole: District LCV Chairman Calls for Increased HIV/AIDS Awareness
Lucky P Kabarole District LCV Chairman, Richard Rwabuhinga, is appealing to LCI and II leaders to sensitize the public and help curb the rising HIV infections in the region. According to the latest statistics from the Uganda AIDS Commission, Kabarole District has the second-highest HIV prevalence rate in Tooro Region at 10.6%, following Fort Portal […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Over 1.8 Billion Allocated for acquisition of 200 Additional Street Lights
By Sylvia Kugonza. The Fort Portal city council has allocated 1.827 billion shillings to procure 200 additional street lights, a move aimed at enhancing public safety and promoting economic activities in the city. The allocation was made during an extraordinary council meeting, where the City Executive, led by Deputy Mayor Betty Mujungu Pendo, presented […]
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Moral Decay Among the Youth in Kitumbi Parish Attributed to Parental Negligence
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Kasaija Muhiirwa Akiiki, has attributed the prevailing moral decay among the youth in Kitumbi Parish to parental negligence. The Bishop was on Wednesday responding to the speech of the Parish priest, Kitumbi, Fr. Jude Kasaija, and the District Chairperson, Richard Rwabuhinga, citing […]
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Namugongo Foot Pilgrims Urged to Walk During Day for Safety
Clare Nayebare Foot pilgrims from the Rwenzori region can rest assured of enhanced security throughout their annual pilgrimage to Namugongo for the Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations on June 3rd this year. The assurance was given by the Rwenzori West Regional Police Commander, RPC James Ruwheza, during a security meeting held at Virika Hill yesterday. The […]
Continue ReadingKing Oyo Grateful For MTN-Tooro Kingdom Partnership
MTN Uganda, a telecommunications company, has earlier today paid a courtesy call to the King of Tooro, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who praised the company for its valuable partnership with the kingdom. The good relationship between the Tooro Kingdom and MTN, has notably enhanced the lives of Tooro’s residents through various initiatives […]
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