Fort Portal Diocese Gears Up for Historic Re-Dedication of Virika Cathedral
Claire Preparatory meetings have begun in the Diocese of Fort Portal in anticipation of the official re-opening and re-dedication of the newly renovated Our Lady of Snows Virika Cathedral. Msgr. Isaiah Mayombo Adyeri, Chairperson of the Organizing Committee and Vicar General of the Diocese, stated that the re-dedication of the Virika Cathedral on March 2, […]
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Fort Portal Diocese Kicks Off Jubilee Year of Hope Amid Family Reflections
Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has inaugurated the Jubilee Year of Hope with a solemn ceremony that included the opening of the Holy Door at Bukwali Parish in Fort Portal City. The Holy Door The decision to hold the event at Bukwali Parish, was influenced by […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa to Inaugurate Jubilee Year in Fort Portal with Special Mass at Bukwali Parish
Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, is set to officially open the Jubilee Year in the Diocese tomorrow, December 29, 2024, at Bukwali Parish in Fort Portal City. In his address yesterday at Bishop’s Day, Bishop Muhiirwa explained that following Pope Francis’s historic opening of […]
Continue ReadingCentral Division Secretary Resigns Over Corruption Allegations
By Sylvia The Secretary for Community Development, Production, and Environment in Central Division, Kengonzi Elizabeth, has resigned from her position yesterday, citing alleged corruption scandals and a lack of independence among division leaders. According to Kirungi, she was appointed to the executive to discuss important matters affecting the electorate, but was surprised to find that […]
Continue ReadingRwenzori West Police Investigates Armed Robbery of 3.3M from Mobile Money Agent in Fort Portal
By Sylvia Rwenzori West Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the robbery of 3.3 million shillings from a mobile money agent in Kasusu A, Kasusu Ward, Central Division, Fort Portal Tourism City. The identity of the victim has been withheld for security reasons. According to Twesige Vincent, the Rwenzori West police spokesperson, the armed robbers […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal : Street Workers Protest Unpaid Arrears, Demand Action
By Alice K Street parking attendants, loaders, and offloaders in Fort Portal have yesterday laid down their tools and held a peaceful demonstration over unpaid arrears from their contractor. According to Shafic Kyaligonza, they began working with Zwitch Arimah Uganda Limited, the company responsible for street parking collection, in March this year. However, they have […]
Continue ReadingMinistry of Agriculture Launches Climate-Smart Agriculture Project in Kabarole
Lucky Patrick The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has officially launched the Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP) in Kabarole District. The project aims to enhance productivity, market access, and the resilience of key value chains in the region, while also ensuring a prompt and effective response to eligible emergencies. During the […]
Continue ReadingFortPortal: Leaders Advocate for Women ‘s Rights, Mutual Support in Family & Entrepreneurship
Lucky The Deputy Mayor of Fort Portal City, Betty Mujungu, has urged both women and men to make time to attend and actively engage in community meetings when they are held. She emphasized that such meetings are crucial for residents to interact with their leaders, voice their opinions, and receive important information about new programs […]
Continue ReadingCaritas Fort Portal Offers Shelter and Hope to Ntoroko Flood Victims with Emergency Relief”
Alice Victims of the Ntoroko floods have a reason to smile after Caritas Fort Portal intervened with relief shelter regarding tents and tarpaulins worth 200 million shillings. While handing over the relief to the RDC Ntoroko, the director of Caritas Fort Portal Rev. Fr. Joseph Musana said they used a crisis modification fund funded […]
Continue ReadingRAAP Celebrates One Year of Impact in the Rwenzori Region
By Fortunate Katungi Fortunate The Rwenzori Agro-ecology Actor Platform (RAAP) recently celebrated its first anniversary, marking a year of dedication to transforming agricultural practices and policies. The platform was founded with the mission of fostering equity, justice, and ecological sustainability for the benefit of both current and future generations. According to General Secretary Mr. […]
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