Fort Portal: FDC Katonga Faction Launches Signature Campaign for New Party
Sylvia K The FDC Tooro Sub-region, under the Katonga faction, has initiated a signature campaign to register their new party, the People’s Front for Freedom PFF. Musinguzi David, the coordinator for FDC Katonga Tooro, stated that collecting signatures is a requirement set by the electoral commission for new party registration. This nationwide effort he […]
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Fort Portal: New Satellite Laboratory to Enhance Disease Testing in Rwenzori Region
By Alice Officials from the Uganda COVID-19 Response and Emergency Preparedness Project (UCREPP), part of the Ministry of Health, have highlighted a significant progress on the construction of a multibillion-shilling International satellite laboratory at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital. Key Satelite Components During a media tour of the facility yesterday, Doreen Nshabohurira, the communications officer […]
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Joy as Fort Portal Diocese Expands with a New Parish- Uganda Martyrs Rugombe
Clare As a way of extending services closer to the people of God, The Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has on Sunday October 13 officially opened Uganda Martyr’s catholic parish Rugombe, bringing the total number of parishes to 35 in the diocese. The new parish has been carved out of Butiiti catholic parish in the same […]
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Ugandans Encouraged to Follow Traffic Laws to Reduce Rising Accidents
Clare The body of the late Gilbert Kanyamatonwa a Munekera by Clan aged 27, has finally been laid to rest at his home in Ibonde, Karago Town Council, Fort Portal City, amid the heartfelt wails and sobs of hundreds of mourners. On the fateful evening of Friday, October 11, a tragic car accident on the […]
Continue ReadingGovernment Has No Immediate Solutions for Tea Farmers,” Says Minister Lumumba Amid Tea Crisis in Tooro Sub-Region
Clare N As tea farmers in Kyenjojo District and other parts of the Tooro Region face challenges due to declining tea prices, the Minister of General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba, has indicated that the government, led by His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, currently lacks a solution […]
Continue ReadingCourt of Appeal Commences Hearings in Fort Portal
By Lucky Patrick The Court of Appeal has officially commenced a series of hearings in Fort Portal city. The sessions, which began today at the fort portal high court in boma, are part of the court’s efforts to bring justice closer to the people by holding hearings outside its usual venue in Kampala and also […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Set to Welcome its 35th Parish, Uganda Martyr’s Rugombe
Clare All is set for the inauguration of the 35th parish in the Diocese of Fort Portal, named Uganda Martyrs Rugombe Catholic Parish, located in Rugombe Town Council, Kyenjojo District,in an event scheduled for tomorrow, October 13, 2024. Mr. Patrick Siisa, in charge of publicity for the organizing committee, stated that preparations are nearly complete, […]
Continue ReadingOmukama Oyo’s Visit to Warri Cultivates New Opportunities
Clare The Tooro Kingdom is set to secure a promising deal following the fruitful royal visit of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV to the Kingdom of Warri in Delta State, Nigeria. Yesterday, the King took to his X handle to express gratitude to His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III for the warm reception, emphasizing […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Calls on Bundibugyo Community to Invest in Children’s Education
Clare Residents of Bundibugyo have been encouraged to support their children’s education to better prepare them for Uganda’s competitive job market. This appeal was yesterday made by Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese during a celebration marking 85 years of Mr. Zaverio Bitigale, an ADF survivor, and 25 years […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Urges Political Leaders to Champion National Progress
Clare As Uganda marks 62 years of independence, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, Ordinary of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, has urged government leaders to prioritize activities that promote national development rather than regression. The Bishop made these remarks during his homily at a celebration for Mr. Zaverio Bitigale the Father to Fr Godfrey […]
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