abarole Stakeholders Urged to Sustain Ebola Prevention Efforts Despite Uganda Being Declared Ebola-Free
Lucky Stakeholders in Kabarole District have been urged to remain vigilant and continue promoting Ebola prevention measures despite Uganda being declared free of the disease. The call was made during an Ebola preparedness and prevention stakeholders’ meeting organized by SOS Children’s Villages today, which brought together Village Health Teams (VHTs), local leaders, health workers, and […]
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Sr Maria of the Banyatereza Finally Laid to Rest
EDITORIAL The body of ninety One year old Rev Sr Maria Francisca Adyeeri has finally been laid to rest at Holy Family convent Kinyamasika in Fort portal Diocese describing her as obedient, committed, loving, caring and jolly religious. Sr Francisca Adyeeri who was to celebrate her 70th anniversary in religious life on 06th Jan 2027 […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Strengthens Ebola Preparedness despite Declining Cases in Uganda
Fort Portal Tourism City has intensified its Ebola preparedness and prevention measures despite Uganda recording no active confirmed cases, as neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to battle outbreaks of the disease. The renewed efforts are aimed at preventing a possible resurgence of the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and ensuring communities remain vigilant […]
Continue ReadingBunyangabu Schools Count Losses after Government Suspends Educational Tours
Lucky P School administrators in Bunyangabu District have expressed concern over losses and disruption to learning following the Ministry of Education and Sports’ decision to suspend all school educational tours across the country. The nationwide suspension was announced after a tragic school bus crash in Kapchorwa District that claimed the lives of 23 pupils and […]
Continue ReadingSix Injured in Road Crash Lugard Street in Fort Portal
Six people sustained injuries following a serious road traffic accident that occurred on Monday morning along Lugard street near VOT Radio in Fort Portal Tourism City. According to preliminary police reports, the crash happened at around 9:30 a.m. and involved a Toyota Hiace taxi, registration number UBB 274R, and a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, registration number […]
Continue ReadingNRM Rallies Leaders, Sets 95% Victory Target in LC1 Village Elections
By Christine Akankunda The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has stepped up its grassroots mobilization campaign, setting an ambitious target of winning 95 percent of the forthcoming LC1 and Women Council village elections. The renewed push was announced during a regional mobilization meeting held on Monday at Fort Breeze Hotel in Fort Portal City, where party […]
Continue ReadingKitagwenda Start Masaza Cup with Slender Win Over Burahya
CLAIRE N Kitagwenda County yesterday made a bright start to this year’s Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Cup 5th Edition, beating hosts Burahya County one-nil at Buhinga Stadium. The only goal, came in the first half from Hamis Samiru, giving Kitagwenda the lead they would not surrender. Burahya had a chance to equalize before the break […]
Continue ReadingLC1 Aspirants Urged to Wait for Official Campaign Period
By Christine Akankunda Candidates seeking Local Council One (LC1) chairperson positions in North Division, Fort Portal City, have been cautioned against engaging in early campaigns before the official campaign period begins. The warning was issued by the North Division Electoral Commission Sub-county Supervisor, Julius Kagaba, during the ongoing nomination exercise. Kagaba reminded aspiring candidates that […]
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