Tooro Chief Prince Named Fort Portal Tourism Brand Ambassador
Editorial Musuuga Charles Kamurasi Kayondo, the Tooro Chief Prince, has accepted the appointment as Fort Portal City’s new Tourism brand ambassador, according to reports. The appointment was made during a council sitting presided over by Fort Portal City Speaker Hon. William Mugume. Deputy Mayor Margaret Kabajwara handed the agreement to Musuuga.
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Fort Portal: Boda Boda Rider Killed by Mob Over Suspected Theft
Sylvia Police in Fort Portal City are investigating a suspected mob killing after a 31-year-old boda boda rider was found dead, with his body partly burnt and dumped along Rubingo Road in Karambi Ward, North Division. The deceased has been identified as Mugisa Julius, a resident of Bicumbi Village in Harugongo Sub-county, Kabarole District, who […]
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About 70 Dogs Killed as Kitagwenda Responds to Deadly Attacks
Editorial The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has launched an emergency operation to eliminate dangerous stray dogs in Kanara Sub-county, Kitagwenda District. The move follows attacks in Kigarama, Kabirizi I, Kabirizi II and Rwibale villages, where roaming dog packs reportedly killed two children and injured a third. Dozens of goats and sheep were […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal DP Leaders Call for Reflection as A Party Marks 72 years
By Christine The Democratic Party leaders in Fort Portal have questioned the progress of Uganda’s oldest political party, after some of them stayed away from its 72 years celebration. Over the weekend, Democratic Party supporters and leaders dressed in the party’s green and white colours gathered in Buikwe District to celebrate 72 years of existence […]
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Emeritus Bishop Benezeri Kisembo Laid to Rest at St. John’s Cathedral
Sylvia The former Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese, the late Rt. Rev. Benezeri T. Kisembo Araali, has been laid to rest at St. John’s Cathedral Cemetery in Fort Portal City, amidst thousands of mourners. The funeral service was yesterday led by the retired Bishop of South Rwenzori Diocese, Rt. Rev. Zebidayo Masereka who also represented the […]
Continue ReadingKabarole: Examinations Kick off Well, Students Anticipate Success With Ease
By Sunday Senior Six students across the country today began their Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations A-Level, with candidates in Kabarole District expressing optimism about performing well. Speaking to our reporter, Lawrence Amanyire, the Director of Studies (DOS) at Divine Mercy Secondary School in Kiko Town Council, located along the Fort Portal–Kamwenge […]
Continue ReadingTooro Kingdom Commends Bishop Muhiirwa for Initiating King Oyo Memorial Cancer Institute Proposal, Urges Subjects to Embrace the Cancer Run
Clare The Tooro Kingdom has commended the Bishop of Fort Portal, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, for initiating the idea of establishing the King Oyo Memorial Cancer Institute. Speaking at the official launch of the Omukama Nyabongo Birthday Run, aimed at raising funds for the construction of the institute valued at UGX 3bn, in […]
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Women in Kabarole Secure Land for Farming and Food Security
Clare N Kabarole residents who benefited from Cordaid’s free land title registration exercise have been cautioned to use their land productively and not sell it every now and then. A good number of residents from Busoro Town Council and sorrounding areas yesterday received certificates of customary ownership at Busoro Town Council offices led by Cordaid […]
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Fort Portal City Launches Public Library Renovation works
Alice The Fort Portal City Council has yesterday launched the renovation of Fort Portal Public Library at a cost of 32.14 million shillings. According to the City Engineer in charge of buildings, Eng. Jimmy Balewa, the renovation works will be undertaken by Smooth Hussle Contractors Limited and are expected to be completed within three months. […]
Continue ReadingKyegegwa District Set for the Foot & Mouth Vaccination Exercise
Our Reporter Kyegegwa District Local Government will begin vaccinating domestic animals against Foot and Mouth Disease this month. The Principal District Veterinary Officer Dr. Kahunde Annah Marry told our reporter that animals must be vaccinated every six months, and the last exercise was held in May. The first round runs from November 9th to 11th […]
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