Bishop Distributes 20,000 Coffee Plantlets to Promote Income Generation
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has distributed over 20,000 Robusta coffee plantlets to various institutions within the Diocese, with a call on communities to embrace coffee farming as a sustainable way to improve household income. The distribution took place on Friday October 31, at St. […]
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Rwakyakibunya SACCO Marks 25 Years with Exciting Christmas Bonanza Campaign
By Alice K Rwakyakibunya SACCO, one of the leading financial institutions in the region, has launched a festive campaign dubbed “Christmas Bonanza” as part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations. The campaign was officially unveiled at the SACCO headquarters in Kibiito, Bunyangabu District, and aims to encourage members to save more and buy additional shares […]
Continue ReadingBoda Boda Rider Killed in Suspected Murder Incident in Kabarole
By lucky P Police in Kabarole District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a boda boda rider who was reportedly killed on Sunday night in Rutete Sub-county. The deceased has been identified as Tumusiime Enock, 47, a resident of Rusenyi A Village, Rurama Parish in Rutete Sub-county, Kabarole District. He was reportedly […]
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Schools in Fort Portal City and Kabarole Complete First Day of PLE Exams Smoothly
Clare N Primary schools in Fort Portal City and Kabarole District successfully completed the first day of the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) yesterday. Pupils sat for Mathematics in the morning and Social Studies with Religious Education in the afternoon with only a few cases reported of candidates who failed to turn up. During visits by […]
Continue ReadingTooro Religious Leaders Appeal for Government Action to Curb Road Accidents
Clare N The Inter-Religious Council Tooro Chapter has criticized the lack of enforcement of road safety guidelines, attributing it to the rising number of road accidents in the country. Speaking after a prayer meeting held to pray for a peaceful election season and a more effective Tooro Kingdom yesterday at Bishop Muhiirwa’s Residence in Kijanju […]
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Belgian Government, NRDI Partner to Tackle Water Crisis in Rwamabale
By Lucky Patrick Residents of Rwamabale Town Council in Ntoroko District are set to receive much-needed relief from persistent water shortages following the launch of a multi-million shilling deep well construction project. The initiative is being funded by the Belgian Government in partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Initiatives (NRDI) and Join for Water, aiming […]
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Kamwenge: Double Murder Strikes Kahunge Community
CLARE N Residents of Nkarakara Cell in Rubaba Ward, Kahunge Town Council, Kamwenge District, are still in shock after a man believed to have mental health problems killed his own daughter before being lynched by an angry mob. Police Investigates According to PRO Vincent Twesige, the Rwenzori West police spokesperson, the suspect, Bagonza Peter aged […]
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Ntoroko: Residents Appeal to Tooro Kingdom King for Cultural Revival
By Alice Residents of Ntoroko in Tooro Kingdom have made an appeal to the Kingdom’s monarch, his majesty Dr.Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, to intensify efforts in promoting cultural values and norms among the youth. Led by the LC1 Chairperson Happy Moses during the Royal tour held at St. Andrew’s Church of Uganda in […]
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At least 400 barley farmers have been celebrated by Nile breweries in the Rwenzori region
By Sylvia K As one way of appreciating and recognizing the efforts of farmers, the Nile breweries have today celebrated the barley farmers from the Rwenzori region in the district of Kasese and Kabarole and Kabale. The barley crop is the raw material that is used to brew beer. According to Emmanuel Njoki the […]
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