Kabarole Leaders Express Outrage Over Mysterious Deaths of Suspects in Police Custody
By Sylvia The Kabarole district leadership has expressed outrage over the mysterious deaths of suspects in police custody, citing a lack of transparency and accountability from the authorities. The incidents During the recent Kabarole district council sitting in the district chambers in Kitumba, the district speaker, Timothy Ruhweza, highlighted the recent deaths of two […]
Continue ReadingKabarole: District LCV Chairman Calls for Increased HIV/AIDS Awareness
Lucky P Kabarole District LCV Chairman, Richard Rwabuhinga, is appealing to LCI and II leaders to sensitize the public and help curb the rising HIV infections in the region. According to the latest statistics from the Uganda AIDS Commission, Kabarole District has the second-highest HIV prevalence rate in Tooro Region at 10.6%, following Fort Portal […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Over 1.8 Billion Allocated for acquisition of 200 Additional Street Lights
By Sylvia Kugonza. The Fort Portal city council has allocated 1.827 billion shillings to procure 200 additional street lights, a move aimed at enhancing public safety and promoting economic activities in the city. The allocation was made during an extraordinary council meeting, where the City Executive, led by Deputy Mayor Betty Mujungu Pendo, presented […]
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Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup 3rd Edition Sees a Draw Between Bunyangabu and Kibale
Clare In a nail-biting third match of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup 3rd Edition, Bunyangabu and Kibale county teams battled to a 1-1 draw at the Kibiito P/S play ground yesterday. The highly anticipated match, sponsored by MTN Uganda, drew a large crowd of enthusiastic fans, including the Minister for Gender and Culture, Peace […]
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Moral Decay Among the Youth in Kitumbi Parish Attributed to Parental Negligence
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Kasaija Muhiirwa Akiiki, has attributed the prevailing moral decay among the youth in Kitumbi Parish to parental negligence. The Bishop was on Wednesday responding to the speech of the Parish priest, Kitumbi, Fr. Jude Kasaija, and the District Chairperson, Richard Rwabuhinga, citing […]
Continue ReadingEnsure Transparency, Accountable Leadership for Service Delivery-Fort Portal Leaders Told
Kenneth M Fort Portal city leaders and stakeholders have been tasked to be accountable for their actions, avoid misinformation, and avoid conflicts to foster Development for effective service delivery. This was during the interface meeting organized by Kabarole, NGO’s and CBOs (KANCA) Association between leaders of Fort Portal City, stakeholders and citizens on transparency […]
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Government Asked to Financially Empower Women in Craftsmanship
Lucky Patrick Women in Kicwamba Sub-County, Kabarole District dealing in craftsmanship, have called on the Government and other Non-Governmental Organizations to support and empower them. This they say, would enable them to create more marketable items, leading to greater economic independence. Topista Kakwezi, a resident of Nyabibya who deals in weaving shopping bags, says […]
Continue ReadingBunyangabu:Leaders Clash Over Poor Service Delivery
Lucky Patrick A recent meeting organized by the Kabarole NGO/Civil Society Association (KANCA) saw a heated exchange between local leaders over the issue of poor service delivery in Bunyangabu District. The gathering, initially aimed at addressing community concerns and improving governance, quickly turned into a battleground of accusations and counter-accusations among district officials. […]
Continue ReadingUPDF Recruitment Exercise in Rwenzori Region Commences
Lucky Patrick The UPDF has yesterday, Monday May 27, started receiving application letters for those interested in joining the Ugandan army. Districts Included Applications for the Rwenzori region, including the districts of Kasese, Bundibugyo, Kabarole, Bunyangabu, Ntoroko, Kyenjojo, Kyegegwa, Kamwenge, Kitagwenda, and Fort Portal City, will be received at the district headquarters. The […]
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