Namugongo 2024: Over 500 Foot Pilgrims Set of From Fort Portal
Over 500 foot pilgrims from the dioceses of Fort Portal and Kasese have been flagged off to Namugongo ahead of the June 3rd Martyrs’ Day celebration. During the flagging off ceremony at Bukwali Parish, Rev. Fr. Macarius Kabyogamu urged the pilgrims in his homily to trust in God on their journey, remain prayerful, and respect […]
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UPDF FPU Embarks on Sensitization Against Illegal Fishing on Landing Sites
By Lucky P The UPDF Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) Lt. Col. Mercy Tukahirwa has embarked on sensitization meetings on Lake Albert to evaluate the fishing community’s adherence to regulations against illegal fishing. The sensitization meeting held at Kanaara Landing site in Ntoroko District yesterday, that involved local leaders, fishing communities aims to address resistance […]
Continue ReadingKing Oyo Grateful For MTN-Tooro Kingdom Partnership
MTN Uganda, a telecommunications company, has earlier today paid a courtesy call to the King of Tooro, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who praised the company for its valuable partnership with the kingdom. The good relationship between the Tooro Kingdom and MTN, has notably enhanced the lives of Tooro’s residents through various initiatives […]
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Fort Portal: Central Division Police on Spot Over Death of Suspect
By Sylvia Kugonza The Fort Portal Central Division police are facing criticism following the death of a 23-year-old boda boda rider identified as Davis Tumuhairwe. Tumuhairwe, who hails from Nyabwina village in Kabarole district, was arrested last week by the OC of the Link Bus Police Post and was later found deceased in River Mpanga. […]
Continue ReadingKabarole: Harugongo Residents Voice Concern Over Deteriorating Roads
BY Lucky Patrick The Kabarole District Councilor Hon. Alituha Geoffrey Kadabada has urged district leaders to address the poor road conditions in Harugongo Sub County, lamenting on the community’s struggles with impassable roads full of potholes. During a meeting yesterday organized by Kabarole NGOs & CBOs Association (KANCA), residents, mainly farmers and small-scale business […]
Continue ReadingRotary Club Empowers Locals with Training in Sanitary Pad Manufacturing
In a promising development for girls in Kyenjojo district, a new program has emerged spearheaded by the Rotary e-Club of Uganda Global, in collaboration with Eco-Pads Company, aiming to produce reusable sanitary towels locally. This initiative, part of the “Butiiti Adopt a Community Global Grant Project” valued at 1.2 billion Shillings, was officially launched […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Leaders Appeal for Mindset Change & Enhanced Awareness of the People on Food Security, Improved Nutrition
Leaders and stakeholders in North division, Fort Portal tourism City are demanding for mindset change and enhanced awareness of the people on food security and improved nutrition. This was during a nutrition and food safety training held at Atacco country resort in Central division Fort portal tourism City. Walter Baala, a councilor representing […]
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Appeals Court Clears Kyenjojo Woman MP, Dismisses Case With Costs
The Court of Appeal in Kampala has last week on Friday dismissed with costs a case in which Hon Spellanza Baguma Muhenda, had appealed the Fort Portal High Court ruling dismissing her petition challenging the victory of Faith Kunihira. On Friday, May 03, 2024, the appeals Court in Kampala cleared Hon Faith Kunihira based on […]
Continue ReadingBunyangabu Vendors to Protest Against High Market Fees
Lucky Patrick Vendors in Bunyangabu district are voicing their dissatisfaction with what they perceive as exorbitant market fees levied on agricultural products. The vendors, who are urging local leaders to swiftly address this issue, caution that peaceful protests may ensue if no action is taken. During a recent meeting organized by the Kabarole NGOs […]
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