Engaging Men is Crucial in Combating Gender-Based Violence -Activist Mujungu
SYLVIA K In the effort to end gender-based violence (GBV) against girls and women in Uganda, the active involvement of men is crucial. This has been realized by Betty Mujungu, a women’s rights activist from Fort Portal, who stresses the key role of men as fathers in this fight during an exclusive interview. She emphasizes […]
Continue ReadingFr Sebastian Celebrates Silver Jubilee, Christians Urged to Normalize Thanking God for the Good Deeds
Fr. Ronald Musinguzi Rev. Fr. Sebastian Twinomugabi, the Parish Priest Kijuraneema, has celebrated a momentous occasion as he marked 25 years of his priesthood. The jubilant event took place yesterday December 9, 2023 at his parents’ residence in Rwimi Town Council, Bunyangabu District, drawing a congregation of priests, religious figures, politicians, business leaders, and well-wishers, […]
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Public Tasked to Defend Rights of Elderly
Clare Rev. Fr. Dr. Paschal Kabura, the Director of Uganda Martyr’s University Fort Portal Campus, has called for the defense and advocacy for the rights of the elderly, especially concerning their property. He made this plea during a one-day celebration of the elderly at Kinyamasika in Fort Portal Tourism City organized by the Bishop Magambo […]
Continue ReadingTooro Kingdom officials Trained in Combating Malaria
Kaboha In a bid to eradicate malaria across the country, the government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and TASO Uganda, has introduced a set of measures for individuals to adopt. These measures include sleeping under treated mosquito nets, regular spraying, clearing bushes around homes, eliminating stagnant water, providing effective treatment, and continuous empowerment […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal : Cult Church Demolished in the Interest of Public Safety
Sylvia K In a joint operation conducted by the North division Fort Portal City authorities and the local police this morning, a cult church identified Mt. Clare has been demolished, citing concerns for public safety due to various irregularities within the establishment. According to Ntange Andrew, the RCC North division, the authorities were alerted […]
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FAWE on Evaluation Tour in Tooro Kingdom
Officials from the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), have expressed disappointment at the actions of certain leaders in Ntoroko district, who denied vulnerable girls a valuable opportunity to complete their candidate classes following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. A delegation comprising FAWE and UN Women officials is currently in Tooro Kingdom, evaluating […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Ghetto Leaders Seek Community Support Ahead of the Annual Ghetto Festival
Kabooha Fort Portal city’s Ghetto leadership is seeking community support, setting the stage for an upcoming mega Ghetto Festival. In a commendable move, the Ghetto leadership of Fort Portal city stepped up yesterday to assist a struggling Ghetto entrepreneur in expanding his chapati business within the Kitembe North division. Henry Kyomuhendo alias Atom, a […]
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Count Down to History: Fort Portal Diocese to Inaugurate its 34th Parish Tomorrow
Clare There’s an atmosphere of joy and anticipation in Kanyabacope as Christians eagerly await the inauguration of St. Adolf Kanyabacope Parish tomorrow – a significant event that is set to mark the 34th parish in the Diocese of Fort Portal and the second parish under the leadership of the Congregation of Holy Cross in the […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal City Requests Minimum 3-Months Extension to Complete 20Bn Delayed Road Projects
SYLVIA K The leaders of Fort Portal city have asked the World Bank for more time, specifically three more months, to finish building three connected roads – Mill Lane, Mugoma, and Kahungabunyonyi. These roads are part of the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development Program, which is funded by the World Bank with 20 […]
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