Priest Encourages Christians to Prioritize Ash Wednesday; Suggests Celebrating Valentine’s on ‘Another Day’ if Necessary
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Baguma, the Parish Priest St. Charles Lwanga City Parish, has encouraged Christians, especially Catholics, to prioritize Ash Wednesday over Valentine’s Day this year. With Ash Wednesday falling on February 14th, a day typically associated with Valentine’s Day celebrations in Uganda, marked by gift exchanges and festivities, Fr. Baguma stressed the […]
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ATC Uganda Launches a Digital Community Computer Centre in Fort Portal City
By sylvia American Tower Corporation Uganda ATC Uganda has inaugurated a digital community computer center in the heart of Fort Portal City’s central division, situated on Kabarole Hill. This initiative by the American Tower Corporation aims to empower individuals with essential digital skills. Dorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda, CEO of ATC Uganda, announced the center’s opening, boasting […]
Continue ReadingTooro Inter-Religious Council Advocates for Transition from Mairungi Farming to Alternative Crops
In response to President Museveni’s enactment of the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Bill, 2023, the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda, Tooro Region, is urging Mairungi farmers to transition to cultivating crops such as coffee, banana, and Hass avocado. During a meeting convened at the United Pentecostal Churches International of Uganda in Kahungabunyonyi, attended by […]
Continue ReadingExtension Staffs Warned Against Misuse of Gov’t Motorcycles
Kabarole District officials have issued a stern warning to agriculture extension staff regarding the appropriate use of government motorcycles. Instead of misappropriating these resources, staff are urged to utilize them effectively in providing services to citizens. The caution follows the distribution of two new motorcycles to extension workers in Mugusu and Rwengaju, aimed at […]
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Kabarole: Mairungi/Khat Growers to Sue Government Over Signed Narcotics & Psychotropic Substances Control
Kaboha Mairungi / Khat growers under their umbrella body Kabarole Mairungi/Khat Growers and Transporters Association have threaten to sue the government over the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Control Act 2023 that has been signed into law. The law Thomas Tayebwa the Parliament Deputy speaker on Tuesday announced that President Museveni has signed into law […]
Continue ReadingBunyangabu Residents Eagerly Await Minister Katumba Wamala’s Response to Kasunganyanja Accident Concerns
Kaboha Ahead of Bishop Patrick Kyaligonza Road Safety Campaign Commemoration this Sunday 11th February 2024 at Rwimi COU in Bunyangabu district, Residents are anticipating the invited chief guest who is also Minister for Works and Transport Gen. Katumba Wamala to address the sharp Conner located at Kasunganyanja trading center which has acted as accident death […]
Continue ReadingUPDF Mountain Division Dedicates 43rd Tarehe Sita to DRC Success
Sylvia As the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) marked the 43rd Tarehe Sita yesterday, Maj. Gen. Dick Olum, commanding the UPDF mountain division and leading Operation Shujja, dedicated this year’s celebrations to the success achieved in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The joint operation with DRC army FARDC, named ‘Operation Shuja, initiated on November […]
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Bunyangabu Placed Under Livestock quarantine Over Foot and Mouth Disease
Kaboha Bunyangabu District Put has been placed under Quarantine Restrictions following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the district. According to letter dated 6th February2024 signed by Dr. Ann Rose Ademun Commissioner for Animal Health in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Foot and Mouth Disease was first reported in […]
Continue ReadingMujunju Residents Unite for Community Effort to Restore Dilapidated Nyakitunga Stream Bridge
Kabooha Residents of Mujunju I zone in Mujunju parish, Kibiito sub-county, Bunyangabu district, yesterday came together for a community effort aimed at repairing a deteriorated bridge situated at Nyakitunga stream. Last year, during the rainy season, the bridge succumbed to the elements, leaving the road impassable and causing significant disruptions to the daily lives of […]
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