Kabarole, Fort Portal City Beat Measles-Rubella Vaccination Targets
Sylvia K Kabarole District and Fort Portal City have exceeded their targets in the measles-rubella vaccination campaign, which ended this week. Health officials say 43,060 children aged zero to five were vaccinated in Kabarole, against a target of 38,783. That is 111 per cent of the target. According to Catherine Kemigabo, the Kabarole District Senior […]
Continue ReadingKyegegwa Duty Bearers Equipped on Gender-Responsive Laws
By Our Reporter Action for Development, ACFODE, has equipped duty bearers in Kyegegwa District with knowledge on gender-responsive laws and policies, in a two-day workshop. The workshop, organised in partnership with EIRENE International, was held at Katente Country Resort. It brought together chiefs, Community Development Officers, district officials, police officers, media practitioners and other stakeholders. […]
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Kamwenge Grade 1 Magistrate Calls For Literacy On Court Proceedings
By CKhristine Kamwenge Grade One Magistrate Innocent Ahimbisibwe Kagumire has urged the public to embrace the courts’ open door policy to access judicial proceedings, court records and better understand court processes. Ahimbisibwe made the remarks during a mobile court sitting at Kabujogera Town Council in Kitagwenda District, where a three-day court session is being held […]
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Fort Portal Central Division leadership Grading Road Network Ahead of Anticipated Rains
Kaboha The Fort Portal Central Division authorities have launched a quick rehabilitation of several maram roads across the division ahead of the anticipated heavy rains. The Central Division Secretary for Works, Bernard Ategeka says the intervention aims to prevent key transit routes from becoming impassable. While major tarmac road projects funded under the UCMID program […]
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Tooro PM Rwomiire Outlines Priorities After Reappointment
Claire Following his reappointment as the Prime Minister of Tooro Kingdom,Owek. Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, has promised to focus on reconciliation, youth empowerment, agriculture and proper management of Kingdom money. Yesterday evening,in an announcement made by his personal Assistant Paul Nyakaana, Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I retained Owek. Calvin Armstrong in office for what the […]
Continue ReadingKarobwa Questions “Name and Shame” Campaign
Yunisent Former Ruwenzori Diocesan Head of Laity, Tushabe Chris Karobwa, has criticised the way the “Name and Shame” anti-corruption campaign is being run in schools by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara. Speaking in Iruhura Village, Kasenda Sub-county, Kabarole District, Tushabe said the campaign is being conducted like a crusade and will yield little without serious […]
Continue ReadingFr. Oyo Hails Successful Coronation
Alice The spokesperson for the coronation of Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, Rev. Fr. Charles Oyo, has described the just-concluded celebrations as highly successful. Speaking at a press briefing at Karuzika Palace in Fort Portal City, Fr. Oyo said the celebrations showed great unity, with people from across Tooro coming together for one purpose. […]
Continue ReadingOmukama Nyabongo Rallies Parents to Embrace Five-Day Measles-Rubella Vaccination
By Sylvia The Omukama of Tooro, His Royal Highness Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, has called on parents to embrace the five-day Measles-Rubella vaccination exercise, which kicked off today. While officially launching the campaign at Karuzika Palace today morning, Omukama Nyabongo urged the people of Tooro, especially parents, to follow the government programme by taking their […]
Continue ReadingOmukama Nyabongo of Tooro to Visit Nine Counties as Kingdom plans on Appointing a New Premier
by Christine The Kingdom has outlined a full program that includes a tour of all nine counties of Tooro and the appointment of a new Cabinet, The recently crowned King of Tooro, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First, will embark on a tour of all nine counties of Tooro Kingdom to understand development initiatives there. This […]
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Tooro Culture Shines as Omukama Edward Enters Through Mugabante Gate
BY Christine The coronation and royal entrance of King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First today has attracted thousands of people to Karuzika Palace as the people of Tooro showcased and preserved their rich culture. The day-long event started with tight security and roadblocks mounted on different roads heading to the palace. .At around 9:00 […]
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