UPU Hosts First Ever Alumni Reunion, Vice Chancellor urges them to Stay Connected
Alice The Uganda Pentecostal University (UPU) have over the weekend hosted a vibrant alumni reunion, bringing together past students from various parts of the country and beyond. The theme of the gathering was ‘Reconnecting the Past, Strengthening the Future,’ emphasizing the importance of staying connected to one’s roots. The event, held at the UPU main […]
Continue ReadingKikuube LC5 Chairman Banura Laid to Rest, Leaders Raise Alarm Over Road Accidents
Leaders have raised concern over the rising number of road accidents in Uganda during the burial of Kikuube District Chairperson Peter Banura aged 48, who died in a road crash over the weekend. Banura, son of veteran soldier Matayo Kyaligonza, was yesterday laid to rest in Kikuube District following a requiem mass led by Vincent […]
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25-Year-Old Arrested in Fort Portal Defilement Case
Sylvia K A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Fort Portal City over allegations of defilement involving a 14-year-old girl. The suspect has been identified as Basaija Charles, a boda boda rider operating at Gweri Kagusu stage. News confirmed by the police, indicates that the incident occurred on Wednesday night at around 8:00 p.m. in […]
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Anthrax Threat Grows in Kitagwenda District
EDITORIAL Health authorities in Kitagwenda District have raised concern over a sharp rise in suspected anthrax cases, with numbers doubling from 10 to 20 within just one week. The Acting District Health Officer, Irene Kahimakazi, says the situation is worrying and is urging residents to strictly follow public health guidelines as efforts to contain a […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Schools Trained on EMIS Data Management
By CHRISTINE Fort Portal City has conducted a one-day training on the Education Management Information System, bringing together headteachers and teachers from both government and private primary schools in the North and Central divisions. The training which was held yesterday at Butebe primary school, focused on equipping school leaders with skills to accurately capture, update, […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Education Officer Calls for Joint Effort to Improve School Performance
By CHRISTINE. The new Fort Portal City Education Officer, John Bosco Tumwesigye, has called for strong collaboration between the media, parents, teachers, and education officials to improve the quality of education in the city. Tumwesigye made the remarks yesterday evening during a media engagement held at Sam’s Place in Fort Portal City. He noted that […]
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Fort Portal Diocese Bids Farewell to Rev. Fr. Bernardine Nganzi
Clare N The body of Rev. Fr. Bernardine Nganzi 68, a diocesan priest has finally been laid to rest at St. John Mary Vianney Cemetery in Kijanju, Fort Portal City. The funeral rites began with Holy Mass at Virika Cathedral, presided over by Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa and attended by hundreds of Christians, including priests, […]
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Christians Asked to Spread Light Amid Darkness
Clare N The Rt.Rev.Robert K Muhiirwa Akiiki, has called on Christians to be sources of light within their families, workplaces, and the nation. While delivering his homily at Virika Cathedral during the Easter Vigil Mass yesterday, Bishop Muhiirwa explained the significance of the Easter candle, noting that it symbolizes the light of Christ shared with […]
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