Katoosa Pilgrimage: Over 3000 Set Off for a Night Journey
Over 3000 foot pilgrims have been flagged off to trek to Katoosa, ahead of the January 27, 2023 Katoosa celebrations in commemoration of a one, St. Adolf Tibeyalirwa, the only Uganda Martyr hailing from Fort Portal diocese. They were flagged off by Richard Rwabuhinga the district chairperson Kabarole, who also assured them of […]
Continue ReadingProfile: Tibeyalirwa the Only Martyr From Fort Portal Diocese
Born at Misazi, Myeri, Kyenjonjo, Butiti Parish, Fort Portal diocese, Adolf Tibeyalirwa is the son to Bamwesekesa and Kyote, with whom Mukasa Ludigo Tebyalirwa was kidnapped and brought to Buganda where he grew up. His Identity In Buganda he was given the name Mukasa, but later nicknamed Ludigo because of his resemblance […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Worry Looms as Kabundaire shooting Leaves One Critically Injured
Clare Nayebare Traders operating from Kabundaire market in Fort Portal City have expressed fears over their security in the facility, following a Wednesday standoff between police and a one trader that caused injuries. The territorial Police in Fort Portal City, at CPS Central Wednesday morning registered a case of shooting at Kabundere market in Fort […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Court to Hear the Case of 5 trafficked students on Jan 18
By Sylvia The magistrate court in Fort Portal has set January 18, 2023, as the date for further hearing a case under which five students from Bulambuli and Mbale districts were conned and trafficked in Fort Portal. The Case Court sitting in Fort Portal presided over by her worship Phiona Angula, heard that […]
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Fort Portal: Catholic Church Doubles Effort to Establish Peaceful Families
The Catholic church has embarked on prioritizing peaceful families as away of combating recently increased family break-ups and domestic Violence, through CANA fraternity, a movement that brings together married couples. In Fort Portal Diocese, At least 360 couples are for a one week CANA fraternity conference that commenced on Monday January 8, to Saturday January […]
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KITAGWENDA: Heavy Rains Destroy Mpanga Bridge, Heavy Trucks Directed to Try Other Routes
Editorial -KITAGWENDA Longino Bahebwa Byagagiire, the Resident district commissioner [RDC] for Kitagwenda, has warned road users especially heavy truck drivers to stop crossing over Mpanga Bridge which is in a sorry state. About the Bridge The bridge, connects Rwenjaza and Nyabbani Sub-counties in Kitagwenda district and was recently destroyed by heavy rains. […]
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Rwenzori West Police Releases Measures to Curb Road Carnage
By Sylvia. The Rwenzori west police have come up with strict measures in the fight to curb road carnage. Speaking to our reporter, The Rwenzori West police spokesperson Vincent Twesige, has disclosed that majority road accidents in Uganda are due to human error. The Measures The measures that have been put in place […]
Continue ReadingHoly Cross East Africa Grows from District to Province
The sixty four (64) year old district of Holy Cross district of East Africa has taken a step forward to attaining a status of Holy Cross Province of East Africa This was affirmed in a colorful inauguration Mass ceremony yesterday at Virika Cathedral, presided over by Rt. Rev. Dr Robert Muhiirwa, the ordinary of […]
Continue ReadingKabarole Health Centers Run Out of Drugs
Kabarole Health Facilities are reportedly operating without drugs thus forcing nurses to prescribe drugs for patients to go and buy in pharmacies. Richard Rwabuhinga the district Chairperson, says many health center IIs, IIIs are operating without drugs which he says it’s a big shame and embarrassing as many patients have started abusing and ridiculing […]
Continue ReadingMinister, LC5 Launch a 900m Kiiko Health Center III
Residents of Kiiko town Council who have been trekking to access health services from Fort Portal Referal Hospital (FRRH), are hopeful after the Kabarole district Leaders launched the construction of a 900m Health Center III. About the work The work awarded to Mariam And Brothers Trading Company Ltd, will be completed in 18 […]
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