Tooro Kingdom Officially Launches Inter-Clan Football Tournament
By Sylvia Tooro Kingdom has officially launched an inter-clan football tournament in a move aimed at promoting unity and advancing sports development across the region. The launch event, held yesterday in Fort Portal, also marked a significant milestone as the kingdom handed over land for the construction of the much-anticipated King Oyo Stadium to the […]
Continue ReadingPalm Sunday Celebrations Draw Large Crowds at Virika Cathedral
Christians yesterday gathered at Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal City in large numbers, waving palm branches to commemorate Palm Sunday. Presiding over Mass that commenced with a procession from the Virika Adminisration offices, Rt. Rev. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki has urged the faithful to reflect on the significance of the palms as a symbol of victory, […]
Continue ReadingKyangabukama Familyto Sue Ruteete HCIV Over Maternal Death
Sylvia A family in Kyangabukama, Kasisi Ward in Kiko Town Council is planning to sue Ruteete Heakth Center IV over the death of their relative, Kogere Diana, who reportedly passed away while in labor. The family alleges there was a delay in receiving medical attention after she was taken to the facility on Saturday morning. […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Central Division Mayor-Elect Urges Council to Use Common Sense in Enforcing Trade Order
By Sylvia The Mayor-Elect for Central Division, Joram Bintamanya, has called on Fort Portal City Council to exercise fairness and practical judgment in the implementation of the ongoing trade order, which began last week. In an exclusive interview with Jubilee radio, Bintamanya expressed his support for the initiative aimed at restoring order in trade operations […]
Continue ReadingCommodity Prices Rise in Fort Portal Ahead of Eid al-Fitr Celebrations
By Sylvia Commodity prices in Fort Portal City have increased ahead of Eid al-Fitr, with Muslims preparing to break the 30-day fasting period. A mini-survey conducted across several markets in the city on Thursday afternoon indicates a noticeable rise in the cost of essential food items. Vendors attribute the increase to high demand as households […]
Continue ReadingBunyangabu: CAO Directs Town clerks, Sub county Chiefs to kickoff Recovery of PDM loans
Kaboha The Bunyangabu District Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) Nsubuga Isa Hood has directed town clerks and sub-county chiefs to immediately recover loans disbursed under the Parish Development Model PDM. The directive also requires parish chiefs and PDM SACCO leaders to ensure timely repayment, identify defaulters and submit performance reports to his office. In a […]
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Kabarole LCV-Elect Calls for Early Engagement with Parish Councilors Ahead of Swearing-In
EDITORIAL The LCV Chairperson-elect of Kabarole District, Kimome Ruben Araali Makubebe, has urged parish councilors to begin engaging with parish-level leaders and locals even before their official swearing-in. In a message addressed to councilors, Kimome encouraged them to use the remaining time before assuming office to identify key development challenges within their communities. He […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Deans to Inspect Kagunga Site for Proposed New Catholic Parish
EDITORIAL A team of deans from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal is expected to conduct a site visit to assess the progress of the proposed Uganda Martyrs Kagunga Catholic Parish, which is planned to be carved out of Kamwenge Catholic Parish in Kamwenge District. According to Rev Fr James Isabakaki, the parish priest […]
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