Kitagwenda: Kicwamba Health Center III Set for Potential Upgrade to Health Center IV
Clare Nayebare Political leaders in Kitagwenda District have been urged to advocate for the upgrading of Kicwamba Health Center III to a Health Center IV. The appeal was made yesterday by Dr. Irene Kahiimakazi, the Acting District Health Officer (DHO) of Kitagwenda, during the commissioning of an Ultrasound Scanner worth 24 million shillings at the […]
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Joy as Jubilee Radio’s Fortunate Katungi Ties Knot in Holy Matrimony
Clare N It was a joyful celebration yesterday at Virika Cathedral as Jubilee Radio presenter and Fort Portal Arsenal Diehards President, Fortunate Katungi, exchanged vows in Holy Matrimony with his bride, Ronnet Karungi Baibo. The wedding was graced by several priests, religious, family, and friends of the couple. Prioritising prayer Presiding over the ceremony, Rev. […]
Continue ReadingTooro Babies Home Recieves Support from Centenary bank
Clare As part of their community outreach, Centenary Bank Fort Portal Branch has extended support to Tooro Babies Home, offering care and assistance to the children. Caroline Oshabe, the Fort Portal Branch Manager, yesterday described the visit as part of their responsibility to reach out to vulnerable communities, especially orphans who are in […]
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Jubilee Radio Mourns their Staff Richard Tugume who Perished in an Accident
Clare Jubilee Radio is mourning the untimely death of its beloved staff member, Richard Tugume Omugaaya Ncoobe, Head of Sales and Marketing, who tragically lost his life yesterday in a road accident. The Accident According to a statement from Rwenzori West Police, delivered by PRO Vincent Twesige, a motor vehicle Reg. No. UAR 269L was […]
Continue ReadingBuhinga Stadium to be exempted from non-sport activities as Beautification and construction of Mayor’s Garden in Kabundaire Nears completion
Kaboha After several decades of complaints from residents, especially sportsmen and women, over the misuse and mismanagement of Buhinga stadium, with crusades, exhibitions, and music concerts dominating occupancy. The Fort Portal Tourism City Physical Planning Department is now optimistic that the narrative will soon turn to history with the ongoing beautification and construction of […]
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Rotaract Club of Kabarole Launches 3M Water Project in Butebe Ward
By Sylvia Kugonza The Rotaract Club of Kabarole has last week launched a UGX 3 million water project to rehabilitate the Kyakitara shallow well in Butebe Parish, North Division, Fort Portal City, an initiative that aims to provide residents with safe and clean water. According to project coordinator Emanuel Muhumuza, the club was prompted to […]
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Avoid Peer Groups- King Oyo to Youth Subjects
Lucky The King of Tooro, His Royal Majesty Dr. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukiidi IV, has rallied youths to avoid peer group influence that can bring negative behaviours, which often result in dangerous outcomes such as contraction of HIV, teenage pregnancies, use of drugs, alcoholism, violence, among others. King Oyo was over the weekend speaking […]
Continue ReadingBuzinda Residents Decry Lack of Water, Electricity &Accessible Roads
By Kaboha Residents and farmers of Buzinda Village, Rwengaju Sub County in Kabarole district have raised serious concern over the poor state of social services particularly the scarcity of clean water, lack of electricity and deteriorating road conditions which they say has hindered development of the area. Other challenges include lack of accessible markets […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: 250 Families Cry for Help Following Eviction Threats
By Kaboha Families within Butangwa and Kitembe Villages in Fort Portal City have expressed their pain after a yet-to-be-identified organization marked their land as part of a wetland, which may lead to potential evictions and property destruction. The residents are this seeking help and clarification from relevant authorities since the marking and erection of […]
Continue ReadingUN Women launch African Girls Can Code Initiative in Fort Portal City
Lucky P UN Women, in partnership with the Government of Uganda and the African Union Commission, has launched the third phase of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) in a bid to Empower Future Women in Technology. The week-long coding camp, running from June 16 to 25, exposed girls aged 17–25 from different […]
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