Salim Saleh Named in Peace Talks to Release Kiiza Besigye
Editorial Talks are in advanced stages between government and opposition representatives to secure the release of jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye. According to the recent update, General Salim Saleh doubling qs the national coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation, is leading the negotiations, which began last week. They involve political figures, religious leaders and senior […]
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UNATU Raises Concern Over Impromptu Arrests by Minister Balam in Schools
Editorial Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has criticised the Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, over the way he arrests and publicly questions head teachers and education officials during his inspections of government schools. UNATU General Secretary Filbert Baguma said that while the union supports the government’s fight against corruption, enforcement should follow established investigative […]
Continue ReadingKabalega International Airport Receives First Flight
Editorial Kabalega International Airport in Hoima has received its first aircraft. A twin-engine plane operated by Eagle Air Uganda touched down on Sunday morning, carrying football officials ahead of Tuesday’s Uganda Cranes match against Libya in Hoima. A Uganda Airlines flight was also expected later in the day, bringing the players themselves before taking […]
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Govt Confirms Tooro Kingdom Succession, Moves to Gazette New Omukama
Editorial The Government has formally confirmed Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as successor to the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth, paving the way for his coronation as the 13th Omukama of Tooro. The ceremony is set for Tuesday, September 29, at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City. The Minister of State for […]
Continue ReadingMuseveni Pledges to Work with Oyo’s Successor as Tooro Succession is Resolved
Editorial President Yoweri Museveni has assured Tooro Kingdom that the government is ready to work with the successor to the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV once the succession process is concluded. The President made the remarks in a message delivered by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, during the final send-off […]
Continue ReadingOmukama Oyo Finally Laid to Rest at Karambi Royal Tombs Amid Tears & Sobs
By Alice The remains of late King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, have yesterday been laid to rest at the Karambi Royal Tombs in Fort Portal City attended by thousands of mourners. The burial took place today, September 12th, a significant date on which the late King Oyo was officially crowned as […]
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Tooro Journalists join mourners at Karuzika Palace – Pay tribute to King Oyo
Kaboha Journalists working from across Tooro region under their umbrella Tooro Media Practitioners Association TOMPA on Tuesday afternoon visited the Karuziika Royal Palace in Fort Portal City to pay final respects and join mourners in viewing the body of the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV The team comprised of practitioners from radio, […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Asks Government to Establish Specialized Cancer Hospital in Memory of Late King Oyo
Sylvia The Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has appealed to the Government of Uganda, through area Members of Parliament from the Tooro sub-region, to establish a specialized cancer hospital in memory of the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. King Oyo succumbed to cancer in the […]
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Send Off Program for Omukama Oyo Out, Funeral Sevice to Last for Four Hours
Alice The organizing committee for the sendoff of King Oyo has issued the program to follow for the Royal funeral set for Saturday. Speaking during the press briefing Dr.Richard Rwabuhinga, the co-chairperson organizing committee for the sendoff of the King this Friday will be an official vigil, final public viewing and paying respect as well […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa appeals for support for hunger-hit Kotido &Moroto Dioceses
By Alice The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has appealed to Catholics and other well-wishers across the diocese to support communities in Kotido and Moroto Dioceses that are facing severe hunger and food insecurity. Bishop Muhiirwa has called upon the faithful, parishes, Catholic institutions, religious communities and other well-wishers […]
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