Fort Portal: Bishop Muhiirwa Champions National ID Renewal Campaign, Urges Ugandans to Embrace the Exercise
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has participated in the ongoing mass National ID renewal exercise, with a call on all Ugandans to embrace this free opportunity & renew their IDs or register for the first time for those who have not yet done so. […]
Continue ReadingPresident Museveni Launches Ntoroko Skilling Hub
By Kenneth Musiimenta President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed that Uganda’s true path to liberation lies not just in politics but also in technology, skills and practical education. He made the remarks today while launching the Presidential Zonal Industrial Hub in Ntoroko District. President Museveni, said the skilling hubs are instrumental, especially to […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Appeals for Urgent Action Towards Potholed & Deteriorating Kyenjojo – Kampala Highway
Clare Nayebare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert K.Muhiirwa Akiiki, has appealed to the Government of Uganda, particularly the Ministry of Works and Transport and the President, to address the worsening condition of the Kyenjojo–Kampala road. He noted that the deteriorating state of the road, described by uncountable potholes has […]
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Uganda- Supreme Court Rules Military Courts Cannot Try Civilians
Editorial In a leading light decision, the Supreme Court of Uganda has ruled that military courts do not have the authority to try civilians, marking a significant victory for civil rights and judicial independence. The court’s ruling directs that all cases involving civilians currently before military tribunals be immediately transferred to civilian courts. Chief Justice […]
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Fort Portal: MMU Expands to Meet Uganda’s Growing Educational and Economic Needs
EDITORIAL Mountains of the Moon University (MMU), based in Fort Portal, has embarked on expanding its academic offerings to better address Uganda’s pressing needs. The university is establishing a School of Tourism, Hospitality, and Hotel Management to support the growing hospitality industry both locally and nationally. This expansion will increase the number of faculties to […]
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2025 Polls: Fort Portal Returning Officers Warned Against Corruption
Alice K As Uganda approaches the 2025/2026 general elections, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, has condemned the corrupt practices of some Returning Officers. In a message delivered by Mucunguzi Julius, the Electoral Commission’s Public Relations Officer, during the Mid-West Region stakeholders’ workshop in Fort Portal City, Byabakama accused certain Returning […]
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MEPA Pilgrimage 2024: Bishop Muhiirwa Calls for Courage in Confronting Injustices
Clare The Mbarara Ecclesiastical Province Association (MEPA) has yesterday commemorated the 60th anniversary of the canonization of the Uganda Martyrs with its annual pilgrimage to the Catholic Shrine at Namugongo. The Pilgrimage The 2024 MEPA pilgrimage, which drew over 5,000 pilgrims, was led by the Diocese of Fort Portal and attended by four bishops from […]
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Ministry of Tourism Assumes Responsibility for Martyr’s Day Namugongo Celebrations
Clare The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities has announced that starting June 3rd, the activities at both the Catholic and Anglican Shrines in Namugongo will be officially under its sight. Why Namugongo Every year on June 3rd, Ugandans throng Namugongo to commemorate the 45 Catholic and Anglican converts to Christianity who were executed under […]
Continue ReadingTeachers in Uganda Grappling With Stress and Poor Living Conditions
By Sylvia On Saturday, October 5, teachers in Uganda joined their counterparts worldwide to highlight a growing crisis: between 2021 and 2023, at least 1,278 teachers have died due to stress. Gaki Stephen, coordinator of the Rwenzori Albertine Head Teachers Association and chairperson of the Fort Portal Primary Head Teachers Association, reported that in 2021, […]
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Court orders Bunyoro King to be airlifted for specialized treatment
Editorial The Hoima High Court Judge Jesse Byaruhanga has ruled that the King of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Agutamba Rukirabasiija Iguru be taken for specialized treatment in India. The ruling was a result of an application filed in 2014 by Prince Apolo Kisoro, the former Bunyoro Kingdom Minister for Tourism and Personal Assistant […]
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