Masaka court grants bail to Eddie Mutwe and three NUP supporters
Editorial The Masaka High Court has granted bail to four National Unity Platform members, including Eddie Mutwe, the bodyguard of party leader Robert Kyagulanyi, after more than a year on remand. Also released on bail yesterday are Achileo Kivumbi, Robert Gadafi Mugumya and Grace Wakabi. Justice Victoria Nakintu set cash bail at five million shillings […]
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Tooro PM Rwomiire Outlines Priorities After Reappointment
Claire Following his reappointment as the Prime Minister of Tooro Kingdom,Owek. Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, has promised to focus on reconciliation, youth empowerment, agriculture and proper management of Kingdom money. Yesterday evening,in an announcement made by his personal Assistant Paul Nyakaana, Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I retained Owek. Calvin Armstrong in office for what the […]
Continue ReadingSalim 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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