Kabalega 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 […]
Continue ReadingCANCER CONTROL IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY, FORT PORTAL RESIDENTS TOLD
By Christine Cancer control should not be left to the Ministry of Health alone, but should be a shared responsibility involving communities, schools, religious and cultural leaders, politicians and other stakeholders. The call was made today during the Rotary Cancer Run held at St. Mary’s minor Seminary SS Virika in Fort Portal City, where hundreds […]
Continue ReadingTooro subjects pledge to observe cultural rituals in honour of late king Oyo
By Christine Akankunda Residents of the Tooro Kingdom have pledged to observe all cultural rituals announced by the Kingdom in honour of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The pledge follows the Kingdom’s announcement of nine days of mourning for the fallen king, during which subjects have been encouraged to observe the […]
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