Inter-Religious Council Fort Portal Brings Hope and Aid to Rwamwanja Refugees
Clare N A significant number of refugees at the Rwamwanja settlement in Kamwenge District found solace following a successful charity and spiritual visit by the Inter-Religious Council Fort Portal chapter yesterday. The team, led by IRCU Fort Portal Chairperson Bishop Reuben Kisembo and including Bishop Sanyu Joseph, Sheikh Swaib Tibenda, Fr. Gerald Akugizibwe, Pastor […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Stake Holders Appeal for Civic Education Ahead of 2016 Polls
Stakeholders in Fort Portal have emphasized the need for civic education ahead of the 2026 elections. These, attribute election conflicts and violence to issues such as Election Day irregularities, security interference, and the actions of individuals who use money to promote hate speech and propaganda. Tumwine Joshua Ruhandika, the Deputy Speaker of the […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Bishop Muhiirwa Receives Diocesan Golden Jubilee Memorial House from Engineers
By Sylvia and Ronny The Fort Portal Diocese has officially received the 3.5 billion Golden Jubilee Memorial House, currently occupied by Centenary Bank as the main tenant. The building was handed over by the project engineers. The handover ceremony, was attended by the Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, the […]
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Namugongo Foot Pilgrims Urged to Walk During Day for Safety
Clare Nayebare Foot pilgrims from the Rwenzori region can rest assured of enhanced security throughout their annual pilgrimage to Namugongo for the Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations on June 3rd this year. The assurance was given by the Rwenzori West Regional Police Commander, RPC James Ruwheza, during a security meeting held at Virika Hill yesterday. The […]
Continue ReadingRotary Club Empowers Locals with Training in Sanitary Pad Manufacturing
In a promising development for girls in Kyenjojo district, a new program has emerged spearheaded by the Rotary e-Club of Uganda Global, in collaboration with Eco-Pads Company, aiming to produce reusable sanitary towels locally. This initiative, part of the “Butiiti Adopt a Community Global Grant Project” valued at 1.2 billion Shillings, was officially launched […]
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Embrace Upcoming Population Census Exercise- Bishop Muhiirwa to Christians
Bishop Robert K Muhiirwa, the Local ordinary of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has urged Christians to embrace the Government’s population census program for 2024. The upcoming census, themed ‘It matters to be counted,’ is scheduled to take place from May 10th to May 19th this year. Addressing congregants yesterday during Sunday Mass at St. […]
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MTN Boosts Namugongo Preparations with 15 Million Shillings Donation to Anglican Church Midwestern Cluster
Clare MTN Uganda, a telecommunications company has significantly contributed 15 million Shillings to aid the preparations for the upcoming Uganda Martyrs’ celebrations at the Namugongo Anglican Shrine. The donation was on Friday May 3rd 2024, presented to Bishop Reuben Kisembo Amooti of Ruwenzori Diocese, who also chairs the Midwestern Cluster at St.Johns Cathedral in […]
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Appeals Court Clears Kyenjojo Woman MP, Dismisses Case With Costs
The Court of Appeal in Kampala has last week on Friday dismissed with costs a case in which Hon Spellanza Baguma Muhenda, had appealed the Fort Portal High Court ruling dismissing her petition challenging the victory of Faith Kunihira. On Friday, May 03, 2024, the appeals Court in Kampala cleared Hon Faith Kunihira based on […]
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