Tooro Kingdom: Oyo Rallies Officials to Prioritize 25 year Development Plan
ALICE K The Tooro Kingdom yesterday joyfully celebrated 28th Empango [coronation anniversary] of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Rukidi the IV who ascended the throne in 1995 when he was only three years old. In his royal speech during the coronation ceremony held at Karuzika in Fort Portal city, the 31 year old King of Tooro […]
Continue ReadingNyakasura School to Mark 100 Years
Kabooha Founded by a Scotsman Ernest Ebohard Calwell a retired Naval Officer in 1926, Nyakasura School is anticipating to mark a century with several activities to be undertaken. According to The School Head Rev. Richardson Balinda Abwooli, the school has gradually enhanced in academics, games and sports mentorship, on top of maintaining its position […]
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RFPJ Pushes for the National Transitional Justice Law
The Rwenzori Forum For Peace and Justice (RFPJ) is advocating for the consideration and passing of the National Transitional Justice Law by the Parliament of Uganda, as a way of addressing the issues confronting victims of various conflicts and wars in Uganda. In a one day advocacy training for the leaders of […]
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Two ADF Killed, Three More Children Rescued by UPDF FARDC in Congo
By Sylvia. The joint operation by the Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF), and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo ( FARDC) operating in Mwalika Valley under the 15th battalion, has yesterday rescued three children who had been captured by ADF. The rescue, followed the UPDF- FARDC’s encounter with a group of […]
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Emeritus Bishop Bakyenga’s Death Shocks Catholic Church
The Ecclesiastical Province of Mbarara is mourning with shock the demise of His Grace Paul K. Bakyenga 79, the Archbishop emeritus of the province, which has taken place in the wee hours of today, July 18, 2023. Bakyenga’s Brief Biography Born on June 30, 1944, Paul Kamuza Bakyenga, was born in Bumbaire […]
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Kasese ADF Massacre : Death Toll Rises to 41
Following yesterday’s merciless suspected ADF attack to Kasese, Reports from Mpondwe indicate that the rebels attacked Lhubirira secondary school and killed 41, including 38 students. The Killings The 41, were killed at the school near the Uganda-DRC border Friday night including 38 students, one guard and two members of the local community who […]
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People Should Not Only Expect Religious Content From UCTV- Bishop Franzelli
Following the Uganda Episcopal Conference outlined plans for Catholic TV after launch, the public should not solely expect religious content from the said television. In the midst of a growing number of religiously founded television channels, the Uganda Episcopal Conference has made it clear that people should not expect a channel similar to “TV Maria” […]
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Public Warned on Excessive Plastic Usage
Lucky Patrick As the world commemorates World Environment Day today the community has been tasked to preserve and protect the Environment. The day , has been commemorated under Theme #Beat Plastic Pollution, ‘Ecosystem Restoration‘. According to Edgar Muganzi the Executive Director Natural Resources Defense Initiative (NRDI), a number of citizens know well that the Environment […]
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Education & Health Prioritized in the New Bunyangabu Budget
Lucky Patrick Bunyangabu district council has last week passed the Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2023-2024, worth 23.8 Billion Shillings. In the Bunyangabu budget, Education and Health sectors take the lion share with 11 and 6 Billion Shillings respectively. Budget breakdown While reading the budget estimates before Council for approval, Kaija Kabaikya […]
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Pte Sabiti Finally Laid to Rest, Accorded 3 Gun’s Salute
By Sylvia The Uganda People’s Defense [UPDF], have accorded a solemn army sendoff to Pte Wilson Sabiiti who gunned down State minister for Labor Col (Rtd) Charles Okello Engola, before taking his own life on May 2, 2023. Pte Sabiti’s body, was today Tuesday May 23, 2023 handed over to the family […]
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