Omukama Nyabongo Meets Babiito, Pledges to Consult Royal Family
By Our Reporter Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I of Tooro has pledged to consult and seek the advice of the royal family before making decisions. Speaking yesterday at his first meeting with members of the Babiito royal family at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal, the King said he will work closely with them in his […]
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Jubilee Radio, Tooro Kingdom Partner to Promote Culture and Youth Development
Alice Jubilee Radio has this evening paid homage to the Omukama of Tooro Kingdom, His Majesty Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, seeking to strengthen collaboration between the radio station and the Kingdom in promoting cultural heritage, youth development and community welfare. The delegation was led by the station’s Managing Director, Rev. Fr. Ronald Musinguzi, who reaffirmed […]
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Tooro: Omukama Nyabongo Raises Concern Over Teenage Pregnancy &HIV, Challenges Church to Help Parents Instill Morals in Young People
Claire N Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First has challenged the Church to use its influence to remind parents of their core role in instilling moral values and Tooro cultural values in the younger generation. He says this is key to overcoming the worrying levels of teenage pregnancy and HIV/AIDS in the region. The Omukama […]
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Mission Sunday:Bishop Muhiirwa Calls on Christians to Recognize Oneness in Proclaiming the Gospel
Claire N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K.Muhiirwa Akiiki, has asked Christians to recognize oneness in proclaiming the gospel, explaining that the oneness is received at Baptism, when Christians share in the priesthood of Christ. The made the call while presiding over Mission Sunday at Virika Cathedral Fort Portal City […]
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Omukama Nyabongo Names NewTooro Kingdom Cabinet
Editorial Omukama of Tooro, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First, has announced a new cabinet for the Kingdom in a list, dated October 14, 2026, and signed by the Prime Minister, Owek.Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki. The Deputy Prime Minister is Owek.Elasto Kasoro Akiiki, who also serves as Minister of Culture and Local Government and Owek. Honourable […]
Continue ReadingRwenzori West Registers 48% Human Trafficking Cases
By Sylvia The Ministry of Internal Affairs has revealed that Rwenzori West has registered 48% human trafficking cases, placing it 10th countrywide. According to Rukuna Memory from the ministry, the region, which comprises Kamwenge, Kyenjojo, Ntoroko, Bunyangabu, Kyegegwa Fort Portal, Kabarole and Kitagwenda, recorded 48% cases last year. Kyegegwa came top with 23%, followed by […]
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Minister Kuteesa Urges Public to Invest PDM Funds in Productivity
Alice Kamuli Kuteesa, the Minister of State for Gender and Culture and Member of Parliament for Mwenge South has urged beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) programme to invest the money in productive activities that can improve household incomes and eradicate poverty. Speaking yesterday during the official opening of St. Augustine Kigaraale Catholic Church […]
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UCE Exams Begin Smoothly in Fort Portal City
Christine Exams in Fort Portal City have commenced smoothly, with candidates joining thousands across the country to sit the 2026 Uganda Certificate of Education examinations. Speaking to our reporter, the City Principal Education Officer, Ategeka Patrick confirmed that candidates began today with Mathematics in the morning and Chemistry in the afternoon, and that Fort Portal […]
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Kasese: Rwenzururu Kingdom Postpones 60th Coronation Anniversary
EDITORIAL The Rwenzururu Kingdom has postponed the 60th Coronation Anniversary celebrations of His Majesty Charles Wisely Mumbere Iremangoma. The celebrations, earlier set for October 19th, have been moved to November 14th, 2026 but the kingdom says the change is due to the ongoing medical review of the King in Turkey, where he travelled in late […]
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Fort Portal Central Division leadership Grading Road Network Ahead of Anticipated Rains
Kaboha The Fort Portal Central Division authorities have launched a quick rehabilitation of several maram roads across the division ahead of the anticipated heavy rains. The Central Division Secretary for Works, Bernard Ategeka says the intervention aims to prevent key transit routes from becoming impassable. While major tarmac road projects funded under the UCMID program […]
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