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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Museveni Urges Church, New Bishop to Drive Wealth Creation
Editorial President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Bishop Emeritus of Kabale Diocese for partnering with government to promote development and improve livelihoods. In a written message yesterday delivered by Finance Minister Henry Musasizi at the consecration and installation of Bishop Bonaventure Gubazire, Mr. Museveni urged the church to strengthen its role in wealth creation and […]
Continue ReadingMusuga Officially Welcomes Tooro Queen Mother Ahead of King’s Coronation on Tuesday
By Sylvia With just days to go before the enthronement of Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First, the Babito Royal Clan head, Musuga Charles Kamurasi Kayondo Akiiki, has officially welcomed the Tooro Queen Mother, Omugo Yusta Asiimwe Kijanagoma Amooti, and handed over the palace to her this evening. Omugo Yusta was set received by hundreds […]
Continue ReadingReligious and Cultural Leaders Pledge to Strengthen Peacebuilding in Rwenzori Region
Religious and cultural leaders in the Rwenzori sub-region have pledged to strengthen their efforts in promoting peace, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence among communities. The commitment was made today during a Regional Transitional Justice Convention that yesterday brought together religious and cultural leaders, civil society organisations and other transitional justice actors at New Fort View Hotel […]
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Edward Kijanangoma(Prince) Chosen as the 14th Ruler of Tooro Kingdom
Editorial Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi has been named the new King of Tooro Kingdom, succeeding the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died on August 27, 2026 The announcement, read by Msgr Isaiah Mayombo Adyeri on behalf of the 21 member succession commitee, marks the beginning of a new chapter for 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 ReadingFort Portal Diocese Hails King Oyo for His Devoted and Prayerful Life
By Sylvia The Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has hailed the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, for what it described as a devoted, prayerful and God-fearing life. The tribute was made during a requiem Mass held at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City to celebrate the life of the fallen […]
Continue ReadingFinal Journey: King Oyo’s Remains Expected Home by Thursday
Editorial The remains of the Omukama of Toro Oyo Nyimba, Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, are expected back the country on Thursday this week, the government of Uganda has confirmed According to Yunus Kakande, the deputy chair Person of the King Oyo funeral committee put in place by the government, the latest tentative funeral indicates that […]
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