CRS Boosts Ebola Preparedness in Rwenzori with PPE Donation Worth 3,000 US Dollars
Clare Catholic Relief Services, in partnership with the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau, has donated Personal Protective Equipment to 51 health facilities in the Rwenzori region, to help protect health workers from Ebola. The items, purchased from Joint Medical Stores and worth 3,000 US dollars, were flagged off today at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, with […]
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Masaka Diocese Mourns Seminarian Mathias Ssali, Who Died A few Days to His Diaconate
Clare A cloud of grief and deep sorrow earlier on Saturday Jun 6, 2026 engulfed Kyange Village in Kinoni Parish, Masaka Catholic Diocese, as thousands gathered to bid farewell to Rev. Seminarian Mathias Ssali whose untimely death on Thursday came just days before his long-awaited Diaconate ordination. Ssali had just concluded Theology III at Presiding […]
Continue ReadingKasese:MTN Uganda Donates 2Omillion Cash to Aid in Namugongo Preparations
Clare N MTN Uganda has Donated cash of twenty Million shillings only to the Diocese of Kasese in preparations for 3 rd June,2026 Uganda Martyr’s Namugongo celebrations with a call on Believers to always listen to the Voice of Jesus Christ. Addressing staff from MTN and members of the media at Our lady of assumption […]
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Mbarara Archdiocese Mourns the Death of J.B Kazoora a Church Music Legend
Renowned Runyakitara Runyankole Rukiga Catholic composer Johnbosco Kazoora has died at the age of 64 barely a week after recieving the sacrament of holy matrimony. Kazoora, who earlier succumbed to Diabetes, is known for his contribution to Catholic liturgical music in Runyankore language, with his compositions widely used in churches across western Uganda. Some of […]
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Fort Portal:Pearl Bank Relocates to Modern Premises Following Major Rebranding
Clare N Pearl Bank Uganda, formerly Post Bank, has officially relocated to its new premises in Fort Portal City along Rukidi III Street, Plot Number 4. The relocation follows a major rebranding of the institution into a 100% government-owned Tier I commercial bank, after an announcement made in June 2025 and the issuance of […]
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MEPA Bishops Unite in Kabale to Promote Education, Prayer, and Self-Reliance
Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has called on residents of Kabale Diocese to cooperate in paying additional fees required in government schools under UPE and USE programs, if they are to ensure improved education for their children. Supporting Children’s Education While addressing hundreds of Christians gathered at Rushoroza […]
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Mugaba Palace Reopens to Showcase Banyankole Heritage
EDITORIAL The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has officially reopened Mugaba Palace in western Uganda after years of renovation, marking a major step in promoting cultural tourism in the region. Once home to the Omugabe, or King, of the Ankole Kingdom, the palace had fallen into disrepair following the abolition of traditional kingdoms in […]
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DEOs Blamed for Poor Learner Performance in Kabarole District
By Sylvia District Education Officers (DEOs) and other education officials have been blamed for the declining academic performance of learners in Kabarole District. For about three years, Kabarole District has registered poor results in the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). According to stakeholders, the district and Fort Portal City were previously ranked among the best-performing areas […]
Continue ReadingJournalists in Western Uganda Trained on Standards and Consumer Protection
By Christine Journalists from Western Uganda have been urged to equip themselves with knowledge and skills on standards, quality assurance, and accurate measurements to improve reporting on consumer protection issues. The call was made during a four-day training organized by Uganda National Bureau of Standards-UNBS in partnership with TradeMark Africa and Ultimate Media. The training, […]
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Tooro Kingdom Revives Clan Football Tournament to Promote Unity
By Reagan Musinguzi Tooro Kingdom has revived its clan football tournament as part of efforts to strengthen unity and cultural identity among its people ahead of the upcoming Masaza games. The announcement was made on Monday during a meeting of clan heads and representatives held at Mucwa Parliament Hall. The meeting was organized by the […]
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