Tooro Elders Call for Peaceful Elections, Unity Ahead of 2026 Polls
LUCKY P The Chairperson of the Tooro Elders Forum, Prof. Edward B. Rugumayo, has urged leaders, candidates and citizens in the Tooro region to prioritize peace, unity and issue-based politics as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. Addressing a regional stakeholders’ meeting organized by the Tooro Civil Society Organization Network (TOORONET) today […]
Continue ReadingPLU Leaders Donate Mama Kits to Expectant Mothers at Kataraka Health Centre IV
Lucky P The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Tooro Sub-Region Coordinator, Basaliza Henry Mutegeki, together with the PLU Youth Representative Hon. Kayondo Gilbert, has visited Kataraka Health Centre IV, where they donated mama kits to expectant mothers to support safe and dignified childbirth. During the visit, Basaliza commended the NRM government for […]
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Kyaka Dominantes First Leg of Semi finals, Sets an Uphill for Mwenge South 4-0 task in Return Match
CLARE Following their victory yesterday, Kyaka Isaza is set to face Mwenge South Isaza in the return leg on August 31. In the second semifinal first leg of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Kabode Masaza Tournament, Kyaka Isaza hosted Mwenge South Isaza at Humura Grounds and secured a 3–0 win. The winner on aggregate between Mwenge […]
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Hope for Improved Household Income as Fort Portal Diocese Launches Coffee Policy
By Clare N. The Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal has once again sparked hope for improved household income among its faithful by launching the Fort Portal Diocesan Coffee Policy (2025–2030) under theme “No one Should be left Behind”. Nkuruba the Model Coffee Farm The launch, began with a guided tour of a 30-acre robusta […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Journalists to Promote Hope and Unity
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, who also serves as the Vice Chairperson for Communications at the Uganda Episcopal Conference, has encouraged journalists in the Tooro region to focus on stories that promote hope and unity, rather than those that stir conflict and division. Bishop Muhiirwa […]
Continue ReadingCANA Movement, Katoosa Catechists Make Pilgrimage to Virika Cathedral
Clare N Hundreds of members subscribing to the CANA Movement have made a pilgrimage to Virika Cathedral, responding to Pope Francis’ call to seek indulgences through pilgrimages to holy places during this Jubilee Year of Hope. The pilgrims, who yesterday came from the Deaneries of Virika, Kamwenge, and Katoosa, were later joined by a […]
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Rwenzori Arts Teachers Join Nationwide Strike over Salary Demands
By Alice Kobusinge Teachers of Arts in the Rwenzori region have joined a nationwide strike, demanding significant salary enhancements. The strike, which began on Friday, June 6, is led by the Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers Union. Joseph Mugarura, the General Secretary of the Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers Union-Rwenzori region, expressed disappointment with […]
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Tooro Kingdom PM Urges Clan Heads to Support Development Projects
By Lucky Patrick The Prime Minister of Tooro Kingdom, Owek. Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire has called on clan heads to work together and support the kingdom’s activities to drive development. Rwomiire appealed during a meeting with 54 clan heads at Mucwa Kingdom Chambers in Fort Portal City Deputy Prime Minister, Harriet Nyakake Abwooli emphasized the […]
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Faithful in Fort Portal Diocese Mourn the Death of Pope Francis ” The People’s Pope”
Clare N Catholics in Fort Portal Diocese have today morning gathered at Virika Cathedral to pray for the peaceful repose of their beloved Pope Francis 88, who passed away on Easter Monday morning, April 21, 2025, at his residence in Casa Santa Marta, Rome, Italy. Francis died of “cerebral stroke, coma, irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse”, the […]
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