Fort Portal: Bishop Muhiirwa Calls For Peace in Families Amid Mushrooming Cases of Domestic Violence
Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has reiterated the urgent need for peace and unity within families as a crucial step in combating domestic violence. He made this statement during a Thanksgiving Mass and housewarming ceremony for Mr. and Mrs. Leopoda Tibamanya, gifted to them by their […]
Continue ReadingCentenary Bank to Open a Branch in Kyegegwa in a Timeline of 10 Months
Clare Hope has been rekindled among the business community and residents of Kyegegwa, who have previously suffered financial losses due to crime and trekked long distances to access bank services, following the groundbreaking of a new Centenary Bank branch in their town. At the construction site yesterday, district leaders highlighted that the rise in […]
Continue ReadingRwenzori: Low Critical Thinking in Learners Worries Educators
Clare Associate Professor Dr. Edmond Kagambe, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Mountains of the Moon University, has expressed concern about the lack of critical thinking skills among lower primary learners in the Rwenzori Region, particularly in rural schools. Speaking at Sts Peter and Paul Primary School in Virika, Fort Portal City, during the Fort Portal Diocesan […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Catholic Diocese Marks Education Week, with a call For Holistic Learning & Virtue
Clare Over 40 schools under the Fort Portal Catholic Education Secretariat have gathered today at Sts. Peter and Paul Primary School in Virika, Fort Portal City, to celebrate the culmination of Education Week 2024. The event, themed “We Are Called to Love,” Fostering all-round education”, featured a Solemn Mass led by Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert […]
Continue ReadingKitagwenda: Residents Cautioned Against Wetland, Lake Shores Encroachment Risks
Residents near wetlands and lakeshores in Kitagwenda District have been urged to refrain from encroaching on protected areas, as such actions contribute to environmental degradation. The warning, comes from the District Natural Resources Officer DNRO- Moses Byaruhanga Bujara, following a rise in human activities near River Buhindagi, Lake George, and wetlands buffer zones. During a […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Early School Reporting & Adherence to African Values During Pastoral Visit
Clare As schools commence their third term of this academic year, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki has called on parents to ensure their children report to school early with the necessary scholastic materials and support for their welfare. The Bishop made this appeal on Sunday September 15, at Nyabukara Eucharist Center, during […]
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Toro: King Oyo Celebrates 29 Years on the Throne, Advocates for Flood Relief and Cultural Integrity
Alice K Today, Karuzika was filled with joy and celebrations as King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV marked 29 years on the throne as the reigning monarch of the Tooro Kingdom. Call to Rescue Ntoroko Residents Addressing subjects and distinguished guests at Karuzika Palace in Fort Portal City, King Oyo appealed to the government […]
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Fort Portal: Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Further Support as Virika Cathedral Renovation Nears Completion
Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has provided an update on the renovation of Virika Cathedral and has appealed for additional funds from Christians to support the remaining work. Durable Iron Sheets During his weekly show “Ekigambo Ky’omuliisa” yesterday on Jubilee Radio, Bishop Muhiirwa reported significant progress […]
Continue ReadingTooro Elders Forum Hosts Public Debate to Enhance Civic Education Ahead of 2025/2026 Elections
Alice As the 2025/2026 national elections approach, Isaazi ly’abantu Bakuru ba Tooro (Tooro Elders Forum) has organized a public debate for political aspirants to help voters choose the best candidates. Prof. Edward B. Rugumayo, Chairperson of Isaazi ly’Abantu Bakuru ba Tooro, announced during a press conference at Gardens Restaurant in Fort Portal City that the […]
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Delayed Justice and Other Grievances Highlighted by Katojo Inmates to IRC
Clare N Inmates at Katojo Government Prison in Fort Portal City have expressed frustration over the delay in their judicial proceedings, which they believe contributes to overcrowding in the facility. The issue, was brought to light by Ennamuel Bukenya Musinguzi, an inmate and Chairperson of the Interreligious Council at Katojo Prison, during a visit from […]
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