Religious, Cultural Leaders Urged to Take Leading Role in Promoting Peace and Transitional Justice in Tooro
Lucky Patrick Religious and cultural leaders in the Tooro Sub-region have been urged to take a more active role in promoting peace, reconciliation, and transitional justice to help address past conflicts and strengthen social cohesion. The call was made by Rev. Dr. Pascal Kabura during a roundtable discussion that brought together religious leaders, cultural institutions, […]
Continue ReadingOutgoing Fort Portal City Town Clerk Ocen Urges Humility, Teamwork in Emotional Farewell
Fort Portal City has bid farewell to Town Clerk Ambrose Ocen, who used his final address to civil servants to call for humility, professionalism, and responsible leadership as he prepares to take up a new role as Senior Administrator at Muni University. Speaking during an emotional farewell ceremony held at Musisa Hall, Ocen cautioned public […]
Continue ReadingTooro Khadi Urges Mercy During Eid al-Fitr Prayers in Fort Portal
Alice K Hundreds of Muslims from Fort Portal have gathered at the main mosque this morning to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The faithful joined millions around the world in prayers and thanksgiving, as the Tooro Muslim Community District Khadi delivered a message centered on mercy and […]
Continue ReadingLC1 Chairperson Calls for Adequate Campaign Time Ahead of Local Council Elections
By Alice The LC1 Chairperson of Kitumba Kaihokwa Cell in Fort Portal City, James Ruhweza, who is seeking re-election, has called on the Electoral Commission of Uganda to provide adequate time for candidates to campaign ahead of the forthcoming Local Council I (LCI) elections. According to the Electoral Commission, the LC1 elections are scheduled to […]
Continue ReadingSt. Theresa of Lisieux Rweibaale Elevated to Hospital Status as Birth Center Opens
ALICE K St. Theresa of Lisieux Rweibaale has officially been elevated to hospital status following the grand opening of its new birth center, a milestone celebrated with a solemn Mass held at the facility’s premises in Kyenjojo District. Presiding over the ceremony, last week, the Archbishop of Mbarara Archdiocese, His Grace Lambert Bainomugisha, applauded […]
Continue ReadingJudicial Officers Urged to Partner with Local Leaders in Fight against Court Corruption
By Christine Judicial Service Commission officers have been urged to strengthen collaboration with local leaders to help communities access justice without resorting to bribery. The call was made yesterday by the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) of Kabarole, Mr. Michael Mukiibi, during a workshop on anti-corruption mechanisms in the judiciary. The meeting was organized […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Officially opens up CANA SINGLES LIFE IN SPIRIT SEMINAR, Calls Youth to Discern
Clare N Over 130 young people from various parishes across the Diocese have gathered at Virika Cathedral for a week-long CANA Singles Life in the Spirit seminar, which officially commenced today with Holy Mass led by the Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki. In his homily, Bishop Muhiirwa encouraged the […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal City Sensitizes LC1s, Landlords on Garbage Management
By Kaboha Fort Portal City Central Division has launched a sensitization campaign to promote effective garbage management and restore the city’s glory as the cleanest in Uganda. The drive, led by Division Town Clerk Didas Muhanguzi, brings together LC1 chairpersons, landlords, Village Health Teams (VHTs), councilors, and enforcement officers. So far, two stakeholder meetings have […]
Continue ReadingNRDI Boss Calls on Citizens to Plant More Trees for Climate Action and Wetland Protection
By lucky patrick Fort Portal – Edgar Muganzi, the Executive Director of Natural Resources Defense Initiatives (NRDI), has called upon Ugandans to make the most of the current rainy season by planting more trees as a sustainable measure to combat climate change and protect wetlands. Speaking to our reporter this morning from his office, […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Breaks Ground for 3Billion Church Project in Kyamatanga Parish
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has officially launched the construction of a new church at St. Joseph’s Kyamatanga Catholic Parish in Bunyangabu District, estimated to cost 3 billion shillings. As a symbolic gesture, the Bishop yesterday dug the first hoe to mark the beginning of […]
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