Omukama Nyabongo Urges Action to Protect River Mpanga
By Our Reporter His Royal Majesty Omukama Edwaerd Rukidi Nyabongo the First has called for continued efforts to protect River Mpanga, which is under pressure from a growing population and falling water levels. The Omukama said these yesterday at Kalya Courts Fort Portal City, where he was the special guest at the sixteenth annual Uganda […]
Continue ReadingBishop Kisembo tasks Tooro’s new King on monogamy, accountability
Editorial Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese, Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo, has challenged the new Omukama of Tooro, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, to make accountability, unity, youth empowerment, education and environmental conservation central to his reign. Bishop Kisembo made the remarks today during a church service attended by the King ahead of his coronation at Karuziika Palace […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal City Education Authorities are set to Train Teachers to Improve Candidates’ Performance
Alice As schools across the country begin the third term, Fort Portal City education authorities have organized a special training for teachers handling candidate classes as one of the measures to improve learners’ performance in the forthcoming final examinations. The training is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday next week and will bring together teachers and […]
Continue ReadingHundreds of mourners from in and outside Uganda have thronged to Karuzika place for public viewing of late King Oyo
By Sylvia Following the return of the remains of the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru in his palace Karuzika yesterday, hundreds of mourners from in and outside Uganda have today thronged to the palace for public viewing and paying their last respect. The mourners have come from as far as Kyenya, Democratic republic of […]
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Alice There was tears and grief as the Remains of King Oyo arrived at Karuzika Palace.Cultural rituals performed by culturalists as the official nine days of mourning commence With in the nine days,Tooro kingdom anthem is not supposed to be sung at any function in Tooro Kingdom, kingdom flag must fly half must, playing loud […]
Continue ReadingMinister Balaam Orders Arrest of 7 Fort Portal City Officials over Alleged Misuse of Taxpayer Money
Alice The minister for the local government Balaam Barugahara, today ordered the arrest of 7 Fort Portal City officials during the National Cleanup Day activities, accusing them of misusing taxpayer money. The directive was made at Kabundaire Market as the Minister interacted with residents and vendors. According to the Minister, the arrested officials are alleged […]
Continue ReadingIbanda Residents Raise Alarm Over Garbage Accumulation
Residents of Ibanda Town in Ibanda Municipality have raised concern over the growing piles of uncollected garbage in their communities, warning that the situation could trigger public health risks. The residents say waste collection services have been disrupted for nearly two weeks, leaving heaps of rubbish along roadsides and in residential areas. They fear the […]
Continue ReadingReligious, 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 […]
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