NRDI 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 […]
Continue ReadingPresident’s Office Calls for Public Participation in National Medal Nominations
Lucky P The Office of the President has called on the public to actively participate in nominating individuals for national awards and medals, in a new initiative aimed at promoting merit-based recognition and celebrating genuine contributions to national development. While addressing stakeholders at Kabarole District headquarters, Tonny Mulambe the Principal Assistant Secretary, of the […]
Continue ReadingPope Urges Bishops to Be Men of Faith, Hope, Pastoral Courage & Detach from Personal Wealth
Clare N During the Jubilee of Bishops on June 25, Pope Leo XIV has urged bishops to be men deeply rooted in faith and hope, especially amid growing despair in society. Addressing over 400 bishops from 38 countries at St. Peter’s Basilica, the Pope emphasized the bishop’s role as a shepherd who remains close […]
Continue ReadingBurahya Edges Ntoroko in the Second Match of Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Tournament 4th Edition
Clare N The second fixture of the 4th Edition of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Tournament has seen defending champions Burahya Isaza face off against Ntoroko Masaza at Kyembogo DATIC Play Ground, yesterday in a competitive match that has renewed hopes for Burahya’s title defense. Burahya, emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, […]
Continue ReadingNRDI Urges Rwenzori Residents to Plant Indigenous Trees
By lucky Patrick Edgar Muganzi, Executive Director of the Natural Resource Development Initiative (NRDI), has called on residents of the Rwenzori region to plant indigenous tree species to mitigate the effects of climate change. Muganzi attributed climate change to deforestation, noting that widespread tree cutting without reforestation efforts has harmed the environment. He […]
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Fort Portal: Leaders to Blame for Continued Encroachment on River Mpanga
By Kenneth Musiimenta & Clare Nayebare In a shocking revelation, Frank Asaba, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Kabarole District, has pointed fingers at local leaders for failing to protect River Mpanga and the surrounding environment. He criticized their lack of active involvement in environmental conservation efforts and insufficient public sensitization on best practices. […]
Continue ReadingTooro Kingdom Condemns Violence Against Women and Children
Lucky Patrick The Deputy Prime Minister of Tooro Kingdom, Harriet Nyakake Abwoli, has urged the community to embrace cultural norms and values that recognize the family as sacred, aiming to resolve disputes peacefully. Speaking to leaders and members of the Tooro Supreme Council at Kalya Courts Hotel in Fort Portal, Rt Hon Nyakake […]
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Over 240 Confirmed at St.Charles Lwanga Town Parish
About 242 Christians have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in St. Charles Lwanga Town Parish, Fort Portal Catholic Diocese. Among them, 62 were confirmed on Saturday at Katojo Government Prison, and about 180 were confirmed on Saturday, September 15, at St. Charles Lwanga Town Parish in Fort Portal City In his homily as the main […]
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