Burahya 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 […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: IRC Extends Charity & Spiritual Visit to Katojo, Calls for Conversion
Clare N Inmates and staff at Katojo Government Prison in Fort Portal’s North Division have expressed their gratitude to the Inter-Religious Council (IRC) Fort Portal chapter for their recent charitable and spiritual visit. Led by Chair Bishop Reuben Kisembo, a group of IRC members, including Fr. Gerald Akugizibwe, Bishop Joseph Sanyu, Bishop Richard Rusoke, Sheikh […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Blessed with Three New Priests & Deacons
Clare It was a day of joy at Iborooga Parish as Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese ordained three deacons into priesthood and elevated three seminarians into the Diaconate. The newly ordained The newly ordained priests in the diocese are Rev. Fr. John Mary Byamukama from Kitagwenda Parish, Rev. Fr. […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: UNEB Trains 120 Teachers in New Curriculum Skills
Clare About 120 teachers from eight secondary schools in the Tooro Sub-Region have successfully completed a week-long training on continuous and rolling assessment of the New Curriculum, held at St. Leo’s College Kyegobe in Fort Portal City. The new curriculum, in place for nearly four years, has proven challenging for teachers to fully embrace, […]
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