Priest Encourages Christians to Prioritize Ash Wednesday; Suggests Celebrating Valentine’s on ‘Another Day’ if Necessary
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Baguma, the Parish Priest St. Charles Lwanga City Parish, has encouraged Christians, especially Catholics, to prioritize Ash Wednesday over Valentine’s Day this year. With Ash Wednesday falling on February 14th, a day typically associated with Valentine’s Day celebrations in Uganda, marked by gift exchanges and festivities, Fr. Baguma stressed the […]
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Kabarole: Mairungi/Khat Growers to Sue Government Over Signed Narcotics & Psychotropic Substances Control
Kaboha Mairungi / Khat growers under their umbrella body Kabarole Mairungi/Khat Growers and Transporters Association have threaten to sue the government over the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Control Act 2023 that has been signed into law. The law Thomas Tayebwa the Parliament Deputy speaker on Tuesday announced that President Museveni has signed into law […]
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Bunyangabu Placed Under Livestock quarantine Over Foot and Mouth Disease
Kaboha Bunyangabu District Put has been placed under Quarantine Restrictions following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the district. According to letter dated 6th February2024 signed by Dr. Ann Rose Ademun Commissioner for Animal Health in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Foot and Mouth Disease was first reported in […]
Continue ReadingEmulate the Shepherds Who changed for Better after visiting Baby Jesus- Bishop Muhiirwa to Christians
Clare The Rt.Rev.Dr.Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, Bishop of Fort Portal has asked believers in Christ to emulate the shepherds in the Bible who changed for better after visiting the newly born Jesus, and went away glorifying God. He was on Thursday this week delivering his Christmas message in a press briefing that took place from […]
Continue ReadingRwenzori Residents Warned on Security Matters
Kenneth Musiimenta Residents living in the Rwenzori region have been asked to be security conscious and vigilant in a bid to fight insecurity in our communities. The caution has been sounded by Mrs. Christine Muhindo the Senior Presidential advisor who doubles as the National Treasurer NRM Women’s league and in charge of veterans for […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Commended for Spearheading Success of the Xaverian Movement Within the Diocese
Bishop Muhiirwa Commended fo Clare The Xaverian movement of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese is nationally ranked among the top three Xaverian movements in the nation. The news has been sounded by the Xaverian movement National Leader, Mr.Benedicto Kiwanuka from Kampala Archdiocese, during the festive gathering of Xaverians from various parishes, convened at McCauley Hall on […]
Continue ReadingOver 1000 Acres of Tree Cover Restored at Kyaka Refugee Settlement Camp
By Sylvia The Kyegegwa district local government has restored over 1,000 acres of tree cover at Kyaka refugee settlement camp. The tree cover restoration followed a successful implementation of a five year Development Response to Displacement Impact Project that was funded by the World Bank through the Office of the Prime Minister. Sefuroza […]
Continue ReadingPoliceman Among 7 Arrested Over Sale of Govt Drugs
Alice A police officer from Kyenjonjo district is among the seven suspects arrested in connection with illegal possession and sale of government drugs and medical equipment worth over Shs300 million. The arrest, followed a targeted enforcement operation in Ntoroko and Kyenjojo districts with other suspects including an in-charge of Bweramule Health Centre Il, and […]
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Fort Portal: Fire Destroys Property Worth Millions
By Sylvia. Police in the Central Division Fort Portal city are investigating circumstances under which fire gutted kiosks, car garage and part of Tian bar in Kisenyi this afternoon, leaving property worth millions of money destroyed. About the Fire According to the Central Division police commander, Afande Acidri Savior ,they were called this […]
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