Rotary Club Empowers Locals with Training in Sanitary Pad Manufacturing
In a promising development for girls in Kyenjojo district, a new program has emerged spearheaded by the Rotary e-Club of Uganda Global, in collaboration with Eco-Pads Company, aiming to produce reusable sanitary towels locally. This initiative, part of the “Butiiti Adopt a Community Global Grant Project” valued at 1.2 billion Shillings, was officially launched […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal : Priests Called Upon to Prioritize Unity in Diversity
Alice Yesterday, the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese joined the rest of the catholic church world over to celebrate Chrism Mass , a customary event observed annually during Holy Week. During this solemn ceremony, priests reaffirm the promises made at their ordination, and consecrate the oils of holy chrism, catechumens, and the sick. Call for unity […]
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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 […]
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