Bishop 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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Sensitize your subjects about Land Fragmentation- Tayebwa tells Oyo
Alice The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has commended His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of the Tooro Kingdom for being a role model for the youth and the people of Tooro. Speaking at the 28th Coronation Anniversary of King Oyo held at the Karuzika Hill, Fort Portal City, Tayebwa […]
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Endeavor to Plant Indigenous Trees for the Good of the Environment – Bishop Muhiirwa
Alice The Bishop of Fort Portal catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa has launched the distribution of indigenous tree seedling to the youth of Fort Portal diocese, as one way of protecting the environment in the spirit of Laudato si. He launched the distribution yesterday at St. Adolf Ongoing Formation Center in Mukabura […]
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Fort Portal: Newly Recruited City Staff Summoned by State House Anti Corruption Unit
By Sylvia The state house Anti corruption unit has summoned the Twenty three newly recruited staff of Fort Portal City, to the State house head offices Kampala. In a letter dated August 11, 2023 copied to the resident city commissioner and the city clerk, all the 23 recruited staff are supposed to […]
Continue ReadingAvail Your Selves For God’s Duty Without Lame Excuses – Bishop Muhiirwa to the Newly ordained
Newly ordained Priests in Fort Portal Catholic Diocese in Uganda, have been implored to desist from giving lane excuses every time they are tasked to do God’s ministry. The new priests include Rev. Fr. Foustine Kaizire from Kitumbi parish, Rev. Fr. Peter Mwesige Kyamatangaparish Rev. Fr. Clovice Ruhuma Virika parish, Rev. Fr. […]
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Tooro: Vice Cultural Minister Warns on DNA Repercussions
By Sylvia The deputy cultural minister for Tooro kingdom, Zebidayo Mwesige, has discouraged citizens from embracing the trend of DNA tests. Mwesige’s reason for his take on the DNA issue, is that the public goes back to the original cultural norms and traditions instead of copying the western cultures. He appeals to public […]
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Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Mugenyi
The Auxiliary Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Bishop Joseph Mugenyi Apuuli 75 years, has today, July 8, 2023 retired from active Church duties. His resignation, was accepted by Pope Francis today at around midday via email and announced by Bishop Robert Muhiirwa to the congregation gathered at the […]
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