Bishop Kisembo Commends President Museveni For The Release Of Former Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Sanyu Katuramu
By Sylvia Kugonza. The Bishop for Rwenzori diocese Rt.Rev.Reuben Kisembo has commended the president of the republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa for the release of the former Tooro kingdom prime minister John Sanyu Katuramu from prison this week. John Sanyu Katuramu was convicted and sentenced to death in the 2001 for masterminding the […]
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3 Years Without Safe Water In Kicwamba Sub-county – Local Leaders Speak Out
By Augustine Kabooha. Local leaders of Kicwamba sub-county have spoken out about the water crisis that has hit the area for three consecutive years According to local leaders the sub-county has suffered the water challenge since 2017 when Midwestern Umbrella was contracted to provide water to villages in vein. Magezi Jack Kicuculi the sub-county […]
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A Month At School – Medical Students Waiting For Covid-19 Vaccination
Kabooha Medical students have remained unvaccinated close to a month after they reported back to school despite government’s commitment to provide vaccines upon arrival. In a ministry of health reopening circular to medical schools, the ministry had committed itself to vaccinate medical students upon arrival at their different schools but up to now vaccination […]
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Rev. Deacon Charles Kasangaki Laid To Rest At St John Mary Vianny Cemetery
By Alice Kobusinge. The body of Rev. Deacon Charles Kasangaki has been laid to rest at St John Mary vianny cemetery. During the burial ceremony held at Virika in Fort Portal city, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa described deacon Kasangaki as a person who had patience and trust in the Lord even in the trying […]
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200 People Expected To Attend The 26th King Oyo Coronation Anniversary
By Sylvia Kugonza. On Sunday 12th 09-2021 King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru will be celebrating his 26th coronation anniversary and only 200 guests are expected to attend in his palace Karuzika. According to the deputy kingdom spokes person Owek Mugume Vincent, the coronation will be scientific due to avoid the spread of coronavirus […]
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UBTEB Results: Rosamystica Institute Jubilating Success
By Kabooha Augustine The Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board-UBTEB on Friday 3rd September 2021 released 2020 examination results during an event presided over by minister for higher education John Chrysostom Muyingo. UBTEB officials announced that they recorded a decline in the performance of candidates for the 2020 examinations cycle compared to 2019. Onesmas Oyesigye […]
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Virika Cathedral Renovation: Steering Committee Promises Quality Work.
By Augustine Kabooha. A total of two (2) billion shillings is required for the renovation of Virika Cathedral the headquarters of Fort-portal catholic diocese whose rooftop has suffered leakages in the previous months. The chairperson of the fundraising committee and vicar general Mrsg Isaiah Mayombo says that architectural consultants have promised good and quality […]
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Tooro Kingdom Set for King Oyo’s 26th Coronation Anniversary.
EDITORIAL. Tooro kingdom Prime Minister Bernand Tungwako has said that all is set for King Oyo Nyimba’s 26th coronation anniversary celebrations traditionally known as Empango. Unlike before where the city would be a beehive of activity during the second week of the month of September, the celebrations will now be low key due to the […]
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Fort-portal Textile Dealers Protest Against New Taxes.
By Augustine Kabooha. Fort-portal Tourism City traders dealing in textile products have expressed worry over government decision to increase tax on their products imported from outside the country. In December 2020, the government introduced a new tax policy on imported textile clothes and garments. Under this policy the tax rates of textiles were increased to […]
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Tourism Queens Forefront Clean Kamwenge Campaign.
Editorial The young and vibrant Tooro Queens have taken a stride in ensuring environmental conservation through organizing and participating in Several cleaning campaigns Last month, the Tooro Queens were the main celebrants as they flagged off the cleaning Campaign in Fort Portal City aimed at freeing the City and R. Mpanga from plastics […]
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