Religious Leaders Urged to Reflect on the Sixth Commandment and Speak Against Harmful Agrochemicals
Clare N As the world marks World Food Day, Religious leaders have been urged to reflect deeply on the Sixth Commandment of God “Do not Kill”, and extend their preaching beyond issues of violence involving pangas, guns, and bombs, to also include indirect forms of killing such as the increased use of highly hazardous agrochemicals […]
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Kamwenge: Double Murder Strikes Kahunge Community
CLARE N Residents of Nkarakara Cell in Rubaba Ward, Kahunge Town Council, Kamwenge District, are still in shock after a man believed to have mental health problems killed his own daughter before being lynched by an angry mob. Police Investigates According to PRO Vincent Twesige, the Rwenzori West police spokesperson, the suspect, Bagonza Peter aged […]
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Ntoroko: Residents Appeal to Tooro Kingdom King for Cultural Revival
By Alice Residents of Ntoroko in Tooro Kingdom have made an appeal to the Kingdom’s monarch, his majesty Dr.Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, to intensify efforts in promoting cultural values and norms among the youth. Led by the LC1 Chairperson Happy Moses during the Royal tour held at St. Andrew’s Church of Uganda in […]
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Kabarole District Takes Bold Steps to Evict Wetland Encroachers Following Presidential Directive
LUCKY Patrick In a decisive move to combat environmental degradation, the Kabarole District Natural Resources Department, in collaboration with police and the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), has embarked on the implementation of President Yoweri Museveni’s directive to evict encroachers from wetlands and forest reserves. President Museveni instructed RDCs, police, and local leaders nationwide to […]
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Banyatereza Sisters Welcome Nine New Sisters
Clare NAYEBARE The Congregation of the Daughters of St. Thérèse (Banyatereza) joyfully welcomed nine new reverend sisters who professed their first temporary vows of Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience. The newly professed sisters are: Rev. Sr. Lillian Mbabazi from Murro Parish, Hoima Diocese; Sr. Bridget Akuru from Immaculate Conception Parish, Soroti Diocese; Sr. Joseline […]
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At least 400 barley farmers have been celebrated by Nile breweries in the Rwenzori region
By Sylvia K As one way of appreciating and recognizing the efforts of farmers, the Nile breweries have today celebrated the barley farmers from the Rwenzori region in the district of Kasese and Kabarole and Kabale. The barley crop is the raw material that is used to brew beer. According to Emmanuel Njoki the […]
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Kibale forest schools program awards 1.5M to Fort Portal SS 2024 best OLevel performing student in science subjects
By Sylvia The Kibale Forest School Program yesterday evening awarded 1.5M to the Fort Portal secondary school 2024 best science student in Kabarole and Fort portal Kamaukama Mary at Fort Portal SS premises. According to Tumusiime Patrick the project director, every year, the Kibale forest schools program under Goodhart Prize Award program, wards […]
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President of Uganda Orthopaedic Officers Association Dr Owen Bwambale Dies in an Accident
Clare The president of Uganda Orthopaedic Officers Association UOOA, Dr. Owen Bwambale, a 31-year-old orthopedic specialist and resident of Rwengoma in Fort Portal Tourism City, has tragically lost his life in a road accident that occurred this afternoon along Lugard Road in Fort Portal, leaving residents in shock and tears. According to the […]
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Fort Portal: Tech-Aided Malpractice Worries Invigilators Ahead of 2025 UNEB Exams
Clare A total of 140 invigilators and chief invigilators from 30 schools have been briefed on the dos and don’ts ahead of the forthcoming UNEB Secondary Examinations, particularly in light of the ongoing curriculum reforms. The briefing, which included examination officials that double as teachers, was held earlier today at St. Leo’s College Kyegobe in […]
Continue ReadingPray for Our Nation: Fr. Bagenda Calls for Faithful Leadership and Justice on Independence Day
Clare As the country marked its Independence day Yesterday , Rev. Fr. Charles Bagenda has called upon Christians to pray for Uganda and especially for its leaders, that they may faithfully carry out their responsibilities in building a just and peaceful nation. Preaching during the 10:00 p.m. Mass at Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal City […]
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