Parents Still Paying Heavily Despite UPE, Leaders Concerned
The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has urged responsible leaders to communicate the true costs of education in government schools, calling on RDCs, RCCs, MPs, and other stakeholders to be honest with the public. He stressed that the notion of free education is misleading, as parents and guardians still shoulder a significant part of […]
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Kibiito S.S Teacher Collapses on Her Way to Class
Clare N Students and staff at St. John’s Kibiito Secondary School were yesterday met with grief and sorrow, following the sudden death of their colleague, Madam Harriet Kangume. The incident occurred at the school in Bunyangabu District, where Madam Kangume, an Entrepreneurship teacher, had reportedly picked up her books from the staff room and was […]
Continue ReadingScholastic Materials in Fort Portal City Remain Stable in the First Week of Reporting
By Sylvia Prices of scholastic materials in Fort Portal City have remained stable as learners across the country report back to school tomorrow for the first term of the 2026 academic year. A survey conducted today morning by our reporter around Fort Portal City indicates that prices of items such as mathematical sets, pencils, books, […]
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Fort Portal Diocese Commemorates 34th World Day of the Sick, Bishop Muhiirwa Calls for Professionalism and Mercy in Healthcare
ALICE Kobusinge St. Theresa Wekomiire Health Center III, under the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, yesterday joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 34th World Day of the Sick in what was also celebrated by the mother church as Our Lady of Lourdes. The event is celebrated globally every February 11, with the health […]
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Fort Portal Female Ward Aspirants to Sue EC Over Postponed Elections
By Sylvia Several female aspirants for Fort Portal City ward councillor positions have announced plans to sue the Independent Electoral Commission (EC) for compensation following multiple election postponements. The elections, originally scheduled for 22nd January, have been repeatedly delayed. Notably, ballot papers were not delivered on the first date, and subsequent elections were postponed to […]
Continue ReadingCancer Survivor Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Early Medical Check Ups
Residents have been encouraged to undertake early cancer screening as a key measure to prevent the rising burden of the disease, which is often costly to treat when detected late. Last Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Uganda joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Cancer Day. During the observance, the Uganda Cancer Institute released […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Schools Register High Turn Out as Schools Reopen
By CHRISTINE. Parents and guardians in Fort Portal City have been urged to send their children to school early and with all the required scholastic materials to ensure a smooth start of Term One. Educationists from different schools in the city, say schools have received more learners at the start compared to other years and […]
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Masaka Priest, Fr Ssekabira Finally Granted Bail
EDITORIAL Amid tensions and jubilations, the Masaka High Court has today granted bail to Catholic priest Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira, who has been on remand since December last year over alleged money-laundering charges. Presiding Judge Justice Victoria Nakintu Katamba ruled that the priest had satisfied all the legal requirements for bail, including presenting substantial sureties and […]
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Katoosa 2026: Pilgrims Urged to choose the Narrow Path
Clare N More than 42,000 pilgrims were yesterday registered to participate in the 2026 celebrations in honor of St. Adolf Ludigo Tibeyalirwa Abwooli, a native of Myeri, Katoosa in Kyenjojo District, Fort Portal Diocese. The Annual Pilgrimage Mass was presided over by the Archbishop of the Mbarara Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace Lambert Bainomugisha Adyeri, and […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Agape Singerz Register a Successful Maiden Choir Concert in the Diocese
Clare N As a way of uplifting and modernizing their choir, the Agape Singerz have successfully held their first-ever choir concert in the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese at Jopalz Motel Bukwali Fort Portal City yesterday January 3, 2026. Addressing hundreds of Christians gathered at Virika Cathedral today, the Director of Agape Singerz, Fr. Joseph […]
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