UN Women launch African Girls Can Code Initiative in Fort Portal City
Lucky P UN Women, in partnership with the Government of Uganda and the African Union Commission, has launched the third phase of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) in a bid to Empower Future Women in Technology. The week-long coding camp, running from June 16 to 25, exposed girls aged 17–25 from different […]
Continue ReadingPope Urges Bishops to Be Men of Faith, Hope, Pastoral Courage & Detach from Personal Wealth
Clare N During the Jubilee of Bishops on June 25, Pope Leo XIV has urged bishops to be men deeply rooted in faith and hope, especially amid growing despair in society. Addressing over 400 bishops from 38 countries at St. Peter’s Basilica, the Pope emphasized the bishop’s role as a shepherd who remains close […]
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Fort Portal: King Oyo Renews National ID, Urges Subjects to Follow Suit
Clare NAYEBARE As a way of his commitment to leading Tooro people in alignment with national programs, His Majesty the King of Tooro, Dr. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has today participated in the ongoing National Identity Card renewal exercise, with a call on subjects to actively take part in the very exercise. The […]
Continue ReadingPublic Urged to Manage Anger through Sharing
LUCKY P The public has been encouraged to manage anger by sharing their feelings with trusted friends. Afande Kule Adolf, Community Liaisons Officer for North Division, made the call during the burial of Kasigazi Tadeo, a brother to Master Tom, an employee of Jubilee Radio. Kule noted that unmanaged anger can lead to serious consequences, […]
Continue ReadingBurahya Edges Ntoroko in the Second Match of Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Tournament 4th Edition
Clare N The second fixture of the 4th Edition of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Tournament has seen defending champions Burahya Isaza face off against Ntoroko Masaza at Kyembogo DATIC Play Ground, yesterday in a competitive match that has renewed hopes for Burahya’s title defense. Burahya, emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, […]
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NRDI Plants over 1000 Trees at Mohoti Barracks, with call for restoration and conservation Efforts
By lucky The Natural Resources Defense Initiatives -NRDI has on Friday planted more than 1000 trees of different species at Uganda People’s Defense Forces, Mountain Division -Muhoti army barracks in Fort Portal Tourism City Western Uganda,calling for increased efforts to restore and conserve the Environment. According to Mr.Benon Bwalhuma,the Programs Manager NRDI said this was […]
Continue ReadingWe are Not Charging Political Candidates for Campaign Posters – Mayor Fort Portal City
By Sylvia Fort Portal City Mayor, Edison Asaba Ruyonga, has stated that the city council does not collect revenue from campaign posters displayed by aspiring candidates. This clarification comes after many residents questioned whether the city earns income from these posters. Ruyonga, explained that Fort Portal City operates on a low tax regime, focusing […]
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Nine Approved for Ordination in Fort Portal Diocese in 2025
Clare N Three deacons and six seminarians have been approved to be ordained to the Holy Orders of Priesthood and Diaconate respectively in the Diocese of Fort Portal this year. The ordination Candidates According to an official document released by the local ordinary, Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, three deacons will be ordained priests including […]
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Rwenzori Arts Teachers Join Nationwide Strike over Salary Demands
By Alice Kobusinge Teachers of Arts in the Rwenzori region have joined a nationwide strike, demanding significant salary enhancements. The strike, which began on Friday, June 6, is led by the Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers Union. Joseph Mugarura, the General Secretary of the Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers Union-Rwenzori region, expressed disappointment with […]
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Tooro Kingdom PM Urges Clan Heads to Support Development Projects
By Lucky Patrick The Prime Minister of Tooro Kingdom, Owek. Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire has called on clan heads to work together and support the kingdom’s activities to drive development. Rwomiire appealed during a meeting with 54 clan heads at Mucwa Kingdom Chambers in Fort Portal City Deputy Prime Minister, Harriet Nyakake Abwooli emphasized the […]
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