Fort Portal :Teachers’ Strike Disrupts Child Immunization, Health Experts Concerned
By Christine Health experts in Fort Portal City have raised concern over the ongoing teachers’ strike, saying it has significantly disrupted child immunization and other school-based health programs. The experts, say that many pupils have missed routine vaccinations and health services that are usually delivered through schools during the third term. The […]
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Tooro Religious Leaders Gather for Interfaith Prayers for Peaceful 2026 Elections
Clare Nayebare As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, religious leaders from the Tooro region have come together to pray for peace, fairness, and unity across the country. The prayer gathering, organized by the Interreligious Council – Tooro Chapter, on Wednesday took place at the Catholic Bishop’s Residence in Kijanju, Fort Portal City and […]
Continue ReadingTooro Religious Leaders Appeal for Government Action to Curb Road Accidents
Clare N The Inter-Religious Council Tooro Chapter has criticized the lack of enforcement of road safety guidelines, attributing it to the rising number of road accidents in the country. Speaking after a prayer meeting held to pray for a peaceful election season and a more effective Tooro Kingdom yesterday at Bishop Muhiirwa’s Residence in Kijanju […]
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UNEB Briefs Fort Portal Examination Officials Ahead of PLE
By Sylvia K As Primary Seven candidates prepare to begin the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) on Monday, the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has conducted a briefing for all examination officials in Fort Portal City. The meeting, held yesterday at Buhinga Primary School, brought together head teachers, supervisors, invigilators, and scouts, responsible for […]
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Fort Portal Diocese: St. Jude Kyarusozi Parish Marks 31 Years with a Call to Humility and Growth
BY CLARE NAYEBARE Parishioners of St. Jude’s CSC Parish, Kyarusozi, have joyfully celebrated their 31st Parish Day in a colorful and prayerful event animated by Kyarusozi Sub-Parish on a Sunday that was also celebrated as the feast of St. Jude Thaddeus in advance since it falls on the 28th of every October. A Call to […]
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Belgian Government, NRDI Partner to Tackle Water Crisis in Rwamabale
By Lucky Patrick Residents of Rwamabale Town Council in Ntoroko District are set to receive much-needed relief from persistent water shortages following the launch of a multi-million shilling deep well construction project. The initiative is being funded by the Belgian Government in partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Initiatives (NRDI) and Join for Water, aiming […]
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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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