Kyenjojo: RDC Warns Against Deforestation as ATC, NFA Launch Tree Planting Drive
By Alice Kobusinge The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kyenjojo, Ayesiga Julian Sarah, has cautioned the public against deforestation, wetland encroachment, and other destructive practices that are accelerating the effects of climate change. Speaking during a tree-planting exercise at Oruha Forest Reserve in Kyenjojo District, an initiative spearheaded by American Tower Corporation (ATC) Uganda in […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal City Sensitizes LC1s, Landlords on Garbage Management
By Kaboha Fort Portal City Central Division has launched a sensitization campaign to promote effective garbage management and restore the city’s glory as the cleanest in Uganda. The drive, led by Division Town Clerk Didas Muhanguzi, brings together LC1 chairpersons, landlords, Village Health Teams (VHTs), councilors, and enforcement officers. So far, two stakeholder meetings have […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Farmers Trained in Modern Livestock Practices
Hundreds of livestock farmers from Fort Portal and neighboring districts have received training in modern animal husbandry practices during a workshop held at New Fort View Hotel in Fort Portal City. The training, organized by Conversion Feeds Uganda in partnership with Intraco Feeds, a Belgium-based company, attracted poultry, piggery, and dairy farmers from Kamwenge, […]
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Uganda to Mark World Food Day with Focus on Malnutrition and Sustainable Agriculture
Lucky Patrick The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Kagyigyi Tumwebaze, has announced that Uganda will join the rest of the world in commemorating the 45th World Food Day on October 16, 2025, with a call to strengthen food and nutrition security amidst rising climate and economic challenges. The national celebrations will […]
Continue ReadingSt Theresa Girls Masindi Marks 50 years of Academic Excellence and Empowering Girl Child
Editorial Owned by the Congregation of Banyatereza Sisters, St. Theresa Girls’ Senior Secondary School, Nyamigisa–Masindi has marked its golden jubilee with a call to deepen prayer, cultivate determination, and emulate the virtues of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, who died at 24. Presiding at the thanksgiving Mass yesterday on what was also celebrated as […]
Continue ReadingKabarole: IRC Commission Buhara Water Scheme in Kicwamba
By lucky P Residents of Bwanika Parish, Kicwamba Sub-County, have a reason to celebrate after Kabarole District, in partnership with the International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC) and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commissioned the Buhara Gravity Piped Water Flow Scheme worth Shs 900 million. The scheme, aimed at curbing waterborne diseases […]
Continue ReadingKyenjojo: Two Family Members Hacked t Death
Lucky P Police in Kyenjojo District are investigating a gruesome incident in which a man and his elderly mother were hacked to death in Bulenge Zone, Kakuba Ward, Katooke Town Council, in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The deceased have been identified as Tumusiime Molly Teo, a 71-year-old peasant farmer, and her son […]
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Fort Portal Diocese Celebrates Priestly Silver Jubilee of Frs Kabyogamu & Mumanzi
It was all joy and thanksgiving at Virika Cathedral as the Diocese of Fort Portal celebrated the Silver Jubilee of priestly service for Fr. Macarius Kabyogamu and Fr. Adolf Ludigo Mumanzi, who both hail from Holy Trinity Kitagwenda Parish. Held on Saturday September 27, 2025The celebration began with a solemn Holy Mass, co-celebrated by the […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Confirms 68, Dedicates Candidates Ahead of UNEB at Divine Mercy SS
Clare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt.Rev. Dr Robert K Muhiirwa Akiiki has today administered the sacrament of confirmation to 68 students of Divine Mercy Secondary School, and Dedicated S.4 & 6 Candidates of the same school ahead of 2025 UNEB examinations. While Presiding over Holy Mass held at the school premises in […]
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Two Dead in Fatal Road Crash at Kabegira, Fort Portal-Kampala Highway
By Lucky Patrick Tragedy struck this morning at Kabegira along the Fort Portal–Kampala highway when a speeding vehicle knocked down a motorcycle, killing two people instantly. According to police reports from Kabarole Central Police Station, the accident occurred at around 9:00 a.m. when a Toyota Noah, registration number UBQ 006W, grey in color, lost […]
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