Bishop Muhiirwa Appeals for Urgent Action Towards Potholed & Deteriorating Kyenjojo – Kampala Highway
Clare Nayebare The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert K.Muhiirwa Akiiki, has appealed to the Government of Uganda, particularly the Ministry of Works and Transport and the President, to address the worsening condition of the Kyenjojo–Kampala road. He noted that the deteriorating state of the road, described by uncountable potholes has […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Calls for Regular Meetings, Team Work and Evaluation among the New Leaders of Brothers of St. Joseph the Worker
Clare As they begin their new six-year leadership term, the Religious Brothers of St. Joseph the Worker have been urged to place their trust in Jesus Christ, the wounded healer. This call was made yesterday by Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, Ordinary of the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, in his homily during the handover Mass […]
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New Leadership Takes Over at Religious Brothers of St.Joseph the Worker
Claire The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has commended the outgoing leadership of the Congregation of Religious Brothers of St. Joseph the Worker for ensuring a peaceful transition of power to the current leadership. The Bishop made these remarks yesterday at the handover ceremony of the previous council, […]
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Centenary Bank Fort Portal Unveils New Corporate Wing to Enhance Client Experience
Clare Clients banking at the Centenary Bank Fort Portal branch can now enjoy a more seamless experience, courtesy of the newly launched corporate wing, which will help alleviate long queues for services. This remarkable development follows the inauguration and blessing of the corporate wing, located on the second floor of the Centenary building in Fort […]
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Kabarole : Over 500 Goats Die from Mysterious Disease, Farmers Count Losses
By Sylvia Farmers in the Presidential Rwengaju Model Sub-County in Kabarole District are in distress after a mysterious disease has wiped out their goats, leaving them with significant losses. In just two months, over 500 goats from various farms have died in the villages of Nsahu, Bwabya, Bukoni A and B, Kidubuli, and Kicuna, all […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Government’s Proposal to Collect School Fees Via URA Sparks Controversy
Christine A recent proposal by the Ugandan government to have the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) collect school fees in all public schools has ignited a heated debate among parents and opposition figures in Fort Portal City. Haruna Kibirango, a prominent leader of the Democratic Party in Fort Portal, has strongly criticized the move, arguing […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Civil servants Endure 9 Months Without Salary
Editorial Over 30 civil servants in Fort Portal City have cried out as they struggle with non-payment of salaries for months. The frustrated workers say that they have spent nine months without pay, and are facing tough times and can’t hardly find what to eat, yet they have plenty of bills to pay, ranging from […]
Continue ReadingKyarusozi Grapples With Sanitation Challenges as Leaders Demand Better Services
Clare The Parish Priest Kanyabacope, Rev. Fr. Ronald Kawooya CSC, has urged the residents of Kyarusozi to prioritize sanitation and hygiene by maintaining clean toilets and pit latrines at all times. Fr. Kawooya, made these remarks during an event organized by the Kyenjojo district at the Kanyabacope parish premises to mark a belated World Water […]
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Kyenjojo Tea Farmers Face Ongoing Struggles After Two years of Price Decline
Clare As the tea sector continues to face uncertainty in the Rwenzori Region, many farmers in Kyenjojo have abandoned tea farms as they look for alternatives of sustaining their livelihoods in the face of declining prices and inadequate government support The farmers, who once relied heavily on tea farming to support their households and cover […]
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St Mary’s Seminary Virika Celebrate it’s Feast Day
By Rita It was a day of celebration, reflection, and inspiration at St. Mary’s Seminary Virika as the institution marked its annual feast day over the weekend on March 29 this year. Traditionally observed on March 25th, this year’s celebrations were moved to today since the date fell on a weekday. The highlight of the […]
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