Kyarusozi Parish Bids Farewell to Fr Emmanuel Isabirye
Clare Christians of Kyarusozi Parish have officially bid farewell to Rev. Fr Emmanuel Isabirye CSC, following four years of dedicated pastoral service. Presiding over the Eucharistic celebration over the weekend, Fr Isabirye urged the faithful to serve God rather than people, reminding them that no one serves in the same capacity forever. Reflecting on […]
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Suspected Cannibalism Case Reported in Kyarusozi, Kyenjojo
Clare N Residents in Kyarusozi Town Council in Kyenjojo District were left in shock after police uncovered human remains at a suspect’s home in a case being investigated as murder, with disturbing allegations of cannibalism from the community. The case, believed to have occurred about one and a half months ago in Kihara Cell, was […]
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Kyabikanga in Joy as Byabasaijas Marks 40 Years of Holy Matrimony
Clare It was joy, thanksgiving, and celebration in Kyabikanga Mirongo Village, Nyabuharwa Sub-county, Kyenjojo District, as Mr. and Mrs. Peter Byabasaija Rubaijaniza of Butiiti Parish, Fort Portal Diocese, marked 40 years of Holy Matrimony over the weekend. Despite early morning rains, residents braved the tough roads and turned up in large numbers to witness this […]
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Mbarara Archdiocese Mourns the Death of J.B Kazoora a Church Music Legend
Renowned Runyakitara Runyankole Rukiga Catholic composer Johnbosco Kazoora has died at the age of 64 barely a week after recieving the sacrament of holy matrimony. Kazoora, who earlier succumbed to Diabetes, is known for his contribution to Catholic liturgical music in Runyankore language, with his compositions widely used in churches across western Uganda. Some of […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Succeeds Bishop Kisembo as IRC Tooro Chapter secures New Leadership
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has been elected the new Chairperson of the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda. Bishop Muhiirwa takes over from Bishop Reuben Kisembo Amooti of Ruwenzori Diocese, who has led the council for the past ten years. The election follows a leadership reshuffle […]
Continue ReadingRwenzori Agroecology Actors Platform (RAAP) Adopts One-Year Work Plan to Promote Agroecology for Food Safety and Ecosystem Protection
Alice Members of the Rwenzori Agroecology Actors Platform (RAAP) have approved a one-year work plan aimed at promoting agroecology to safeguard food and protect the ecosystem across the Rwenzori region. The work plan was adopted during RAAP’s meeting held at Tooro Botanical Gardens in Fort Portal City. The meeting attracted civil society organizations, NGOs, farmer organizations, […]
Continue ReadingBunyoro‑Kitara Eyes Coffee Boosting in the Region, Comes Together With Julita
EDITORIAL The Bunyoro‑Kitara authorities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Julita Coffee Works Limited, a private company, to boost coffee growing in the region. The MOU has been signed today at the kingdom office This partnership aims to uplift local coffee farmers by providing better farming techniques, market access, and investment in coffee […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Residents Divided Over Mobile Public Courts after Ggaba Murder Case
By Sylvia Residents of Fort Portal City have expressed mixed reactions to the Judiciary’s mobile public courts initiative, following the high-profile conviction of Okello Onyumu for the murder of four toddlers in Ggaba last month. The case, which was heard through a mobile court session in Ggaba, drew significant public attention as proceedings were conducted […]
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Brothers of St.Joseph the Worker Welcome Seven New members, Three Make Permanent Vows
Clare N There was great joy today at Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal, as the Institute of the Brothers of St. Joseph the Worker (BSW) welcomed seven young men into religious life, while three brothers made their perpetual vows. The newly professed brothers, who took their first vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, include: Rev. […]
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Marian Devotion Takes Centre Stage as Rosary Month Launched in Kyarusozi
Clare A large number of Marian devotees yesterday gathered at St. Jude CSC Parish Kyarusozi for the official launch of the Month of the Holy Rosary, May led by Holy Cross Family Ministries in Kyarusozi. The celebrations began with a Marian procession from the parish grotto, moving through Kyarusozi town. During the procession, the faithful […]
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