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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Fort Portal: Citizens Condemn Monetization of Politics Ahead of 2026
Clare Nayebare Citizens of Fort Portal Tourism City have expressed strong concern and condemned the increasing monetization of Ugandan politics, especially during campaigns. They claim the practice undermines democracy, promotes corruption, and bribery, yet deters the country from conducting a free and fair election. What they say Linda Sharan a resident of Bukwali […]
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Miss Tourism Tooro Region Crowns 2025 Queens amidst cheers from crowds at Mountains of the Moon Hotel
Kaboha In a showcase of beauty, talent, and grace, the Miss Tourism Tooro Region pageant crowned its new Queens for 2025. The highly-anticipated event held over the weekend at Mountains of the Moon Hotel in Fort Portal City saw Queen Lydia Nyakake Abwoli crowned as the Miss Tourism Tooro region The successful candidates Queen Lydia […]
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Tooro Kingdom Launches 4th Masaza Edition with Focus on Unity & Health
Clare The Tooro Kingdom Premier, Owek. Calvin Armstrong, has commended MTN Uganda, a telecommunications company for its continued support in unifying the kingdom through sponsorship of games and sports activities that gather hundreds together. Owek. Calvin made these remarks yesterday while addressing large crowds gathered for the opening match of the 4th Edition of the […]
Continue ReadingSr Agnes CSC Officially Says Yes to Religious Life Forever
Clare There was great joy and celebration at Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal City as Rev. Sr. Agnes Atugonza, CSC, from Kyarusozi Parish, made her perpetual vows in the Congregation of the Sisters of Holy Cross. By processing the vows of chastity, poverty, and Obedience Agnes committed her life entirely to the service of […]
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Fort Portal: Bishop Muhiirwa Champions National ID Renewal Campaign, Urges Ugandans to Embrace the Exercise
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has participated in the ongoing mass National ID renewal exercise, with a call on all Ugandans to embrace this free opportunity & renew their IDs or register for the first time for those who have not yet done so. […]
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