President Museveni Launches Ntoroko Skilling Hub
By Kenneth Musiimenta President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed that Uganda’s true path to liberation lies not just in politics but also in technology, skills and practical education. He made the remarks today while launching the Presidential Zonal Industrial Hub in Ntoroko District. President Museveni, said the skilling hubs are instrumental, especially to […]
Continue ReadingYouth Encouraged to Choose Purposeful Vocations Despite Life’s Distractions
Clare As the Catholic Church commemorates Good Shepherd Sunday which doubles as the World Day of Vocations, the Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, has called on the faithful to respond to the call of God, with particular attention to the youth. He noted that many young people today face […]
Continue ReadingCatholic Church Welcomes Pope Leo XIV as the world’s 267th Pope
Editorial The Catholic Church world over is jubilating the closure of the conclave with the election of the first American Pope, who will oversee the Catholic population of over 1.5 billion . Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, will be the 267th occupant of the throne of St Peter and he will be known as Leo XIV. […]
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From Exile to Eminence, Fr Burasa ‘s Journey from a Refugee Camp to the Altar
Clare N Clad in a simple black clerical shirt, his rare smile as radiant as his faith, Fr. James Burasa, CSC, stands tall both in stature and spirit, as he marks three decades of priesthood. A journey that began with displacement and loss has blossomed into a life of purpose, compassion, and spiritual leadership. Early […]
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Brothers of St Joseph the worker Congregation Welcomes New Four Members on the Feast of St.Joseph
Clare N The religious congregation of the Brothers of St. Joseph the Worker (BSJW) has expanded today with an addition of four young brothers, bringing the total population to 69. A ray of joy filled Our Lady of the Snows Virika Cathedral on this Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, which doubled as Labour Day, […]
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Faithful Rejoice as Our Lady of Kibeho Visits Fort Portal Diocese
Clare N Hundreds of faithful, especially devotees of Mother Mary, have joyfully gathered at St. Charles Lwanga Town Parish to welcome the image of Our Lady of Kibeho, Nyina wa Jambo (“Mother of the Word”), to the Diocese of Fort Portal. The celebration that began with a procession from Kitumba Catholic Church in Bukwali Parish, […]
Continue ReadingPLANE and NRDI Partner to Green Uganda Schools, Foster Climate Resilience
LUCKY P In a bid to build climate-resilient communities, PLATFORM for the NEEDY (PLANE) in partnership with Natural Resource Defence Initiative (NRDI) has embarked on a tree-planting project in schools across Kabarole District. The initiative, dubbed “Greening Uganda Schools,” aims to educate children on the benefits of trees in combating climate change effects. On […]
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Fort Portal: Leaders to Blame for Continued Encroachment on River Mpanga
By Kenneth Musiimenta & Clare Nayebare In a shocking revelation, Frank Asaba, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Kabarole District, has pointed fingers at local leaders for failing to protect River Mpanga and the surrounding environment. He criticized their lack of active involvement in environmental conservation efforts and insufficient public sensitization on best practices. […]
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Faithful in Fort Portal Diocese Mourn the Death of Pope Francis ” The People’s Pope”
Clare N Catholics in Fort Portal Diocese have today morning gathered at Virika Cathedral to pray for the peaceful repose of their beloved Pope Francis 88, who passed away on Easter Monday morning, April 21, 2025, at his residence in Casa Santa Marta, Rome, Italy. Francis died of “cerebral stroke, coma, irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse”, the […]
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Who Could be the Next Pope?
Editorial Here’s how the Catholic Church actually elects one. It’s true that the cardinals are responsible for the entire process. But there’s an important caveat. Only cardinals under the age of 80 can take part. As a result, only some 135 of the 252 cardinals are eligible to vote. Meanwhile Pope Paul VI introduced a […]
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