Kabarole: Elephants Attack Kaswa Parish, Destroy Crop Gardens
By Sylvia Residents of Kaswa Trading Center in Kaswa Parish, Busoro Sub-County, Kabarole District are concerned after elephants from Kibale National Park attacked their community last night, causing significant damage to their crop gardens. The destroyed crops The destruction affected banana plantations, cassava, beans, and other crops. According to locals, the elephants arrived […]
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Teenage Pregnancy Soars: Kabarole District Sounds Alarm
BY Lucky Kabarole District is grappling with a staggering 23% teenage pregnancy rate, sparking outrage among district leaders. Dr. Stephen Kalyegira, District Health Officer, reveals that this alarming trend has contributed to a significant increase in HIV cases, rising from 10.6% in 2022 to 11.8% in 2023. The hardest-hit sub-counties are Kicwamba (30%), Harugongo, […]
Continue ReadingFr. Balikurungi appointed as the Director of the Lay Apostolate Movement Fort Portal Diocese
By Sylvia K Christians are encouraged to act and speak in ways that truly reflect their inner selves, rather than putting on a facade. The call was made by Rev. Fr. Sylivenous Balikurungi, from the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, who noted that many Christians display a false appearance of friendliness towards those they dislike, […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: IRC Extends Charity & Spiritual Visit to Katojo, Calls for Conversion
Clare N Inmates and staff at Katojo Government Prison in Fort Portal’s North Division have expressed their gratitude to the Inter-Religious Council (IRC) Fort Portal chapter for their recent charitable and spiritual visit. Led by Chair Bishop Reuben Kisembo, a group of IRC members, including Fr. Gerald Akugizibwe, Bishop Joseph Sanyu, Bishop Richard Rusoke, Sheikh […]
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Delayed Justice and Other Grievances Highlighted by Katojo Inmates to IRC
Clare N Inmates at Katojo Government Prison in Fort Portal City have expressed frustration over the delay in their judicial proceedings, which they believe contributes to overcrowding in the facility. The issue, was brought to light by Ennamuel Bukenya Musinguzi, an inmate and Chairperson of the Interreligious Council at Katojo Prison, during a visit from […]
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Inter-Religious Council Fort Portal Brings Hope and Aid to Rwamwanja Refugees
Clare N A significant number of refugees at the Rwamwanja settlement in Kamwenge District found solace following a successful charity and spiritual visit by the Inter-Religious Council Fort Portal chapter yesterday. The team, led by IRCU Fort Portal Chairperson Bishop Reuben Kisembo and including Bishop Sanyu Joseph, Sheikh Swaib Tibenda, Fr. Gerald Akugizibwe, Pastor […]
Continue ReadingFuture of Finals in Question as Mwenge South Fans Disrupt Crucial Tooro MTN Amasaza Tournament Rematch
By Clare N Drama ensued yesterday as the highly anticipated rematch between Fort Portal Isaza and Mwenge South in the Tooro MTN Amasaza Tournament was abruptly abandoned at Buhinga Stadium due to disturbances from Mwenge South supporters. The match, intended to resolve the finalist spot fairly, was interrupted after a red card was issued to […]
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Kabarole: CSOS Express Alarm over Parental Neglect of Children Living with HIV/AIDS
by Lucky Patrick The Civil Society Organizations have voiced deep concern over the increasing cases of parental neglect towards children living with HIV/AIDS in Fort Portal Tourism City. This was revealed by Mana Rescue Home, an organization taking care of children living with HIV/AIDS in Fort Portal. According to Jackline Kabasweeka Asiimwe, from […]
Continue ReadingRecent Surge in Criminal Activities Worries Harugongo Residents
Lucky Patrick Residents of Harugongo Sub-county in Kabarole district are increasingly alarmed by a recent surge in criminal activities that have disrupted the once peaceful rural area. The wave of insecurity, marked by burglaries, assaults, and theft, has left the community on edge, with many fearing for their safety and livelihoods. Local leaders report […]
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