Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Faithful to Reduce Phone Use and Strengthen Prayer Life During Lent
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt.Rev.Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki has urged Christians to take the Lenten season as a time to reflect more deeply on their daily lives and to fast from what they love most, rather than limiting themselves only to abstaining from meat on Fridays and Ash Wednesday. He made […]
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Second African Superior of Banyatereza Sisters is Dead
CLARE N Banyatereza sisters are mourning the death of their second African Superior, Sr. Maama Rose Abwooli. In a notice announcement made yesterday evening, the Fort Portal based Banyatereza sisters congregation, sadly announced the demise of Rev.Sr. Maama Rose Tindigwihura Abwooli, who passed away on February 17, evening hours at Rubaga convent. Sr Tindigwihura, reportedly […]
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Christians in Fort Portal Begin Lenten Season with Call for Repentance and Charity
By CHRISTINE. Christians across the world today are observing Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of the forty days of fasting leading to the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. At St. Charles Lwanga Town Parish in Fort Portal City Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr. Ronald Musigunzi Atwoki who led the 9:00am mass, urged […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Muslims Protest Sale of Pork in Muslim dominated Njara Ward.
Kaboha A group of Muslims from villages that make up Njara ward Central Division of Fort Portal City are protesting the operation of a pork joint that has been opened along the busy Fort Portal –Kijura road at Hakabale trading center. They claim that the continued sale of pork in the community violates the […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Worry Looms as Njara Residents Register Increased Theft Cases
Kaboha Locals from Njara parish, Central Division of Fort portal Tourism City have voiced their concerns about rising theft cases in the community, which they blame on police for releasing suspects whenever arrested On Sunday afternoon, Parish leaders, security officials and residents from the nine villages that makeup Njara Parish converged in a community meeting […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal : Christians Mark 49 Years Since the Martyrdom of Archbishop Janani Luwum
Alice, Christians of St. John’s Cathedral in Fort Portal City have today joined the rest of Christians countryside to commemorate the life and legacy of Archbishop Janani Luwum, a fearless advocate for justice and human rights The commemoration, held on February 16, 2026, with the main celebrations held in Mucwini village , Kitgum district, marks […]
Continue ReadingKabundaire Market Leaders Demand Daily Garbage collection from city council
By CHRISTINE. Leaders of kabundaire market in fort portal city have called upon the city council to urgently provide a vehicle to collect garbage to the kiteere dumping site on daily basis. The market leadership says the accumulation of waste is affecting business operation and posing health risks to vendors and customers, especially during this […]
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Kabarole District Leaders Advocate for Packed Lunches in Schools to Combat Child Malnutrition
Lucky P Leaders and nutrition advocates in Kabarole District are calling on parents to take immediate action in the fight against child malnutrition by ensuring that every child and student brings packed food to school. They emphasize that many children attend classes on empty stomachs, a situation that not only exacerbates stunted growth and persistent […]
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Janani Luwum Day: A Memory, A Question, A Mirror
Reagan Musinguzi On February 16, Uganda remembers Janani Luwum not just as a religious leader, but as a man who chose courage over comfort. In 1977, at the height of fear under Idi Amin, Luwum spoke openly about the disappearances, the violence, and the pain ordinary families were enduring. He knew the risk. He spoke […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Calls for Reconciliation and Self-Control Ahead of Lent
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K Muhiirwa Akiiki, has encouraged Christians to rediscover the deeper meaning of God’s commandments and strive to live them fully in their daily lives. He made the call today while preaching at Virika Cathedral, reflecting on the significance of the Ten Commandments given […]
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