Tooro Elders Forum Hosts Public Debate to Enhance Civic Education Ahead of 2025/2026 Elections
Alice As the 2025/2026 national elections approach, Isaazi ly’abantu Bakuru ba Tooro (Tooro Elders Forum) has organized a public debate for political aspirants to help voters choose the best candidates. Prof. Edward B. Rugumayo, Chairperson of Isaazi ly’Abantu Bakuru ba Tooro, announced during a press conference at Gardens Restaurant in Fort Portal City that the […]
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Ugandans Tipped on Life After Retirement
Clare Employed Ugandans are encouraged to plan for retirement as soon as they start working to ensure a comfortable old age. The advice, comes from Mr. Edward Basaliza Akorebirungi, a retired senior banker, Rotarian, and founding member of Jubilee Radio who recently celebrated his platinum jubilee birthday and 42 years of marriage with a […]
Continue ReadingKabarole: 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 […]
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