Muslims Celebrate Eid Adha, Called to Remain United
By lucky Muslims this morning thronged Mosques to celebrate Eid-Al- Adha. The Day honors the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God’s command. Before Ibrahim could sacrifice his son, however, Allah provided a lamb to sacrifice instead. At Bukwali Mosque in Fort Portal Central Division, Sheikh […]
Continue ReadingKabarole: District LCV Chairman Calls for Increased HIV/AIDS Awareness
Lucky P Kabarole District LCV Chairman, Richard Rwabuhinga, is appealing to LCI and II leaders to sensitize the public and help curb the rising HIV infections in the region. According to the latest statistics from the Uganda AIDS Commission, Kabarole District has the second-highest HIV prevalence rate in Tooro Region at 10.6%, following Fort Portal […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Over 1.8 Billion Allocated for acquisition of 200 Additional Street Lights
By Sylvia Kugonza. The Fort Portal city council has allocated 1.827 billion shillings to procure 200 additional street lights, a move aimed at enhancing public safety and promoting economic activities in the city. The allocation was made during an extraordinary council meeting, where the City Executive, led by Deputy Mayor Betty Mujungu Pendo, presented […]
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Fort Portal Diocese: Bishop’s House Resorts to Zero Grazing to Boost Household Income
Clare In a move to embrace modernized agriculture and increase household income in Fort Portal Diocese, the Director of the National Agriculture Research Organization (NARO) Rwebitaba zonal Agricultural Research Institute, Dr. Titus Alicai, has officially handed over a complete zero grazing dairy unit to the Bishop’s House in Kijanju ward, Fort Portal City. […]
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Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup 3rd Edition Sees a Draw Between Bunyangabu and Kibale
Clare In a nail-biting third match of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup 3rd Edition, Bunyangabu and Kibale county teams battled to a 1-1 draw at the Kibiito P/S play ground yesterday. The highly anticipated match, sponsored by MTN Uganda, drew a large crowd of enthusiastic fans, including the Minister for Gender and Culture, Peace […]
Continue ReadingRwabuhinga Speaks out on Rwenzori Katebwa Civilian War Dispute
Alice K The Kabarole District Chairperson, Richard Rwabuhinga, has weighed in on the leadership dispute within the Rwenzori Katebwa Civilian War Veterans Association. The Controversy The controversy revolves around John Kinuge, who claims to be the chairperson, and his alleged attempts to control both Fort Portal City and Kabarole District. This has led […]
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Moral Decay Among the Youth in Kitumbi Parish Attributed to Parental Negligence
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Kasaija Muhiirwa Akiiki, has attributed the prevailing moral decay among the youth in Kitumbi Parish to parental negligence. The Bishop was on Wednesday responding to the speech of the Parish priest, Kitumbi, Fr. Jude Kasaija, and the District Chairperson, Richard Rwabuhinga, citing […]
Continue ReadingEnsure Transparency, Accountable Leadership for Service Delivery-Fort Portal Leaders Told
Kenneth M Fort Portal city leaders and stakeholders have been tasked to be accountable for their actions, avoid misinformation, and avoid conflicts to foster Development for effective service delivery. This was during the interface meeting organized by Kabarole, NGO’s and CBOs (KANCA) Association between leaders of Fort Portal City, stakeholders and citizens on transparency […]
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Government Asked to Financially Empower Women in Craftsmanship
Lucky Patrick Women in Kicwamba Sub-County, Kabarole District dealing in craftsmanship, have called on the Government and other Non-Governmental Organizations to support and empower them. This they say, would enable them to create more marketable items, leading to greater economic independence. Topista Kakwezi, a resident of Nyabibya who deals in weaving shopping bags, says […]
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