Fort Portal City Requests Minimum 3-Months Extension to Complete 20Bn Delayed Road Projects
SYLVIA K The leaders of Fort Portal city have asked the World Bank for more time, specifically three more months, to finish building three connected roads – Mill Lane, Mugoma, and Kahungabunyonyi. These roads are part of the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development Program, which is funded by the World Bank with 20 […]
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Kabarole Prolonged Distress: Kijura Road Users Stranded as River Mpanga Overflows Again
Sylvia This morning, chaos has ensued on Kijura Road, just a few kilometers from Hakabale near Kamengo Primary School, as the surging waters of River Mpanga breached its banks, severing the road following heavy rains yesterday. Scores of travelers found themselves stranded, unable to traverse the impassable route. Vehicles were left idle, and schoolchildren […]
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Ministry of Health Launches Regional Distribution of the Mosquito Nets in Tooro
The Ministry of Health has officially launched the Toro Regional Mosquito Nets Distribution Campaign with the theme “Under the Net.” During the launch event held at the North Division headquarters this afternoon, Dr. Asiimwe Solomon, the Fort Portal City Health Officer, shared valuable insights. He announced that Fort Portal City has received 73,280 mosquito […]
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Christians Cautioned Against Using Religious Devotion as an Excuse to Neglect their Worldly Duties.
Clare Christians have been encouraged to strike a balance between their devotion to God and their daily life responsibilities. This message was delivered by Msgr. Isaiah Mayombo Adyeri during his sermon at Kicuucu parish, where Christians had gathered to celebrate the first anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima Kicuucu parish. Msgr. Mayombo, who led […]
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Severe Winds Devastate Crop Gardens in Rutete Sub-County, Kabarole District
By Sylvia In Rutete sub-county, Kabarole district, a calamity has struck, leaving residents in over six villages counting their losses. The destructive force of heavy winds has ravaged their crop gardens and banana plantations, leading to widespread devastation. According to Mr. Baguma Patrick Alias Omusomesa, a resident of Mabira, the disaster unfolded as heavy […]
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Fort Portal: Bishop Muhiirwa Officiates the Opening of the Youth Conference
ALICE KOBUSINGE The Rt. Reverend Dr. Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, officially inaugurated the Mbarara Ecclesiastical Provincial Youth Leaders Workshop yesterday. The event brought together youth leaders from various dioceses within the Mbarara Ecclesiastical Province, including Kabale, Kasese, Hoima, Fort Portal, and Mbarara Archdiocese. Youth Rallied to Utilze Talents […]
Continue ReadingRwenzori West Police Investigate Grisly Murder of Elderly Couple in Kyenjojo
By Sylvia The Rwenzori West police are currently deep into an investigation surrounding the brutal murder of a senior couple in Kyenjojo, allegedly at the hands of their casual worker. The spokesperson for Rwenzori West police, Twesige Vincent, has officially identified the victims as Kiiza Ivan, a 77-year-old retired veterinary officer from Kiguza […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Commends the Work Done in Reviving the Lost Glory of SLECK
CLARE The Rt.Rev.Dr Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has commended the efforts to revive the lost glory of St. Leo’s College Kyegobe, known as SLECK. During a sermon at a gathering of students, staff, and alumni, at the College premises in Kyegobe, found in central division Fort Portal City, the […]
Continue ReadingReligious Sisters Cautioned on Pride and Earthly Titles
By Clare Religious Sisters belonging to the Congregation of Daughters of St.Theresa (Banyatereza) have been implored to desist from pride, and turn to childlike faith, humility if they are to make a positive impact in their vocation. The Call, was made by the Rt.Rev.Dr Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese, during Holy […]
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Kabarole Councilors Concerned Of Corruption in the Distribution of PDM Funds
The Kabarole district councilors have expressed concern over the rampant corruption in the Parish Development Model [PDM]funds disbursement process by Parish chairpersons and SAACO Chairpersons. Reportedly, One must use money to benefit from PDM, the development approach conceived under the third development plan NDPIII and prescribed in the NRM manifesto 2021-26 John Kasweta […]
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