Wild Life Day Commemorated in Kyenjojo District
By Lucky President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has underscored the importance of providing resources and infrastructure that provides opportunities to renew global commitment in long lasting sustenance of the earth’s diverse wildlife population. President Museveni’s remarks were contained in the speech read for him by the Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon Robinah Nabbanja yesterday […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: City Council Speaker Adjourns Council Over Inadequate Quorum
Sylvia K The Fort Portal city council meeting today was canceled due to a lack of quorum, prompting the council speaker, Albert Ahebwa , to postpone it until further notice. Ahebwa, expressed disappointment as only four members out of the council’s total attendance were present at the scheduled 9:00 AM session. […]
Continue ReadingGender Activists Call for Action Over Surge in Sexual Offenses Against Girls & Women
By Lucky Patrick In a recently released 2023 annual police crime report in Uganda, sexual offenses, particularly defilement, continue to pose a significant challenge for law enforcement as the report exposes a grim reality, with 13,144 juveniles falling victim to defilement in 2023, including 383 by individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Of the victims, […]
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Midwestern C.O.U Dioceses Rally for 2.17 Billion for Martyr’s day Namugongo 2024
Alice Kobusinge. The cluster of six dioceses in Midwestern Uganda is seeking 2.17 Billion Ug shillings to organize this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations on June 3rd at the Anglican shrine site in Namugongo Kampala. The cluster, includes dioceses of Ruwenzori, South Ruwenzori, East Ruwenzori, West Ruwenzori, Bunyoro-Kitara, and Masindi-Kitara were selected by the House […]
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Albertine Water and Environment Week launched in Fort Portal City
By Kenneth Musiimenta Residents and Leaders within Tooro region have been tasked to join efforts in fighting against the increasing degradation of wetlands that has caused devastating impacts on the environment. The call was made by Albert Orijabo, the Assistant Commissioner in-charge of Water and Resources Management under the Ministry of Water and Environment […]
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Bunyangabu: Christians Flock Kanyerire Hill Over Alleged Mother Mary Apparitions
Sylvia Drama engulfed as Christians from different districts flocked to Bunyangabu district at Kanyerire hill, Kabonero Sub -County, following rumors of Mother Mary apparitions at the scene. Our reporter who visited the scene, found people who had traveled as distant as Kasese, Kyenjojo, Kabarole, Fort portal, Bundibugyo among others, praising the lord and praying. Engaging […]
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Fort Portal: Attendance Issues Threaten City’s Academic Year Smooth Start
Clare Approximately three weeks into the start of the academic year 2024, Fort Portal City reportedly experienced varying attendance rates amongst its student body. While around 70% of enrolled learners managed to attend classes during the initial week, the remaining 30% arrived subsequently due to repeated prompts from local educational officials. According to Patrick Ategeka, […]
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Fort Portal City Registers Significant Drop in Foot &Mouth Disease Cases
Sylvia In just three weeks following the imposition of quarantine measures due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Uganda’s Tooro region, Fort Portal,one of the very initial districts to undergo livestock lock down has notably reported no new cases of the contagious livestock illness. This rapid response is credited to stringent regulation enforcement […]
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