Kikuube LC5 Chairman Banura Laid to Rest, Leaders Raise Alarm Over Road Accidents
Leaders have raised concern over the rising number of road accidents in Uganda during the burial of Kikuube District Chairperson Peter Banura aged 48, who died in a road crash over the weekend. Banura, son of veteran soldier Matayo Kyaligonza, was yesterday laid to rest in Kikuube District following a requiem mass led by Vincent […]
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25-Year-Old Arrested in Fort Portal Defilement Case
Sylvia K A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Fort Portal City over allegations of defilement involving a 14-year-old girl. The suspect has been identified as Basaija Charles, a boda boda rider operating at Gweri Kagusu stage. News confirmed by the police, indicates that the incident occurred on Wednesday night at around 8:00 p.m. in […]
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Anthrax Threat Grows in Kitagwenda District
EDITORIAL Health authorities in Kitagwenda District have raised concern over a sharp rise in suspected anthrax cases, with numbers doubling from 10 to 20 within just one week. The Acting District Health Officer, Irene Kahimakazi, says the situation is worrying and is urging residents to strictly follow public health guidelines as efforts to contain a […]
Continue ReadingGovernment Injects 310 Billion Shillings to Rescue Struggling Tea Sector
Alice The government of Uganda has come to the rescue of the country’s tea sector with a massive injection of 310 billion shillings. The funds, directed by President Yoweri Museveni, will be allocated to tea factories, fertilizer subsidies for growers, and settling arrears for seedling suppliers. While speaking during the Uganda Tea Association with the […]
Continue ReadingPope Leo Rolls Our Theme for World Day of Immigrants and Refugees
Pope Leo XIV has announced the theme for the 2026 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, focusing on minors on the move. Titled “Even just one of these children,” the theme highlights the Church’s call to welcome and protect every child, in line with the Gospel teaching that welcoming a child is like welcoming Christ. […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Schools Trained on EMIS Data Management
By CHRISTINE Fort Portal City has conducted a one-day training on the Education Management Information System, bringing together headteachers and teachers from both government and private primary schools in the North and Central divisions. The training which was held yesterday at Butebe primary school, focused on equipping school leaders with skills to accurately capture, update, […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Seeks Help as Priests’ Medical Costs Hit 600 Million
Claire N The Bishop of Fort Portal, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, is appealing for financial support to help the Diocese meet mounting medical expenses for its priests. Addressing mourners yesterday during Fr Nganzi ‘s funeral Mass at Virika Cathedral in Fort Portal City, Bishop Muhiirwa revealed that the Diocese currently owes approximately 600 […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Education Officer Calls for Joint Effort to Improve School Performance
By CHRISTINE. The new Fort Portal City Education Officer, John Bosco Tumwesigye, has called for strong collaboration between the media, parents, teachers, and education officials to improve the quality of education in the city. Tumwesigye made the remarks yesterday evening during a media engagement held at Sam’s Place in Fort Portal City. He noted that […]
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Fort Portal Diocese Bids Farewell to Rev. Fr. Bernardine Nganzi
Clare N The body of Rev. Fr. Bernardine Nganzi 68, a diocesan priest has finally been laid to rest at St. John Mary Vianney Cemetery in Kijanju, Fort Portal City. The funeral rites began with Holy Mass at Virika Cathedral, presided over by Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa and attended by hundreds of Christians, including priests, […]
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