Fort Portal: Bishop’s Day Celebrations Yield UGX 75.7 Million for Priests’ Retirement Home Project
Clare N A total of UGX 75.7 million has been raised Over the weekend during a fundraising drive for the completion and furnishing of the Elderly Priests’ Retirement Home Project in Fort Portal Diocese, located along Kinyamasika Road. The fundraising was part of the annual Bishop’s Day celebrations organized by Bishop’s Development Fund- BIDEFU in […]
Continue ReadingTooro Elders Call for Peaceful Elections, Unity Ahead of 2026 Polls
LUCKY P The Chairperson of the Tooro Elders Forum, Prof. Edward B. Rugumayo, has urged leaders, candidates and citizens in the Tooro region to prioritize peace, unity and issue-based politics as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. Addressing a regional stakeholders’ meeting organized by the Tooro Civil Society Organization Network (TOORONET) today […]
Continue ReadingStakeholders Commend KIDA for Rolling Out Community-Based Health Insurance as Thousands Enroll
By Kaboha Stakeholders from across the Rwenzori sub-region, including religious leaders, cooperatives, civil society organizations, political leaders, security agencies and public health institutions, have commended Kitojo Integrated Development Action (KIDA) for successfully rolling out a community-based health insurance scheme that is improving access to healthcare for thousands of people. The praise was expressed […]
Continue ReadingPLU Leaders Donate Mama Kits to Expectant Mothers at Kataraka Health Centre IV
Lucky P The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Tooro Sub-Region Coordinator, Basaliza Henry Mutegeki, together with the PLU Youth Representative Hon. Kayondo Gilbert, has visited Kataraka Health Centre IV, where they donated mama kits to expectant mothers to support safe and dignified childbirth. During the visit, Basaliza commended the NRM government for […]
Continue ReadingSt. Theresa of Lisieux Rweibaale Elevated to Hospital Status as Birth Center Opens
ALICE K St. Theresa of Lisieux Rweibaale has officially been elevated to hospital status following the grand opening of its new birth center, a milestone celebrated with a solemn Mass held at the facility’s premises in Kyenjojo District. Presiding over the ceremony, last week, the Archbishop of Mbarara Archdiocese, His Grace Lambert Bainomugisha, applauded […]
Continue ReadingFish Project Brings New Hope to Tooro’s Schools, Targets Malnutrition
LUCKY In an effort to combat the growing challenge of malnutrition among schoolchildren, Christ AID International has launched a transformative fish-farming project in Rwengaju Sub-county, Tooro region. The initiative, based in Kicuna, aims to provide a reliable supply of protein-rich fish to both primary and secondary schools, potentially benefiting hundreds of learners. According […]
Continue ReadingJudicial Officers Urged to Partner with Local Leaders in Fight against Court Corruption
By Christine Judicial Service Commission officers have been urged to strengthen collaboration with local leaders to help communities access justice without resorting to bribery. The call was made yesterday by the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) of Kabarole, Mr. Michael Mukiibi, during a workshop on anti-corruption mechanisms in the judiciary. The meeting was organized […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Officially opens up CANA SINGLES LIFE IN SPIRIT SEMINAR, Calls Youth to Discern
Clare N Over 130 young people from various parishes across the Diocese have gathered at Virika Cathedral for a week-long CANA Singles Life in the Spirit seminar, which officially commenced today with Holy Mass led by the Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki. In his homily, Bishop Muhiirwa encouraged the […]
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Kabarole: Farmers Trained on New Guidelines to Protect River Mpanga
lUCKY P Farmers operating along River Mpanga in Karagura and Busoro sub-counties, Kabarole District, have been urged to follow new environmental guidelines aimed at safeguarding the river and its catchment area. The training, organized by the Ministry of Water and Environment under the Albert Water Management Zone, focused on proper land-use practices along riverbanks. […]
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Indigenous Seeds Prove a Lifeline for Tooro Farmers Amid Changing Climate
Clare N As climate patterns continue to shift across the Tooro Sub-region, agricultural experts are increasingly encouraging farmers to return to indigenous seed varieties, plants that have survived generations and adapted naturally to the deep, fertile soils of Tooro. For one small-scale farmer in Kabarole District, this is not just advice but a lived experience […]
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