Fort Portal: Nganzi 62, to be Buried on Easter Wednesday
Editorial: The Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal is in mourning following the death of Rev. Fr. Bernardine Nganzi Amooti, who passed away in the early hours of Holy Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Nsambya Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment. Announcing the sad news, the Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev. Fr. John Tumuhairwe, conveyed […]
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Thousands Join Ecumenical Way of the Cross in Fort Portal as Leaders Call for Unity, Humility, & Justice
By Jubilee Radio Reporters Thousands of Christian faithful on Good Friday participated in the annual ecumenical Way of the Cross in Fort Portal City, in a strong public display of unity, prayer, and reflection on the suffering of Jesus Christ. Believers from different denominations, including Catholics, Anglicans, and the Orthodox Church, took part in the […]
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Bishop Kisembo urges leaders to promote peace and ensure prudent use of public funds
By Sylvia & Alice The Bishop of the Rwenzori Diocese, Reuben Kisembo Amooti, has called on leaders at all levels to reject arrogance, ego, and the pursuit of supremacy, and instead promote peace, accountability, and responsible leadership. Delivering his Easter homily to hundreds of Christians at St. John’s Cathedral in Fort Portal, on Easter Sunday […]
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Ggaba Schools Remain Close After a Kindergarten Massacre
Editorial Ggaba Schools to Remain Closed as Investigations Begin Into Children’s Deaths The government has ordered the immediate closure of Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre and its sister schools following the tragic killing of four children. The incident occurred on Thursday when a 34-year-old man, identified as Christopher Okello Onyu, allegedly attacked a kindergarten and […]
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Pope Leo Urges Christians to Reject Violence
Editorial Pope Leo XIV has warned that the world is becoming increasingly used to violence, saying many people are growing indifferent to suffering, death, and the effects of conflict. In his Easter message, the Pope expressed concern over what he called a “globalization of indifference,” where people no longer react to the pain caused by […]
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Christians Asked to Spread Light Amid Darkness
Clare N The Rt.Rev.Robert K Muhiirwa Akiiki, has called on Christians to be sources of light within their families, workplaces, and the nation. While delivering his homily at Virika Cathedral during the Easter Vigil Mass yesterday, Bishop Muhiirwa explained the significance of the Easter candle, noting that it symbolizes the light of Christ shared with […]
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Bishop Zziwa Calls for National Reconciliation and Release of Political Detainees
Editorial The Chairman Uganda Episcopal Conference, Bishop Anthony Joseph Zziwa has called on the government to consider releasing individuals detained on political grounds and to establish a lasting framework for national reconciliation. Delivering his Easter pastoral message at the Catholic Secretariat in Nsambya on Holy Saturday, Bishop Zziwa emphasized that true peace in Uganda can […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Evicted vendors from Kampala,Kamwenge Roads Relocated to Container Village
Kaboha Fort portal City Council has agreed to relocate street vendors that were recently evicted from Kampala and Kamwenge road to Mpanga container village marking the end of running battles and frustration At the beginning of March 2026, Fort portal city Council evicted hundreds of street vendors accusing them of operating illegally. A team of […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal City Council Approves Shs38 Billion Budget for 2026/2027 Financial Year
by Lucky p Fort Portal City Council has officially approved a budget of Shs38 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year, marking a significant increase of Shs7.2 billion from the Shs30.8 billion budgeted for the previous financial year, 2025/2026. The budget estimates were presented to the council on Wednesday by Deputy Mayor Mujungu Betty during a […]
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