Tooro Mourns a Cultural Titan as Fort Portal City Council Eulogizes Late King Oyo
Lucky Patrick Fort Portal City Council has convened a solemn extraordinary session to pay tribute to His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV Amooti, the revered monarch of Tooro Kingdom, whose sudden death has plunged the kingdom and the nation into deep mourning. The devastating news was announced on Thursday by the Tooro Kingdom […]
Continue ReadingTooro Kingdom Begins Nine Days of Mourning for King Oyo
By Alice The Tooro Kingdom has officially entered a nine-day mourning period following the death of Omukama Dr. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, as preparations for his final send-off get underway. The mourning period follows traditional rituals conducted yesterday morning by the Babiito clan, led by its head, Charles Kamurasi. Speaking during a press […]
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King Oyo, World’s Youngest Monarch, Rests After Three Decades on Throne
EDITORIAL A heavy silence has settled over the Tooro Kingdom following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the traditional ruler who captured global attention decades ago as the world’s youngest reigning monarch at the age of three. The Omukama passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m. in […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Launches Wekomiira Deanary in Kyegegwa
By ALICE The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has officially launched Wekomiire Deanary in Kyegegwa District, a move aimed at bringing pastoral and church services closer to Christians in the area. The new deanary has been curved out of Katoosa Deanary and comprises six parishes: Kakabara, Mpara, Kasule, Hapuyo, […]
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Rwenzori Barley Farmers Call for Increase in Barley Prices
By Sylvia Barley farmers under the Rwenzori Barley Farmers Association have appealed to Nile Breweries to increase the price of barley, saying the current price is too low to enable them to recover production costs and earn meaningful profits. The farmers made the appeal during a one-day training on post-harvest management held at Nyabuswa Trading […]
Continue ReadingKamwenge: Over 70,000 National IDs Remain Uncollected
Editorial More than 70,000 National Identity Cards remain uncollected at National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) offices in Kamwenge District, authorities have revealed. Kamwenge District Registration Officer Stuart Oyo said more than 90,000 National Identity Cards had been registered in the district, but only about 20,000 had so far been collected. He attributed the low […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Support for Vocations as Fort Portal Diocese Welcomes Six New Priests, Four New Deacons
Clare The clergy population of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has grown by six priests following today’s ordinations, which saw six deacons elevated to the priesthood and four seminarians admitted to the diaconate. The ceremony, held at Virika Cathedral, was today presided over by Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, alongside Bishop Emeritus Joseph Sabiti Mugenyi, clergy, […]
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