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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Sr.Tuhaise DST Finally Laid to Rest
The body of Rev.Sr. Mary Tuhaise Abooki 41, a Munyatereza nun has finally been buried yesterday , a day after her death. Sr Tuhaise,a nurse who succumbed to breast cancer at Mulago Cancer Institute Kampala on Friday August 11,was laid to rest on Sunday August 13, at Banyatereza Sisters cemetery Kinyamasika, in Fort Portal […]
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Kasese ADF Massacre : Death Toll Rises to 41
Following yesterday’s merciless suspected ADF attack to Kasese, Reports from Mpondwe indicate that the rebels attacked Lhubirira secondary school and killed 41, including 38 students. The Killings The 41, were killed at the school near the Uganda-DRC border Friday night including 38 students, one guard and two members of the local community who […]
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KABAROLE: District Council Halted Over Industrial Park Demonstration by Residents
LUCKY Patrick Residents in Fort Portal City and Kabarole district led by activist David Musinguzi, have yesterday morning stormed Kabarole district council, demonstrating the delay of Kabarole district Agro-Industrial Park which prompted speaker Timothy Ruhweza to adjourn for over 30 minutes. Activist Musinguzi, is questioning the authorities to explain why industrial parks of […]
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Ebola surveillance heightened in Bundibugyo district
Kabooha Authorities in Bundibugyo district ,have heightened surveillance activities to curb the spread of Ebola disease after it was announced in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Residents have been warned against unnecessary movements across the common border following the resurgence of the deadly Ebola virus in DR Congo Uganda at […]
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Be Vigilant and Report Mountain Cracks -Rwabuhinga to Karangura Dwellers
Lucky Patrick The Kabarole district chairperson, Richard Rwabuhinga, has called upon people living in mountainous areas of Karangura, to stay alert and report any cracks that may be seen on the mountain, as landslides continue to cause mayhem in the region. According to Rwabuhinga, Slope failure has been identified as one of the most commonly […]
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Fort Portal:105 Trained to Earn From Hosting Tourists In Their Homes
Kabooha In a bid to promote Eco-Home Tourism in Fort Portal Tourism City and Kabarole District, over 150 local people have been trained on the establishment and management of Eco-home stays. locals to host tourists According to the Director of Universal Institute of Research and Innovations Prof. Moses Muhumuza, locals will be […]
Continue ReadingHalt Giving PDM Cash Out Till Public Is Fully Sensitized-Minister Butime
By Sylvia The minister for tourism and antiquities doubling the member of parliament for Mwenge central, Hon. Tom Butime, has asked the districts in Rwenzori to first halt giving out PDM money to the formed groups. He says the exercise can resume after the public has been sensitized enough. Minister Butime, said this […]
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Thousands Flagged Off For The Fort Portal Namugongo Foot Pilgrimage
Thousands of pilgrims have been flagged off for the long Journey to Namugongo, from Fort Portal. The activity commenced with holy Mass , led by the Rt Rev Bishop Robert Muhiirwa, the ordinary of Fort Portal diocese at Virika Cathedral. During Mass. While delivering homily to thousands of congregants, Bishop Muhiirwa appealed to pilgrims […]
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Thousands Of Ugandans Suffer From Food Poisoning Annually
By lucky Patrick As Uganda continues to experience an increment in food related diseases, Medical experts have linked the problem to lack of adherence to food safety. Dr. Gilbert Ategeka, a consultant at Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) Buhinga, confirmed the increase which he attributed to inappropriate food sanitation. Dr. Ategeka, noted that at least […]
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