Ntoroko: Residents Appeal to Tooro Kingdom King for Cultural Revival
By Alice Residents of Ntoroko in Tooro Kingdom have made an appeal to the Kingdom’s monarch, his majesty Dr.Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, to intensify efforts in promoting cultural values and norms among the youth. Led by the LC1 Chairperson Happy Moses during the Royal tour held at St. Andrew’s Church of Uganda in […]
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FAWE on Evaluation Tour in Tooro Kingdom
Officials from the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), have expressed disappointment at the actions of certain leaders in Ntoroko district, who denied vulnerable girls a valuable opportunity to complete their candidate classes following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. A delegation comprising FAWE and UN Women officials is currently in Tooro Kingdom, evaluating […]
Continue ReadingPoliceman Among 7 Arrested Over Sale of Govt Drugs
Alice A police officer from Kyenjonjo district is among the seven suspects arrested in connection with illegal possession and sale of government drugs and medical equipment worth over Shs300 million. The arrest, followed a targeted enforcement operation in Ntoroko and Kyenjojo districts with other suspects including an in-charge of Bweramule Health Centre Il, and […]
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Tooro Kingdom Foot ball Tournament: Burahya qualifies for Semi Finals
The Cheers of Karugutu spectators, family and friends of the bicycle race participants rattled along the streets of Karugutu in a bid to cheer up their own in the Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Bicycle races hosted in their County in Ntoroko district. The 38 eligible riders that had registered for the race, rode […]
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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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MTN Ready To Support Tooro Kingdom in Education, Health & Other Aspects
Clare Nayebare In about 8 days to the 200th Empango celebration, Tooro Kingdom in partnership with MTN Uganda has today hosted the county bicycle race grand finale, dubbed Empaaka ze’egali, an activity before the forthcoming Empaango, in engaging and unitingTooro people to prepare for the day. This follows the completion of bicycle race competitions in […]
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Ntoroko Integrated Water Resources Management; District Water and Sanitation Committees To Be Considered Vital
By Lucky Patrick Ntoroko District Officials have applauded Natural Resources Defense Initiative (NRDI) for empowering the district to promote integrated water resource management systems. This was during an inception meeting held at Ntoroko district headquarters recently, between a team from NRDI the technical and political staff of Ntoroko District. The Vice Chairperson LCV Ntoroko, […]
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Lack of privacy at Karugutu Health Center IV Irks Patients
By Lucky Patrick Patients at Karugutu Health Center IV, have tasked government to construct more building facilities so that there can be privacy of patients at the health unit. Karugutu Health Center IV which currently serves over 27,000 patients monthly, is the second health Center IV in Ntoroko district. Being along the high way, the […]
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World Wide Fund For Nature Launches shs3.9bn Green Jobs Project For Rwenzori Region.
By Editorial. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has launched a shs3.9 billion Green Jobs and Nature based solution project in the Rwenzori region. The four year project supported by the Danish Family Planning Association (DFPA) aims at addressing community vulnerabilities to increase resilience as well as empower women and youths to build […]
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