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Disagreements split NUP leaders in Tooro

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Disagreements have emerged within the top leaders of National Unity Platform – NUP in Tooro sub-region. The disagreements stem from several issues including failure to account for the party funds on the side of some of the leaders while others are accused of supporting opponents …

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Tooro youths failing in politics due to lack of funds

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The absence of funding has dashed the hopes of several youths in Tooro sub-region to contest for elective positions. Some of the affected youths missed nominations for parliamentary seats while those who got nominated are struggling to print posters or get media space for …

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Bunyoro-Tooro regional kadhi impeached

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheikh Muhammed Irumba, the Bunyoro-Tooro muslim regional kadhi has been impeached for alleged gross misconduct. Sheikh Irumba was impeached by the joint session committee of Bunyoro-Tooro muslim region on a string of accusations levelled against him by muslim leaders in the region. The Joint Session …

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Why three Tooro bigwigs were defeated in NRM primaries

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three incumbent members of parliament in Tooro region suffered defeat in the just conclude ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM primaries. Sylvia Rwabwogo, the Kabarole Woman Member of Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, the Bunyangu County Member of Parliament and Aston Kajara the Mwenge South legislator were all defeated …

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Media practitioners in Tooro seek elective positions

Kabarole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 13 media personalities in Tooro have expressed interest to contest for various elective positions in the 2021 general elections. They include Ronald Asaba, a presenter at Jubilee Radio who seeks to contest as LCV councilor for Busoro sub county, Davis Besiga, the Voice …

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Task force in Tooro struggling to implement COVID-19 directives

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The COVID-19 task force in the different districts of Tooro is struggling to enforce the presidential directives on COVID-19. After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, President Yoweri Museveni issued several directives aimed at preventing the spread. These include the closure …

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Bishop cautions King Oyo against owning Kingdom property

Tooro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo has advised the King of Tooro Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV to rescind his intention to own premises hosting Sarah Medical Clinic in Fort Portal town. This follows a legal notice issued by Akampurira and …

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Tooro, Ankole worst places for PWDs to live-Report

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tooro and Ankole sub-regions have been named the worst regions for Persons with Disabilities-PWDs to live according to a report that was released in Kampala yesterday. The study titled- ‘Disability Rights in Uganda-A Community Perspective’ was carried out by the National Union of Disabled Persons …

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Best Kemigisa defends herself over grabbing Kingdom property

Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | Tooro Queen Mother Best Kemigisa set conditions if her and her in-laws back in Fort portal are to sit on the round table, to resolve the rift between them over Kingdom Property. Her Royal Highness says her tormentors should come out publicly and apologizes to …

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