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Tooro Kingdom officials concerned about HIV/AIDS prevalence

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The high HIV/AIDS rates in Tooro have raised concern among Kingdom officials. Dr. Tito Beyeza Abwooli, the Tooro Kingdom Health Minister, said that it is absurd to find that Kabarole in Burahya county, which is under the Kingdom comes second to Kalangala with a …

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NDA partners with Tooro kingdom to curb drug misuse

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority (NDA) and Tooro Kingdom have joined hands to clamp down on illegal traders of medicines in the Rwenzori region. Dr. Merdard Bitekyerezo, the chairperson of NDA says while the authority has previously been using surveillance, arrests, and raids on pharmacies …

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Princess Komuntale welcomes first baby

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Princess Ruth Komuntale Akiiki of Tooro and her husband, Philip Farquaharson welcomed the birth of baby Prince Jamari Mathew Farquharson Adyeeri. Komuntale is the sister of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV and the Batebe, or Princess Royal of Tooro Kingdom. Omukama Oyo announced …

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Tooro mourns Prince Switzer Kaijamurubi

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a somber mood in Tooro Kingdom following the death of the last surviving son of King Daudi Kasagama Kyebambe, who reigned at the beginning of the 20th century. Prince Switzer Kaijamurubi who has been battling for his life at Buhinga Regional Referral …

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Court blocks return of Tooro Kingdom assets

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  High court has issued an interim order blocking the return of Tooro Kingdom properties from central government.  The interim order stems from an application by Twerwaneho Listeners’ Club, a non-governmental organization; Dan Rubombora and Isaac Rabwoni before High court in Fort Portal Tourism City.    The …

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