MMU Guild campaigns gains momentum with contenders taking part in open air debat
Kaboha Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) hotly contested guild presidential race is gaining momentum after two aspirating candidates participated tussled it out during an open debate organized by the university electro commission ahead of general elections slated for Thursday this week Murungi Michael from the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences and Kato Perepetua […]
Continue ReadingCommodity Prices Hold Steady in Fort Portal despite Ongoing Fuel Crisis
By Sylvia Commodity prices in Fort Portal City have remained largely stable despite the ongoing fuel crisis in Uganda that has pushed transport costs upward in many parts of the country. A spot check conducted across key markets, including Kabundaire, Mpanga, and Katale Kenjara, revealed that most vendors have maintained their prices, opting not to […]
Continue ReadingStakeholders Rally to Protect River Mpanga Amid Growing Climate Change Threats
By Lucky A renewed call to protect the vital waters of River Mpanga has been sounded in Fort Portal, as stakeholders from across the region gathered for a two-day training focused on safeguarding the Mpanga catchment. Held at Fort Breeze Hotel, the training brought together a diverse group of participants religious and cultural leaders, environmental […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Authorities Warn Evicted Street Vendors against Returning
By Alice The Fort Portal Central Division authorities have issued a stern warning to evicted street vendors, cautioning them against returning to the streets following a recent enforcement operation. Central Division Town Clerk Didas Muhanguzi said the city will not tolerate any attempts by vendors to reoccupy pavements and road reserves, where a major eviction […]
Continue ReadingFuel Crisis Leaves Fort Portal Taxi Operators Jobless
By Alice The ongoing fuel crisis in Uganda has forced several taxi operators in Fort Portal City out of work, as rising fuel costs and limited supply disrupt transport services. According to Kiiza Sulaiman Yasin, the Chairperson of the Fort Portal Taxi Operators Union, many drivers have been laid off in the past week after […]
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