Omukama Nyabongo Names NewTooro Kingdom Cabinet
Editorial Omukama of Tooro, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First, has announced a new cabinet for the Kingdom in a list, dated October 14, 2026, and signed by the Prime Minister, Owek.Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki. The Deputy Prime Minister is Owek.Elasto Kasoro Akiiki, who also serves as Minister of Culture and Local Government and Owek. Honourable […]
Continue ReadingDay Three :Fort Portal UCE Exams on Steady Progress
Kaboha As the 2026 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations entered their third day across the country, school administrators and education officers in Fort Portal City have reported a largely peaceful and orderly exercise despite minor logistical delays and weather concerns With the Official kickoff with Mathematics and Chemistry on Monday this week, candidates across […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal boda Riders Protest Proposed Taxes on Them
By Sylvia The Fort Portal city Boda boda riders have vowed not to pay the proposed new tax on the country’s estimated 1 million to 1.2 million boda boda as proposed by the Local Government Finance Commission. Isaac Musumba, Chairperson of the Local Government Finance Commission, announced the plan during the weekend. Speaking to our […]
Continue ReadingRwenzori West Registers 48% Human Trafficking Cases
By Sylvia The Ministry of Internal Affairs has revealed that Rwenzori West has registered 48% human trafficking cases, placing it 10th countrywide. According to Rukuna Memory from the ministry, the region, which comprises Kamwenge, Kyenjojo, Ntoroko, Bunyangabu, Kyegegwa Fort Portal, Kabarole and Kitagwenda, recorded 48% cases last year. Kyegegwa came top with 23%, followed by […]
Continue ReadingBank of Uganda Raises Central Bank Rate to 12 percent
The Bank of Uganda has raised the Central Bank Rate from 9.75 percent to 12 percent, in a bid to control rising prices, as the Uganda shilling weakens and oil prices go up around the world. According to BOU Governor, Dr Michael Atingi-Ego, the move is needed to stop inflation before high fuel, transport and […]
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