Fort Portal: Muslims Protest Sale of Pork in Muslim dominated Njara Ward.
Kaboha A group of Muslims from villages that make up Njara ward Central Division of Fort Portal City are protesting the operation of a pork joint that has been opened along the busy Fort Portal –Kijura road at Hakabale trading center. They claim that the continued sale of pork in the community violates the […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Worry Looms as Njara Residents Register Increased Theft Cases
Kaboha Locals from Njara parish, Central Division of Fort portal Tourism City have voiced their concerns about rising theft cases in the community, which they blame on police for releasing suspects whenever arrested On Sunday afternoon, Parish leaders, security officials and residents from the nine villages that makeup Njara Parish converged in a community meeting […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal : Christians Mark 49 Years Since the Martyrdom of Archbishop Janani Luwum
Alice, Christians of St. John’s Cathedral in Fort Portal City have today joined the rest of Christians countryside to commemorate the life and legacy of Archbishop Janani Luwum, a fearless advocate for justice and human rights The commemoration, held on February 16, 2026, with the main celebrations held in Mucwini village , Kitgum district, marks […]
Continue ReadingKabundaire Market Leaders Demand Daily Garbage collection from city council
By CHRISTINE. Leaders of kabundaire market in fort portal city have called upon the city council to urgently provide a vehicle to collect garbage to the kiteere dumping site on daily basis. The market leadership says the accumulation of waste is affecting business operation and posing health risks to vendors and customers, especially during this […]
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Kabarole District Leaders Advocate for Packed Lunches in Schools to Combat Child Malnutrition
Lucky P Leaders and nutrition advocates in Kabarole District are calling on parents to take immediate action in the fight against child malnutrition by ensuring that every child and student brings packed food to school. They emphasize that many children attend classes on empty stomachs, a situation that not only exacerbates stunted growth and persistent […]
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Janani Luwum Day: A Memory, A Question, A Mirror
Reagan Musinguzi On February 16, Uganda remembers Janani Luwum not just as a religious leader, but as a man who chose courage over comfort. In 1977, at the height of fear under Idi Amin, Luwum spoke openly about the disappearances, the violence, and the pain ordinary families were enduring. He knew the risk. He spoke […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Calls for Reconciliation and Self-Control Ahead of Lent
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K Muhiirwa Akiiki, has encouraged Christians to rediscover the deeper meaning of God’s commandments and strive to live them fully in their daily lives. He made the call today while preaching at Virika Cathedral, reflecting on the significance of the Ten Commandments given […]
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Muhanga Unveils Green Vision, Pledges 2,000 Trees on Swearing-In Day
By lucky P The Mayor-elect of Fort Portal City, Rev. Willy Kintu Muhanga, has unveiled an ambitious environmental and unity-driven agenda, pledging to plant at least 2,000 trees on his swearing-in day as a bold step toward environmental conservation and tourism promotion. Speaking during his first meeting with the steering committee following his election victory […]
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Fort Portal Residents Jubilate Repair of Mpanga Foot Bridge by City Authority
By Sylvia Following tension that has been on the hearts of the Mpanga Market footbridge which has been in a sorry state, the residents have commended the Fort Portal city authorities for solving their problem. According to residents, the small footbridge has been having rotten and broken timbers leaving holes that had put their life […]
Continue ReadingUCE 2025: Fort Portal S.S Leads the 10 Top Schools in Fort Portal, Kabarole
JUBILEE EDITORIAL Schools in Fort Portal City and Kabarole District are still celebrating outstanding performance following the release of the 2025 UCE results yesterday. According to the regional rankings, Fort Portal Secondary School emerged top after 62 percent of its 226 candidates scored Grade A and B. It was followed by Kyebambe Girls Secondary School, […]
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