Labour Day: Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Youth to Embrace Vocational Skills
Clare N As the nation marked International Workers’ Day, yesterday the Bishop of Fort Portal, Rt Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has called on young people to change their mindset towards what they often describe as “dirty jobs,” such as mechanics, plumbing, and hairdressing, and instead embrace vocational skills as a way to overcoming unemployment. […]
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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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Fort Portal:Pearl Bank Relocates to Modern Premises Following Major Rebranding
Clare N Pearl Bank Uganda, formerly Post Bank, has officially relocated to its new premises in Fort Portal City along Rukidi III Street, Plot Number 4. The relocation follows a major rebranding of the institution into a 100% government-owned Tier I commercial bank, after an announcement made in June 2025 and the issuance of […]
Continue ReadingRwimi Boda-boda Riders Given One-Week Deadline to Register for Digital IDs
EDITORIAL Boda-boda riders in Rwimi Town Council in Bunyangabu District have been given a one-week deadline to acquire digital identity cards and reflector jackets or face arrest. The directive by local authorities is aimed at tightening regulation of the transport sector, improving road safety, and addressing growing security concerns in the area. Officials say the […]
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Uganda M.O.H Links Fistula Cases to Teenage Pregnancies
EDITORIAL Uganda’s Ministry of Health has linked the continued prevalence of obstetric fistula to high rates of teenage pregnancy and delays in accessing emergency maternal care. Commissioner for Maternal and Child Health, Richard Mugahi, says one in four pregnant women in Uganda is a teenager, with some as young as 12 to 14 years. He […]
Continue ReadingRelocated Mpanga Market Vendors Struggle to Survive at New Garage Site
By Alice Vendors formerly operating at Mpanga Market along Kampala Road in Fort Portal City are raising concerns over declining sales and poor working conditions following their relocation to a designated garage site, commonly referred to as a container village. The traders say the move, enforced by the Fort Portal City Council, has significantly disrupted […]
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