Commodity 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 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 ReadingGovernment Injects 310 Billion Shillings to Rescue Struggling Tea Sector
Alice The government of Uganda has come to the rescue of the country’s tea sector with a massive injection of 310 billion shillings. The funds, directed by President Yoweri Museveni, will be allocated to tea factories, fertilizer subsidies for growers, and settling arrears for seedling suppliers. While speaking during the Uganda Tea Association with the […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Evicted vendors from Kampala,Kamwenge Roads Relocated to Container Village
Kaboha Fort portal City Council has agreed to relocate street vendors that were recently evicted from Kampala and Kamwenge road to Mpanga container village marking the end of running battles and frustration At the beginning of March 2026, Fort portal city Council evicted hundreds of street vendors accusing them of operating illegally. A team of […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal City Council Approves Shs38 Billion Budget for 2026/2027 Financial Year
by Lucky p Fort Portal City Council has officially approved a budget of Shs38 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year, marking a significant increase of Shs7.2 billion from the Shs30.8 billion budgeted for the previous financial year, 2025/2026. The budget estimates were presented to the council on Wednesday by Deputy Mayor Mujungu Betty during a […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Central Division Mayor-Elect Urges Council to Use Common Sense in Enforcing Trade Order
By Sylvia The Mayor-Elect for Central Division, Joram Bintamanya, has called on Fort Portal City Council to exercise fairness and practical judgment in the implementation of the ongoing trade order, which began last week. In an exclusive interview with Jubilee radio, Bintamanya expressed his support for the initiative aimed at restoring order in trade operations […]
Continue ReadingCommodity Prices Rise in Fort Portal Ahead of Eid al-Fitr Celebrations
By Sylvia Commodity prices in Fort Portal City have increased ahead of Eid al-Fitr, with Muslims preparing to break the 30-day fasting period. A mini-survey conducted across several markets in the city on Thursday afternoon indicates a noticeable rise in the cost of essential food items. Vendors attribute the increase to high demand as households […]
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