Govt Officially Hands Over Gazette Document and Two cars To Tooro Kingdom
By Christine A The Minister of State for Gender and Culture, Hon. Mary Kamuli Kutesa, has today officially handed over a gazette document and two vehicles from the Central Government to Tooro Kingdom. The gazette document clarifies that His Majesty Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I is now officially recognized as the King of Tooro. The two […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal LC1s Divided on city’s Plan to Divert Allowances for Road Equipment
By Sylvia The LC1 and LC2 Chairpersons in Fort Portal City are divided over a proposal to divert their monthly emoluments to buy road equipment for the city. According to the City Mayor, the local leaders had agreed that their emoluments for the 2026-2027 financial year be used to buy road equipment, after the government […]
Continue ReadingBishop Kisembo Urges Parents to Invest in Children Education
Christine Akankunda The Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo Amooti, has urged parents to support their children’s education, not because they have a lot of wealth, but for the good future of their children. Bishop Kisembo made the call yesterday while preaching during the burial of the late Peter Monday Ndoleriire Akiiki, […]
Continue ReadingCourt of Appeal to Hear 30 Criminal Appeals in Fort Portal
Kaboha The Court of Appeal will this week hold a two-day Criminal Appeals Session in Fort Portal, with 30 cases scheduled for hearing as the Court continues to take appellate services closer to the people. The session will run from Tuesday 20th to Wednesday 21st October 2026 before a panel of three Justices led by […]
Continue ReadingUCC to Equip Fort Portal City with Public Library, Computers and Internet
By Sunday The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Hon. George William Nyombi Thembo, has revealed urgent plans to transform Fort Portal Public Library into a modern information hub. The facility will be equipped with computers and high-speed internet to enable youth, students, and researchers to conduct research and learning with ease. The […]
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Kabarole District Leaders Commend Progress on UGX 982 Million Headquarters Project
By Lucky Patrick Kabarole District Chairperson Kimome Ruben Araali Makubebe has commended the progress of construction works on the fourth phase of the Kabarole District headquarters in Busoro Town Council, pledging the district leadership’s continued support towards the successful completion of the project. Kimome made the remarks during a monitoring visit to the construction site […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Saaka Road Users Excited as Road Upgrade Works Kickoff
Kaboha Residents and local leaders in Fort portal city have expressed immense relief and excitement as construction finally begin on the long neglected Kagote – Saaka road following years of poor conditions and unfulfilled government pledges to upgrade it with tarmac The vital 8km stretch connects the city to the Mountains of the Moon University, […]
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Burahya Edge Fort Portal City Isaza – Qualifies to finals ready to meet Mwenge South in MTN Tooro kingdom masaza cup
The stage is officially set for the grand finale of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup. Burahya secured their spot in the championship match after playing out a tense 1-1 draw against Fort Portal City in the second leg of the semi-finals held at St. Paul’s Major Seminary on 18th October 2025 Entering the match […]
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Virika Cathedral Renovation Project Worth UGX 3.460 Billion Officially Closed
Alice The five-year Virika Cathedral renovation project, which cost 3.460 billion shillings, has officially been closed, with the project committee handing over its final reports to the Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa. The official closure ceremony was held over the weekend at Arch Echo Lodge Hotel in Harubaho, Fort […]
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