Kabarole Lay a 29.7bn Budget Estimates for 2026/2027 Financial Year
LUCKY PATRICK Kabarole district has laid a 29.7bn budget estimates for the financial year 2026/2027 with health, education and administration estimated to get the highest share. According to Dr. Richard Rwabuhinga the District Chairperson, Health will be allocated 6.2bn, Education 9bn, Roads 1.8bn, water 574m, Production 1.9bn, Natural Resources 502m, Community Based Services 311m, Administration […]
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Reagan Musinguzi Kabarole District has registered rising malaria cases, with Kabende Sub County recording the highest number of infections between 2025 and February 2026. According to Catherine Kemigabo, the District Health Educator for Kabarole, Kabende recorded 2,306 positive malaria cases, representing 30.8 percent — the highest in the district. Kabende is followed by Busoro Town […]
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Authorities Reinforce Mpanga Bridge with Concrete to Replace Old Timber Structure
By CHRISTINE. Authorities in Fort Portal have moved to restore Mpanga Bridge following public outcry over its deteriorating condition. The bridge, which for years has served as a vital crossing point for business people and school-going children ,had severely deteriorated in recent months, raising safety concerns among residents. City authorities have now hired engineers to […]
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Concerns Rise in Fort Portal Over Lining up System in upcoming LC Elections
By CHRISTINE A Residents in Fort Portal City have expressed mixed reactions following the recent announcement by government to conduct long-awaited LC1 and LC2 elections. The Ministry of Local Government, led by Raphael Magyezi, together with minister of ICT and National guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, announced that LC1, LC2 and Women Council elections will be held […]
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Kabarole District Residents Harvesting Much From PDM Money
LUCKY Funds disbursed under the Parish Development Model (PDM) are transforming the economic landscape of Kabarole District, Western Uganda, where individuals previously confined to subsistence farming are now stepping into a brighter financial future. This innovative initiative, launched in the financial year 2021/2022, has empowered many households to transition into a middle-income economy, with some […]
Continue ReadingBishop Muhiirwa Speaks Out Against Noise Pollution in Fort Portal
Alice K The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has called on the Fort Portal authorities to establish and enforce bylaws to curb noise pollution in the city. Speaking yesterday during the 4th graduation of survivors of human trafficking the function held at Sisters of the Holy Cross Justice, Peace […]
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Kamwenge Launches Construction of Two Seed Secondary Schools Worth 7 Billion
On behalf of the First Lady and Minister for Education and Sports Janet Kataha Museveni, the Minister of Agriculture Frank Tumwebaze together with the Kibale East MP officially launched the construction of two seed secondary schools in Kibale East Constituency, Kamwenge District. The event was attended by the District Woman MP Sylvia Baherira and other […]
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Fort Portal Polling Officials Threaten Legal Action Over Delayed Payments
KABOHA Polling officials and their assistants who worked in the 2026 electoral exercises in Fort Portal Tourism City have threatened to take the Electoral Commission of Uganda to court over delayed payments, more than a month after the polls ended. The commission recruited over 10,000 temporary staff nationwide to support polling activities. Officials were promised […]
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Fort Portal Bids Farewell to Veteran Priest Msgr Kumaraki
Clare N The Diocese of Fort Portal has finally laid to rest its veteran priest, Msgr Peter Kumaraki Araali, who passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2026, at Nsambya Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment. According to the Chancellor of the Diocese, Fr John K.Tumuhairwe, Msgr Kumaraki battled Pressure, diabetes and Cancer . Presiding […]
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