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 […]
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Night of Terror in Fort Portal City:Two Dead, Two Arrested as Police Investigate Fatal Shooting at Kibogo Road
By Sylvia K The Rwenzori West Police have arrested two unidentified suspects to assist in investigations following a four-hour shooting incident along Kibogo Road that left two people dead on Wednesday evening. According to Rwenzori West Police spokesperson Twesige Vincent, the deceased have been identified as Paul Mutazindwa, a security guard with GT Expert Security […]
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Kyenjojo: Storm Brings Down Butara Catholic Church, Six Injured
Clare N Christians of St Joseph Mukasa Balikudembe Butara Catholic Church in Kicuucu Parish, Fort Portal Diocese, Kyenjojo District, have launched a fresh fundraising campaign to construct a new church building following a devastating incident that left their place of worship in ruins. Yesterday evening, Christians were left in shock after a heavy downpour, accompanied […]
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Wekomiire Health Center Seeks UGX 40million for Blood Tests Machine
The leadership of St. Theresa Wekomiire Health Center III in Kyegegwa district has launched a campaign to solicit over 40 million shillings for the purchase of a Complete Blood Count (CBC) machine. The CBC machine is a crucial diagnostic tool that will enable the health center to conduct accurate and timely blood tests, aiding in […]
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Kibiito S.S Teacher Collapses on Her Way to Class
Clare N Students and staff at St. John’s Kibiito Secondary School were yesterday met with grief and sorrow, following the sudden death of their colleague, Madam Harriet Kangume. The incident occurred at the school in Bunyangabu District, where Madam Kangume, an Entrepreneurship teacher, had reportedly picked up her books from the staff room and was […]
Continue ReadingScholastic Materials in Fort Portal City Remain Stable in the First Week of Reporting
By Sylvia Prices of scholastic materials in Fort Portal City have remained stable as learners across the country report back to school tomorrow for the first term of the 2026 academic year. A survey conducted today morning by our reporter around Fort Portal City indicates that prices of items such as mathematical sets, pencils, books, […]
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Pilgrims of Hope : Fort Portal Diocese Officially Closes the Jubilee Year of Hope
Clare N The Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal officially closed the Jubilee Year of Hope today, December 28, 2025, in communion with dioceses around the world, with the exception of Rome, where the Jubilee will be formally concluded in early January. The closing Mass was celebrated at Virika Cathedral in what was also celebrated as […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Fort Arch Eco Lodges Officially Opened in Fort Portal
By Reagan Musinguzi Fort Portal Tourism City has today marked another milestone in its growing hospitality sector with the official opening of Fort Arch Eco Lodges, during a colourful ceremony presided over by the Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhirwa Akiiki, who led a special thanksgiving Mass. The eco-friendly facility is […]
Continue ReadingStakeholders Commend KIDA for Rolling Out Community-Based Health Insurance as Thousands Enroll
By Kaboha Stakeholders from across the Rwenzori sub-region, including religious leaders, cooperatives, civil society organizations, political leaders, security agencies and public health institutions, have commended Kitojo Integrated Development Action (KIDA) for successfully rolling out a community-based health insurance scheme that is improving access to healthcare for thousands of people. The praise was expressed […]
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