Rotaract Club of Kabarole Launches 3M Water Project in Butebe Ward
By Sylvia Kugonza The Rotaract Club of Kabarole has last week launched a UGX 3 million water project to rehabilitate the Kyakitara shallow well in Butebe Parish, North Division, Fort Portal City, an initiative that aims to provide residents with safe and clean water. According to project coordinator Emanuel Muhumuza, the club was prompted to […]
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Avoid Peer Groups- King Oyo to Youth Subjects
Lucky The King of Tooro, His Royal Majesty Dr. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukiidi IV, has rallied youths to avoid peer group influence that can bring negative behaviours, which often result in dangerous outcomes such as contraction of HIV, teenage pregnancies, use of drugs, alcoholism, violence, among others. King Oyo was over the weekend speaking […]
Continue ReadingBuzinda Residents Decry Lack of Water, Electricity &Accessible Roads
By Kaboha Residents and farmers of Buzinda Village, Rwengaju Sub County in Kabarole district have raised serious concern over the poor state of social services particularly the scarcity of clean water, lack of electricity and deteriorating road conditions which they say has hindered development of the area. Other challenges include lack of accessible markets […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: 250 Families Cry for Help Following Eviction Threats
By Kaboha Families within Butangwa and Kitembe Villages in Fort Portal City have expressed their pain after a yet-to-be-identified organization marked their land as part of a wetland, which may lead to potential evictions and property destruction. The residents are this seeking help and clarification from relevant authorities since the marking and erection of […]
Continue ReadingUN Women launch African Girls Can Code Initiative in Fort Portal City
Lucky P UN Women, in partnership with the Government of Uganda and the African Union Commission, has launched the third phase of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) in a bid to Empower Future Women in Technology. The week-long coding camp, running from June 16 to 25, exposed girls aged 17–25 from different […]
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Fort Portal: King Oyo Renews National ID, Urges Subjects to Follow Suit
Clare NAYEBARE As a way of his commitment to leading Tooro people in alignment with national programs, His Majesty the King of Tooro, Dr. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has today participated in the ongoing National Identity Card renewal exercise, with a call on subjects to actively take part in the very exercise. The […]
Continue ReadingPublic Urged to Manage Anger through Sharing
LUCKY P The public has been encouraged to manage anger by sharing their feelings with trusted friends. Afande Kule Adolf, Community Liaisons Officer for North Division, made the call during the burial of Kasigazi Tadeo, a brother to Master Tom, an employee of Jubilee Radio. Kule noted that unmanaged anger can lead to serious consequences, […]
Continue ReadingWe are Not Charging Political Candidates for Campaign Posters – Mayor Fort Portal City
By Sylvia Fort Portal City Mayor, Edison Asaba Ruyonga, has stated that the city council does not collect revenue from campaign posters displayed by aspiring candidates. This clarification comes after many residents questioned whether the city earns income from these posters. Ruyonga, explained that Fort Portal City operates on a low tax regime, focusing […]
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Nine Approved for Ordination in Fort Portal Diocese in 2025
Clare N Three deacons and six seminarians have been approved to be ordained to the Holy Orders of Priesthood and Diaconate respectively in the Diocese of Fort Portal this year. The ordination Candidates According to an official document released by the local ordinary, Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, three deacons will be ordained priests including […]
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Fort Portal: Citizens Condemn Monetization of Politics Ahead of 2026
Clare Nayebare Citizens of Fort Portal Tourism City have expressed strong concern and condemned the increasing monetization of Ugandan politics, especially during campaigns. They claim the practice undermines democracy, promotes corruption, and bribery, yet deters the country from conducting a free and fair election. What they say Linda Sharan a resident of Bukwali […]
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