Six Injured in Road Crash Lugard Street in Fort Portal
Six people sustained injuries following a serious road traffic accident that occurred on Monday morning along Lugard street near VOT Radio in Fort Portal Tourism City. According to preliminary police reports, the crash happened at around 9:30 a.m. and involved a Toyota Hiace taxi, registration number UBB 274R, and a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, registration number […]
Continue ReadingNRM Rallies Leaders, Sets 95% Victory Target in LC1 Village Elections
By Christine Akankunda The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has stepped up its grassroots mobilization campaign, setting an ambitious target of winning 95 percent of the forthcoming LC1 and Women Council village elections. The renewed push was announced during a regional mobilization meeting held on Monday at Fort Breeze Hotel in Fort Portal City, where party […]
Continue ReadingKitagwenda Start Masaza Cup with Slender Win Over Burahya
CLAIRE N Kitagwenda County yesterday made a bright start to this year’s Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Cup 5th Edition, beating hosts Burahya County one-nil at Buhinga Stadium. The only goal, came in the first half from Hamis Samiru, giving Kitagwenda the lead they would not surrender. Burahya had a chance to equalize before the break […]
Continue ReadingLC1 Aspirants Urged to Wait for Official Campaign Period
By Christine Akankunda Candidates seeking Local Council One (LC1) chairperson positions in North Division, Fort Portal City, have been cautioned against engaging in early campaigns before the official campaign period begins. The warning was issued by the North Division Electoral Commission Sub-county Supervisor, Julius Kagaba, during the ongoing nomination exercise. Kagaba reminded aspiring candidates that […]
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Fort Portal Court Dismisses Defamation Suit against Woman MP Linda Irene Mugisa
The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Fort Portal has dismissed a defamation suit that had been filed against Fort Portal City Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Linda Irene Mugisa, by Patrick Amanyire Kasoro. Kasoro filed the civil suit on 6 February 2025, accusing the legislator of making defamatory statements about him during the Tooro People’s Conference […]
Continue ReadingKabarole Woman MP Calls for Government Action on Human-Wildlife Conflict
The Kabarole District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Pamela Annet Kirungi, has appealed to Parliament to prioritize Kabarole District when considering interventions to address the growing human-wildlife conflict affecting communities living near protected areas. Speaking during plenary today in Parliament, Hon. Kirungi said residents living along the boundaries of Kibale National Park continue to suffer […]
Continue ReadingCommunities Restore Mpanga Catchment Through Tree Growing and Sustainable Livelihoods
Reagan Musinguzi As part of efforts to reduce pressure on natural resources and restore degraded ecosystems, communities within the Mpanga Catchment are embracing tree growing and sustainable livelihood activities to protect the environment while improving household incomes. Stakeholders involved in restoration efforts say environmental protection cannot succeed without addressing the social and economic challenges faced […]
Continue ReadingKitumba S.S. Emerges Overall Winner of Try Prayer It Works Contest 2026
Kitumba Secondary School has emerged overall winner of the Try Prayer It Works Contest 2026, on Friday at the Holy Cross Family Ministries head office in Kitumba, Kabarole District. St. Maria Goreti Girls S.S. placed second, while St. Thomas Aquinas came third. In the drama category, St. Thomas Aquinas and Kahinju Secondary School took top […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Schools Inspector Urges Pupils to Embrace Sports for Talent Development
The Inspector of Schools for Fort Portal City, Annet Keneema, has encouraged pupils to actively participate in sports, saying co-curricular activities play a vital role in nurturing talent, promoting good health, and preparing young people for future economic opportunities. Speaking during the St. Jude Primary School Kyegobe Sports Day held on Friday in Kyegobe Central […]
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