Anthrax Threat Grows in Kitagwenda District
EDITORIAL Health authorities in Kitagwenda District have raised concern over a sharp rise in suspected anthrax cases, with numbers doubling from 10 to 20 within just one week. The Acting District Health Officer, Irene Kahimakazi, says the situation is worrying and is urging residents to strictly follow public health guidelines as efforts to contain a […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Schools Trained on EMIS Data Management
By CHRISTINE Fort Portal City has conducted a one-day training on the Education Management Information System, bringing together headteachers and teachers from both government and private primary schools in the North and Central divisions. The training which was held yesterday at Butebe primary school, focused on equipping school leaders with skills to accurately capture, update, […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Education Officer Calls for Joint Effort to Improve School Performance
By CHRISTINE. The new Fort Portal City Education Officer, John Bosco Tumwesigye, has called for strong collaboration between the media, parents, teachers, and education officials to improve the quality of education in the city. Tumwesigye made the remarks yesterday evening during a media engagement held at Sam’s Place in Fort Portal City. He noted that […]
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Fort Portal Diocese Bids Farewell to Rev. Fr. Bernardine Nganzi
Clare N The body of Rev. Fr. Bernardine Nganzi 68, a diocesan priest has finally been laid to rest at St. John Mary Vianney Cemetery in Kijanju, Fort Portal City. The funeral rites began with Holy Mass at Virika Cathedral, presided over by Bishop Robert K. Muhiirwa and attended by hundreds of Christians, including priests, […]
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Christians Asked to Spread Light Amid Darkness
Clare N The Rt.Rev.Robert K Muhiirwa Akiiki, has called on Christians to be sources of light within their families, workplaces, and the nation. While delivering his homily at Virika Cathedral during the Easter Vigil Mass yesterday, Bishop Muhiirwa explained the significance of the Easter candle, noting that it symbolizes the light of Christ shared with […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Evicted vendors from Kampala,Kamwenge Roads Relocated to Container Village
Kaboha Fort portal City Council has agreed to relocate street vendors that were recently evicted from Kampala and Kamwenge road to Mpanga container village marking the end of running battles and frustration At the beginning of March 2026, Fort portal city Council evicted hundreds of street vendors accusing them of operating illegally. A team of […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal City Council Approves Shs38 Billion Budget for 2026/2027 Financial Year
by Lucky p Fort Portal City Council has officially approved a budget of Shs38 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year, marking a significant increase of Shs7.2 billion from the Shs30.8 billion budgeted for the previous financial year, 2025/2026. The budget estimates were presented to the council on Wednesday by Deputy Mayor Mujungu Betty during a […]
Continue ReadingSt. John’s Cathedral Marks Holy Thursday with Message of Humility and Redemption
Alice Christians of St. John’s Cathedral in Fort Portal City yesterday gathered to commemorate Holy Thursday. The Vicar, Rev. Canon Peluce Kajumba, led the service with a call to reflect on the preciousness of Jesus’ blood, shed for humanity’s salvation During the service, Rev. Kajumba emphasized the significance of identifying with the blood of Jesus, […]
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