Fort Portal boda Riders Protest Proposed Taxes on Them
By Sylvia The Fort Portal city Boda boda riders have vowed not to pay the proposed new tax on the country’s estimated 1 million to 1.2 million boda boda as proposed by the Local Government Finance Commission. Isaac Musumba, Chairperson of the Local Government Finance Commission, announced the plan during the weekend. Speaking to our […]
Continue ReadingRwenzori West Registers 48% Human Trafficking Cases
By Sylvia The Ministry of Internal Affairs has revealed that Rwenzori West has registered 48% human trafficking cases, placing it 10th countrywide. According to Rukuna Memory from the ministry, the region, which comprises Kamwenge, Kyenjojo, Ntoroko, Bunyangabu, Kyegegwa Fort Portal, Kabarole and Kitagwenda, recorded 48% cases last year. Kyegegwa came top with 23%, followed by […]
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MMU Student Found Dead Along Kasindikwa–Mugoma Road
Kaboha A student of Mountains of the Moon University (MMU), identified as Linda Abel, was reportedly found dead along the Kasindikwa–Mugoma Road in Fort Portal City’s North Division earlier this morning According to preliminary information available, Linda was allegedly attacked and stabbed by unknown people before being left lying along the roadside. The circumstances surrounding […]
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Fort Portal: Bus Operations Continue Despite UBDA’s Peaceful Industrial Notice
By Sunday Alozio Despite a notice issued by the United Bus Drivers Association (UBDA) on October 8, announcing a peaceful industrial action to temporarily park buses over unresolved concerns regarding drivers’ badges, refresher training requirements, associated costs, and other requirements, bus operators in Fort Portal city have continued to operate normally. Our reporter visited bus […]
Continue ReadingOmukama Nyabongo calls for cooperation with Muslim community
Sylvia The Omukama of Tooro, HRH Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First, has called for a mutual working relationship between the Kingdom and the Muslim community. He made the call yesterday during Juma prayers at Kabarole Main Mosque in Fort Portal City. The Omukama said unity and cooperation between the Kingdom and Muslims is key to […]
Continue ReadingBeyond the Flag;Fort Portal wants Freedom That Feeds and Serves
By christine As Uganda marked 64 years of independence, yesterday, residents of Fort Portal City say the government should go beyond celebrating freedom from colonial rule, and focus on true freedom through better service delivery and respect for human rights. The national celebrations were held at State House Entebbe under the theme “Embracing Our […]
Continue ReadingTooro Muslims Ask Omukama for More Cabinet Slots
Editorial Muslim leaders in Tooro have asked Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I to include more Muslims in his cabinet. Speaking during Juma prayers yesterday attended by the King at Kabarole Main Mosque in Fort Portal City, Tooro Muslim District Khadi Sheikh Abdu Karim Hakim said the request is not for an all-Muslim cabinet, but for […]
Continue ReadingKahunge Parish Priest Prays for Candidates ahead of UNEB
By Our Reporter The Kahunge Catholic Parish Priest in Fort Portal Diocese, Rev. Fr. Benedicto Kakwezi Araali, has joined other religious leaders in praying for candidates ahead of the 2026 academic year examinations. Fr. Kakwezi made the prayer today at his office at Kahunge Catholic Parish headquarters, dedicating Primary Seven, Senior Four and Senior Six […]
Continue ReadingKyegegwa: Police Investigate Triple Murder ; Sniffer Dog Leads to Two Arrest
Police in Kyegegwa District are investigating the murder of three people at Karokalungi village, Nkanja Sub-county. The victims are 28-year-old Kansiime Christine, her one-year-and-three-month-old daughter Miracle, and Joan A, a 19-year-old domestic worker at the home, whose bodies were discovered on Thursday around one in the afternoon by a neighbour, who alerted other residents and […]
Continue ReadingSubjects call for restoration of Tooro Kingdom constitution, Welcome Reappointment of Armstrong Rwomire as Premier
Kaboha Tooro Kingdom subjects have welcomed the reappointment of Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki as the interim Prime Minister (Omuhikirwa) while calling for the formal restoration and respect of the kingdom’s constitution Alongside celebrations, local residents, youths and elders are urgently demanding the reinstallation of the kingdom’s constitution, which has remained suspended since 2012 by late […]
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