Fort Portal Council Launches Construction of VIP Latrines in Schools and Health Facility
Alice Fort Portal City Council has launched construction of emptiable VIP latrines at three primary schools and a health facility, under the 2026/2027 financial year projects. Kazingo Primary School’s five-stance latrine with a shower costs 30.1 million shillings, built by Martial Tech Company Limited. Bukuuku Primary School’s facility, with a urinal, costs 30.15 million shillings, […]
Continue ReadingS6 Candidates Confident of Excellence as UACE Commences
By Christine Senior Six candidates in Fort Portal have expressed confidence in their ability to excel in the 2026 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, the first under the competency-based curriculum. Speaking to reporters during today’s briefing, student Basemera Suzan from Mpanga SS, said teachers and parents had played their part in preparing them, […]
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Ruwenzori Diocese Bishop Emeritus Benezeri Kisembo Dies in Kampala
Editorial The Diocese of Ruwenzori is mourning the sudden death of their Bishop Emeritus, Benezeri T.Kisembo Araali, Bishop Emeritus, Benezeri T.Kisembo Araali,who reportedly breathed his last this morning at Norvik Hospital Kampala. In an announcement made by the Diocesan Head of Laity via Whatsapp, Dr Richard Rwabuhinga called upon believers to stand with the bereaved […]
Continue ReadingParents Urged to Guard Children Over Holidays
Clare Parents have been urged to closely supervise their children during the school holidays. The warning earlier came from the Fort Portals Diocesan Inspector of Schools, Rev.Fr. Andrew Isingoma as P.7 and S.4 candidates complete UNEB examinations today. He said that unsupervised time can expose school leavers to risky relationships and negative peer influence. Fr […]
Continue ReadingBiting Economy and Fuel Hikes Worry Fort Portal Grasshopper Business ahead of the season
Kaboha Residents of Fort Portal City are bracing themselves for the much-anticipated arrival of edible grasshoppers locally known as Ensenene. Unlike in previous years when the seasonal brought unreserved celebration, this season is marked by deep anxiety Harvesters and traders say the soaring cost of living, sharp fuel prices and expensive trapping gear threaten to […]
Continue ReadingNjara Landlords Rallied to Support Expansion, Opening of New Roads
Kaboha Fort Portal City’s ambitious plans to expand its urban road network have received a major boost with landlords in Njara ward, Central Division rallying behind city council’s efforts to open and widen key access roads, despite resistance from a section of local residents The Central Division Mayor, Jorum Bintamanya, alongside political and technical team […]
Continue ReadingPoor Road Network Hampers Transport and Business Activities in Nyabuharwa, Kyenjojo District
Sunday A poor road network linking Bitiiti Town Council, Nyabuharwa Sub-county and Mbale Town Council in Mwenge South, Kyenjojo District, is hurting transport and trade. Traders moving maize, coffee, maize flour and timber are struggling to reach markets, and passengers sometimes have to walk to Mukunyu main road to find onward transport. The Nyabuharwa Sub-county […]
Continue ReadingKeep Them Busy: Fort Portal & Kabarole Political Leaders Call for Structured Holidays
Sylvia Parents have been asked to keep a close watch over their children during the long holiday that follows the end of candidate classes. Speaking to our reporter, the Burahya County Member of Parliament Joseph Mugenyi Ateenyi said Primary Seven and Senior Four leavers need guidance at home. He urged parents to give them work […]
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Fort Portal Deceased Priest Fr Uw’Imana to be buried in Rwanda
Clare N The Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal has revealed that the late Fr Jacent Uw’Imana, who passed on yesterday will be buried in Rwanda, with the date to be communicated later. In a document released this afternoon, the Bishop of Fort Portal, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa, informed archbishops, bishops, clergy, religious, government leaders, […]
Continue ReadingMahyoro School Head Assaulted Over UACE Preparation
Christine An urgent meeting has been called at Mahyoro Secondary School in Kitagwenda District after Senior Six candidates protested over their preparation for the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, an unrest in which Headteacher Denis Baguma was assaulted. The meeting was chaired by the Mahyoro Town Council LC3 Chairperson, Joshua Atumanya, to address […]
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