Fort Portal: City Council Speaker Adjourns Council Over Inadequate Quorum
Sylvia K The Fort Portal city council meeting today was canceled due to a lack of quorum, prompting the council speaker, Albert Ahebwa , to postpone it until further notice. Ahebwa, expressed disappointment as only four members out of the council’s total attendance were present at the scheduled 9:00 AM session. […]
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Bunyangabu: Christians Flock Kanyerire Hill Over Alleged Mother Mary Apparitions
Sylvia Drama engulfed as Christians from different districts flocked to Bunyangabu district at Kanyerire hill, Kabonero Sub -County, following rumors of Mother Mary apparitions at the scene. Our reporter who visited the scene, found people who had traveled as distant as Kasese, Kyenjojo, Kabarole, Fort portal, Bundibugyo among others, praising the lord and praying. Engaging […]
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Fort Portal: Attendance Issues Threaten City’s Academic Year Smooth Start
Clare Approximately three weeks into the start of the academic year 2024, Fort Portal City reportedly experienced varying attendance rates amongst its student body. While around 70% of enrolled learners managed to attend classes during the initial week, the remaining 30% arrived subsequently due to repeated prompts from local educational officials. According to Patrick Ategeka, […]
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Fort Portal City Registers Significant Drop in Foot &Mouth Disease Cases
Sylvia In just three weeks following the imposition of quarantine measures due to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Uganda’s Tooro region, Fort Portal,one of the very initial districts to undergo livestock lock down has notably reported no new cases of the contagious livestock illness. This rapid response is credited to stringent regulation enforcement […]
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Fort Portal: Schools Jubilate Over UCE 2023 Performance
Kaboha Fort Portal yesterday witnessed a jubilant atmosphere as St. Maria Goretti Girls Secondary School and King of Kings College hailed their outstanding performance in the just-released Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) Results for 2023. Under the esteemed presence of Janet Kataha Museveni, the Minister of Education, Games, and Sports, the Uganda National Examination Board […]
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KABAROLE: High Court Adjourns PWD Case Against District Leaders
Sylvia The High Court of Fort Portal has adjourned the case involving persons with disabilities (PWDs) from Kabarole district to the 28th of March. The PWDs, are accusing their council of mismanaging their property, misusing funds, and illegally appointing their chairperson. Mugabo Charles, the chief petitioner, expressed concerns about grants which they have never […]
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Fort Portal: City Council Authorities Want RCC, Her Deputies Transferred
Sylvia Authorities in Fort Portal city council are urging for the prompt reassignment of the City RCC and her two deputies following a recent altercation involving the city mayor, Edison Asaba Ruyonga, and the Deputy Resident City Commissioner, Andrew Ntange, at Ibale Primary School in central division Fort Portal. The origin of the Cause The […]
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Priest Encourages Christians to Prioritize Ash Wednesday; Suggests Celebrating Valentine’s on ‘Another Day’ if Necessary
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Baguma, the Parish Priest St. Charles Lwanga City Parish, has encouraged Christians, especially Catholics, to prioritize Ash Wednesday over Valentine’s Day this year. With Ash Wednesday falling on February 14th, a day typically associated with Valentine’s Day celebrations in Uganda, marked by gift exchanges and festivities, Fr. Baguma stressed the […]
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