Fort Portal: Central Division Mayor-Elect Urges Council to Use Common Sense in Enforcing Trade Order
By Sylvia The Mayor-Elect for Central Division, Joram Bintamanya, has called on Fort Portal City Council to exercise fairness and practical judgment in the implementation of the ongoing trade order, which began last week. In an exclusive interview with Jubilee radio, Bintamanya expressed his support for the initiative aimed at restoring order in trade operations […]
Continue ReadingCommodity Prices Rise in Fort Portal Ahead of Eid al-Fitr Celebrations
By Sylvia Commodity prices in Fort Portal City have increased ahead of Eid al-Fitr, with Muslims preparing to break the 30-day fasting period. A mini-survey conducted across several markets in the city on Thursday afternoon indicates a noticeable rise in the cost of essential food items. Vendors attribute the increase to high demand as households […]
Continue ReadingBunyangabu: CAO Directs Town clerks, Sub county Chiefs to kickoff Recovery of PDM loans
Kaboha The Bunyangabu District Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) Nsubuga Isa Hood has directed town clerks and sub-county chiefs to immediately recover loans disbursed under the Parish Development Model PDM. The directive also requires parish chiefs and PDM SACCO leaders to ensure timely repayment, identify defaulters and submit performance reports to his office. In a […]
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Kabarole LCV-Elect Calls for Early Engagement with Parish Councilors Ahead of Swearing-In
EDITORIAL The LCV Chairperson-elect of Kabarole District, Kimome Ruben Araali Makubebe, has urged parish councilors to begin engaging with parish-level leaders and locals even before their official swearing-in. In a message addressed to councilors, Kimome encouraged them to use the remaining time before assuming office to identify key development challenges within their communities. He […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Diocese Deans to Inspect Kagunga Site for Proposed New Catholic Parish
EDITORIAL A team of deans from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal is expected to conduct a site visit to assess the progress of the proposed Uganda Martyrs Kagunga Catholic Parish, which is planned to be carved out of Kamwenge Catholic Parish in Kamwenge District. According to Rev Fr James Isabakaki, the parish priest […]
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Bundibugyo: Health Experts Raise Concern Over Rising Birth Complications, Call for Early Antenatal Check-Ups
Clare N Officials in Bundibugyo District have attributed the rising cases of fetal complications and deaths to delays by pregnant women in seeking antenatal care, as well as late referrals from lower health facilities. In an interview with Jubilee Radio, Rev. Sr. Eveline Bamwikiriize, Senior Nursing Officer at Busaru Health Centre IV a non government […]
Continue ReadingParents Urged to Refrain From Favourtism Among Children
Editorial Rev. Fr. Joseph Muwanga, the Parish Priest St. Padre Pio Nyahuka Parish in Bundibugyo District Fort Portal Diocese has urged parents to treat all their children equally and avoid favoring some based on their academic performance. Fr. Muwanga made the remarks yeserday while addressing hundreds of congregants during Holy Mass at Nyahuka Parish. Referring […]
Continue ReadingTears Flow as Trade Order Enforcement Begins in Fort Portal City
By Alice K There were emotional scenes in Fort Portal on Monday as city authorities began enforcing a trade order aimed at removing street vendors from roadsides, pavements and other unauthorized trading areas. The operation, conducted by officials from Fort Portal City Authority, left many vendors in tears as they were ordered to vacate the […]
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