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 […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Vendors Seek Dialogue With Authorities Over Street Evictions
By Sylvia and Kaboha Street vendors operating in various parts of Fort Portal, including Mpanga, Kabundaire, and Kisenyi, have called on city authorities to first gazette designated working areas before enforcing evictions from the streets. The appeal follows a directive from the Government of Uganda ordering the eviction of street vendors from cities and municipalities […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Residents Urge Government to Halt HIV Self-Testing Kits Over Spread Concerns
By Sylvia Residents in Fort Portal have asked the government to suspend the use of HIV self-testing kits as one way of addressing the continued rise in new HIV infections in the area. The concerns were raised during a one-day regional workshop organized by the Uganda AIDS Commission at Nyaika Hotel, attended by members of […]
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Security Guard Found Dead in Suspected Suicide in Fort Portal
EDITORIAL A security guard attached to Pinnacle Security Company Limited has been found dead in what police are treating as a suspected suicide in Fort Portal Tourism City. The incident happened on Monday evening at around 6:00pm in Rukidi III Cell, Baazar Ward, Central Division. According to preliminary police information, the deceased has been identified […]
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Women Play Key Role in National Development — Fort Portal Deputy Mayor
By Sylvia Women have played a significant role in the development of the country due to improved gender equality, according to the Deputy Mayor of Fort Portal, Betty Mujungu. Speaking in an exclusive interview with our reporter during celebrations of International Women’s Day, Mujungu said women continue to make major contributions in various sectors that […]
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Tooro Kingdom Revives Clan Football Tournament to Promote Unity
By Reagan Musinguzi Tooro Kingdom has revived its clan football tournament as part of efforts to strengthen unity and cultural identity among its people ahead of the upcoming Masaza games. The announcement was made on Monday during a meeting of clan heads and representatives held at Mucwa Parliament Hall. The meeting was organized by the […]
Continue ReadingCrown Beverages Launches PET Collection Centre in Fort Portal
By Reagan Musinguzi Crown Beverages Limited has launched a PET plastic collection centre in Fort Portal as part of efforts to strengthen plastic waste management and promote environmental sustainability. The facility, located in Kitumba, was established in partnership with WastePays through its recycling arm, Ecoplastile. The initiative aims to improve the collection and recycling of […]
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FortPortal City Clerk Orders Immediate Relocation of Illegal Structures and Vendors
Fort Portal City Town Clerk Mr. Ocen Ambrose has issued an urgent directive mandating the immediate relocation of all illegal building constructors, kiosk owners, and street vendors by March 15, 2026, ahead of a planned enforcement operation. This decisive action aims to address the growing concern over unauthorized structures that jeopardize public safety and contribute […]
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