Concerns Rise in Fort Portal Over Lining up System in upcoming LC Elections
By CHRISTINE A Residents in Fort Portal City have expressed mixed reactions following the recent announcement by government to conduct long-awaited LC1 and LC2 elections. The Ministry of Local Government, led by Raphael Magyezi, together with minister of ICT and National guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, announced that LC1, LC2 and Women Council elections will be held […]
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Fort Portal Female Ward Aspirants to Sue EC Over Postponed Elections
By Sylvia Several female aspirants for Fort Portal City ward councillor positions have announced plans to sue the Independent Electoral Commission (EC) for compensation following multiple election postponements. The elections, originally scheduled for 22nd January, have been repeatedly delayed. Notably, ballot papers were not delivered on the first date, and subsequent elections were postponed to […]
Continue ReadingTooro Elders Call for Peaceful Elections, Unity Ahead of 2026 Polls
LUCKY P The Chairperson of the Tooro Elders Forum, Prof. Edward B. Rugumayo, has urged leaders, candidates and citizens in the Tooro region to prioritize peace, unity and issue-based politics as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections. Addressing a regional stakeholders’ meeting organized by the Tooro Civil Society Organization Network (TOORONET) today […]
Continue ReadingNUP Dominates Most of the Political Seats in Tooro Ahead of 2028 Elections
By Sylvia Over 20 aspiring candidates from the National Unity platform have been duly nominated in several seats in Tooro sub region as we anticipate for the 2026 general elections. This has been seen as the first of its kind in Tooro where opposition has been left behind when it comes to occupying several […]
Continue ReadingAsaba Brian Announces Comeback as Independent for Bunyangabu Race
Kaboha Asaba Brian a former contestant for Member of Parliament in the Bunyangabu county NRM flag bearer race has rejected poll results citing electoral malpractice and officially announced a comeback as independent in the 2026 general elections While declaring his comeback during a press conference held at his home in Bunjojo village, Kibiito […]
Continue ReadingWe are Not Charging Political Candidates for Campaign Posters – Mayor Fort Portal City
By Sylvia Fort Portal City Mayor, Edison Asaba Ruyonga, has stated that the city council does not collect revenue from campaign posters displayed by aspiring candidates. This clarification comes after many residents questioned whether the city earns income from these posters. Ruyonga, explained that Fort Portal City operates on a low tax regime, focusing […]
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Fort Portal: Citizens Condemn Monetization of Politics Ahead of 2026
Clare Nayebare Citizens of Fort Portal Tourism City have expressed strong concern and condemned the increasing monetization of Ugandan politics, especially during campaigns. They claim the practice undermines democracy, promotes corruption, and bribery, yet deters the country from conducting a free and fair election. What they say Linda Sharan a resident of Bukwali […]
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Drama As Fort Portal City Town Clerk Blocks Principal Accountant From Validation Exercise
LUCKY Patrick Drama has today ensued Fort Portal city Yard- Boma, after the City town clerk Moses Otimong blocked Simon Karamagi, the supposedly head of finance department, from attending the Validation exercise that commenced Today Morning. Karamagi, currently the principal accountant, had come to attend the exercise following an invitation from the town […]
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Strife As FGG Leaders Quit Over Mistrust
By Sylvia. War has erupted in the Forum For good Governance- FGG, over mistrust among the leaders which has made some of them to quit pressure group. The war, comes in at a time when some members and leaders of the pressure group were seen in a community dialogue meeting, organized by the former presidential […]
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