Minister Balaam Orders Arrest of 7 Fort Portal City Officials over Alleged Misuse of Taxpayer Money
Alice The minister for the local government Balaam Barugahara, today ordered the arrest of 7 Fort Portal City officials during the National Cleanup Day activities, accusing them of misusing taxpayer money. The directive was made at Kabundaire Market as the Minister interacted with residents and vendors. According to the Minister, the arrested officials are alleged […]
Continue ReadingIbanda Residents Raise Alarm Over Garbage Accumulation
Residents of Ibanda Town in Ibanda Municipality have raised concern over the growing piles of uncollected garbage in their communities, warning that the situation could trigger public health risks. The residents say waste collection services have been disrupted for nearly two weeks, leaving heaps of rubbish along roadsides and in residential areas. They fear the […]
Continue ReadingReligious, Cultural Leaders Urged to Take Leading Role in Promoting Peace and Transitional Justice in Tooro
Lucky Patrick Religious and cultural leaders in the Tooro Sub-region have been urged to take a more active role in promoting peace, reconciliation, and transitional justice to help address past conflicts and strengthen social cohesion. The call was made by Rev. Dr. Pascal Kabura during a roundtable discussion that brought together religious leaders, cultural institutions, […]
Continue ReadingOutgoing Fort Portal City Town Clerk Ocen Urges Humility, Teamwork in Emotional Farewell
Fort Portal City has bid farewell to Town Clerk Ambrose Ocen, who used his final address to civil servants to call for humility, professionalism, and responsible leadership as he prepares to take up a new role as Senior Administrator at Muni University. Speaking during an emotional farewell ceremony held at Musisa Hall, Ocen cautioned public […]
Continue ReadingTooro Khadi Urges Mercy During Eid al-Fitr Prayers in Fort Portal
Alice K Hundreds of Muslims from Fort Portal have gathered at the main mosque this morning to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The faithful joined millions around the world in prayers and thanksgiving, as the Tooro Muslim Community District Khadi delivered a message centered on mercy and […]
Continue ReadingLC1 Chairperson Calls for Adequate Campaign Time Ahead of Local Council Elections
By Alice The LC1 Chairperson of Kitumba Kaihokwa Cell in Fort Portal City, James Ruhweza, who is seeking re-election, has called on the Electoral Commission of Uganda to provide adequate time for candidates to campaign ahead of the forthcoming Local Council I (LCI) elections. According to the Electoral Commission, the LC1 elections are scheduled to […]
Continue ReadingSt. Theresa of Lisieux Rweibaale Elevated to Hospital Status as Birth Center Opens
ALICE K St. Theresa of Lisieux Rweibaale has officially been elevated to hospital status following the grand opening of its new birth center, a milestone celebrated with a solemn Mass held at the facility’s premises in Kyenjojo District. Presiding over the ceremony, last week, the Archbishop of Mbarara Archdiocese, His Grace Lambert Bainomugisha, applauded […]
Continue ReadingJudicial Officers Urged to Partner with Local Leaders in Fight against Court Corruption
By Christine Judicial Service Commission officers have been urged to strengthen collaboration with local leaders to help communities access justice without resorting to bribery. The call was made yesterday by the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) of Kabarole, Mr. Michael Mukiibi, during a workshop on anti-corruption mechanisms in the judiciary. The meeting was organized […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Officially opens up CANA SINGLES LIFE IN SPIRIT SEMINAR, Calls Youth to Discern
Clare N Over 130 young people from various parishes across the Diocese have gathered at Virika Cathedral for a week-long CANA Singles Life in the Spirit seminar, which officially commenced today with Holy Mass led by the Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese, Rt. Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki. In his homily, Bishop Muhiirwa encouraged the […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal City Sensitizes LC1s, Landlords on Garbage Management
By Kaboha Fort Portal City Central Division has launched a sensitization campaign to promote effective garbage management and restore the city’s glory as the cleanest in Uganda. The drive, led by Division Town Clerk Didas Muhanguzi, brings together LC1 chairpersons, landlords, Village Health Teams (VHTs), councilors, and enforcement officers. So far, two stakeholder meetings have […]
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