Night of Terror in Fort Portal City:Two Dead, Two Arrested as Police Investigate Fatal Shooting at Kibogo Road
By Sylvia K The Rwenzori West Police have arrested two unidentified suspects to assist in investigations following a four-hour shooting incident along Kibogo Road that left two people dead on Wednesday evening. According to Rwenzori West Police spokesperson Twesige Vincent, the deceased have been identified as Paul Mutazindwa, a security guard with GT Expert Security […]
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Kyenjojo: Storm Brings Down Butara Catholic Church, Six Injured
Clare N Christians of St Joseph Mukasa Balikudembe Butara Catholic Church in Kicuucu Parish, Fort Portal Diocese, Kyenjojo District, have launched a fresh fundraising campaign to construct a new church building following a devastating incident that left their place of worship in ruins. Yesterday evening, Christians were left in shock after a heavy downpour, accompanied […]
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Over 179000 iDs Registered as NIRA Issues 29069 in Kabarole, Fort Portal
A total of 60,000 renewed national IDs have been received by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) offices in Kabarole and Fort Portal out of the 179,890 so far registered. Speaking to Jubilee Radio, Junior Akampurira the NIRA registrar officer for Kabarole district and Fort Portal City, said that the renewal exercise that began […]
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Wekomiire Health Center Seeks UGX 40million for Blood Tests Machine
The leadership of St. Theresa Wekomiire Health Center III in Kyegegwa district has launched a campaign to solicit over 40 million shillings for the purchase of a Complete Blood Count (CBC) machine. The CBC machine is a crucial diagnostic tool that will enable the health center to conduct accurate and timely blood tests, aiding in […]
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Parents Still Paying Heavily Despite UPE, Leaders Concerned
The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese has urged responsible leaders to communicate the true costs of education in government schools, calling on RDCs, RCCs, MPs, and other stakeholders to be honest with the public. He stressed that the notion of free education is misleading, as parents and guardians still shoulder a significant part of […]
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Kibiito S.S Teacher Collapses on Her Way to Class
Clare N Students and staff at St. John’s Kibiito Secondary School were yesterday met with grief and sorrow, following the sudden death of their colleague, Madam Harriet Kangume. The incident occurred at the school in Bunyangabu District, where Madam Kangume, an Entrepreneurship teacher, had reportedly picked up her books from the staff room and was […]
Continue ReadingScholastic Materials in Fort Portal City Remain Stable in the First Week of Reporting
By Sylvia Prices of scholastic materials in Fort Portal City have remained stable as learners across the country report back to school tomorrow for the first term of the 2026 academic year. A survey conducted today morning by our reporter around Fort Portal City indicates that prices of items such as mathematical sets, pencils, books, […]
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Fort Portal Diocese Commemorates 34th World Day of the Sick, Bishop Muhiirwa Calls for Professionalism and Mercy in Healthcare
ALICE Kobusinge St. Theresa Wekomiire Health Center III, under the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, yesterday joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 34th World Day of the Sick in what was also celebrated by the mother church as Our Lady of Lourdes. The event is celebrated globally every February 11, with the health […]
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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 ReadingCancer Survivor Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Early Medical Check Ups
Residents have been encouraged to undertake early cancer screening as a key measure to prevent the rising burden of the disease, which is often costly to treat when detected late. Last Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Uganda joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Cancer Day. During the observance, the Uganda Cancer Institute released […]
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