Fort Portal: Ghetto Children Still Home Due to Lack of School Requirements
Kaboha One week after the opening of schools for the 2026 academic year, learners who stay in the ghettos of Fort portal Tourism City have not yet reported as parents face a burden of meeting school requirement. Schools in Uganda officially reopen for the 2026 1st term on February 10, 2026 after a postponement from […]
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Fort Portal: 520 Graduate at MMU 18th Ceremony, Leaders Call for Innovation, Infrastructure Boost
Alice A total of 520 students have graduated with certificates, diplomas, bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the 18th graduation ceremony of Mountain of the Moon University, amid strong calls for innovation, job creation and improved infrastructure. The colourful ceremony was held at the university’s main campus in Saaka and was presided over by Uganda’s Vice […]
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Ramadan Begins in Fort Portal Following Crescent Moon Sighting
Sylvia K The Muslim community in Fort Portal has joined millions around the world in observing the holy month of Ramadan, following the official sighting of the crescent moon both in the Middle East and locally. Speaking to a Jubilee Radio reporter during an exclusive interview at Fort Portal’s main mosque, Burahya County Sheikh Tibenda […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Faithful to Reduce Phone Use and Strengthen Prayer Life During Lent
Clare N The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt.Rev.Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki has urged Christians to take the Lenten season as a time to reflect more deeply on their daily lives and to fast from what they love most, rather than limiting themselves only to abstaining from meat on Fridays and Ash Wednesday. He made […]
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Second African Superior of Banyatereza Sisters is Dead
CLARE N Banyatereza sisters are mourning the death of their second African Superior, Sr. Maama Rose Abwooli. In a notice announcement made yesterday evening, the Fort Portal based Banyatereza sisters congregation, sadly announced the demise of Rev.Sr. Maama Rose Tindigwihura Abwooli, who passed away on February 17, evening hours at Rubaga convent. Sr Tindigwihura, reportedly […]
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Christians in Fort Portal Begin Lenten Season with Call for Repentance and Charity
By CHRISTINE. Christians across the world today are observing Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of the forty days of fasting leading to the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. At St. Charles Lwanga Town Parish in Fort Portal City Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr. Ronald Musigunzi Atwoki who led the 9:00am mass, urged […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Muslims Protest Sale of Pork in Muslim dominated Njara Ward.
Kaboha A group of Muslims from villages that make up Njara ward Central Division of Fort Portal City are protesting the operation of a pork joint that has been opened along the busy Fort Portal –Kijura road at Hakabale trading center. They claim that the continued sale of pork in the community violates the […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Worry Looms as Njara Residents Register Increased Theft Cases
Kaboha Locals from Njara parish, Central Division of Fort portal Tourism City have voiced their concerns about rising theft cases in the community, which they blame on police for releasing suspects whenever arrested On Sunday afternoon, Parish leaders, security officials and residents from the nine villages that makeup Njara Parish converged in a community meeting […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal : Christians Mark 49 Years Since the Martyrdom of Archbishop Janani Luwum
Alice, Christians of St. John’s Cathedral in Fort Portal City have today joined the rest of Christians countryside to commemorate the life and legacy of Archbishop Janani Luwum, a fearless advocate for justice and human rights The commemoration, held on February 16, 2026, with the main celebrations held in Mucwini village , Kitgum district, marks […]
Continue ReadingKabundaire Market Leaders Demand Daily Garbage collection from city council
By CHRISTINE. Leaders of kabundaire market in fort portal city have called upon the city council to urgently provide a vehicle to collect garbage to the kiteere dumping site on daily basis. The market leadership says the accumulation of waste is affecting business operation and posing health risks to vendors and customers, especially during this […]
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