Fort Portal: 250 Families Cry for Help Following Eviction Threats
By Kaboha Families within Butangwa and Kitembe Villages in Fort Portal City have expressed their pain after a yet-to-be-identified organization marked their land as part of a wetland, which may lead to potential evictions and property destruction. The residents are this seeking help and clarification from relevant authorities since the marking and erection of […]
Continue ReadingMWE to Undertake Capacity Building in Albertine Region
Lucky The Ministry of Water and Environment under the Albertine Water Management Zone is implementing catchment-based water resources management interventions that emphasize the development and implementation of catchment management plans to promote sustainable water use, ecosystem conservation, and inclusive stakeholder engagement. With support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the ministry is undertaking […]
Continue ReadingPresident’s Office Calls for Public Participation in National Medal Nominations
Lucky P The Office of the President has called on the public to actively participate in nominating individuals for national awards and medals, in a new initiative aimed at promoting merit-based recognition and celebrating genuine contributions to national development. While addressing stakeholders at Kabarole District headquarters, Tonny Mulambe the Principal Assistant Secretary, of the […]
Continue ReadingUN Women launch African Girls Can Code Initiative in Fort Portal City
Lucky P UN Women, in partnership with the Government of Uganda and the African Union Commission, has launched the third phase of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) in a bid to Empower Future Women in Technology. The week-long coding camp, running from June 16 to 25, exposed girls aged 17–25 from different […]
Continue ReadingPope Urges Bishops to Be Men of Faith, Hope, Pastoral Courage & Detach from Personal Wealth
Clare N During the Jubilee of Bishops on June 25, Pope Leo XIV has urged bishops to be men deeply rooted in faith and hope, especially amid growing despair in society. Addressing over 400 bishops from 38 countries at St. Peter’s Basilica, the Pope emphasized the bishop’s role as a shepherd who remains close […]
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Fort Portal: King Oyo Renews National ID, Urges Subjects to Follow Suit
Clare NAYEBARE As a way of his commitment to leading Tooro people in alignment with national programs, His Majesty the King of Tooro, Dr. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has today participated in the ongoing National Identity Card renewal exercise, with a call on subjects to actively take part in the very exercise. The […]
Continue ReadingPublic Urged to Manage Anger through Sharing
LUCKY P The public has been encouraged to manage anger by sharing their feelings with trusted friends. Afande Kule Adolf, Community Liaisons Officer for North Division, made the call during the burial of Kasigazi Tadeo, a brother to Master Tom, an employee of Jubilee Radio. Kule noted that unmanaged anger can lead to serious consequences, […]
Continue ReadingBurahya Edges Ntoroko in the Second Match of Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Tournament 4th Edition
Clare N The second fixture of the 4th Edition of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Tournament has seen defending champions Burahya Isaza face off against Ntoroko Masaza at Kyembogo DATIC Play Ground, yesterday in a competitive match that has renewed hopes for Burahya’s title defense. Burahya, emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, […]
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NRDI Plants over 1000 Trees at Mohoti Barracks, with call for restoration and conservation Efforts
By lucky The Natural Resources Defense Initiatives -NRDI has on Friday planted more than 1000 trees of different species at Uganda People’s Defense Forces, Mountain Division -Muhoti army barracks in Fort Portal Tourism City Western Uganda,calling for increased efforts to restore and conserve the Environment. According to Mr.Benon Bwalhuma,the Programs Manager NRDI said this was […]
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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