Omukama Nyabongo Names NewTooro Kingdom Cabinet
Editorial Omukama of Tooro, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo the First, has announced a new cabinet for the Kingdom in a list, dated October 14, 2026, and signed by the Prime Minister, Owek.Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki. The Deputy Prime Minister is Owek.Elasto Kasoro Akiiki, who also serves as Minister of Culture and Local Government and Owek. Honourable […]
Continue ReadingDay Three :Fort Portal UCE Exams on Steady Progress
Kaboha As the 2026 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations entered their third day across the country, school administrators and education officers in Fort Portal City have reported a largely peaceful and orderly exercise despite minor logistical delays and weather concerns With the Official kickoff with Mathematics and Chemistry on Monday this week, candidates across […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal boda Riders Protest Proposed Taxes on Them
By Sylvia The Fort Portal city Boda boda riders have vowed not to pay the proposed new tax on the country’s estimated 1 million to 1.2 million boda boda as proposed by the Local Government Finance Commission. Isaac Musumba, Chairperson of the Local Government Finance Commission, announced the plan during the weekend. Speaking to our […]
Continue ReadingRwenzori West Registers 48% Human Trafficking Cases
By Sylvia The Ministry of Internal Affairs has revealed that Rwenzori West has registered 48% human trafficking cases, placing it 10th countrywide. According to Rukuna Memory from the ministry, the region, which comprises Kamwenge, Kyenjojo, Ntoroko, Bunyangabu, Kyegegwa Fort Portal, Kabarole and Kitagwenda, recorded 48% cases last year. Kyegegwa came top with 23%, followed by […]
Continue ReadingBank of Uganda Raises Central Bank Rate to 12 percent
The Bank of Uganda has raised the Central Bank Rate from 9.75 percent to 12 percent, in a bid to control rising prices, as the Uganda shilling weakens and oil prices go up around the world. According to BOU Governor, Dr Michael Atingi-Ego, the move is needed to stop inflation before high fuel, transport and […]
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MMU Student Found Dead Along Kasindikwa–Mugoma Road
Kaboha A student of Mountains of the Moon University (MMU), identified as Linda Abel, was reportedly found dead along the Kasindikwa–Mugoma Road in Fort Portal City’s North Division earlier this morning According to preliminary information available, Linda was allegedly attacked and stabbed by unknown people before being left lying along the roadside. The circumstances surrounding […]
Continue ReadingSt. Augustine Kigaraale Opened as 38th Parish in Fort Portal Diocese
Alice The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has officially opened St. Augustine Kigaraale Catholic Parish in Kyenjojo District yesterday October 11, 2026, making it the 38th parish in the diocese The occasion , attracted hundreds of Christians witnessing the inauguration of the new parish, carved out of Katoosa Parish […]
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All Papal Audiences Cancelled as Pope Leo Heads to Gemelli Hospital
Editorial All the Pope’s audiences have been cancelled as Pope Leo XIV prepares to be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital today, Tuesday, for surgery to remove a small, localized nodule from his lung. The Vatican yesterday evening said the cancellations will run until October 20th, and that his hospital stay after the operation is expected […]
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Minister Kuteesa Urges Public to Invest PDM Funds in Productivity
Alice Kamuli Kuteesa, the Minister of State for Gender and Culture and Member of Parliament for Mwenge South has urged beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) programme to invest the money in productive activities that can improve household incomes and eradicate poverty. Speaking yesterday during the official opening of St. Augustine Kigaraale Catholic Church […]
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Fort Portal: Bus Operations Continue Despite UBDA’s Peaceful Industrial Notice
By Sunday Alozio Despite a notice issued by the United Bus Drivers Association (UBDA) on October 8, announcing a peaceful industrial action to temporarily park buses over unresolved concerns regarding drivers’ badges, refresher training requirements, associated costs, and other requirements, bus operators in Fort Portal city have continued to operate normally. Our reporter visited bus […]
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