Bishop Muhiirwa Speaks Out Against Noise Pollution in Fort Portal
Alice K The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has called on the Fort Portal authorities to establish and enforce bylaws to curb noise pollution in the city. Speaking yesterday during the 4th graduation of survivors of human trafficking the function held at Sisters of the Holy Cross Justice, Peace […]
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 […]
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Muhanga Unveils Green Vision, Pledges 2,000 Trees on Swearing-In Day
By lucky P The Mayor-elect of Fort Portal City, Rev. Willy Kintu Muhanga, has unveiled an ambitious environmental and unity-driven agenda, pledging to plant at least 2,000 trees on his swearing-in day as a bold step toward environmental conservation and tourism promotion. Speaking during his first meeting with the steering committee following his election victory […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal :Teachers’ Strike Disrupts Child Immunization, Health Experts Concerned
By Christine Health experts in Fort Portal City have raised concern over the ongoing teachers’ strike, saying it has significantly disrupted child immunization and other school-based health programs. The experts, say that many pupils have missed routine vaccinations and health services that are usually delivered through schools during the third term. 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 […]
Continue ReadingFort 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 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 […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Civil servants Endure 9 Months Without Salary
Editorial Over 30 civil servants in Fort Portal City have cried out as they struggle with non-payment of salaries for months. The frustrated workers say that they have spent nine months without pay, and are facing tough times and can’t hardly find what to eat, yet they have plenty of bills to pay, ranging from […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Central Division Councilor Decries Syndicated Corruption
Kaboha High levels of corruption and embezzlement are the two biggest challenges facing the central division of Fort Portal Tourism City according to Elizabeth Kengonzi the female councilor representing Rwengoma ward. The counselor claims that they are being frustrated by their colleagues to the extent that they no longer participate in monitoring and following up […]
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