Court of Appeal to Hear 30 Criminal Appeals in Fort Portal
Kaboha The Court of Appeal will this week hold a two-day Criminal Appeals Session in Fort Portal, with 30 cases scheduled for hearing as the Court continues to take appellate services closer to the people. The session will run from Tuesday 20th to Wednesday 21st October 2026 before a panel of three Justices led by […]
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UCE Exams Begin Smoothly in Fort Portal City
Christine Exams in Fort Portal City have commenced smoothly, with candidates joining thousands across the country to sit the 2026 Uganda Certificate of Education examinations. Speaking to our reporter, the City Principal Education Officer, Ategeka Patrick confirmed that candidates began today with Mathematics in the morning and Chemistry in the afternoon, and that Fort Portal […]
Continue ReadingBeyond the Flag;Fort Portal wants Freedom That Feeds and Serves
By christine As Uganda marked 64 years of independence, yesterday, residents of Fort Portal City say the government should go beyond celebrating freedom from colonial rule, and focus on true freedom through better service delivery and respect for human rights. The national celebrations were held at State House Entebbe under the theme “Embracing Our […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal City Targets More Than 100% Measles-Rubella Vaccination Coverage
By Alozio Fort Portal City leaders have pledged to intensify community outreach ahead of a five-day measles-rubella vaccination campaign, aiming tensure every eligible child receives the vaccine. The campaign will run from today Thursday, 1st to 5th October 2026 and targets children aged 9 months to 5 years. Fort Portal City Health Officer Dr. […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal City Aims for Single-Digit HIV Prevalence Through Strategic Integration and Enhanced Financing
Lucky Patrick In a move to curb its persistently high HIV prevalence, Fort Portal City has set an ambitious target to reduce its HIV rate to a single digit. This commitment was underscored during a high-level meeting held in the RCC Boardroom, where officials from the Uganda Network of AIDS Service Organizations (UNASO), the Ministry […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal Education Officer Calls for Joint Effort to Improve School Performance
By CHRISTINE. The new Fort Portal City Education Officer, John Bosco Tumwesigye, has called for strong collaboration between the media, parents, teachers, and education officials to improve the quality of education in the city. Tumwesigye made the remarks yesterday evening during a media engagement held at Sam’s Place in Fort Portal City. He noted that […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Evicted vendors from Kampala,Kamwenge Roads Relocated to Container Village
Kaboha Fort portal City Council has agreed to relocate street vendors that were recently evicted from Kampala and Kamwenge road to Mpanga container village marking the end of running battles and frustration At the beginning of March 2026, Fort portal city Council evicted hundreds of street vendors accusing them of operating illegally. A team of […]
Continue ReadingTears Flow as Trade Order Enforcement Begins in Fort Portal City
By Alice K There were emotional scenes in Fort Portal on Monday as city authorities began enforcing a trade order aimed at removing street vendors from roadsides, pavements and other unauthorized trading areas. The operation, conducted by officials from Fort Portal City Authority, left many vendors in tears as they were ordered to vacate the […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Residents Urge Government to Halt HIV Self-Testing Kits Over Spread Concerns
By Sylvia Residents in Fort Portal have asked the government to suspend the use of HIV self-testing kits as one way of addressing the continued rise in new HIV infections in the area. The concerns were raised during a one-day regional workshop organized by the Uganda AIDS Commission at Nyaika Hotel, attended by members of […]
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