Central Division Secretary Resigns Over Corruption Allegations
By Sylvia The Secretary for Community Development, Production, and Environment in Central Division, Kengonzi Elizabeth, has resigned from her position yesterday, citing alleged corruption scandals and a lack of independence among division leaders. According to Kirungi, she was appointed to the executive to discuss important matters affecting the electorate, but was surprised to find that […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal : Street Workers Protest Unpaid Arrears, Demand Action
By Alice K Street parking attendants, loaders, and offloaders in Fort Portal have yesterday laid down their tools and held a peaceful demonstration over unpaid arrears from their contractor. According to Shafic Kyaligonza, they began working with Zwitch Arimah Uganda Limited, the company responsible for street parking collection, in March this year. However, they have […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: Security Inspects Kisenyi Robbery Crime Scene
By Sylvia Traffic and business activities came to a halt this morning as police and other security agencies initiated the investigations at the crime scene of last night’s robbery in Kisenyi, Fort Portal. The Robbery Yesterday evening at around 7 pm, Armed robbers broke into the Baguma and K Auto spare parts shop, running […]
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Tragic Collision Claims Four Lives on Fort Portal-Kasese Road
Clare N Tragedy struck the community of Kacwamba in Fort Portal City today at around 11:30 AM, as a devastating accident on the Fort Portal-Kasese road near Spokane Hotel claimed four innocent lives. About the accident According to Rwenzori West Police Spokesperson SP Vincent Twesige, a black Toyota Harrier, Reg.No. UBD 926F, was […]
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Don’t tell me Lack of Jobs, But Lack of Vision – Museveni Rallies Ugandans
EDITORIAL President Yoweri Museveni says Ugandans should stop attributing unemployment to the lack of jobs in the country but blame themselves for lacking vision of implementing his 4 acre model he has advocated since 1996. This was in his speech at the International Labour Day celebrations at the Mukabura grounds, in Fort Portal under […]
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DPF Reassures Ugandan Bank Customers Safety of Their Funds
Citizens who entrust their money to banks can rest assured of its safety, even in the face of unforeseen circumstances affecting the banking sector. This assurance was reiterated by Patrick Kagoro, Chairman Board Deposit Protection Fund (DPF), during a press briefing in Fort Portal City aimed at publicizing the fund’s services. About DPF Established […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal City Notes an Improvement in the Battle Against Foot & Mouth Disease
Sylvia Fort Portal city has seen a notable improvement in its battle against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) since the quarantine measures were lifted. Reportedly, experts have not recorded any new infections in the past two weeks, signaling a positive trend. Improvement attributed to Collaborative efforts Dr. Stanley Businge, the production officer for Fort […]
Continue ReadingChristians Urged to Embrace Forgiveness & Reconciliation Ahead of Easter
EDITORIAL The Local Ordinary of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has on Palm Sunday urged Believers to embrace the virtue of obedience and seek divine guidance by acknowledging their human sinful nature. He was yesterday addressing a congregation of hundreds gathered at Virika Cathedral (McCauley Hall) in Fort […]
Continue ReadingFORT PORTAL: Village Chairpersons Urged to Formulate Security Committees Amid Escalating Theft Cases
EDITORIAL Local council leader in the central division of Fort Portal City, have been rallied to establish security committees in every village to address the growing incidents of theft. Theft cases noted to be on the increase Addressing residents of Bulyanyenje village in Nyabukara ward, Central Division, Fort Portal City during a security meeting, Afande […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal City Formulates Bylaws to Enhance Food Safety
Alice The Fort Portal City livestock experts have unveiled new bylaws aimed at enhancing meat safety among abattoir operators and meat sellers. Speaking at a meeting held at Tooro Botanical Gardens, organized by Kabarole Research and Resource Centre (KRC) in collaboration with Iles De Paix, Lucy Kahunde, the senior health inspector of Fort Portal […]
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