Wazalendo 10th Branch Opened in Fort Portal City
Sylvia K The commander of land forces in the UPDF, Lt. Gen. Kayanja Muhanga, has yesterday officially inaugurated the 10th branch of the Wazalendo SACCO along Balya Road in Fort Portal City. At the function, William Atalyeba, Director of Operations at Wazalendo SACCO, noted that the UPDF now boasts 19 branches nationwide, with […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal: City Street Vendors Given Three Months to Vacate Street Vending
Alice Following the directive of the minister of works and Transport Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala that all roadside vendors vacate with immediate effect, the Mayor Central division Richard Muhumuza has also advised Fort Portal roadside vendors to vacate. In a decisive initiative to tackle urban congestion and prioritize public safety, the Minister […]
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Fort Portal: Attendance Issues Threaten City’s Academic Year Smooth Start
Clare Approximately three weeks into the start of the academic year 2024, Fort Portal City reportedly experienced varying attendance rates amongst its student body. While around 70% of enrolled learners managed to attend classes during the initial week, the remaining 30% arrived subsequently due to repeated prompts from local educational officials. According to Patrick Ategeka, […]
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Fort Portal: City Council Authorities Want RCC, Her Deputies Transferred
Sylvia Authorities in Fort Portal city council are urging for the prompt reassignment of the City RCC and her two deputies following a recent altercation involving the city mayor, Edison Asaba Ruyonga, and the Deputy Resident City Commissioner, Andrew Ntange, at Ibale Primary School in central division Fort Portal. The origin of the Cause The […]
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Fort Portal : City Councilors Released on Bond After Alleged Bribery Attempt in Land Development Case
Sylvia K In a recent development, the Fort Portal Central Police have released on bond five Central Division councilors who were arrested for allegedly soliciting a bribe in connection with a land development case. The councilors, who include Joseline Komuhimbo, Bob Muhumule , Joseph Rujumba , Mugabe Gibs, and Elizabeth Kengonzi, were apprehended at Jopalz […]
Continue ReadingFort Portal City Requests Minimum 3-Months Extension to Complete 20Bn Delayed Road Projects
SYLVIA K The leaders of Fort Portal city have asked the World Bank for more time, specifically three more months, to finish building three connected roads – Mill Lane, Mugoma, and Kahungabunyonyi. These roads are part of the Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development Program, which is funded by the World Bank with 20 […]
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Ministry of Health Launches Regional Distribution of the Mosquito Nets in Tooro
The Ministry of Health has officially launched the Toro Regional Mosquito Nets Distribution Campaign with the theme “Under the Net.” During the launch event held at the North Division headquarters this afternoon, Dr. Asiimwe Solomon, the Fort Portal City Health Officer, shared valuable insights. He announced that Fort Portal City has received 73,280 mosquito […]
Continue ReadingReligious Sisters Cautioned on Pride and Earthly Titles
By Clare Religious Sisters belonging to the Congregation of Daughters of St.Theresa (Banyatereza) have been implored to desist from pride, and turn to childlike faith, humility if they are to make a positive impact in their vocation. The Call, was made by the Rt.Rev.Dr Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki, Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese, during Holy […]
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Fort Portal: Fire Destroys Property Worth Millions
By Sylvia. Police in the Central Division Fort Portal city are investigating circumstances under which fire gutted kiosks, car garage and part of Tian bar in Kisenyi this afternoon, leaving property worth millions of money destroyed. About the Fire According to the Central Division police commander, Afande Acidri Savior ,they were called this […]
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Fort Portal City Residents Threaten to Demonstrate Over Poor Quality Street Lights
Kabooha Fort-portal Tourism City residents have criticized authorities for installing poor quality street lights at the expense of taxpayers’ money which tantamounts to felony and lack of value for money. The lights, which were recently erected along Lugard road, Kyebambe Road and Balya road are not working equivalent to the amount of funds accounted […]
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