Fort 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 […]
Continue ReadingWazalendo 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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