Vendors Abandon Kabundaire Market Over Garbage Crisis A growing sanitation crisis at Kabundaire Farmers Market in Fort Portal Tourism City has forced several vendors to abandon their stalls over fears of disease outbreaks caused by decomposing garbage. The vendors, mainly selling fresh produce and second-hand clothes, complain that despite paying market dues, the council has […]
Pregnant women in Kyenjojo District are facing life-threatening challenges due to the district’s poor road network. Residents in Kyebamba-Kogoba village, Kyarusozi Sub-county, say long distances to health centers and lack of transportation are placing mothers and babies at serious risk. Lucy Kabatebezi, a resident, explained that poor access to hospitals forces many women to rely […]
More than 20,000 residents in Fort Portal City, including those in Butangwa and Kitembe, are living in fear of eviction after news of land gazetting surfaced during a community stakeholders’ meeting in Kitembe Village. Nyakairu Ibrahim, LC1 Chairperson of Butangwa Cell, said the community had not been consulted, sparking anxiety among affected families. LC1 chairperson […]
Fort Portal County Reaches Semi-Finals After Draw with Kyaka Fort Portal County has advanced to the semi-finals of the Tooro Kingdom Masaza Football Tournament after a goalless but intense draw against Kyaka County. Held at St. Leo’s College Kyegobe playground, the match was a tactical battle that saw strong defenses from both teams, leaving fans […]
Uganda Red Cross Strengthens Community Protection in Fort Portal In a renewed effort to promote public health and safety, the Uganda Red Cross Society, with support from UNICEF, has launched a major awareness campaign in Fort Portal Tourism City and Kabarole District. The campaign focuses on preventing the spread of diseases like Ebola and Mpox, […]
