Fort Portal District

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The government is to provide an extra 80 billion shillings to support women-owned businesses through non-repayable grants. Mary Kamuli Kuteesa, the State Minister for Gender and Culture, said the government is introducing the Business Plan Competition Grants to enable women entrepreneurs to access capital without the burden of loan … The post Women to access 80 billion in GROW business gra

Burahya County have reached the final of the fifth edition of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup after holding Fort Portal City to a 1-1 draw on Sunday to advance 3-2 on aggregate. Burahya carried a 2-1 advantage from the first leg into the return match at St Paul’s Major Seminary playground and will now […] The post Burahya book MTN Amasaza Cup final against Mwenge South appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.

Fort Portal hospital seeks funding for surgical complex, 146 health workers Daily Monitor

The planned deployment is expected to raise the hospital’s staffing level from 28% to 43%, strengthening specialised healthcare services for patients in the Tooro and Rwenzori sub-regions.

Tooro Well-Wishers Raise Shs 85.3 Million to Appreciate Musuuga Fort Portal, Uganda I URN | Well-wishers in Tooro have raised another sh85.3 million to appreciate Musuuga Charles Kamurasi, the head of the Tooro royal clan, for guiding the kingdom through the transition following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV. The … The post Tooro continues thanking Musuuga, hands him another sh85 million appeared f

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, yesterday met the British High Commissioner to Uganda, Lisa Chesney, to discuss relations between Uganda and the United Kingdom. The meeting, held in Fort Portal was also attended by Lt Col Ash Wiseman, […] The post Gen. Muhoozi, British High Commissioner Hail Stre

Bundibugyo election petitioner Donna Kapalaya and incumbent Josephine Babungi have closed their cases in Fort Portal, with the returning officer’s affidavit revealing that the declared winner’s tally was verified only after her victory had been announced.

Bundibugyo election petitioner Donna Kapalaya and incumbent Josephine Babungi have closed their cases in Fort Portal, with the returning officer’s affidavit revealing that the declared winner’s tally was verified only after her victory had been announced.

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Tooro Kingdom has announced the resumption of the fifth edition of the Amasaza football and netball tournament, which was suspended following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV in August. The tournament, which kicked off on July 12, 2026, had reached the semi-final stage when it … The post Tooro Kingdom resumes Amasaza tournament appeared first on The Independent Ugand

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Tooro King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has called for sustained efforts to protect River Mpanga from growing pressure caused by population growth and climate change. The King said protecting the river was critical to the survival and livelihoods of communities across the Tooro region, where it is a major … The post Tooro King calls for continued protection of River Mpanga appeared first on Th

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has reappointed Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki as acting Prime Minister of Tooro Kingdom for a six-month transitional period as the institution begins a new chapter following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The appointment was announced on Monday by the … The post Tooro King reappoints Rwomiire as acting Prime Minister appeared fi

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | As the Tooro Kingdom ushered in its 15th Omukama, one question continued to intrigue many Batooro and Ugandans: Why did the new king choose the name Nyabongo I? Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma did not ascend the throne as Kijanangoma. Instead, following the decision of the Babiito Clan Succession Committee … The post Why Tooro’s new King chose the name Nyabongo I appeared first on The Ind

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on Uganda’s cultural leaders to strengthen efforts to preserve indigenous languages, culture and traditional knowledge. Museveni made the call Tuesday during the coronation ceremony at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal, where he spoke about the role cultural institutions can play alongside the modern state. He said Uganda risked losing […] The post Museveni Calls for Preserva

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid tribute to the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, recalling a letter the former Tooro King wrote to him weeks before his death. Museveni was speaking on Tuesday at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal during the coronation of Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, following the death of King […] The post Museveni Salutes King Oyo, Says He Was Saddened to Find His June 15 Letter A

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese, Rt Rev Reuben Kisembo has urged the newly crowned King of Tooro, Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, to honour the matrimonial vows he made to his wife by remaining faithful to the marriage. He cautioned against polygamy, saying it can come with challenges, and encouraged … The post Bishop Kisembo to Tooro King: One wife, one woman appeared first on The Indep

Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been installed as the new Omukama of Tooro in a series of traditional rituals held at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City. The traditional installation followed an overnight procession that began at 11 pm on Monday at Rwengoma Palace, where Nyabongo and thousands of his subjects set off on […] The post Edward Rukidi Nyabongo installed as new Omukama of Tooro appeared first on The

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I was installed early Tuesday morning as the new Omukama of Tooro in a series of traditional rituals held at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City. The traditional installation followed an overnight procession that began at 11 p.m. on Monday at Rwengoma Palace, with Nyabongo … The post Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I is new Omukama of Tooro appeared first on Th

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | On Monday night, King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I sat on the Tooro throne after completing all the traditional rituals to end mourning for King Oyo and crown a new king. After a symbolic mock fight and night procession via Mugabante, incoming King Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma speared a … The post Rituals to crown Tooro King Rukidi Nyabongo I completed appeared first on The Inde

Security tightened in Fort Portal ahead of Tooro King-designate coronation Daily Monitor

The new accommodation at the Mountain Infantry Division headquarters in Muhooti, Fort Portal, is part of the UPDF’s efforts to improve housing and welfare for military personnel and their families.

Fort Portal Crowds Welcome Tooro’s Nyabongo 1 Ahead of Coronation ChimpReports

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The mother of Tooro King-designate Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I was on Sunday evening warmly received at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City, where she will temporarily reside ahead of her son’s coronation on Tuesday. Yusta Asiimwe Kijanangoma Amooti arrived at the palace in a convoy accompanied by members of … The post Nyabongo’s mother welcomed to Karuziika Palace ahead of coronation appear

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Excitement has gripped Fort Portal City as residents prepared for the coronation of the new king of Tooro Kingdom, Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I. The tourism city is taking on a festive appearance ahead of Tuesday’s ceremony. Traditional arches locally known as ‘akakomo’ have been erected at several entry points … The post Excitement grips Fort Portal ahead of Nyabongo I coronation appe

Women are barred from participating in the traditional procession that will usher Tooro king-designate Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I to Karuziika Palace on Monday night. The procession, which forms part of the traditional rituals preceding Nyabongo’s coronation on Tuesday, will start at 10 pm from Rwengoma Palace and pass through Fort Portal City before ending at […] The post Women barred from Tooro king’s coronation proc