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Musical and Stage Legend: The Coronation of King Tomislav

Coronation · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Musical and Stage Legend: The Coronation of King Tomislav

On the occasion of the 1100th anniversary of the Croatian Kingdom, the Council of the Croatian National Foundation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (VMH BiH) is the holder of this project See the Story

Preparations kick off for King Oyo’s 30th Empango coronation anniversary

Coronation · Fort Portal

Preparations kick off for King Oyo’s 30th Empango coronation anniversary

The grand celebration, titled Ekyooto Ha Mpango, will take place from September 10th to 13th, 2025, in the scenic city of Fort Portal, Uganda.Read Article

UHRC Resumes Second Round of Countrywide Human Rights Tribunal Sessions – 2025

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UHRC Resumes Second Round of Countrywide Human Rights Tribunal Sessions – 2025

FORT PORTAL– The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has kicked off holding its Human Rights Tribunal (court) sessions, hearing complaints of alleged violation of Human Rights and Freedoms across the country. The whole of this month June), the Tribunal chaired by the Chairperson Hon.Mariam Wangadya shall be moving to different Regional offices offering redress to complaints. The members of the commission during today’s sitting. From, June 2nd …Read Article

Victoria Rusoke, Claire Kasande Elected As NRM Chairs In Kabarole & Fort Portal City

By Spy Uganda The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has concluded key grassroots elections in western Uganda, ushering in new leadership in two strategic areas: Kabarole District and Fort Portal City. In Kabarole District, Victoria Rusoke Businge was officially declared the new NRM District Chairperson after securing victory in a competitive race against rival candidate Richard…Fort Portal · Fort Portal Read Article

IRCU-Tooro Chapter suspends fundraising in places of worship

Bishop Reuben Kisembo of Ruwenzori Diocese. PHOTO URN HOIMA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU), Tooro Chapter members have directed the clergy to suspend fundraising activities in churches and mosques as the country approaches the election period. Speaking at a press briefing in Fort Portal Tourism City, the Chairperson of the IRCU Tooro Chapter, Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo, who also serves as the Bishop of Ruwe…Fort Portal · Fort Portal Read Article

South Sudan, Uganda, and CAR Launch 1,100km Regional Road Project

Fort Portal, Uganda (Eye Radio) – South Sudan, Uganda, and the Central African Republic (CAR) have signed a historic agreement to jointly fund the construction of a 1,100-kilometre trade road network aimed at enhancing regional integration and economic development. In October 2024, President Yoweri Museveni pledged to engage South Sudan in constructing a road linking the town of Yei to the main highway. The move followed discussions between Pres…Yoweri Museveni · Fort Portal See the Story

MP aspirant Victoria Bagaaya under fire for allegedly failing to pay graphic designer

Victoria Winfred Bagaaya Akiiki, a woman MP aspirant for Fort Portal Tourism City, is facing backlash after a graphic designer accused her of not paying him for work done. The controversy began when the graphic designer, who goes by @phatgraphicsug on X, said he was never paid for designing campaign materials. He reacted to a post showing Bagaaya’s campaign poster with the comment: "And now this is the replicated version, they never #PAID for. A…Fort Portal · Fort Portal Read Article

Tragedy As Fire Guts Library & Science Lab At Kabarole Adventist SS

By Jamillah Kemigisa A tragic fire erupted on Thursday afternoon at Kabarole Adventist Secondary School in Fort Portal Tourism City, destroying the school’s library and science laboratory as students, parents, and staff looked on in horror. The blaze broke out as students had gathered on campus to collect their end-of-term report cards. According to eyewitnesses,…Science · Fort Portal Read Article

MoH launches malaria vaccination exercise in Tooro

King Oyo Arriving at the Launch of Malaria Vaccination Exercise at Booma Grounds in FortPortal. PHOTO URN HOIMA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has launched the malaria vaccination exercise in Tooro. Earlier this year, the Ministry launched a malaria vaccination campaign initially targeting 1.1 million children under two years across 105 high-risk districts, becoming the 19th African country to introduce the vaccine into routi…Fort Portal · Fort Portal Read Article

Shockwaves In Kitara: New Faces Dominate FUFA Regional Elections As Incumbents Fall

By Jamillah Kemigisa A political earthquake rocked the Kitara region football landscape yesterday as fresh leadership swept through the FUFA regional elections, unseating several long-serving delegates in a dramatic vote held at Night Rose Hotel, Fort Portal. In the most talked-about contest of the day, Mulihebwa Solomon emerged victorious as the new 3rd Division Clubs…Fort Portal · Fort Portal Read Article

Gen. Birungi takes over as commander of UPDF Mountain Division

Maj Gen James Birungi has officially taken over as the new Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Mountain Division and Operation Shujja, succeeding Maj Gen Richard Otto. The handover ceremony took place at Muhooti Barracks in Fort Portal, Kabarole District. The event was presided over by Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, the Commander of Land Force, who praised the significant achievements made under Maj Gen Otto’s leadership and expresse…Fort Portal · Fort Portal Read Article

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