Fort Portal City

24 March 2026, 5:02 pm

Fort Portal rallies to save River Mpanga as environmental concerns grow

By Clare Nayebare Stakeholders in Fort Portal are raising alarm over the degradation of River Mpanga, citing encroachment, pollution, and deforestation as key threats. During the “Save River Mpanga” marathon organised by the Ministry of Water and Environment Uganda, leaders…

14 October 2025, 6:24 pm

Harugongo farmers lead organic revolution to feed Fort Portal sustainably

By Claire Nayebare In Harugongo, Kabarole district, farmers led by Francis Asaba are pioneering organic farming to feed Fort Portal sustainably. Through their cooperative, Mugamba Turoorre Hara SACCO, they use natural fertilisers, traditional pest control, and soil conservation methods to…