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ODPP Convenes Stakeholders Engagement on Corruption in Fort Portal

ODPP Convenes Stakeholders Engagement on Corruption in Fort Portal

On Tuesday May 5, 2026, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), through its Anti-Corruption Department (ACD), successfully convened a stakeholders’ engagement on corruption and corruption-related offences for the Fort Portal Region at Nyaika Hotel in Fort Portal. The engagement is part of the ODPP’s ongoing initiative to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in handling corruption cases. Some of the …

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Man, 19, jailed for 15 years over defiling 9-year-old girl in Fort Portal

Man 19 jailed for 15 years over defiling 9 year old girl

The High court in Fort Portal has sentenced a 19-year-old man to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to aggravated defilement. Samuel Amanyire was convicted on Monday during a session presided over by Justice Vincent Wagona. He had initially denied the charges when he first appeared in court last week. However, when the case came up for hearing, …

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USSSA Elite Games: Fort Portal Shock Buddo as Ali Strike Sends Them Packing

USSSA Elite Games Fort Portal Shock Buddo as Ali Strike

By Kayiira Jackson  Buddo Secondary School’s title hopes came to a painful end after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Fort Portal Secondary School in a dramatic quarterfinal clash. Kiyingi Ali emerged the hero for Fort Portal, netting the decisive goal in the 27th minute of the first half to stun the tournament favourites. Buddo pushed relentlessly in search of an …

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Regional Court Coordination Committee Meets in Fort Portal

High Court Criminal Session Kicks off in Mbarara

The Fort Portal High Court was the venue for a spirited Regional Court Coordination Committee (RCCC) meeting that brought together judicial officers, state attorneys, police, prisons, probation officers, advocates, and other justice sector stakeholders from across the Rwenzori Region. Wooden Gavel The meeting was co-chaired by Justice Vincent Emmy Mugabo, Head of Circuit, and Justice Vincent Wagona, Resident Judge. HW …

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