Welcome to Fortportal City
The pearl of Uganda, culture and nature in one.
Overview
Fort Portal City is a Tourism City of Uganda situated at the base of the Rwenzori Mountains in the greater Tooro kingdom, Western Region of the Country. Known for being vibrant and welcoming, Fort Portal is the gateway to Uganda's adventures. Fort Portal City lies on the northern foothills of Rwenzori Mountain ranges, 50km north of Kasese District close to Queen Elizabeth National Park and it is 26km from Kibale national park. The City is the center of Toro kingdom and it's where we locate the Toro King palace. The town is the only town in Uganda with an English name built in the 1960s and was named after the British Consul General of Zanzibar, Sir Gerald Portal who came to Uganda in 1890s to formalize British protectorate ship over Uganda.
Coordinates: 00°36'N 30°18'E
leadership
Below is a list of the executive leadership for Fort Portal.
Edison Asaba Ruyonga
City Mayor
Peter Kusemererwa
Senior Assistant Town Clerk
Investment opportunities
Fort portal has many sectors to invest in
Hospitality
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Manufacturing
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Real estate
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Agriculture
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Education
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Tourism
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Infrastructure
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ICT
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Our latest updates
Unveiling the Latest Stories, Updates, and Local News That Matter.
Fort Portal city revives monthly cleaning exercise
Fort portal city authorities have revived the monthly “clean Fort portal campaign” in a bid to reclaim its past glory as one of the cleanest Towns in the country.
Read moreAbsa Bank Uganda sets up safe drinking water facilities at Fort Portal Hospital (2023-03-31)
Absa Bank Uganda has erected four drinking water dispensers worth UGX 29.4 million at Fort Portal...
Read moreAbandoned car brings business to a standstill in Fort Portal City (2023-03-29)
Business came to a standstill in Fort Portal City on Wednesday after suspected thieves abandoned a car...
Read moreCity Location and Contacts
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mayor@fortportalcity.go.ug
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deputymayor@fortportalcity.go.ug
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info@fortportalcity.go.ug
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www.fortportalcity.go.ug
