About Us

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.

 

City Contacts

  • Department
    Email
  • Office Of The Mayor
    mayor@fortportalcity.go.ug
    deputymayor@fortportalcity.go.ug
  • Office Of The Town Clerk
    townclerk@fortportalcity.go.ug
    deputytownclerk@fortportalcity.go.ug
  • General Inquiries
    info@fortportalcity.go.ug