Toro kingdom moves to revive Fort Portal's ageing publ
The Toro Kingdom in Uganda has launched an initiative to renovate the ageing Fort Portal Public Library. The project aims to restore the facility, which has fallen into disrepair, by securing new books and funding from local and international supporters.
Why it matters
The library serves as a vital educational resource for the Toro subregion, and its restoration is seen as a community-led effort to preserve local heritage and support future generations.
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Toro kingdom moves to revive Fort Portal's ageing public library
Toro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomire said the Kingdom had taken it upon itself to restore the facility to its former glory for the benefit of current and future generations.
Fort Portal Public Library, which is set for renovation. (Photo by Jonan Tusingwire)
Toro kingdom has launched a campaign to restore the Fort Portal Public Library, with plans to renovate the ageing facility, stock it with new books and establish a heritage section aimed at preserving
For decades, the library has served as the only public library in the Toro subregion, providing students, researchers and members of the public with access to reading and research materials.
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