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Full List of Elected Rukungiri District Councillors

January 23, 2026 10:27 am Published by Comments Off on Full List of Elected Rukungiri District Councillors

Country Radio brings you the full list of elected Rukungiri District councillors, covering directly elected councillors, women councillors, and special interest group representatives across sub-counties, town councils, and municipal divisions. Municipal Division Results In Southern Division, Generous Annah Kembabazi (NRM) won the directly elected councillor seat with 1,144 votes, defeating... Read More


Charles Andrewson Katebire Makes Political Comeback, Declared Rukungiri District LC5 Chairperson

January 23, 2026 8:26 am Published by Comments Off on Charles Andrewson Katebire Makes Political Comeback, Declared Rukungiri District LC5 Chairperson

Rukungiri: Charles Andrewson Katebire has been officially declared the newly elected LC5 Chairperson for Rukungiri District following the conclusion of the district tallying process. The announcement was made this morning January 23 by the Rukungiri District Returning Officer, Abas K. Namara, at the district tally centre held at the Rukungiri... Read More


BVVK Operators Protest Exclusion from Rukungiri Local Council Elections

January 22, 2026 5:29 pm Published by Comments Off on BVVK Operators Protest Exclusion from Rukungiri Local Council Elections

Rukungiri: A group of BVVK operators in Rukungiri District have staged a demonstration at the district headquarters after being informed at the last minute that they would not be deployed at polling stations for the ongoing Local Council elections. The operators, who had been trained to operate Biometric Voter Verification... Read More


Rukungiri Elects Special Interest Group District Councillors

January 21, 2026 8:13 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Elects Special Interest Group District Councillors

Rukungiri: Rukungiri Electoral District has concluded the election of district councillors representing Special Interest Groups. The elections were held on January 21, at Rukungiri Main Stadium and the Rukungiri District Council Hall. The exercise covered representatives of the youth, older persons, workers, and persons with disabilities (PWDs), with each group... Read More


PFF to Sue EC, NRM Winners Over Alleged Election Irregularities in Rukungiri

January 20, 2026 4:51 pm Published by Comments Off on PFF to Sue EC, NRM Winners Over Alleged Election Irregularities in Rukungiri

Rukungiri: The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party in Rukungiri District has announced plans to take legal action against the Electoral Commission (EC) and several National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates who were declared winners in the January 15, 2026 general parliamentary elections. Speaking at a press conference held this evening... Read More


From District Council to Parliament: Rwabugumi Wins Rubabo County MP Seat

January 19, 2026 7:14 pm Published by Comments Off on From District Council to Parliament: Rwabugumi Wins Rubabo County MP Seat

Rukungiri: The incumbent Rukungiri District councillor representing Nyarushanje Sub-county, Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabugumi, has been elected the new Member of Parliament for Rubabo County. Rwabugumi, who contested on the NRM ticket, was declared the winner on Saturday January 16, at around 3:00 a.m. after polling 16,102 votes. He defeated the incumbent... Read More


“It Is Not Yet Over” – Ingrid Kamateneti Challenges Tumukunde’s Victory

January 19, 2026 7:04 pm Published by Comments Off on “It Is Not Yet Over” – Ingrid Kamateneti Challenges Tumukunde’s Victory

Rukungiri: Former Rukungiri Municipality parliamentary aspirant Ingrid Kamateneti Turinawe has rejected the victory of Gen. Henry Kakurugu Tumukunde, insisting that the election was marred by violence, intimidation, and electoral malpractice. Speaking during a press conference held on January 18 at her home in Famers, Western Division of Rukungiri Municipality, Ingrid... Read More


NRM Sweeps All Parliamentary Seats in Rukungiri District

January 18, 2026 6:01 am Published by Comments Off on NRM Sweeps All Parliamentary Seats in Rukungiri District

Rukungiri: The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has swept all parliamentary seats in Rukungiri District, traditionally known as the backbone of opposition politics in Uganda. No opposition or independent candidate won any parliamentary position in the January 15, 2026 general elections. Rukungiri District is widely known as a stronghold of... Read More


Ministry of Education Postpones School Re-opening to February 10.

January 18, 2026 3:43 am Published by Comments Off on Ministry of Education Postpones School Re-opening to February 10.

Kampala: The Ministry of Education and Sports has postponed the re-opening of all schools and education institutions across Uganda to Tuesday, February 10, 2026, citing the ongoing General Elections and the need to ensure the safety of learners. In an official statement issued on Friday January 16, the Ministry revised... Read More


Nyakishenyi Residents Pledge Support for Midius Natukunda Ahead of 2026 Elections

January 11, 2026 6:28 pm Published by Comments Off on Nyakishenyi Residents Pledge Support for Midius Natukunda Ahead of 2026 Elections

Rukungiri: Residents of Nyakishenyi Sub-county in Rukungiri District have pledged their full support to the incumbent Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Midius Natukunda Kaharata, as she seeks re-election in the 2026 general elections. Natukunda is contesting as an independent candidate after losing the NRM flag to Mary Paul Kebirungi. The... Read More