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Ruhaama SS Receives Shs 1.9 billion Infrastructure Boost

February 5, 2025 9:34 am Published by Comments Off on Ruhaama SS Receives Shs 1.9 billion Infrastructure Boost

Ntungamo: Ruhaama Secondary School in Ntungamo District has received new infrastructure worth 1.9 billion shillings, aimed at improving learning conditions and addressing space constraints. The newly commissioned facilities include a computer laboratory complex, a multipurpose hall, six classroom block and two lined toilets with five stances each. Speaking at the... Read More


Supreme court quashes trial of Civilians in Military Court

January 31, 2025 5:38 pm Published by Comments Off on Supreme court quashes trial of Civilians in Military Court

Kampala: The Supreme Court has ruled that the General Court Martial (GCM) has no jurisdiction to try civilians, declaring its involvement in such cases unconstitutional. The landmark decision, delivered by Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo on Friday January 31, 2025, upholds a Constitutional Court ruling that had nullified military trials of... Read More


Livestock Traders in Rukungiri Rejoice as Foot-and-Mouth Quarantine is Lifted

January 29, 2025 8:42 pm Published by Comments Off on Livestock Traders in Rukungiri Rejoice as Foot-and-Mouth Quarantine is Lifted

Rukungiri: A section of livestock traders and producers in Rukungiri District are relieved and excited after the quarantine imposed due to foot-and-mouth disease was lifted, allowing them to resume business and sell their animals in the local markets. Speaking with our news reporter on January 29, at Nyamayeje Market in Southern Division,... Read More


Buyanja District Councillor Urges Youth to Embrace Agriculture Over Political Exploitation

January 29, 2025 8:30 pm Published by Comments Off on Buyanja District Councillor Urges Youth to Embrace Agriculture Over Political Exploitation

Rukungiri: The district councillor representing Buyanja Sub-county in Rukungiri District, Albert Mugisha Rwamugaata, has called on the youth to engage in agriculture and avoid being exploited by politicians. In an interview with our news reporter on 28, Rwamugaata expressed concern that some politicians take advantage of idle and unemployed youth,... Read More


DRC: M23 Rebels declare seizure of Goma city

January 27, 2025 4:32 am Published by Comments Off on DRC: M23 Rebels declare seizure of Goma city

Africa: Rebels of the M23 movement say they have taken control of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s east. Residents shared videos of M23 rebels patrolling Goma’s main streets following a lightning advance against the Congolese army on Sunday January 26, 2025 that saw tens of... Read More


Youth Urged to Reflect and Build a Strong Foundation in Christ

January 24, 2025 9:31 pm Published by Comments Off on Youth Urged to Reflect and Build a Strong Foundation in Christ

Rukungiri: The Archdeacon of Nyabitete Archdeaconary Rev Ven. Enock Karamuzi, has called on youth to reflect on their actions and identify areas for self-improvement to achieve their life goals. Karamuzi made the remarks on Janaury 24, during the closing of a four-day youth conference for Kitojo Parish under Nyabitete Archdeaconry in Buyanja Sub-county. The conference,... Read More


Rukungiri Municipality Ranks 5th in 2024 PLE Results Nationwide

January 24, 2025 9:20 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Municipality Ranks 5th in 2024 PLE Results Nationwide

Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has been ranked fifth in Uganda in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). This was revealed by Rukungiri Municipal Senior Inspector of Schools, Juliet Musimenta, on January 24, during a meeting with headteachers held at the municipality to discuss the PLE results. Musimenta reported that a total... Read More


Parents Urged to Prioritize Affordable Schools as Brain Trust Celebrates 2024 PLE Success

January 24, 2025 9:10 pm Published by Comments Off on Parents Urged to Prioritize Affordable Schools as Brain Trust Celebrates 2024 PLE Success

Rukungiri: Parents have been encouraged to send their children to schools they can afford instead of competing with their neighbors. This advice was given by the chairperson of the School Management Committee John Ndengire on January 24,, at Brain Trust Nursery and Primary School in Kasoroza Trading Centre, Nyakagyeme Sub County. He was... Read More


188 fail PLE in Rukungiri.

January 24, 2025 6:05 pm Published by Comments Off on 188 fail PLE in Rukungiri.

Rukungiri: Only 188 of the 6,686 candidates who registered to sit for the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in Rukungiri District have failed. This was revealed by the Rukungiri District Principal inspector of schools Lydia Tushemerirwe, during the official release of the 2024 PLE results at the district council hall... Read More


Trump takes Oath, Vows to make America great Again.

January 21, 2025 4:26 am Published by Comments Off on Trump takes Oath, Vows to make America great Again.

USA: Donald Trump has was on Monday January 20, 2025 sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, beginning his second term in the White House after a decisive comeback in November’s election. In his 29-minute inauguration speech, Trump promised to restore the American dream while also warning... Read More