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Rukungiri Man, 31, Remanded Over Alleged Defilement of 11-Year-Old Pupil

June 4, 2026 5:32 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Man, 31, Remanded Over Alleged Defilement of 11-Year-Old Pupil

Rukungiri: A 31-year-old man identified as Akim Murangira, a resident of Ruhiita Cell, Burombe Parish, Ruhinda Sub-county in Rukungiri District, is accused of defiling an 11-year-old primary school pupil from the same parish. The case was heard on June 4, at the Rukungiri Grade One Magistrate’s Court. Grade One Magistrate... Read More


Man Dies After Wife Allegedly Cuts His Throat Over Love Dispute in Buyanja

June 3, 2026 5:04 pm Published by Comments Off on Man Dies After Wife Allegedly Cuts His Throat Over Love Dispute in Buyanja

Rukungiri: Residents of Rwenanura cell in Nyabiteete parish, Buyanja Sub-county have this afternoon June 3, been left in shock after a woman identified as Patience Akankwatsa allegedly murdered his husband Bruce Niwamanya. A reliable source indicates that Akankwatsa killed Niwamanya, after accusing him of marrying another wife identified as Shivani... Read More


Rukungiri Municipality Continues Demolition of Illegal Structures Amid Residents’ Complaints

June 3, 2026 6:14 am Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Municipality Continues Demolition of Illegal Structures Amid Residents’ Complaints

Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality yesterday June 2, marked Day Four of its enforcement exercise aimed at removing temporary and illegal structures in line with the new trade order policy being implemented in urban centres across the country. The operation continued along designated routes as municipal officials intensified efforts to restore order... Read More


Gospel Artist Onesmus Karuma Set to Launch Akanyekundira Album in Rukungiri

June 3, 2026 4:58 am Published by Comments Off on Gospel Artist Onesmus Karuma Set to Launch Akanyekundira Album in Rukungiri

Rukungiri: Rukungiri District gospel artist Onesmus Karuma is set to launch his new album, Akanyekundira, on 13th June 2026 at Switz Gardens in Kebisoni Town Council, Rukungiri District. Karuma revealed this during a press conference held on June 1, at Switz Gardens ahead of the Akanyekundira Album Concert. The concert... Read More


Bishop Asiimwe Suspends Diocesan Conferences, Directs Churches to Strengthen Ebola Prevention Measures

June 3, 2026 4:23 am Published by Comments Off on Bishop Asiimwe Suspends Diocesan Conferences, Directs Churches to Strengthen Ebola Prevention Measures

Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, has suspended all diocesan conferences and days of prayer as part of measures to prevent the spread of Ebola. Speaking to our news reporter at Riverside Hotel in Rukungiri District, Bishop Asiimwe said he had suspended a conference that... Read More


Innocent Turyahabwe Sworn In as Bugangari Sub-county LC3 Chairperson

May 29, 2026 4:44 am Published by Comments Off on Innocent Turyahabwe Sworn In as Bugangari Sub-county LC3 Chairperson

Rukungiri: Innocent Turyahabwe commonly known as Kaino has officially been sworn in as the LC3 Chairperson of Bugangari Sub-county in Rujumbura Constituency, Rukungiri District. The swearing-in ceremony was held on May 28 at the Bugangari Sub-county headquarters in Rujumbura Constituency. Turyahabwe, who also serves as the Rukungiri District Chairperson of... Read More


Nyamunuka Town Council Mayor and Councillors Sworn In

May 29, 2026 4:33 am Published by Comments Off on Nyamunuka Town Council Mayor and Councillors Sworn In

Ntungamo: The elected Mayor of Nyamunuka Town Council, Katafa Yassin Byamukama, has officially been sworn in as the Mayor of Nyamunuka Town Council in Ntungamo District. The swearing-in ceremony was held on May 28, at the Nyamunuka Town Council headquarters in Ntungamo District. During the ceremony, other ward councillors of... Read More


North Kigezi Diocese Releases Pre-Mock Exam Results for Church of Uganda Schools

May 29, 2026 4:26 am Published by Comments Off on North Kigezi Diocese Releases Pre-Mock Exam Results for Church of Uganda Schools

Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt Rev Onesimus Asiimwe, has today released the diocesan pre-mock examination results done by secondary schools under the Church of Uganda Heads of Education Institutions Association (COUHEIA) in North Kigezi Diocese, Rukungiri District. The function to release the results was held on May... Read More


Tears in Rukungiri as Trade order takes effect.

May 28, 2026 5:47 pm Published by Comments Off on Tears in Rukungiri as Trade order takes effect.

Rukungiri: Authorities in Rukungiri Municipality on Thursday May 28, 2026 started to implement the new trade order policy, razing down temporary and illegal structures. The operation targets structures obstructing public spaces and those without approval. Today’s operation left structures at Healing and Deliverance Church in Farmers, T. Light Church, Rukungiri... Read More


FULL LIST; President Museveni Unveils New Cabinet, Retains Key Allies and Introduces Fresh Faces in Government

May 26, 2026 7:02 pm Published by Comments Off on FULL LIST; President Museveni Unveils New Cabinet, Retains Key Allies and Introduces Fresh Faces in Government

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has proposed a new team of senior government officials for appointment as Vice President, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State and Senior Presidential Advisors, exercising powers vested in him under Articles 108(1) and (2), 108A(1), 111(1), 113(1) and 114(1) of the 1995 Constitution of Uganda.... Read More