Rukungiri: Men have been urged to avoid having sexual intercourse with their wives immediately after childbirth to prevent excessive bleeding and infections. The Rukungiri Municipal Health Officer, Boaz Kanyesigye, made the remarks on August 22, during an interview with our reporter at his office in the Municipal headquarters. He advised... Read More
Rukungiri: The Director of Mother Care Nursery and Primary School, Cosma Ebyarimpa, has thanked the Government of Uganda and God for granting the school an operational license for its nursery section. Speaking during the school’s general meeting with parents held at Rugando Cell, Nyakinengo Parish, Nyakagyeme Sub-County in Rukungiri District... Read More
Rukungiri: A total of 827 pupils (12.7%) in Primary Seven and 1,709 pupils (18.6%) in Primary Five were ungraded in the recently concluded district mock examinations in Rukungiri. The results were released on August 20, during a meeting of district leaders and head teachers at Makobore High School, Kinyasano Ward,... Read More
Kisoro: The territorial police in Kisoro are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier in a suspected suicide by shooting. The deceased has been identified as RA. 267544 Pte. Samuel Kwesiga, 32, attached to Nyanamo detach under the 35th Battalion in Kisoro District.... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District has recorded a decline in the number of Universal Primary Education (UPE) pupils registered to sit for this year’s Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), despite a nationwide increase in examination candidates. According to the District Principal Inspector of Schools, Peace Atamba, a total of 6,620 candidates were registered... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Adventist Victory Evangelist Team Association (RAVETA) Choir has officially celebrated 25 years of ministry in a colorful event held at Rukungiri Main Stadium, Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. Speaking at the celebration on August 17, Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Bron Kikashemeza, who represented the Guest of Honour,... Read More
Somalia: The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Force Commander, Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, has commended Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under National Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) for their discipline, dedication, and professionalism. During his maiden visit to the camp, Lt Gen Kavuma expressed satisfaction... Read More
Rukungiri: According to findings from a Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) survey, a staggering 54.2% of telecom consumers in Rukungiri District have experienced fraud attempts, with 60% of these incidents occurring via phone calls. The results were released on August 15, during the closing of a Regional Telecommunication Consumer Dialogue at... Read More
Kanungu: The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kanungu District, Gad Ahimbisibwe Rugaju, has expressed deep appreciation to residents for their active participation in the recently concluded NRM party elections. In a heartfelt message on August 15, Ahimbisibwe commended the enthusiasm and dedication shown by the people in exercising their... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Pamoja Farmers Association (RUPFA) has trained over 400 students and 16 teachers in cooking pumpkin soup. The training was held at Rukungiri Universal Primary School in Butagasi Cell, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality on August 14. The function was led by RUPFA Project Manager, John Kashobera, who explained that... Read More