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Ven. Kakanyisa Warns Against Rising Political Hatred in Rukungiri as Rev. Edson Ampeire is Installed at Kyatoko Church

May 25, 2025 7:44 pm Published by Comments Off on Ven. Kakanyisa Warns Against Rising Political Hatred in Rukungiri as Rev. Edson Ampeire is Installed at Kyatoko Church

Rukungiri: The Archdeacon of All Saints Church of Uganda, Rujumbura Archdeaconry, Ven. Dickson Kakanyisa, has expressed concern over rising political tensions in Rukungiri District ahead of the upcoming NRM elections. Speaking on May 25, during the installation ceremony of Rev. Edson Ampeire as the 10th Parish Priest of Kyatoko Church... Read More


Rugyeyo Coffee Farmers Celebrate Good Harvests and High Prices Despite Challenges

May 24, 2025 7:29 pm Published by Comments Off on Rugyeyo Coffee Farmers Celebrate Good Harvests and High Prices Despite Challenges

Kanungu: Coffee farmers and buyers in several parishes of Rugyeyo Sub-county, Kanungu District are celebrating a successful coffee season, marked by better harvests and encouraging prices compared to previous years. Many farmers are excited about the profits they have earned, saying the improved prices and good yields have allowed them... Read More


Kabale University Launches First Campus in Rukungiri to Boost Higher Education Access

May 23, 2025 8:03 pm Published by Comments Off on Kabale University Launches First Campus in Rukungiri to Boost Higher Education Access

Rukungiri: Kabale University has officially launched its first campus in Rukungiri District, aimed at increasing access to higher education and supporting the government’s plan for socio-economic transformation. The launch event took place on May 23, at the former Rukungiri Primary Teachers’ College in Buyanja Town Council. This move follows a... Read More


Nurse Onesmus Nasasira Weds Teacher Hellen Kobusingye in Colorful Ceremony

May 22, 2025 9:13 pm Published by Comments Off on Nurse Onesmus Nasasira Weds Teacher Hellen Kobusingye in Colorful Ceremony

Kabale: Onesmus Nasasira, a nurse and first son of Edson and Enid Bakesigaki, a lay leader at Isingiro Church of Uganda, Hamurwa Parish in Rubanda District has tied the knot with Hellen Kobusingye, an English teacher at Kabale Trinity College. Kobusingye is the daughter of Edson and Loydah Twebaze from... Read More


Kabale University Opens First Public University Campus in Rukungiri

May 22, 2025 7:11 pm Published by Comments Off on Kabale University Opens First Public University Campus in Rukungiri

Rukungiri: Kabale University has expanded its services to Rukungiri District by opening a new branch, making it the first public university to operate in the area since its founding. This development was announced on May 22, during a press conference by the Academic Registrar Naris Tibenderana, Deputy Vice Chancellor for... Read More


Battle of the Generals: Jim Muhwezi and Henry Tumukunde Face Off for Rukungiri NRM Chairperson.

May 22, 2025 8:03 am Published by Comments Off on Battle of the Generals: Jim Muhwezi and Henry Tumukunde Face Off for Rukungiri NRM Chairperson.

Rukungiri: As the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) prepares to elect its District Executive Committees tomorrow, May 23, 2025, Rukungiri District is the center of attention. Three strong contenders two retired generals and a rising politician are battling for the powerful position of NRM District Chairperson. The race has sparked... Read More


Frank Rukanirwa Dismisses Claims of Withdrawing from NRM Primaries

May 21, 2025 9:18 pm Published by Comments Off on Frank Rukanirwa Dismisses Claims of Withdrawing from NRM Primaries

Rukungiri: The aspiring Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency in Rukungiri District, Frank Arinaitwe Rukanirwa, has dismissed allegations that he will not participate in the upcoming NRM primary elections scheduled for June this year. Rukanirwa made the remarks on May 21, during an interview with our news reporter at Hills... Read More


Museveni Hails Parliament for Passing UPDF Bill to Try Armed Civilians in Military Court

May 21, 2025 9:12 pm Published by Comments Off on Museveni Hails Parliament for Passing UPDF Bill to Try Armed Civilians in Military Court

National: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has congratulated Parliament for passing the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill 2025, which allows armed civilians who commit murder to be tried in the General Court Martial. He made these remarks on May 21, during a meeting with leaders from the entire Greater... Read More


Minister Jim Muhwezi Assures Rukungiri Residents on Queen Elizabeth National Park Fencing.

May 20, 2025 9:49 pm Published by Comments Off on Minister Jim Muhwezi Assures Rukungiri Residents on Queen Elizabeth National Park Fencing.

Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Major General Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, who also serves as the area Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency in Rukungiri District, has assured the public that the fencing of Queen Elizabeth National Park is ongoing and that the Rukungiri side will soon be covered. He... Read More


Former PM Rugunda Leads Tributes for Late Rubanda Tycoon Vanansio Babweyaka

May 20, 2025 8:38 pm Published by Comments Off on Former PM Rugunda Leads Tributes for Late Rubanda Tycoon Vanansio Babweyaka

Rubanda: Vanansio Babweyaka, a renowned business tycoon, has been eulogized by former Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda as a man who championed education and supported the needy throughout his life. Born on October 20, 1949, to Yohana Nyamurya and Evalina Kokyenga in Rwakayundo Cell, Bushuura Ward, Hamuhambo Town Council in... Read More