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Boda Boda Rider Killed in Suspected Overspeeding Crash in Rukungiri

April 6, 2026 11:13 am Published by Comments Off on Boda Boda Rider Killed in Suspected Overspeeding Crash in Rukungiri

Rukungiri: A tragic road accident has claimed the life of a 26-year-old boda boda rider in Rukungiri District, after he reportedly knocked down a pedestrian along the Rukungiri–Kihihi road. The deceased has been identified as Rogers Abisinguza, a resident of Rumira Cell in Bugangari Parish, Bugangari Sub-county. The accident occurred... Read More


Rubabo Elect MP Rwabugumi Launches Communal Work to Rehabilitate Kigina Bridge

April 6, 2026 11:02 am Published by Comments Off on Rubabo Elect MP Rwabugumi Launches Communal Work to Rehabilitate Kigina Bridge

Rukungiri: The Elect Member of Parliament for Rubabo County, Mathius Mwesirwa Rwabugumi, has launched communal work to rehabilitate Kigina Bridge along Kisiizi Road in Rukungiri District. The bridge connects Nyarushanje Market in Nyarushanje Sub-County and Kebison Market in Kebison Sub-County, serving as a key route for residents and traders. Speaking... Read More


Christians in Rukungiri Turn Up in Large Numbers to Celebrate Easter Sunday

April 5, 2026 1:10 pm Published by Comments Off on Christians in Rukungiri Turn Up in Large Numbers to Celebrate Easter Sunday

Rukungiri: Christians from different denominations in Rukungiri District, including Anglicans, Catholics, and Born-again believers, today April 5, gathered in large numbers in their respective churches to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday, a symbol of hope and new life. While preaching in different churches visited by our... Read More


Canon Yosia Twirire Celebrates 10 Years After Retirement

April 5, 2026 9:13 am Published by Comments Off on Canon Yosia Twirire Celebrates 10 Years After Retirement

Rukungiri: The Diocesan Secretary of North Kigezi Diocese, Rev Munturive Nshaba Ruhanga, has called on Christians to embrace a culture of gratitude in their daily lives. Rev Nshaba-Ruhanga made the remarks on April 4, while representing the Bishop at a thanksgiving function organized by Canon Yosia Twirire, the Head of... Read More


Nyabiteete Old Students Raise UGX 3 Million for Girls’ Dormitory

April 5, 2026 9:09 am Published by Comments Off on Nyabiteete Old Students Raise UGX 3 Million for Girls’ Dormitory

Rukungiri: Old students of Nyabiteete Senior Secondary School have reunited under the Nyabiteete Old Students Association (NOSA) to support school development and inspire learners. During a reunion held on April 3 at the school in Nyabiteete Parish, members contributed over UGX 3 million towards the construction of a girls’ dormitory... Read More


Way of the Cross Processions Fill Rukungiri Streets on Good Friday

April 3, 2026 4:59 pm Published by Comments Off on Way of the Cross Processions Fill Rukungiri Streets on Good Friday

Rukungiri: Christians in Rukungiri district have today April 3, joined millions around the world to commemorate Good Friday with solemn prayers and the symbolic Way of the Cross. The day, which forms a central part of Holy Week in the Christian calendar, saw believers from different denominations gather in large... Read More


Rukungiri Municipality Launches UGX 60 Million Health Projects

April 1, 2026 7:15 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Municipality Launches UGX 60 Million Health Projects

Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipal Council has launched the construction of two important projects under the Health Department to improve public health services and environmental management. The projects include the construction of a 250-meter perimeter fence at the Ruhega Garbage Dumping Site. This work is being carried out by Isheba Contractors Limited... Read More


Solar Water Project Commissioned in Rukungiri to Boost Clean Water Access

April 1, 2026 7:10 pm Published by Comments Off on Solar Water Project Commissioned in Rukungiri to Boost Clean Water Access

Rukungiri: The district of Rukungiri District, through the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Broni Kikanshemeza, has commissioned the Izinga Solar Water Supply System project worth UGX 1,000,200,000. The project will supply 45,000 litres of water per hour. The commissioning ceremony was held on March 31, at the water source station located... Read More


Rukungiri Municipality Gives Street Vendors Two-Week Ultimatum to Vacate High Street

April 1, 2026 7:03 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Municipality Gives Street Vendors Two-Week Ultimatum to Vacate High Street

Rukungiri: Authorities in Rukungiri Municipality have issued a two-week ultimatum to street vendors operating along the town’s High Street to vacate the area or face enforcement action. The directive was announced on April 1, by Town Clerk Isaiah Tumwesigye during a meeting with vendors held at the municipal premises. Tumwesigye... Read More


Ingrid Kamatenenti asks court to nullify Gen Tumukunde’s poll victory

March 31, 2026 3:09 am Published by Comments Off on Ingrid Kamatenenti asks court to nullify Gen Tumukunde’s poll victory

Rukungiri: The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) candidate, Ingrid Kamateneti Turinawe, has filed a petition in the High Court of Uganda challenging the victory of Henry Tumukunde in the Rukungiri Municipality parliamentary elections. Through her lawyer, Isaac Kwagala of M/S Ssingo Advocates, Turinawe filed the case on Monday March 30,... Read More