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June 27, 2025 5:14 am
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Rukungiri: Isaac Tumuhimbise has been officially nominated to contest in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries for Rukungiri municipality mayorship Member of Parliament in the 2026–2031 elections. Tumuhimbise was nominated on Thursday June 26, 2025 by the Rukungiri district NRM registrar Jackson Mugarura at the party offices. Addressing the... Read More
June 25, 2025 7:03 pm
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Rukungiri: Country Radio 87.6 FM joyfully celebrates its second anniversary, bringing excitement to both the staff and loyal listeners who have supported the station since its humble beginnings. The radio station began its official broadcasts on June 25th, 2023, operating from Rwanyakashesha Hill in Kifunjo Cell, Kyatoko Ward, Eastern Division... Read More
June 25, 2025 6:59 pm
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Rukungiri: Humanities teachers in Rukungiri District have unanimously resolved to continue their strike, defying the government’s call to return to class. They have vowed not to participate in any education-related activities, including teaching, until their demands for salary equality with science teachers are met. The decision was made during a... Read More
June 23, 2025 6:11 pm
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Rukungiri: Tragedy struck Kizinga A, Kyamakanda Ward in Buyanja Sub-county, Rukungiri District, after a 50-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances. The deceased, identified as Evalyne Mbabazi, a wife to Robert Muramuzi White, reportedly disappeared on Sunday evening at around 8:00 PM. Her lifeless body was discovered the following... Read More
June 23, 2025 3:33 pm
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Rukungiri: Buyaja Lamp Holders Choir has officially launched a collection of over 500 gospel songs, marking a major milestone in their mission to preach the word of God through music. The launch event took place on June 22, at Buyaja Playground in Buyaja Town Council, Rukungiri District, and attracted several... Read More
June 22, 2025 6:22 pm
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Rukungiri: The Rotary Club of Rukungiri has officially welcomed Sofia Turyabagyenyi as the incoming president for the 2025–2026 term. The installation ceremony was held on June 21, at Rukungiri Inn Hotel in Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. During the event, Turyabagyenyi noted that leadership in the Rotary Club is rotational, with... Read More
June 22, 2025 6:15 pm
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Rukungiri: Kitaziguruka Junction Bodaboda Stage, through their association Kitaziguruka Junction Bodaboda Stage Association, has officially launched their new stage. The launch event was held on June 22, in Marumba C Cell, Kanyina Ward, Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. It was led by the chief guest the aspiring Member of Parliament for... Read More
June 22, 2025 6:03 pm
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Rukungiri: Kankwasa Lestah, a 45-year-old mother of seven who was abandoned by her husband, has died after battling diabetes for over 25 years. Kankwasa lived a life of hardship, having been left helpless and in deep poverty, with none of her children able to attend school due to lack of... Read More
June 21, 2025 9:23 am
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Rukungiri: The current District Youth Counselor and aspiring Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County Hon. Steven Tumuhimbise, has announced that he will contest as an independent candidate after being denied access to NRM nomination forms. This came after his name was found missing from the party’s voters’ register both at... Read More
June 20, 2025 9:47 pm
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Rukungiri: The aspiring Woman Member of Parliament for Rukungiri District Cledonia Musiimenta, has pledged to be a strong voice for the people and to address the pressing challenges affecting the district once elected. Speaking to our news reporters on June 20, Musiimenta expressed her commitment shortly after her nomination on... Read More