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4,931 people receive PDM funds in Rukungiri.

September 25, 2024 1:16 pm Published by Comments Off on 4,931 people receive PDM funds in Rukungiri.

Rukungiri: Keith Ainebyoona, the Rukungiri District Commercial Officer has revealed that 65.7% of the 7.5 billion Shillings, the district received under Parish Development Model (PDM) program has been disbursed to beneficiaries. Speaking from his office at the district Headquarters on Tuesday September 24, 2024, Ainebyoona explained that the district, working with... Read More


Rukungiri: St. Jerome Secondary School Mourns Form Four Student’s Death

September 23, 2024 9:07 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri: St. Jerome Secondary School Mourns Form Four Student’s Death

Authorities and students at St. Jerome Secondary School Ndama, Kebisoni Sub County, Rukungiri District, are mourning the death of Desire Akankunda, a form four student. Akankunda, who was set to sit for her Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams in October this year passed away from heart complications. According to... Read More


Bwambara Leo’s Club cleans Bikurungu T/C.

September 23, 2024 7:10 pm Published by Comments Off on Bwambara Leo’s Club cleans Bikurungu T/C.

Rukungiri: Bwambara Leo’s Club on Saturday September 21, 2024 cleaned Bikurungu Town Council in Bwambara sub-county, Rukungiri district as part of their cooperate social responsibility. Joan Atuheire, the club president told our reporter after the cleaning exercise that they chose Bikurungu Town Council because it is a busy area, with... Read More


Rukungiri schools’ Inspector refutes Allegations of denying UNEB Centre to Charity School

September 20, 2024 9:59 am Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri schools’ Inspector refutes Allegations of denying UNEB Centre to Charity School

Rukungiri: The Rukungiri district Principal Inspector of Schools, Mrs Lydia Tushemerirwe, has dismissed claims that her office denied Bridge of Hope Nursery and Primary School a Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) centre. Speaking in an interview with our reporter from her office at Rukungiri District headquarters on Thursday September 19,... Read More


Rubanga Residents call for gov’t help after devastating hailstorm.

September 20, 2024 8:41 am Published by Comments Off on Rubanga Residents call for gov’t help after devastating hailstorm.

Rukungiri: Residents of Rubanga Parish in Buyanja sub-county are seeking for government assistance following a devastating hailstorm that severely damaged their homes and livelihoods. The storm on Wednesday September 18, 2024 destroyed various gardens, including beans, cassava, coffee, and bananas, and resulted in the loss of livestock, such as hens... Read More


Sierra Leone building collapses, leaves 8 dead

September 17, 2024 8:42 am Published by Comments Off on Sierra Leone building collapses, leaves 8 dead

Sierra Leone: Rescuers in Sierra Leone are continuing to search for more survivors after a seven-storey building collapsed in the capital Freetown, killing at least eight people. The West African country’s National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) said six people had been rescued from the rubble on Shell New Road so... Read More


Tragic accident claims life in Kanungu

September 17, 2024 8:02 am Published by Comments Off on Tragic accident claims life in Kanungu

Kanungu: Police in Kanungu are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a 40 year old Edson Kanyakole, a resident of Katete sub-county in Kanungu district. It is alleged that the deceased was knocked by a speeding car Reg no UBJ100J Hillux double cabin that belongs to Kedifise bank Kanungu branch.... Read More


Country Radio FC scores late leveller against Club Gazalinga in a-six goals thriller

September 17, 2024 3:42 am Published by Comments Off on Country Radio FC scores late leveller against Club Gazalinga in a-six goals thriller

Rukungiri: It was a joyful mood on Sunday September 15, 2024 as Country Radio FC scored a dramatic equalizer in friendly match against Club Gazalinga from Wakiso district at St. Gerald’s Secondary School playground in Rukungiri Municipality. Kudos to a late strike from Mustafa that helped Country Radio FC to... Read More


48 Units of blood collected in Country Radio led blood donation drive.

September 17, 2024 3:09 am Published by Comments Off on 48 Units of blood collected in Country Radio led blood donation drive.

Rukungiri: 48 individuals on Sunday September 15, 2024 donated blood during a blood donation drive organized by Country Radio 87.6FM Rukungiri. The event was held at St. Gerald’s Secondary School, Rukungiri. Emmanuel Mugarura, the manager of Uganda Blood Bank Rukungiri branch and Senior Blood Recruitment Officer for Rukungiri, Mitooma, Ntungamo,... Read More


Hailstorm Wreaks havoc in Rukungiri Municipality, Residents call for gov’t help.

September 13, 2024 5:16 am Published by Comments Off on Hailstorm Wreaks havoc in Rukungiri Municipality, Residents call for gov’t help.

Rukungiri: Farmers in Kafunjo cell, Kanyinya ward, Southern division, Rukungiri Municipality are counting losses after a hailstorm ravaged their gardens. The heavy downpour characterized by heavy winds destroyed beans, eggplants, tomatoes, banana plantations, cassava gardens and animals. Nyamukyonkyo Jasenta and Binobwengye Rose, both residents of the same village told our... Read More