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Rukungiri Cooperative Launches UGX 299 Million Tractor to Boost Agricultural Productivity

July 24, 2026 7:11 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Cooperative Launches UGX 299 Million Tractor to Boost Agricultural Productivity

Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Livestock Breeders and Food Security Cooperative Society (LIB4SECS) has officially launched a tractor and its implements worth UGX 299 million to improve agricultural production and mechanization among its members. The launch was held on July 24, at the cooperative headquarters in Kebisoni Town Council, Rukungiri District. It... Read More


Hailstorm Wrecks Houses and Crops in Bugangari, Residents Fear Famine

July 24, 2026 6:43 pm Published by Comments Off on Hailstorm Wrecks Houses and Crops in Bugangari, Residents Fear Famine

Rukungiri: Heavy rains accompanied by hailstorm wreaked havoc in Bugangari Parish, Bugangari Sub-county, Rukungiri District leaving two houses destroyed and crops damaged. Speaking to our reporter on July 24, the affected residents said last evening’s rain left them with nothing to eat after their gardens were swept away by running... Read More


North Kigezi Diocese Releases 2026 Primary Seven Mock Examination Results

July 23, 2026 8:21 pm Published by Comments Off on North Kigezi Diocese Releases 2026 Primary Seven Mock Examination Results

Rukungiri: North Kigezi Diocese has officially released the 2026 Diocesan Primary Seven Mock Examination results for Church of Uganda-founded primary schools, with a total of 2,913 candidates sitting the examinations. The results were released on July 22, at Emmanuel Cathedral Kinyasano in an event attended by headteachers of the diocesan... Read More


Rukungiri Hotels Given Seven Days to Improve Sanitation

July 23, 2026 8:14 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Hotels Given Seven Days to Improve Sanitation

Rukungiri: Hotels and Lodges in Rukungiri Municipality have been given seven days to improve sanitation after municipal health inspectors discovered several public health violations during a joint inspection conducted on July 22. The operation was led by Municipal Health Inspector Evas Asiimwe, together with environmental health officers and health assistants... Read More


Tie Vote Forces Rwabugumi and Paula into Power-Sharing Deal in Rukungiri Roads Committee

July 23, 2026 8:09 pm Published by Comments Off on Tie Vote Forces Rwabugumi and Paula into Power-Sharing Deal in Rukungiri Roads Committee

Rukungiri: A closely contested election for the leadership of the Rukungiri District Roads Committee ended in a tie on July 23, prompting members to adopt a power-sharing arrangement that will see the two candidates each serve as chairperson for two and a half years. The decision was reached during a... Read More


Rukungiri Health Centre IV HUMC Sworn In for New Three-Year Term

July 1, 2026 7:52 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Health Centre IV HUMC Sworn In for New Three-Year Term

Rukungiri: The newly appointed Rukungiri Health Centre IV Health Unit Management Committee (HUMC) has officially been sworn in to begin a new three-year term. The swearing-in ceremony was held on June 30, at the health facility premises in Rukungiri Municipality. The newly sworn-in committee is chaired by Edward Ahimbisibwe. The... Read More


Rukungiri’s HIV Prevalence Hits 8.3%, Young Women Most Affected, TASO Warns

July 1, 2026 7:42 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri’s HIV Prevalence Hits 8.3%, Young Women Most Affected, TASO Warns

Rukungiri: The Head of The Aid’s Support Organization (TASO) in Rukungiri district Agnes Kateeba has revealed that the district’s HIV prevalence currently stands at 8.3 percent, much higher compared to the national average of 5.2 percent. Speaking with our reporter, Kateeba explained that eight out of every 100 people tested... Read More


IGG office opens inquiry into corruption allegations against Rukungiri PIA Aine Sarah Kamara.

July 1, 2026 6:29 am Published by Comments Off on IGG office opens inquiry into corruption allegations against Rukungiri PIA Aine Sarah Kamara.

Rukungiri: The office of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) has opened up inquiries into allegations of corruption and abuse of office against the Rukungiri District Principal Internal Auditor (PIA) Sarah Aine Kamara. The Investigations comes after a complaint was brought to the attention of the IGG’s office by a... Read More


Rukungiri Health Centre IV Faces Maternity Bed Crisis as Patient Numbers Rise

June 28, 2026 6:19 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Health Centre IV Faces Maternity Bed Crisis as Patient Numbers Rise

Rukungiri: Rukungiri Health Centre IV well known as (Rwamawa) located in Rukungiri Municipality is struggling with an increasing number of expectant mothers seeking maternity services, with the facility’s 11-bed maternity ward operating beyond capacity. The situation has forced health workers to transfer some mothers to Bugangari Health Centre IV in... Read More


Tree Growers Urged to Join Cooperatives to Boost Value Addition and Increase Profits

June 26, 2026 10:16 pm Published by Comments Off on Tree Growers Urged to Join Cooperatives to Boost Value Addition and Increase Profits

Rukungiri: Tree growers and timber traders in Rukungiri and the surrounding districts have been encouraged to join the Rukungiri District Tree Growers and Timber Traders Cooperative Society Limited to improve the value of their trees and timber products and avoid being exploited by middlemen. The call was made on Friday... Read More