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Hon. Frank Rukanirwa Picks NRM Nomination Forms, Vows to Champion Development in Rujumbura County

June 5, 2025 8:21 pm Published by Comments Off on Hon. Frank Rukanirwa Picks NRM Nomination Forms, Vows to Champion Development in Rujumbura County

Rukungiri: Hon. Frank Rukanirwa has officially picked nomination forms from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission, signaling his intention to contest for the Rujumbura County Member of Parliament seat for the 2026–2031 term. Speaking to our news reporter via phone call shortly after receiving the nomination forms from the... Read More


129 Criminal Cases Registered at Namugongo Pilgrimage, 96 Arrested.

June 5, 2025 3:45 pm Published by Comments Off on 129 Criminal Cases Registered at Namugongo Pilgrimage, 96 Arrested.

Kampala: Police in Kampala have confirmed that a total of 129 criminal cases were registered during this year’s Namugongo Martyrs’ Day celebrations, resulting in the arrest of 96 individuals. The incidents ranged from theft to attempted sexual assault, marring what was otherwise a relatively peaceful pilgrimage compared to previous years.... Read More


Rukiga Woman Murdered After Night Call from Boyfriend

June 5, 2025 1:20 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukiga Woman Murdered After Night Call from Boyfriend

Rukiga: Police in Rukiga District are investigating the mysterious murder of a 35-year-old woman identified as Evelyn Nkanshabe, also known as Shamirah or Kyarenga, a bar worker and resident of Rwabahanze Cell, Muhanga Ward, Muhanga Town Council. Nkanshabe was reportedly killed on the night of June 2, 2025, in Rubare... Read More


Mob Kills Escaped Robbery Suspect in Kisoro District.

June 5, 2025 12:45 pm Published by Comments Off on Mob Kills Escaped Robbery Suspect in Kisoro District.

Kisoro: Police in Kisoro District are investigating the murder of a 37-year-old man, Irankunda Desire, who was killed by a mob after escaping from hospital where he was under police guard. According to Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson, ASP Elly Maate, the incident happened on the night of June 4, 2025... Read More


Rukungiri Tycoon Ambrose Kibuuka Tumwesigye Picks NRM Nomination Forms for 2026 Rujumbura MP Race.

June 5, 2025 12:31 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Tycoon Ambrose Kibuuka Tumwesigye Picks NRM Nomination Forms for 2026 Rujumbura MP Race.

Rukungiri: Rukungiri businessman Ambrose Kibuuka Tumwesigye has officially joined the race to represent Rujumbura constituency in Parliament by picking up nomination forms for the upcoming elections. Kibuuka, a prominent entrepreneur and National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporter, collected his expression of interest forms from the NRM Electoral Commission offices in Kampala... Read More


Musimenta Cledonia Confirms Bid for Rukungiri Woman MP Seat

June 4, 2025 8:48 pm Published by Comments Off on Musimenta Cledonia Confirms Bid for Rukungiri Woman MP Seat

Rukungiri: The aspiring Woman Member of Parliament for Rukungiri District Cledonia Musimenta, has collected her nomination forms for the 2026 elections. Cledonia picked up her expression of interest forms from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission offices in Kampala on June 4. Speaking to our news reporter in a... Read More


Ministers Jim Muhwezi, Matia Kasaija Announce Final Term as They Pick NRM Nomination Forms

June 4, 2025 8:42 pm Published by Comments Off on Ministers Jim Muhwezi, Matia Kasaija Announce Final Term as They Pick NRM Nomination Forms

Politics: Two senior government ministers, Retired Major General Jim Muhwezi Katugugu and Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, have declared that the 2026 general elections will mark their final term in active politics. The two long-serving legislators made the announcement on June 4, as they picked up their expression of interest forms... Read More


Two Muhanga Police Officers Face Disciplinary Action Over Extortion Video.

June 4, 2025 6:41 pm Published by Comments Off on Two Muhanga Police Officers Face Disciplinary Action Over Extortion Video.

Rukiga: Two police officers attached to Muhanga Police Station in Rukiga district are in trouble after a video clip showing them allegedly extorting money went viral on social media on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The officers have been identified as No. 73027 Police Constable Akech Gorrete and No. 77063 Police... Read More


Rukungiri Municipality MP aspirant Nathan Kamugisha calls for proper organization in NRM elections.

June 4, 2025 5:19 am Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Municipality MP aspirant Nathan Kamugisha calls for proper organization in NRM elections.

Rukungiri: The aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality Nathan Kamugisha has called on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) electoral commission to always make early preparations and train election officials if they are to have free and fair internal party elections. Kamugisha was speaking to our reporter recently in an... Read More


3 Arrested for Assaulting Man Over Political Disagreement in Rukungiri Municipality.

June 3, 2025 8:10 pm Published by Comments Off on 3 Arrested for Assaulting Man Over Political Disagreement in Rukungiri Municipality.

Rukungiri: Three individuals are behind bars after being arrested for allegedly assaulting Eliab Keinamura for not supporting Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde, who is eyeing the Rukungiri Municipality parliamentary seat. The suspects Aaron Nuwamanya, Emmanuel Nuwamanya, and another identified only as Santos are all residents of Rukungiri Municipality. According to police,... Read More