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May 28, 2025 11:27 am
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Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Council has approved a budget of UGX 62,498,882,000 for the 2025/2026 financial year. This marks a 0.6% increase from the UGX 62,118,429,000 allocated in the 2024/2025 financial year. The draft budget was presented by the Vice Chairperson of Rukungiri District, Santurina Nahwera, who represented the Secretary for... Read More
May 27, 2025 7:58 pm
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Rukungiri: In a major step towards sustainable development, the Ministry of Water and Environment (MoWE) has begun implementing catchment management measures to protect water resources and improve community livelihoods across western Uganda. Starting in March 2025, interventions have been rolled out in key micro catchment areas including Matanda, Enengo, Kazingo-Kiruruma,... Read More
May 26, 2025 7:34 pm
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National: The Church of Uganda, through its Directorate of Household and Community Transformation (HCT), has dispatched a consignment of relief items to Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Isingiro District. This humanitarian intervention is part of the Church’s ongoing commitment to supporting refugees fleeing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda,... Read More
May 26, 2025 7:10 pm
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Rukungiri: Local leaders in Buyanja Sub county, Rukungiri District, have cut and burnt down more than one hectare of marijuana that was being cultivated in Rwenanura cell, Nyabiteete parish. The plantation allegedly belonged to a prominent journalist and former radio show host linked to a Rukungiri-based radio station. This action... Read More
May 25, 2025 7:44 pm
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Rukungiri: The Archdeacon of All Saints Church of Uganda, Rujumbura Archdeaconry, Ven. Dickson Kakanyisa, has expressed concern over rising political tensions in Rukungiri District ahead of the upcoming NRM elections. Speaking on May 25, during the installation ceremony of Rev. Edson Ampeire as the 10th Parish Priest of Kyatoko Church... Read More
May 24, 2025 7:29 pm
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Kanungu: Coffee farmers and buyers in several parishes of Rugyeyo Sub-county, Kanungu District are celebrating a successful coffee season, marked by better harvests and encouraging prices compared to previous years. Many farmers are excited about the profits they have earned, saying the improved prices and good yields have allowed them... Read More
May 23, 2025 8:03 pm
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Rukungiri: Kabale University has officially launched its first campus in Rukungiri District, aimed at increasing access to higher education and supporting the government’s plan for socio-economic transformation. The launch event took place on May 23, at the former Rukungiri Primary Teachers’ College in Buyanja Town Council. This move follows a... Read More
May 22, 2025 9:13 pm
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Kabale: Onesmus Nasasira, a nurse and first son of Edson and Enid Bakesigaki, a lay leader at Isingiro Church of Uganda, Hamurwa Parish in Rubanda District has tied the knot with Hellen Kobusingye, an English teacher at Kabale Trinity College. Kobusingye is the daughter of Edson and Loydah Twebaze from... Read More
May 22, 2025 7:11 pm
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Rukungiri: Kabale University has expanded its services to Rukungiri District by opening a new branch, making it the first public university to operate in the area since its founding. This development was announced on May 22, during a press conference by the Academic Registrar Naris Tibenderana, Deputy Vice Chancellor for... Read More
May 22, 2025 8:03 am
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Rukungiri: As the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) prepares to elect its District Executive Committees tomorrow, May 23, 2025, Rukungiri District is the center of attention. Three strong contenders two retired generals and a rising politician are battling for the powerful position of NRM District Chairperson. The race has sparked... Read More
