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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


Airtel announces introduction of eSIM in Uganda

May 14, 2023 2:54 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Airtel Uganda has today announced the launch of eSIM (embedded SIM) – a digital SIM that enables customers to access the same functionality as someone using a physical SIM. The eSIM offers several benefits over the traditional SIM cards as it is quick and simple to set up online According... Read More


Ugandans to pay more for US visas

May 14, 2023 2:53 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

The United States Mission in Uganda has today announced increase in non immigrant visa application processing fees effective 30th May, 2023. According to a statement issued by the Embassy, the U.S. Department of State will increase the application fee for business or tourism visitor and other non-petition based non immigrant... Read More


Kampala-Masaka road cut off by River Katonga

May 14, 2023 2:51 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Drivers are seeking alternative routes through the villages today when floods cut off Kampala-Masaka highway in central Uganda after River Katonga burst its banks. There were increasing fears that the floods will also affect key bridges at Lwera on the same road. Kampala-Masaka highway is one of the busiest roads... Read More