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Minister Jim Muhwezi Loses NRM Veterans League Seat to Lt. Moses Mushabe

August 26, 2025 7:38 pm Published by Comments Off on Minister Jim Muhwezi Loses NRM Veterans League Seat to Lt. Moses Mushabe

Rukungiri: The Minister of Security, Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Jim Muhwezi, has lost his seat as Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Veterans League to Lt. (Rtd.) Moses Mushabe, the NRM chairman of Isingiro District. In a hotly contested election within the party’s internal structures, Mushabe secured 532 votes against... Read More


Rukungiri Pamoja Farmers Train Students and Teachers in Pumpkin Soup Cooking Under Vegan School Lunch Drive

August 26, 2025 7:14 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Pamoja Farmers Train Students and Teachers in Pumpkin Soup Cooking Under Vegan School Lunch Drive

Rukungiri: Rukungiri Pamoja Farmers Association (RUPFA) has trained over 300 students and 23 teachers in cooking pumpkin soup as part of its Vegan School Lunch Drive. The training was conducted on August 26, at Kinyasano Boarding Primary School, located in Kinyasano Ward, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality. The session was led... Read More


First Lady Janet Museveni to Grace Western Region Women’s Conference in Kisoro

August 26, 2025 7:11 am Published by Comments Off on First Lady Janet Museveni to Grace Western Region Women’s Conference in Kisoro

Kisoro: The Minister of Education and Sports, who is also the First Lady of Uganda, Hon. Janet Kataha Museveni, is set to grace the Western Region Women’s Conference in Muhabura Diocese, Kisoro district, later this week. The development was announced on August 25, by the Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Godfrey... Read More


St. John’s Kanyanga C.O.U Marks 100 Years of Gospel Ministry with Colorful Celebration

August 26, 2025 7:02 am Published by Comments Off on St. John’s Kanyanga C.O.U Marks 100 Years of Gospel Ministry with Colorful Celebration

Rukungiri: St. John’s Kanyanga Church of Uganda (C.O.U) under Kakinga Archdeaconry located in Kebisoni Sub County on Sunday August 24, celebrated 100 years of preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. The centenary thanksgiving service brought together hundreds of Christians, clergy, and guests from across the region to reflect on the... Read More


Parents Urged to Take Full Responsibility for Children’s Education

August 22, 2025 7:44 pm Published by Comments Off on Parents Urged to Take Full Responsibility for Children’s Education

Rukungiri: Parents have been urged to take full responsibility for their children’s education to ensure better results and a brighter future. This message was delivered by the head teacher of Kinyasano Boarding Primary School, Benard Tumushangye, on August 21, during a Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) meeting held at the... Read More


Men Advised to Abstain After Childbirth.

August 22, 2025 7:35 pm Published by Comments Off on Men Advised to Abstain After Childbirth.

Rukungiri: Men have been urged to avoid having sexual intercourse with their wives immediately after childbirth to prevent excessive bleeding and infections. The Rukungiri Municipal Health Officer, Boaz Kanyesigye, made the remarks on August 22, during an interview with our reporter at his office in the Municipal headquarters. He advised... Read More


Mother Care Nursery and Primary School Acquires Nursery Section License, Urges Parents to Value Education.

August 21, 2025 8:06 am Published by Comments Off on Mother Care Nursery and Primary School Acquires Nursery Section License, Urges Parents to Value Education.

Rukungiri: The Director of Mother Care Nursery and Primary School, Cosma Ebyarimpa, has thanked the Government of Uganda and God for granting the school an operational license for its nursery section. Speaking during the school’s general meeting with parents held at Rugando Cell, Nyakinengo Parish, Nyakagyeme Sub-County in Rukungiri District... Read More


Over 2,500 Pupils Ungraded in P.7 and P.5 Mock Exams in Rukungiri District

August 21, 2025 5:32 am Published by Comments Off on Over 2,500 Pupils Ungraded in P.7 and P.5 Mock Exams in Rukungiri District

Rukungiri: A total of 827 pupils (12.7%) in Primary Seven and 1,709 pupils (18.6%) in Primary Five were ungraded in the recently concluded district mock examinations in Rukungiri. The results were released on August 20, during a meeting of district leaders and head teachers at Makobore High School, Kinyasano Ward,... Read More


UPDF Soldier Allegedly Shoots Himself Hours After Watching Manchester United–Arsenal Match

August 18, 2025 8:02 pm Published by Comments Off on UPDF Soldier Allegedly Shoots Himself Hours After Watching Manchester United–Arsenal Match

Kisoro: The territorial police in Kisoro are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier in a suspected suicide by shooting. The deceased has been identified as RA. 267544 Pte. Samuel Kwesiga, 32, attached to Nyanamo detach under the 35th Battalion in Kisoro District.... Read More


Rukungiri Records 1% Drop in UPE Candidates Despite National Increase in UNEB Registrations

August 18, 2025 7:33 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Records 1% Drop in UPE Candidates Despite National Increase in UNEB Registrations

Rukungiri: Rukungiri District has recorded a decline in the number of Universal Primary Education (UPE) pupils registered to sit for this year’s Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), despite a nationwide increase in examination candidates. According to the District Principal Inspector of Schools, Peace Atamba, a total of 6,620 candidates were registered... Read More