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Rukungiri Electoral Commission Holds Harmonization Meeting Ahead of Campaigns

November 6, 2025 5:18 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Electoral Commission Holds Harmonization Meeting Ahead of Campaigns

Rukungiri: The Rukungiri District Electoral Commission (EC) has held a harmonization meeting with aspiring candidates for both the constituency and woman Member of Parliament seats to plan campaign roadmaps and prevent clashes during campaign rallies. The meeting, which took place on November 6, at the Rukungiri District Council Hall, attracted... Read More


MAAIF to Establish Regional Crop Inspection Offices to Fight Fake Agro Inputs

November 6, 2025 2:03 pm Published by Comments Off on MAAIF to Establish Regional Crop Inspection Offices to Fight Fake Agro Inputs

Rukungiri: The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is set to crack down on fake agricultural products on the market by establishing regional crop inspection offices. For Kigezi Sub-region, the office will be set up in Kabale District early next year. According to MAAIF, 11 regional crop inspection... Read More


Rukungiri Artists Urged to Save and Buy More Shares for Association Development

November 4, 2025 7:37 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Artists Urged to Save and Buy More Shares for Association Development

Rukungiri: Members of the Rukungiri Artists Association have been encouraged to save money and buy more shares to strengthen the development of their association. This message was delivered on November 4, by the Rukungiri District Commercial Officer, Grace Tayebwa, during a meeting of the association held in the Rukungiri District... Read More


Minister Jim Muhwezi Replaces Broken Rwambara Health Centre III Ambulance with a New One

November 4, 2025 5:50 pm Published by Comments Off on Minister Jim Muhwezi Replaces Broken Rwambara Health Centre III Ambulance with a New One

Rukungiri: The Rujumbura County Member of Parliament and Minister for Security, Major General Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has replaced the broken-down Rwambara Health Centre III ambulance with a brand-new one. The new ambulance, registration number UA 723CP, was officially handed over to the Rukungiri District Local Government through the Office of... Read More


I’m backing Gen. Tumukunde now, but I’ll be in the race with him in 2031.

November 3, 2025 8:55 pm Published by Comments Off on I’m backing Gen. Tumukunde now, but I’ll be in the race with him in 2031.

Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Municipality Member of Parliament, Dr. Elisa Rutahirwa, who recently lost to Gen. Henry Tumukunde in the 2025 NRM party primaries, has vowed to contest again in the 2031 general elections to reclaim the seat. Speaking to our reporter, Dr. Rutahirwa said he voluntarily stepped aside for Gen.... Read More


6,620 candidates begin PLE in Rukungiri

November 3, 2025 7:07 pm Published by Comments Off on 6,620 candidates begin PLE in Rukungiri

Rukungiri: A total of 6,620 Primary Seven candidates in Rukungiri district who were registered by Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) to sit for Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) have begun their final exams. These are part of 817,998 candidates who were registered to sit for the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) this year national... Read More


Gen. Tumukunde Pledges to Rehabilitate Rukungiri Stadium, Urges Parents to Support Sports Talent

November 3, 2025 6:31 am Published by Comments Off on Gen. Tumukunde Pledges to Rehabilitate Rukungiri Stadium, Urges Parents to Support Sports Talent

Rukungiri: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for Rukungiri Municipality Member of Parliament, Gen. Henry Tumukunde, has pledged to prioritize the rehabilitation of Rukungiri Stadium once elected to Parliament, saying the facility’s poor state has hindered the growth of sports in the district. Speaking through his representative, Peter Kakurugu,... Read More


Rev. Amanya Urges Youth to Stay Focused and Avoid Negative Influences

November 2, 2025 8:28 pm Published by Comments Off on Rev. Amanya Urges Youth to Stay Focused and Avoid Negative Influences

Rukungiri: The North Kigezi Diocesan Youth and Children’s Coordinator, Rev. Benson Amanya, who also serves as Chaplain at Makobore High School, has urged young people to seek God wholeheartedly and live productive lives that honor Him. Rev. Amanya made the remarks on November 2, while closing a three-day youth conference... Read More


Bishop Asiimwe Criticizes Government Over Poor State of Buyanja–Nyakaina Road

November 2, 2025 8:22 pm Published by Comments Off on Bishop Asiimwe Criticizes Government Over Poor State of Buyanja–Nyakaina Road

Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, has strongly criticized the government for failing to improve the Buyanja–Nyakaina road, which connects to Kabale University Rukungiri Campus. Bishop Asiimwe made the remarks on November 2, during the closure of a three-day diocesan mission held at St. John’s... Read More


Rukungiri Corporate League Concludes 2025 Season After 9 Months of Tight Competition

November 2, 2025 6:32 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Corporate League Concludes 2025 Season After 9 Months of Tight Competition

Rukungiri: The 2025 season of the Rukungiri Corporate League has officially concluded after nine months of intense competition, with Pureflow from Mbarara City emerging as football champions and Kisizi Hospital crowned volleyball champions. According to the tournament founder, Maurice Tumwesigye, the league kicked off in March 2025 and wrapped up... Read More