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Fire Destroys Property Worth Millions in Omukagana Trading Centre, Rukungiri

May 6, 2025 9:14 pm Published by Comments Off on Fire Destroys Property Worth Millions in Omukagana Trading Centre, Rukungiri

Rukungiri: A fire outbreak caused by an electric short circuit has destroyed property worth millions of shillings in Omukagana Trading Centre, Katungu Cell, Rwakirungura Parish, Buyanja Sub-county in Rukungiri District. According to the Vice Chairperson of Omukagana Trading Centre and one of the eyewitnesses Musasizi Benon, the fire broke out... Read More


Low Turnup, Confusion, and Security Concerns Mar NRM Village Elections in Rukungiri Municipality

May 6, 2025 7:03 pm Published by Comments Off on Low Turnup, Confusion, and Security Concerns Mar NRM Village Elections in Rukungiri Municipality

Rukungiri: As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) village structure elections went underway across Uganda on May 6, Rukungiri Municipality has registered low voter turn up at most polling stations visited by our news reporter. Some of the polling stations visited by our reporter that recorded low voter turn up include... Read More


Several Feared Dead as YY Coaches Bus Overturns and Bursts Into Flames in Buikwe District

May 5, 2025 10:06 pm Published by Comments Off on Several Feared Dead as YY Coaches Bus Overturns and Bursts Into Flames in Buikwe District

Accident: Tragedy struck on May 5, evening when a bus belonging to YY Coaches overturned and caught fire at Makindu Village along the Kisoga–Nyenga Road in Buikwe District, leaving several passengers feared dead and others injured. The accident occurred at around 5:00 PM, according to eyewitnesses, when the driver of... Read More


Teenage Girl Electrocuted While Collecting Firewood in Kabale

May 3, 2025 9:59 pm Published by Comments Off on Teenage Girl Electrocuted While Collecting Firewood in Kabale

Kabale: A 13-year-old girl has died after being electrocuted by a low-hanging power line in Kihumuro Village, Katookye Parish, Kyanamira Sub-county, Kabale District. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at around midday. The deceased, identified as Comfort Ainembabazi, was a Primary Six pupil at Kengoma Primary School... Read More


Ndindi Donates Two Ambulances to Nyarushanje to Improve Healthcare Services

May 3, 2025 9:12 pm Published by Comments Off on Ndindi Donates Two Ambulances to Nyarushanje to Improve Healthcare Services

Rukungiri: Residents of Nyarushanje Sub-county in Rubabo County, Rukungiri District have received two ambulances from the aspiring Member of Parliament for Rubabo Constituency David Tushabomwe Ndindi, to boost healthcare service delivery. The ambulances were officially handed over on May 3, at Nyarushanje Sub-county by Hon. Tushabomwe, who emphasized that the... Read More


Youth Leader Launches Skills Program to Tackle Joblessness in Rujumbura

May 3, 2025 9:05 pm Published by Comments Off on Youth Leader Launches Skills Program to Tackle Joblessness in Rujumbura

Rukungiri: Over 400 people have been equipped with practical skills to help them start income-generating activities and move away from the long wait for office jobs often promised by politicians. The training was spearheaded by Counsel Stephen Tumuhimbise Ndyanabangi, the youth representative in the Rukungiri District Council and aspiring Member... Read More


Rukungiri Assistant RDC Mable Mirembe Urges Journalists to Report Fairly

May 3, 2025 9:01 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Assistant RDC Mable Mirembe Urges Journalists to Report Fairly

Rukungiri: As the world marks Press Freedom Day on May 3, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) for Rukungiri District, Mabel Mirembe Karazarwe, has encouraged journalists to uphold fairness and professionalism in their reporting. Karazarwe made the remarks on May 2, during an interview with our news reporter at Country... Read More


Counsel Isaac Rallies Traders and Residents to Embrace Cleanliness During Rukungiri Town Cleanup Drive

May 2, 2025 9:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Counsel Isaac Rallies Traders and Residents to Embrace Cleanliness During Rukungiri Town Cleanup Drive

Rukungiri: The aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality, Counsel Isaac Atukunda, has called on the public, especially traders, to take responsibility for maintaining cleanliness around their business premises in a bid to keep Rukungiri town clean. Atukunda made these remarks on May 2, while presiding as the Guest of... Read More


Rukungiri District Selects 24 Pupils to Represent at National Athletics Championships in Kabale.

May 2, 2025 8:56 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri District Selects 24 Pupils to Represent at National Athletics Championships in Kabale.

Rukungiri: Rukungiri District has selected 24 primary school pupils to represent the district at the upcoming National Athletics Championships to be held in Kabale District. This was revealed on April 2, by the Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Stephen Nsubuga Bewayo, while speaking at the district headquarters. The competition will... Read More


Residents of Kinyamawa Reject Government Water Project, Demand Focus on Other Services

May 2, 2025 7:03 am Published by Comments Off on Residents of Kinyamawa Reject Government Water Project, Demand Focus on Other Services

Rukungiri: Residents of Kinyamawa Parish in Nyakagyeme Sub-county, Rukungiri District, have rejected the proposed extension of water services by the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) to their community. This was revealed during a meeting held on May 1, between a group of angry residents and the Rukungiri District Water... Read More