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Nurse Onesmus Nasasira Weds Teacher Hellen Kobusingye in Colorful Ceremony

May 22, 2025 9:13 pm Published by Comments Off on Nurse Onesmus Nasasira Weds Teacher Hellen Kobusingye in Colorful Ceremony

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


Kabale University Opens First Public University Campus in Rukungiri

May 22, 2025 7:11 pm Published by Comments Off on Kabale University Opens First Public University Campus in Rukungiri

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


Battle of the Generals: Jim Muhwezi and Henry Tumukunde Face Off for Rukungiri NRM Chairperson.

May 22, 2025 8:03 am Published by Comments Off on Battle of the Generals: Jim Muhwezi and Henry Tumukunde Face Off for Rukungiri NRM Chairperson.

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


Frank Rukanirwa Dismisses Claims of Withdrawing from NRM Primaries

May 21, 2025 9:18 pm Published by Comments Off on Frank Rukanirwa Dismisses Claims of Withdrawing from NRM Primaries

Rukungiri: The aspiring Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency in Rukungiri District, Frank Arinaitwe Rukanirwa, has dismissed allegations that he will not participate in the upcoming NRM primary elections scheduled for June this year. Rukanirwa made the remarks on May 21, during an interview with our news reporter at Hills... Read More


Museveni Hails Parliament for Passing UPDF Bill to Try Armed Civilians in Military Court

May 21, 2025 9:12 pm Published by Comments Off on Museveni Hails Parliament for Passing UPDF Bill to Try Armed Civilians in Military Court

National: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has congratulated Parliament for passing the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill 2025, which allows armed civilians who commit murder to be tried in the General Court Martial. He made these remarks on May 21, during a meeting with leaders from the entire Greater... Read More


Minister Jim Muhwezi Assures Rukungiri Residents on Queen Elizabeth National Park Fencing.

May 20, 2025 9:49 pm Published by Comments Off on Minister Jim Muhwezi Assures Rukungiri Residents on Queen Elizabeth National Park Fencing.

Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Major General Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, who also serves as the area Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency in Rukungiri District, has assured the public that the fencing of Queen Elizabeth National Park is ongoing and that the Rukungiri side will soon be covered. He... Read More


Former PM Rugunda Leads Tributes for Late Rubanda Tycoon Vanansio Babweyaka

May 20, 2025 8:38 pm Published by Comments Off on Former PM Rugunda Leads Tributes for Late Rubanda Tycoon Vanansio Babweyaka

Rubanda: Vanansio Babweyaka, a renowned business tycoon, has been eulogized by former Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda as a man who championed education and supported the needy throughout his life. Born on October 20, 1949, to Yohana Nyamurya and Evalina Kokyenga in Rwakayundo Cell, Bushuura Ward, Hamuhambo Town Council in... Read More


Disagreements Mar Bwambara NRM elections, winner remains undeclared.

May 18, 2025 6:21 am Published by Comments Off on Disagreements Mar Bwambara NRM elections, winner remains undeclared.

Rukungiri: The Bwambara sub-county National Resistance Movement (NRM) registrar, Jackson Mbabazi, on Friday May 16, 2025 failed to declare the winner of the sub-county NRM chairperson elections after sharp disagreements. The elections held at the sub-county playground, had Frank Arinaitwe Rukanirwa and Ambrose Kibuka as candidates who are both aspiring... Read More


Rwakabengo Residents commend Andrew Kikira for donating them water spring.

May 16, 2025 8:35 am Published by Comments Off on Rwakabengo Residents commend Andrew Kikira for donating them water spring.

Rukungiri: It was a moment of joy and ululations on Thursday May 15, 2025 as residents of Rwakabengo A cell, Rwakabengo ward, Southern division in Rukungiri municipality received a water spring donated by Andrew Ankunda Kikira, the aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri municipality. In a function presided over by... Read More


More Girls Join Technical Courses to Pursue Engineering Dreams

May 14, 2025 7:14 pm Published by Comments Off on More Girls Join Technical Courses to Pursue Engineering Dreams

As Uganda shifts its focus toward technical education, many people are beginning to understand that white-collar jobs are no longer the only path to success. Many have now realized that having a skill is much more profitable than waiting to be employed, moreover in the world where unemployment levels are... Read More