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Chaos Forces NRM Re-Election in Bwambara as Two Candidates Are disqualified

May 14, 2025 6:19 pm Published by Comments Off on Chaos Forces NRM Re-Election in Bwambara as Two Candidates Are disqualified

Rukungiri: The Rukungiri District NRM Returning Officer, Kiiza Mugarura Jackson, has disqualified two aspiring candidates for the Bwambara Parish mainstream chairperson seat following chaos that erupted during the earlier election on Monday May 12. The re-election was held on May 14, at Bwambara Sub-county headquarters after the previous exercise was... Read More


SNV’s INCLUDE Project Extends Support to Rukungiri to Boost Smallholder Farmers’ Livelihoods

May 13, 2025 8:58 pm Published by Comments Off on SNV’s INCLUDE Project Extends Support to Rukungiri to Boost Smallholder Farmers’ Livelihoods

Rukungiri: The Inclusive Livestock Development for Smallholder Farmers (INCLUDE) project, implemented by SNV in Uganda and funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN), has extended its services to Rukungiri district. The project aims to support smallholder farmers by addressing key socio-economic challenges such as soil fertility,... Read More


Fight for Political superiority choke services in Nyamunuka Town Council.

May 13, 2025 5:39 pm Published by Comments Off on Fight for Political superiority choke services in Nyamunuka Town Council.

Ntungamo: The current poor service delivery facing residents of Nyamunuka Town Council in Ntungamo district has been attributed to fight for political supremacy by leaders in the area. In a recent interview with our Ntungamo based reporter, the speaker for Nyamunuka town council Yasin Byamukama Katafa accused leaders particularly, Mayor... Read More


Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Peace in First Sunday Address

May 11, 2025 9:54 pm Published by Comments Off on Pope Leo XIV Calls for Global Peace in First Sunday Address

Vatican: Pope Leo XIV has appealed for no more war in his first Sunday address at the Vatican, urging world powers to pursue peace. Reflecting on current global conflicts, the newly elected pontiff called for a lasting resolution to the war in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza, and welcomed Saturday’s... Read More


Elderly Woman Killed by Housegirl After Argument Over Mopping Rug in Kebisoni

May 11, 2025 9:43 pm Published by Comments Off on Elderly Woman Killed by Housegirl After Argument Over Mopping Rug in Kebisoni

Rukungiri: The territorial police in Rukungiri District are actively hunting for a 30-year-old woman identified only as Constance, who is suspected of murdering an 81-year-old woman. The incident occurred on May 11, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m., at Nyakabare Cell, Central Ward, Kebisoni Town Council, Rukungiri District. According to the... Read More


Parents Urged to Groom Children Responsibly to Curb Domestic Violence.

May 11, 2025 8:03 pm Published by Comments Off on Parents Urged to Groom Children Responsibly to Curb Domestic Violence.

Rukungiri: The aspiring Woman Member of Parliament for Rukungiri District, Hon. Nuwagaba Annah Tumuramye, has called on parents to take full responsibility for grooming their children into responsible and productive citizens. Nuwagaba made the remarks on May 10, during the belated International Women’s Day celebrations held at Bugangari Sub-county Playground.... Read More


Christians Urged to Pray for Women Facing Marital Challenges.

May 11, 2025 7:58 pm Published by Comments Off on Christians Urged to Pray for Women Facing Marital Challenges.

Rukungiri: As Uganda joins the rest of the world to celebrate Mother’s Day, the North Kigezi Mothers Union President, Joan Kyanshemeza Mutungi, has called on Christians to pray for women who are struggling in their marriages. Mutungi made the appeal yesterday during Mother’s Day celebrations held at St. John’s Kagati... Read More


Police Officer Badly Injured in Robbery Attempt in Rubanda

May 11, 2025 6:28 pm Published by Comments Off on Police Officer Badly Injured in Robbery Attempt in Rubanda

Rubanda: Police in Rubanda District are searching for four suspects who attacked and seriously injured a police officer in an attempted robbery. The victim, Detective Corporal Saturday Sebastian, 38, is the Scenes of Crime Officer for Rubanda District. The incident happened on May 10, at around 2:00 am at Ihanga... Read More


Rukungiri Women Leaders Call for Better Funding for Lower Women Councils During Belated Women’s Day Celebrations.

May 11, 2025 6:25 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Women Leaders Call for Better Funding for Lower Women Councils During Belated Women’s Day Celebrations.

Rukungiri: Women leaders in Rukungiri District have expressed concern over the lack of government support and facilitation for women councils, especially at the lower levels, from LC1 to LC3. This was revealed on May 10, during the belated International Women’s Day celebrations held at Bugangari Sub-county Playground. The event was... Read More


Kisoro Man Kills Wife for Refusing to Cook Food

May 9, 2025 3:05 pm Published by Comments Off on Kisoro Man Kills Wife for Refusing to Cook Food

Kisoro: A 24-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his 18-year-old wife following a domestic dispute in Nyakinama Sub County, Kisoro District. The deceased, identified as Denise Ntezimana, was a resident of Gikoro Village, Chihe Parish in Nyakinama Sub County. According to police, she was allegedly assaulted by her... Read More