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North Kigezi Diocese Officially Retires 8 Priests During Ordination Ceremony

December 11, 2025 6:31 pm Published by Comments Off on North Kigezi Diocese Officially Retires 8 Priests During Ordination Ceremony

Rukungiri: The North Kigezi Diocese has officially retired eight priests from active service after many years of dedicated ministry. Their retirement was announced on December 7, during the ordination of seven new clergy in a ceremony held at Emmanuel Cathedral Kinyasano grounds in Rukungiri District. Those retired include Rev. Bernard... Read More


Archbishop Kaziimba Calls for Ethical Conduct as FIA Marks End-of-Year Thanksgiving.

December 11, 2025 3:54 pm Published by Comments Off on Archbishop Kaziimba Calls for Ethical Conduct as FIA Marks End-of-Year Thanksgiving.

‎Rukungiri: The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has called on staff of the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) to uphold ethical conduct, honesty, and teamwork as they carry out their national mandate in combating financial crime.‎‎ Archbishop Kaziimba made the remarks on Thursday... Read More


Bishop Okello Urges Youth to Return to God at Rukungiri Revival Conference

December 9, 2025 8:55 pm Published by Comments Off on Bishop Okello Urges Youth to Return to God at Rukungiri Revival Conference

Rukungiri: Bishop Micheal Grace Okello of the Revival Mission in Western Uganda has urged young people to turn back to God, repent of their sins, and live prayerful lives if they are to become true members of God’s family. Bishop Okello made the remarks on December 9, during a youth... Read More


28 Innovators Graduate Under SNV– INCLUDE–LADA Livestock Project in Rukungiri

December 9, 2025 8:29 pm Published by Comments Off on 28 Innovators Graduate Under SNV– INCLUDE–LADA Livestock Project in Rukungiri

Rukungiri: 28 Farmer innovators (PIs) have graduated under the Inclusive Livestock Development for Smallholder Farmers (INCLUDE) project, funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands through SNV in Uganda. The project is implemented in Rukungiri district by the Literacy Action and Development Agency (LADA). The graduation ceremony was... Read More


Former Opponents Rally Behind Minister Jim Muhwezi, Deny Claims of Being Bought

December 9, 2025 7:06 am Published by Comments Off on Former Opponents Rally Behind Minister Jim Muhwezi, Deny Claims of Being Bought

Rukungiri: Former opponents of the Minister for Security, Retired Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County, have refuted claims that they were financially influenced to back his campaign. They said their support is driven purely by loyalty to the National Resistance... Read More


Bishop Asiimwe Ordains 7 Clergy at Emmanuel Cathedral Kinyasano

December 7, 2025 4:40 pm Published by Comments Off on Bishop Asiimwe Ordains 7 Clergy at Emmanuel Cathedral Kinyasano

Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has ordained seven clergy members during a colourful service held at Emmanuel Cathedral Kinyasano grounds. The ceremony attracted a large congregation and several dignitaries. Six ordinands were on December 7, admitted to the diaconate, including Ord. Joshua Asiimwe, Ord.... Read More


UPDF HIV Director Blames Rising Infections on Youth Indiscipline

December 6, 2025 8:08 pm Published by Comments Off on UPDF HIV Director Blames Rising Infections on Youth Indiscipline

The Director of HIV/AIDS in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt. Col. Hon. Evelyn Asiimwe, has blamed the continued spread of HIV among young people on what she called careless behaviour and growing indiscipline. Hon. Asiimwe delivered the message on December 6, during day six of the ongoing Kigezi... Read More


28 Innovators Graduate Under LADA-SNV-INCLUDE Livestock Project in Bwambara

December 5, 2025 6:53 pm Published by Comments Off on 28 Innovators Graduate Under LADA-SNV-INCLUDE Livestock Project in Bwambara

Rukungiri: Literacy Action and Development Agency (LADA), in partnership with 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, has graduated 28 innovators from Kikarara Parish, Bwambara Sub-county in Rukungiri District. The graduation ceremony... Read More


Rukungiri District to Recruit Health Workers to Improve Service Delivery

December 4, 2025 8:14 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri District to Recruit Health Workers to Improve Service Delivery

Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Local Government is set to recruit new health workers in an effort to boost healthcare services across the district. The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Hillary Agaba, confirmed the development during an interview with our news reporter on December 4, at Rukungiri district headquarters, revealing that the district... Read More


Community Health Extension Workers Trainees in Rukungiri Stranded as Training Ends Without Payment

December 4, 2025 8:07 pm Published by Comments Off on Community Health Extension Workers Trainees in Rukungiri Stranded as Training Ends Without Payment

Rukungiri: Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in Rukungiri District are stranded as their six-month training program ends without the financial support and accommodation they were promised. The program, which started on June 23, was meant to improve community health services and involved 210 trainees aged 18 to 35. Each parish... Read More