July 25, 2025 7:50 pm
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Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt Rev Onesimus Asiimwe, has expressed concern over the declining number of men attending church, even as crime rates involving men continue to rise. Bishop Asiimwe made the remarks on July 25, during a special retreat for men held at the diocesan headquarters... Read More
July 25, 2025 7:42 pm
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Rukungiri: The highly anticipated court case involving Rukungiri NRM District Registrar, Wright Mwongyera, has been postponed to Monday, July 28th, due to the absence of magistrates who are reportedly on official leave. Mwongyera was allegedly arrested on Thursday and detained overnight at Rukungiri Central Police Station. He is facing accusations... Read More
July 25, 2025 6:31 pm
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Rukungiri: Rukungiri District is set to maintain its long-standing political record of never having an LC5 chairperson serve two consecutive terms since its establishment 51 years ago. This follows the defeat of incumbent LC5 chairperson Geoffrey Kyomukama by Charles Andrewson Katebire, who was declared the NRM flag bearer for the... Read More
July 24, 2025 9:25 pm
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Rukungiri: The NRM Elections Officer for Rukungiri District, Elias Katureebe, has declared Boaz Kansiime Matiita as the elected NRM flag bearer for Rukungiri Municipality Mayor. Matiita was announced the winner at 11:35 PM on July 24 during the ongoing vote tallying at the district tally center located in the Rukungiri... Read More
July 24, 2025 3:56 pm
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Rukungiri: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Rukungiri District, Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, has officially opened the tallying of votes for the NRM flag bearers following today’s primary elections. The exercise is taking place this evening July 24, at the Rukungiri District Council Hall, which is serving as the district tally... Read More
July 23, 2025 9:09 pm
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Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Local Government has distributed 236 bags of fertilizer (each weighing 25kg) and 200 bottles of liquid fertilizer (500ml each) to selected coffee model farmers across the district. Four farmers from each of the nine sub-counties—Bugangari, Kebisoni, Ruhinda, Nyakagyeme, Buyanja, Buhunga, Bwambara, Nyarushanje, and Nyakishenyi—benefited from the initiative.... Read More
July 23, 2025 9:04 pm
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Kanungu: The Diocese of Kinkiizi has strongly denied what it describes as false and inflammatory allegations made by Rev. Justus Tibesigwa, an LC5 Chairman aspirant for Kanungu District, including the claim that the Diocese orchestrated his alleged kidnapping. In a statement issued July 23, the Diocesan Secretary and official spokesperson... Read More
July 23, 2025 7:12 pm
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Rukungiri: Aspiring Rukungiri District LCV Chairperson, Angello Twinomuhangi, has called on his supporters to remain firm and vote for him despite reports of intimidation targeting his campaign agents at various polling stations. Speaking during a talk show on Country Radio this evening July 23, Twinomuhangi revealed that some of his... Read More
July 21, 2025 8:14 pm
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Rukungiri: The incumbent Woman Member of Parliament for Rukungiri District, Hon. Midius Natukunda Kaharata, has announced that she will contest as an independent candidate in the 2026 general elections after rejecting the results of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries held on July 17, 2025. Hon. Natukunda came second... Read More
July 21, 2025 6:10 pm
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Rukungiri: The Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) of Rukungiri District, Kallen Kagisha, has urged students to uphold discipline, work hard, and persevere in all they do. Kagisha made the remarks on July 19, while officiating at the passing out ceremony of 230 patriots at Nyabiteete Secondary School in Buyanja Sub... Read More
