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NCHE Handsover Charter to Metropolitan International University Leadership

February 17, 2026 7:03 pm Published by Comments Off on NCHE Handsover Charter to Metropolitan International University Leadership

Education: Metropolitan International University (MIU) has officially received a university charter, granting the institution full legal recognition to train students from all parts of the world and to confer undergraduate, master’s, PhD, postgraduate, and professorship degrees. The charter was presented by officials from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)... Read More


Late Kosia Mwoojo Died Without Forgiving His Wife, Family Reveals

February 16, 2026 8:46 am Published by Comments Off on Late Kosia Mwoojo Died Without Forgiving His Wife, Family Reveals

Rukungiri: Family members have described the late Kosia Mwoojo as a man who abandoned his family following anger that reportedly arose from money his wife used to renovate their family house. This was revealed on February 15, during condolence speeches at the burial of the late Kosia Mwoojo, which took... Read More


Police steps up investigations into fire outbreak at Kabale Commercial building.

February 15, 2026 12:16 pm Published by Comments Off on Police steps up investigations into fire outbreak at Kabale Commercial building.

Kabale: Police in Kabale have intensified investigations to establish the cause of the fire that gutted a commercial building in Kabale town on Saturday February 14, 2026. In a statement released on Sunday February 15, 2026, Kigezi region police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate revealed that the ruinous fire caught a... Read More


One dead, 2 injured in Kisoro road accident.

February 15, 2026 10:25 am Published by Comments Off on One dead, 2 injured in Kisoro road accident.

Kisoro: Police in Kisoro have confirmed the death of one person who was involved in a road accident on Saturday February 14, 2026. The deceased has been identified as Martin Akansiima, 28, a casual labourer and resident of Kyogo village, Kamwezi sub-county in Rukiga District. Kigezi region Police Spokesperson ASP... Read More


3 Arrested Over Stolen Motorcycle in Rukungiri District

February 13, 2026 5:57 pm Published by Comments Off on 3 Arrested Over Stolen Motorcycle in Rukungiri District

Rukungiri: Three people have been arrested in Rubare Town Council, Ntungamo District, for allegedly stealing a motorcycle from Kebisoni Town Council in Rukungiri District. The suspects are Darius Turyamubona and Darius Niwamanya, both residents of Ruyonza Parish, and Alex Ariho from Kyanika Cell, Ndago Parish. All are from Nyarushanje Sub-County... Read More


Rukungiri Religious Leaders and Health Workers Urge Love, Faith, and Safety Ahead of Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2026 9:07 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Religious Leaders and Health Workers Urge Love, Faith, and Safety Ahead of Valentine’s Day

Rukungiri: As the world prepares to celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14, religious leaders and health workers in Rukungiri District have called on the public to focus on love, faith, and personal safety. During an interview with our news reporter on February 12, the parish priest at Yakobo Orikwera Buhandagazi... Read More


Bishop Asiimwe Urges Teachers to Shun Absenteeism as Schools Reopen

February 10, 2026 5:22 pm Published by Comments Off on Bishop Asiimwe Urges Teachers to Shun Absenteeism as Schools Reopen

Rukungiri: As schools reopen for first term 2026, the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has urged teachers to remain committed to their work, noting that cases of absenteeism are on the rise, especially in public schools. Bishop Asiimwe made the call on February 10, during an... Read More


Nyamunuka Residents Celebrate Katafa’s Landslide Victory as LCIII Chairperson/Town Mayor

February 7, 2026 7:46 pm Published by Comments Off on Nyamunuka Residents Celebrate Katafa’s Landslide Victory as LCIII Chairperson/Town Mayor

Ntungamo: Nyamunuka Town Council in Kajara County, Ntungamo District, erupted into jubilation following the election of Yasin Byamukama Katafa as the new LCIII chairperson and town mayor. Celebrations were held at Kyabashenyi Church of Uganda playground, Ntungamo district where hundreds of supporters gathered amid cheers, ululations, cultural songs, and traditional... Read More


Sub-County Performance: Only 297 Pupils Fail 2025 PLE Exams in Rukungiri District

February 7, 2026 7:26 pm Published by Comments Off on Sub-County Performance: Only 297 Pupils Fail 2025 PLE Exams in Rukungiri District

Rukungiri: Only 297 pupils failed the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in Rukungiri District out of a total of 6,620 candidates. According to statistics from the Education Department of Rukungiri District Local Government, 6,620 pupils registered for the 2025 PLE examinations. Of these, 3,020 were boys while 3,600 were girls.... Read More


NRM Wins Majority of LC3 Seats in Rukungiri as PFF Takes Four

February 5, 2026 6:27 am Published by Comments Off on NRM Wins Majority of LC3 Seats in Rukungiri as PFF Takes Four

Rukungiri: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has won the majority of Local Council III (LC3) chairperson seats in Rukungiri District, taking 12 out of the 16 contested positions. The Peoples Front for Freedom (PFF) secured four seats in the elections held yesterday. The results were announced on February 4 and... Read More