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St. Mark SS Nyakibale Celebrates Excellent 2025 UCE Performance

April 26, 2026 6:30 pm Published by Comments Off on St. Mark SS Nyakibale Celebrates Excellent 2025 UCE Performance

Rukungiri: St. Mark Secondary School Nyakibale has celebrated its outstanding 2025 UCE results at the school grounds in Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. The school ranked 3rd in Rukungiri District among mixed day and boarding schools, 8th in the Kigezi region, and 148th nationwide. The Headteacher, Fortunate Akanyihayo Rukundo, said the... Read More


Fishermen Emyooga SACCO Members Urged to Boost Savings and Loan Repayment

April 26, 2026 6:26 pm Published by Comments Off on Fishermen Emyooga SACCO Members Urged to Boost Savings and Loan Repayment

Rukungiri: Members of the Rukungiri Municipality Fishermen Emyooga SACCO have been urged to show commitment and love for their SACCO by increasing savings and repaying loans on time. The call was made by the Principal Commercial Officer for Rukungiri Municipality, Richard Baguma, during the 5th Annual General Meeting held at... Read More


Police Urge Strong Community Partnership to Improve Security in Rukungiri

April 26, 2026 6:22 pm Published by Comments Off on Police Urge Strong Community Partnership to Improve Security in Rukungiri

Rukungiri: Police officers in Rukungiri have been encouraged to work closely with the community as a key way of maintaining law and order. The message was delivered on April 24, by Regional Police Commander (RPC) Alex Wabwire during the end-of-year party for Rukungiri police officers, held at Rukungiri Inn Hotel... Read More


Rukungiri Institute of Management Graduates 250 Students at 11th Ceremony

April 25, 2026 11:10 am Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Institute of Management Graduates 250 Students at 11th Ceremony

Rukungiri: A total of 250 students have graduated with certificates and diplomas from Rukungiri Institute of Management during its 11th graduation ceremony. Out of the 250 graduates, 48 received diplomas, while the rest were awarded certificates in various programmes under the School of Business and Humanities and the School of... Read More


Eastern Division Approves UGX 430M Budget for 2026/27 as Leaders Call for Accountability.

April 24, 2026 8:49 pm Published by Comments Off on Eastern Division Approves UGX 430M Budget for 2026/27 as Leaders Call for Accountability.

Rukungiri: The Eastern Division of Rukungiri Municipality has approved a budget estimate of UGX 430,055,299 for the 2026/2027 financial year, marking an increase from UGX 369,844,196 in the 2025/2026 financial year. The budget, presented by the Secretary for Finance, Sylivia Kyarisima, who also serves as the councillor for Rwendoto Ward,... Read More


Bugangari Police OC Evunali Katebarirwe Dies in Mbarara

April 24, 2026 9:11 am Published by Comments Off on Bugangari Police OC Evunali Katebarirwe Dies in Mbarara

Rukungiri: The Uganda Police Force is mourning the death of Evunali Katebarirwe, the Officer in Charge (OC) of Bugangari Police Station, who passed away on the morning of April 24. According to preliminary information, Katebarirwe died at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. The exact cause of death has not yet been... Read More


Rukungiri RDC Enforces New Boat Limits at Rwenshama Landing Site

April 24, 2026 3:10 am Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri RDC Enforces New Boat Limits at Rwenshama Landing Site

Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Bron Kikanshemeza, has started implementing a presidential directive to regulate the number of boats at landing sites. At Rwenshama Landing Site on the shores of Lake Edward in Bwambara Sub-county, the number of licensed boats has been reduced from 100 to 33. The... Read More


Rukungiri Municipality Launches Elections for PDM SACCO Committees

April 24, 2026 2:45 am Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Municipality Launches Elections for PDM SACCO Committees

Rukungiri: Officials in Rukungiri Municipality have begun meetings to elect new committee members for Parish Development Model (PDM) SACCOs, in a move aimed at strengthening the initiative across the area. The meeting, held at Rwakabengo Catholic Church in Southern Division on April 23, 2026, marked the start of a series... Read More


Rukungiri Vendors Given Two Weeks to Vacate Streets

April 23, 2026 4:20 am Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Vendors Given Two Weeks to Vacate Streets

Rukungiri: Authorities in Rukungiri Municipality have given street vendors two weeks to vacate the streets as part of a new effort to restore order in the town. The municipality has also launched a five-day exercise to identify and mark illegal structures that will be demolished under the new trade order... Read More


Minister Jim Muhwezi Intervenes in Nyabugando Irrigation Scheme Dispute

April 23, 2026 3:58 am Published by Comments Off on Minister Jim Muhwezi Intervenes in Nyabugando Irrigation Scheme Dispute

Rukungiri: Minister for Security and Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County, Rtd Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has intervened in the controversy surrounding the removal of equipment from the Nyabugando irrigation scheme in Bwambara Sub-County, Rukungiri District. The issue angered residents after officials from the Ministry of Water and Environment... Read More