September 20, 2026 5:00 am
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Rukungiri: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Ugandans to prioritize fighting poverty in their households alongside the development projects being implemented by the government. Museveni made the remarks on September 19, while addressing residents of Rujumbura at Kasoroza Playground in Nyakagyeme Sub-County during the thanksgiving ceremony of the Minister of... Read More
September 17, 2026 7:26 pm
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Editors pick: By Karenzi Gerald Kooli, Former Parliamentary Candidate, Rujumbura County, Rukungiri District | September 2026. Executive summary. Uganda’s electoral democracy is increasingly characterized by clientelism: the exchange of material inducements for political loyalty. This article argues that this model, particularly its contemporary manifestation through systematic vote buying and the... Read More
August 25, 2026 9:42 am
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Rukungiri; Boda boda riders in Nyarushanje Sub-County have challenged riders from other parts of Rukungiri District to take part in the Country Radio Boda Boda Festival Rukungiri 2026, saying they are determined to win the 2 million shilling prize. The riders made the remarks on 24 August, during an interview... Read More
August 23, 2026 4:52 am
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Commentary: By Gerald Kooli / Former Member of Parliament Candidate, Rujumbura County, Rukungiri District. Independent Analysis and Lessons from 2026 for 2031. Every election in Uganda, from Kisoro to Karamoja, the scene was the same in the 2026 general elections. A candidate arrived and was handed fundraising books instead of... Read More
August 22, 2026 5:19 am
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Rukungiri: Country Radio 87.6 FM has officially launched the Boda Boda Festival 2026, with the major event scheduled to take place on 28th November 2026. The event was on Friday August 21, 2026 launched at the station premises located in Kifunjo cell, Kyatoko ward, Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. Speaking at... Read More
August 20, 2026 4:18 am
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Rukungiri: The Deputy Resident District Commissioner for Rukungiri, Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe Ongom, has urged the LC5 Chairperson, all LC3 Chairpersons, and LC1 Chairpersons to support district leaders in monitoring bars that open before 3pm. Ahimbisibwe made the remarks on August 19, during an interview with our news reporter. He said the... Read More
August 18, 2026 4:39 am
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Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri have arrested Rogers Arinaitwe, also known as “Roketo,” in connection with the death of 67-year-old Tindyebwa Remegio. According to the Kigezi regional Police spokesperson, SP Nelson Tumushime, the incident happened on August 17, 2026, at around 2:00 p.m. in Omukibazi Village, Kisiizi Parish, Nyarushanje Sub-county, Rukungiri... Read More
August 13, 2026 4:22 am
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Rukungiri: Rukungiri District has received 900 bags of Organic New Earth (O.N.E) Manure, for distribution to farmers under a government programme implemented through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. Each bag contains 50 kilograms, with the government covering 70 percent of the cost while beneficiary farmers are expected... Read More
August 13, 2026 4:11 am
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Rukungiri; St. Philips Kiigiro Church of Uganda in Kakinga Archdeaconry, North Kigezi Diocese, has been consecrated following the completion of renovation and development works at the church. The church, which was established in 1941 as Kiigiro Church of Uganda Sub-Parish, was consecrated on August 12, by the Bishop of North... Read More
August 13, 2026 3:38 am
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Rukungiri: Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner Bron Kikanshemeza has directed the NRM Registrar for Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality, Aban Muhumuza, to stop conducting NRM electoral activities following allegations of irregularities in the election of NRM flag bearers for the Women’s Council. According to RDC Kikanshemeza, the elections were scheduled to take... Read More
