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December 25, 2025 4:08 pm
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Kanungu: The Church of Uganda is preparing for a major leadership transition following the announcement that the Archbishop, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, together with six bishops, will retire on August 14, 2027. The announcement was made by the Church of Uganda Communications Officer, Sadiiki Adams, while... Read More
December 24, 2025 8:09 pm
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Rukungiri: The Dean of Emmanuel Cathedral Kinyasano, The Very Rev. Amasiko Niwegariho has officiated the launch of Max Oils Petrol Station in Kebison Sub-county, Rukungiri District. During the launch on December 24, the first 100 customers were each given fuel at a promotional rate of only 3,000 shillings per litre.... Read More
December 24, 2025 8:01 pm
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Rukungiri: A total of 20 members of Rukungiri Farmers SACCO have received Christmas goodies through the Christmas Bonanza game that has been running for almost three months. The promotion, which started on October 1, involved three categories: saving a specific amount of money, buying shares, and recruiting new members. All... Read More
December 23, 2025 10:06 am
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Rukungiri: The Local Council I Chairperson for Rwakiriba Cell in Rusheshe Parish, Buhunga Sub-county, Rukungiri District, Dezi Kyabobo has announced plans to retire after serving the community for 40 years. He announced this on December 21, while delivering his speech at the campaign rally of Minister Jim Muhwezi in Buhunga... Read More
December 23, 2025 9:46 am
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Rukungiri: The Minister for Security and Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency, Rt. Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi, has pledged to continue providing scholarships to students from across the constituency at Rujumbura Institute of Business and Technology (RIBATECH). Muhwezi made the announcement on December 22, while campaigning in Ruhinda Sub-county. He... Read More
December 22, 2025 8:20 pm
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Rukungiri: A section of councillors at Rukungiri Municipal Council have boycotted an end-of-year council meeting in protest over the alleged illegal awarding of a garbage collection contract. The councillors accuse the municipal leadership of awarding the contract to N and B Agrifarm Company without the consent and approval of the... Read More
December 20, 2025 7:17 pm
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Rukungiri: As Uganda prepares for the Christmas festivities and the 2026 general elections, the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has appealed to all Ugandans to remain united despite their different political views and party affiliations. Bishop Asiimwe made the appeal on December 20, during a Christmas... Read More
December 19, 2025 9:35 pm
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The Government of Uganda, through the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, representing President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has held a press briefing in Rukungiri District to clarify the arrest and continued detention of Dr. Col. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale. The press briefing followed public concerns,... Read More
December 18, 2025 6:09 am
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Rukungiri: Primary school pupils in Rukungiri District, especially in Bwambara Sub-County, are increasingly dropping out of school due to failure by parents to meet school requirements and fees. Many of these children are instead assisting their parents with domestic work. During interactions with several school dropouts in Bwambara Sub-County, our... Read More
December 18, 2025 5:54 am
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Rukungiri: Parents have been encouraged to financially support their children and act as good role models during this long holiday. The call was made on December 17, by the Rukungiri District Inspector of Schools in charge of Guidance and Counseling, Ronald Twesigye. Speaking to our news reporter at the Rukungiri... Read More
