August 3, 2026 4:15 am
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National: Uganda has won its first-ever gold medal at the African Archery Championships after para archer Precious Allan Asiimwe claimed the Men’s Para Recurve title at the 15th edition of the continental competition held in Oran, Algeria. The historic victory makes Asiimwe the first Ugandan to become an African archery... Read More
July 30, 2026 2:12 pm
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Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipal Council has selected members and chairpersons of its sectoral committees during the first council meeting of the 2026/2027 financial year. The exercise was conducted on July 29, during the council sitting chaired by the Municipal Speaker, Constance Tumusiime. The Speaker read out the names of councillors assigned... Read More
July 27, 2026 6:40 pm
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Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri District have arrested a 24-year-old woman in connection with the alleged procurement of a miscarriage. According to police, the case was registered after it was reported at 11:30 a.m. on July 26, 2026, by Julius Bafakorora, a resident of Runyamunyu II Cell, Bugangari Parish, Bugangari Sub-county.... Read More
July 24, 2026 7:11 pm
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Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Livestock Breeders and Food Security Cooperative Society (LIB4SECS) has officially launched a tractor and its implements worth UGX 299 million to improve agricultural production and mechanization among its members. The launch was held on July 24, at the cooperative headquarters in Kebisoni Town Council, Rukungiri District. It... Read More
July 24, 2026 6:43 pm
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Rukungiri: Heavy rains accompanied by hailstorm wreaked havoc in Bugangari Parish, Bugangari Sub-county, Rukungiri District leaving two houses destroyed and crops damaged. Speaking to our reporter on July 24, the affected residents said last evening’s rain left them with nothing to eat after their gardens were swept away by running... Read More
July 23, 2026 8:21 pm
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Rukungiri: North Kigezi Diocese has officially released the 2026 Diocesan Primary Seven Mock Examination results for Church of Uganda-founded primary schools, with a total of 2,913 candidates sitting the examinations. The results were released on July 22, at Emmanuel Cathedral Kinyasano in an event attended by headteachers of the diocesan... Read More
July 23, 2026 8:14 pm
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Rukungiri: Hotels and Lodges in Rukungiri Municipality have been given seven days to improve sanitation after municipal health inspectors discovered several public health violations during a joint inspection conducted on July 22. The operation was led by Municipal Health Inspector Evas Asiimwe, together with environmental health officers and health assistants... Read More
July 23, 2026 8:09 pm
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Rukungiri: A closely contested election for the leadership of the Rukungiri District Roads Committee ended in a tie on July 23, prompting members to adopt a power-sharing arrangement that will see the two candidates each serve as chairperson for two and a half years. The decision was reached during a... Read More
July 1, 2026 7:52 pm
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Rukungiri: The newly appointed Rukungiri Health Centre IV Health Unit Management Committee (HUMC) has officially been sworn in to begin a new three-year term. The swearing-in ceremony was held on June 30, at the health facility premises in Rukungiri Municipality. The newly sworn-in committee is chaired by Edward Ahimbisibwe. The... Read More
July 1, 2026 7:42 pm
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Rukungiri: The Head of The Aid’s Support Organization (TASO) in Rukungiri district Agnes Kateeba has revealed that the district’s HIV prevalence currently stands at 8.3 percent, much higher compared to the national average of 5.2 percent. Speaking with our reporter, Kateeba explained that eight out of every 100 people tested... Read More
