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December 25, 2024 3:24 pm
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Rukungiri: A section of religious leaders in Rukungiri District have called upon Christians to embrace love, sharing, and faith as they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25. The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, encouraged Christians to use Christmas as an opportunity to love... Read More
December 24, 2024 10:45 pm
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Rukungiri: As the world celebrates Christmas, livestock traders in Rukungiri District are expressing frustration over the continued quarantine imposed on cattle markets in the district. They argue that this restriction has negatively impacted their livelihoods, especially as neighboring districts operate their markets without any disruptions. The livestock traders including Moses... Read More
December 24, 2024 10:33 pm
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Rukungiri: As Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, residents of Rukungiri District marked the day with feasts, with over 33 cows and 44 goats and sheep slaughtered for the celebrations. This was disclosed by the Rukungiri District Veterinary Officer, Dr. Johnson Ninsiima, during an interview with... Read More
December 23, 2024 9:41 pm
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Rukungiri: Bwanda Hiika has emerged victorious in the 2024 Inter-Hiika Christmas Carol Competitions held at Nyakibale Parish grounds in Rukungiri Municipality, Rukungiri District on December 22. The one-day event, organized by Nyakibale Parish, brought together 18 Hiikas out of the 22 in the parish. Bwanda Hiika claimed first place with... Read More
December 23, 2024 9:33 pm
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Rukungiri: As Uganda prepares for 2026 elections, The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe has called on Ugandans to make informed decisions when electing their leaders. Speaking during a Christmas press briefing held at the diocesan headquarters in Rukungiri Municipality on December 23, Bishop Asiimwe advised citizens... Read More
December 23, 2024 9:01 pm
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Kampala: A police officer has gone into hiding after allegedly shooting and killing a motorist in Kampala. The incident occurred on December 23, 2024, along Sezibwa Road, located between Sheraton Hotel and State Lodge, Nakasero. According to a police statement, No. 55915 PC Bahati Charles fatally shot Ssemwaka Julius, the... Read More
December 23, 2024 5:14 pm
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Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has called on Christians to celebrate Christmas while supporting those in hospitals, prisons, and other vulnerable groups. While delivering his Christmas message on December 23, to Christians through a presser held at the diocesan headquarters in Kyinyasano ward, Rukungiri... Read More
December 21, 2024 1:51 pm
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Rukungiri: Rukungiri Institute of Management and Health Sciences on December 21, graduated 130 students during its 10th graduation ceremony held at the school premises in Bunura Cell, Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. Speaking at the event, the school’s academic registrar, Benoni Tugume Kishaya, revealed that among the graduates in various certificate... Read More
December 21, 2024 12:34 pm
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The Office of the Prime Minister has allocated 1,000 hoes to veterans in Rukungiri District. The hoes were received on December 20, at the district headquarters in Rukungiri Municipality by LCV Chairperson Geoffrey Kyomukama, Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Hillary Agaba, and other district... Read More
December 17, 2024 10:16 pm
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Luwero: The High Court in Luwero has sentenced a former priest to serve 12 years in jail for killing his wife. Reverend David Sekibaala of Luwero Anglican Diocese was sentenced after being convicted of killing his wife Deborah Nakalema in 2020. The deceased was the headteacher of Kikamulo Church of... Read More
