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March 10, 2025 11:17 pm
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Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has launched a series of baraza meetings with residents in every parish across Rujumbura County. The initiative, which began on March 10, kicked off in Nyakinengo and Kigaaga parishes, both in Nyakagyeme Sub County. During these meetings, locals... Read More
March 10, 2025 11:11 pm
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Rukungiri: A section of residents from Nyamabale, Kafunda, and Kabwire cells in Karangaro Ward, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality, have received relief aid from an aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality Gen. Henry Tumukunde. The relief follows a devastating hailstorm on March 2, 2025, which affected over 1,000 households, destroying... Read More
March 9, 2025 10:27 pm
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Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Major General retired Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has urged the public to avoid mixing politics with religion if they want quality leaders who can effectively represent their interests in government. Minister Muhwezi who was the chief guest made this call on March 9, during a... Read More
March 9, 2025 10:16 pm
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Rukungiri: Welden High School from Mbarara District faced a narrow 1-0 defeat against Kyabugashe High School from Rukungiri District in a thrilling friendly match held at Rukungiri Main Stadium on March 9. Welden High School recently dominated the 2024 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) football championship, winning three major... Read More
March 8, 2025 10:40 pm
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Rukungiri: The Country Director for Women Save organization Amon Ariyo Tusingwire, has urged women to prioritize saving for emergencies instead of relying on multiple loans, which have caused disruptions in many families. Tusingwire made this call on March 7, on behalf of Executive Director Marie Muntalucci from California while delivering... Read More
March 8, 2025 10:35 pm
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Rukungiri: Buhunga SACCO on March 8, held its 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its headquarters in Karisizo Trading Centre, Buhunga Sub county, Rukungiri District. Founded in 2003, the SACCO currently has 5,813 members, a loan portfolio of over UGX 3 billion, and savings amounting to UGX 3.1 billion. This... Read More
March 8, 2025 10:30 pm
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Rukungiri: Boda boda riders have been encouraged to adopt a saving culture to improve their livelihoods and secure their future. This advice was given on March 8, by the aspiring Member of Parliament for Rubabo Constituency Hon. Mathias Rwabugumi, during the Rwabugumi Boda Boda Cup 2025 held at Nyarushanje Model... Read More
March 7, 2025 10:21 pm
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Rukungiri: Hon. Andrew Ankunda Kikira, who is vying for the Rukungiri Municipality Parliamentary seat, has donated a hand pump borehole worth UGX 9.5 million and food supplies, including 100 kg of posho and rice, to Rukungiri Main Mosque. The donation was made on March 7, at Rukungiri Main Mosque, located... Read More
March 7, 2025 10:17 pm
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Rukungiri: As Uganda joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8, a section of women in Rukungiri District have highlighted both the progress and challenges in achieving gender equality. Speaking to our news reporter, who visited various district authorities, especially women working at the... Read More
March 6, 2025 8:41 pm
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Rukungiri: Andrew Kikira Ankunda has officially announced his intention to contest for the position of Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality in the 2026–2031 term. Kikira, a businessman in Kampala and Rukungiri, made the declaration over the weekend during a press conference at his home in Bunura Cell, Rwakabengo Ward,... Read More
