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Youth in Rukungiri Municipality Urged to Join Development-Oriented Associations

February 15, 2025 4:18 pm Published by Comments Off on Youth in Rukungiri Municipality Urged to Join Development-Oriented Associations

Rukungiri: Youth in Rukungiri Municipality have been urged to join associations that promote development and progress in the area. The call was made on February 14, by Isaac Atukunda, an aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality, during a meeting with youth and agents coordinators at Karibuni Guest House in... Read More


President Museveni Urges Public to Use PDM Funds for Income Generation, Not Social Needs  

February 14, 2025 6:32 am Published by Comments Off on President Museveni Urges Public to Use PDM Funds for Income Generation, Not Social Needs  

Kanungu: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned the public against misusing the Parish Development Model (PDM) funds for social needs like medical bills, school fees, and weddings. He emphasized that the funds are meant to help households generate income and fight poverty.   Speaking on his second day in Kigezi Sub-region... Read More


Minister Jim Muhwezi Donates Scholastic Materials to Orphaned Children

February 11, 2025 8:58 pm Published by Comments Off on Minister Jim Muhwezi Donates Scholastic Materials to Orphaned Children

Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu together with Nile Humanitarian Development Agency, have donated scholastic materials to four orphaned children studying at Rukungiri Primary School.  The donated items included metallic cases, blankets, bed sheets, shoes, books, pens, school uniforms, and financial support for their school lunch.  During... Read More


Public Urged to Save and Avoid Extravagance During Rukiga SACCO Pre-AGM

January 28, 2025 1:42 pm Published by Comments Off on Public Urged to Save and Avoid Extravagance During Rukiga SACCO Pre-AGM

Rukungiri: The public has been encouraged to embrace hard work, save money by opening bank accounts, and avoid extravagant lifestyles.  This call was made on January 27, by the guest of honor, Asiimwe Robert, a member of the Uganda Cooperative Alliance, during the Pre-Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Rukiga SACCO... Read More


Police in Kisoro Arrest Two Suspects Over Homosexuality and Human Trafficking 

January 28, 2025 1:01 pm Published by Comments Off on Police in Kisoro Arrest Two Suspects Over Homosexuality and Human Trafficking 

Kisoro: Police in Kisoro District have detained two suspects and are hunting for two others over allegations of homosexuality and human trafficking.  Kisoro District Police Commander, Ben Niwamanya Kashumbusha, addressing the media on January 28, at his office in Kisoro Municipality, confirmed the arrests and revealed that the suspects were... Read More


Citizens Urged to Join Efforts in Fighting Corruption

January 28, 2025 12:50 pm Published by Comments Off on Citizens Urged to Join Efforts in Fighting Corruption

Rukungiri: Citizens have been called upon to cooperate with government officials in the fight against corruption in the country. The Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Rukungiri District, Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe Ngomu, made this appeal on January 27, during an interview with our reporter at the district headquarters. Ahimbisibwe highlighted that corruption... Read More


MP Rutahigwa Urges Voters to Embrace Voters Register Update Exercise.

January 28, 2025 12:44 pm Published by Comments Off on MP Rutahigwa Urges Voters to Embrace Voters Register Update Exercise.

Rukungiri: The Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality, Hon. Dr. Elisa Rutahigwa, has called on the public to actively participate in the ongoing national voter registration verification exercise in Uganda.   Dr. Rutahigwa made this appeal on January 27, during an interview with our reporter after meeting a section of ward... Read More


Minister Jim Muhwezi Donates 40 Mattresses to Rwengiri Catholic Youth

January 26, 2025 9:14 pm Published by Comments Off on Minister Jim Muhwezi Donates 40 Mattresses to Rwengiri Catholic Youth

Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has donated 40 mattresses worth UGX 2 million to the youth of Rwengiri Catholic Parish in Bugangari Sub county, Rukungiri District. The donation was handed over to the parish youth chaplain, Rev. Fr. Clement Musaryimana, by Isaac Kaharuza, the minister’s political... Read More


Locals Construct Njororo-Kyentemere Bridge After Years of Waiting for Government Support 

January 25, 2025 9:38 pm Published by Comments Off on Locals Construct Njororo-Kyentemere Bridge After Years of Waiting for Government Support 

Rukungiri: Residents of Nyabitete and Nyakitabire in Bungangari and Ruhinda sub-counties, Rukungiri District, have taken matters into their own hands by constructing the Njororo-Kyentemere Bridge after years of waiting for government intervention.  The bridge, located between Kanyatuutu Cell in Nyabitabire Parish, Bugangari Sub-county, and Kigarigari Cell in Nyakitabire Parish, Ruhinda... Read More


Muhanga Residents Accuse Peace Rugabwa of Swindling UGX 800M in Bank Scheme

January 25, 2025 3:48 pm Published by Comments Off on Muhanga Residents Accuse Peace Rugabwa of Swindling UGX 800M in Bank Scheme

Rukiga: A section of residents in Muhanga Town Council, Rukiga District, is accusing Peace Rugabwa of defrauding them of over UGX 800 million after promising to establish a government-supported bank. The disgruntled residents, represented by their local leaders, have petitioned President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, seeking his intervention to recover their... Read More