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Kigezi Region Reports 22 Mpox Cases, Ministry of Health Urges Vigilance 

January 23, 2025 9:12 pm Published by Comments Off on Kigezi Region Reports 22 Mpox Cases, Ministry of Health Urges Vigilance 

Rukungiri: An epidemiologist from the Ministry of Health, Kunya Henry, has revealed that the Kigezi region has registered 22 cases of Mpox.  Kunya shared this information on January 22, during an interview with our reporter at the Rukungiri District headquarters, where a one-day workshop was held for health workers operating... Read More


Education stakeholders in Rukungiri district are celebrating the success of 2024 candidates in the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). 

January 23, 2025 9:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Education stakeholders in Rukungiri district are celebrating the success of 2024 candidates in the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). 

Rukungiri: After the official release of PLE results on January 23, by UNEB at state house Nakasero in a function presided over by the education minister Janet Kataha Museveni, our news reporters visited various schools in Rukungiri district where they interacted with several school authorities that would not withhold their... Read More


Police Investigate Kidnap and Robbery of Student Carrying UGX 31.8 Million in Rukungiri

January 23, 2025 8:53 pm Published by Comments Off on Police Investigate Kidnap and Robbery of Student Carrying UGX 31.8 Million in Rukungiri

Rukungiri: The Territorial Police in Rukungiri District are actively investigating a concerning case involving the alleged kidnap and aggravated robbery of Daniel Atwine, a 24-year-old student and resident of Kitanda Cell, Nyakaina Parish, Buyanja Sub-County, Rukungiri District. The incident occurred on 20th January, 2025, at approximately 11:00 AM along Republic... Read More


Rev. Fr. Kafero Encourages Youth to Embrace Conferences for Spiritual and Personal Growth

January 22, 2025 9:52 pm Published by Comments Off on Rev. Fr. Kafero Encourages Youth to Embrace Conferences for Spiritual and Personal Growth

Rukungiri: The parish priest of Kagongo Parish in the Mbarara Archdiocese, Rev. Fr Akleo Kafero, has encouraged the youth to actively participate in conferences that prepare them for a brighter future.  Fr Kafero made these remarks on January 21, during the second day of a week-long youth conference held at... Read More


North Kigezi Diocesan Secretary Urges Youth to Build Strong Christian Foundations at Kinyasano Conference

January 22, 2025 9:47 pm Published by Comments Off on North Kigezi Diocesan Secretary Urges Youth to Build Strong Christian Foundations at Kinyasano Conference

Rukungiri: The North Kigezi Diocesan Secretary, Rev. Canon Erick Bingana Mugyezi, has called on the youth to remain deeply rooted in Christianity, establish strong foundations in Jesus Christ, and grow in wisdom and all aspects of life.  Bingana made these remarks on January 21st, during the opening of a youth... Read More


Lawyers, Political, and Religious Leaders in Rukungiri Urged to Unite Against Corruption

January 22, 2025 9:40 pm Published by Comments Off on Lawyers, Political, and Religious Leaders in Rukungiri Urged to Unite Against Corruption

Rukungiri: A representative from the Judicial Service Commission Anitah Mirembe, has called on lawyers, political, and religious leaders in Rukungiri District to work together in the fight against corruption. This appeal was made on January 21, during a meeting held at the Rukungiri District main hall, aimed at educating leaders... Read More


Bishop in Rwanda Detained in Embezzlement Probe

January 21, 2025 8:47 pm Published by Comments Off on Bishop in Rwanda Detained in Embezzlement Probe

Rwanda: Police in Rwanda have detained an Anglican bishop as part of wider investigation into embezzlement and abuse of office. The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on January 21, confirmed the arrest of Bishop Samuel Mugisha Mugiraneza, who recently resigned as the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Shyira. The bureau did not... Read More


Kyatoko COU Parish Welcomes Rev. Edson Ampaire as New Priest

January 18, 2025 11:38 pm Published by Comments Off on Kyatoko COU Parish Welcomes Rev. Edson Ampaire as New Priest

Rukungiri: Christians from the four sub-parishes of Kyatoko Church of Uganda (COU) Parish in Rujumbura Archdeaconry, under North Kigezi Diocese, warmly welcomed Rev. Edson Ampaire as their new parish priest. Rev. Ampaire joins Kyatoko from the Missions Department in the Bishop’s Office. Speaking on behalf of Kyatoko Christians on January... Read More


Rukungiri Leaders Divided Over Government Spending Ahead of 39th Liberation Day Celebrations.

January 16, 2025 9:07 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Leaders Divided Over Government Spending Ahead of 39th Liberation Day Celebrations.

Rukungiri: As Uganda gears up to celebrate its 39th National Liberation Day on 26th January, 2025, under the theme “Celebrating Pan-African Solidarity and the People’s Sacrifice in the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy for Socio-Economic Transformation,” a section of leaders and residents in Rukungiri District have expressed divided opinions about the... Read More


Limited Equipment Delays Road Repairs in Rukungiri District 

January 13, 2025 9:23 pm Published by Comments Off on Limited Equipment Delays Road Repairs in Rukungiri District 

Rukungiri: The lack of sufficient road maintenance machines has hindered the smooth progress of road works in Rukungiri District.  The district’s civil engineer Nicholas Karuhanga, revealed this on January 13, during an interview with our reporter from his office at the district headquarters. Karuhanga explained that the entire district has... Read More