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February 25, 2025 6:15 am
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Ankole: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected to start a three-day visit to Ankole sub-region to assess the progress of key government wealth creation programs, including the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga. According to State Minister for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite, the President will visit Sheema, Rubirizi, and... Read More
February 24, 2025 8:07 pm
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Rukungiri: Residents of Rukungiri District have been urged to remain faithful to their partners and avoid extramarital affairs to help curb the spread of HIV/AIDS. Rukungiri District Health Educator, Alban Natukunda, made this appeal on February 24, in an interview with our news reporter, warning that engaging in multiple sexual... Read More
February 23, 2025 8:20 pm
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Rukungiri: Rukungiri Legends Foundation has won the 2025 Annual Rukungiri corporate club sports day Trophy during the Corporate Clubs Day held at Rukungiri Main Stadium on February 23. The event brought together 22 corporate clubs. Legends Foundation was declared the winner after Kanungu Health Workers, which had qualified for the... Read More
February 23, 2025 8:12 pm
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Rukungiri: A section of residents from Bwambara Sub county in Rukungiri District are accusing government officials of forcefully evicting them from wetlands, which they say were their primary source of livelihood. This follows an eviction carried out by Rukungiri District authorities on 17th October, 2024, as part of the demarcation and... Read More
February 22, 2025 6:24 pm
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Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese in Rukungiri, Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, has encouraged the public to join the North Kigezi Diocese SACCO and start saving for a better future. Speaking as the SACCO’s patron during its Annual General Meeting on February 21, which was held at All Saints... Read More
February 22, 2025 6:15 pm
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Rukungiri: As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general 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 the 11th Annual General Meeting of the North Kigezi Diocese SACCO on February 21, at All Saints... Read More
February 21, 2025 9:16 pm
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Kampala: Two opposition-leaning legislators from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) have accepted invitations to attend the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary caucus, convened by President Yoweri Museveni at State House, Entebbe. Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua confirmed to Country Radio that the two special guests, though not... Read More
February 21, 2025 7:40 pm
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Rukungiri: The Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament Hon. Grace Akifeza Ngabirano , has called on church leaders to focus on preaching messages of transformation and supporting government initiatives to help eradicate poverty among Ugandans. Akifeza made this appeal on February 16, while addressing believers of the Pentecostal faith during... Read More
February 21, 2025 6:18 pm
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Rukungiri: A Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) officer attached to Masaka, identified as Naras Kamugisha, has died in a fatal hit-and-run accident in Rukungiri District. According to Kigezi Region Police spokesperson Elly Maate, the accident occurred on February 20, at around 8:45 PM in Katogo Cell, Nyamayenje Eastern Division, along... Read More
February 18, 2025 8:35 pm
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Rukungiri: Members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction in Kirimbe Parish, Nyakishenyi Subcounty, Rukungiri District, have called for the immediate release of Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is currently detained in Luzira Prison. Led by the Chairperson of the Kirimbe FDC United Group Judith Tumushabe, alongside members Charity... Read More
