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February 18, 2025 7:19 pm
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Rukungiri: On 17th February, 2025, 14 women groups in Rukungiri District received funding from the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development through the Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Program (UWEP). The funds are intended to support various income-generating projects, including tailoring, poultry keeping, brick making, piggery, produce trading, and wine production. ... Read More
February 18, 2025 8:24 am
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Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri District are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a two-year-old child, allegedly stabbed to death by her 37-year-old biological father in Southern Division. The deceased, identified as Rachel Owembabazi, was murdered on February 17, by her father, Willy Musinguzi, a resident of Nyamayenje A... Read More
February 18, 2025 7:53 am
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Rukungiri: Rukungiri District has received UGX 3,750,000,000 under the Parish Development Model (PDM) program, set to benefit 3,750 individuals across the district. The Rukungiri District Commercial Officer Keithwright Ainebyoona, revealed this on February 17, during an interview with our news reporter at the district headquarters. He explained that each of... Read More
February 18, 2025 7:39 am
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Rukungiri: Leaders of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction in Rukungiri District have raised concerns over alleged death threats made by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, against Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is currently detained at Luzira Prison. The concerns were voiced during a press... Read More
February 16, 2025 7:33 am
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Rukungiri: Bwanga High School in Rukungiri District is celebrating a remarkable achievement after all its candidates passed in Result One in the 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams. During the celebration held at the school premises in Bwanga Parish, Nyarushanje Subcounty, Rukungiri District, the headteacher, Herbert Turyasingura, expressed gratitude... Read More
February 15, 2025 4:18 pm
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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
February 14, 2025 6:32 am
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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
February 11, 2025 8:58 pm
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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
January 28, 2025 1:42 pm
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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
January 28, 2025 1:01 pm
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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
