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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


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