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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


Kitazigurukwa COU Christians bid fairwell to Rev. Gershom Muhumuza with mixed feelings

January 13, 2025 7:29 pm Published by Comments Off on Kitazigurukwa COU Christians bid fairwell to Rev. Gershom Muhumuza with mixed feelings

Rukungiri: Rev. Gershom Muhumuza received a sorrowful farewell on January 12, at Kitazigurukwa Church of Uganda, Rujumbura Archdeaconry, North Kigezi Diocese, after serving just 11 and a half months. His transfer, marked by controversy and tension, took place before his official installation.  Key among the controversies was the incident that occured... Read More


Rev. Obed Tumwebaze Urges Christians to Embrace Church Leadership 

January 13, 2025 7:12 pm Published by Comments Off on Rev. Obed Tumwebaze Urges Christians to Embrace Church Leadership 

Rukungiri: The newly appointed parish priest of Nyakinengo Parish in Nyakagyeme Archdeaconry, North Kigezi Diocese Rev. Obed Tumwebaze, has urged Christians to cooperate with church leaders rather than opposing them.  Speaking during his farewell sermon at Munyeganyegye Parish on January 12, Rev. Tumwebaze emphasized that church leaders are chosen by... Read More


Christians of All Saints Church Bid Farewell to Rev. Alfred Murangira. 

January 13, 2025 6:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Christians of All Saints Church Bid Farewell to Rev. Alfred Murangira. 

Rukungiri: Christians of All Saints Church in Rukungiri on January 12, bid farewell to their Curate, Rev. Alfred Murangira, who has been transferred to Mashongora Church of Uganda in Kyabugashe Archdeaconry.  Rev. Alfred joined All Saints Church in Rujumbura Archdeaconry three and a half years ago as a youthful deacon... Read More


Residents Decry Poor Transport as Bridge Collapse Disrupts Lives

January 11, 2025 10:17 pm Published by Comments Off on Residents Decry Poor Transport as Bridge Collapse Disrupts Lives

Kanungu: A section of residents of Kakoni Cell in Nyarugunda Parish, Kambuga Sub-county, are facing serious transport and communication challenges after the collapse of a bridge connecting Kambuga and Kirima sub-counties.  The bridge located in Kakoni cell, which broke down two years ago, has made it hard for the community... Read More


Rukungiri Awaits Approval to Reopen Livestock Markets After Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak 

January 10, 2025 9:01 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Awaits Approval to Reopen Livestock Markets After Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak 

Rukungiri: The Commissioner of Animal Health in Uganda, Dr. Anna Rose Ademun, is expected to give clearance for the reopening of livestock markets in Rukungiri District once tests confirm that the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has been fully contained.  This was revealed by the Rukungiri District Veterinary Officer, Dr. Johnson Ninsiima,... Read More