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Rukungiri Institute Graduates 130 in 10th Graduation Ceremony.

December 21, 2024 1:51 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Institute Graduates 130 in 10th Graduation Ceremony.

Rukungiri: Rukungiri Institute of Management and Health Sciences on December 21, graduated 130 students during its 10th graduation ceremony held at the school premises in Bunura Cell, Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. Speaking at the event, the school’s academic registrar, Benoni Tugume Kishaya, revealed that among the graduates in various certificate... Read More


Government Donates 1,000 Hoes to Rukungiri Veterans.

December 21, 2024 12:34 pm Published by Comments Off on Government Donates 1,000 Hoes to Rukungiri Veterans.

The Office of the Prime Minister has allocated 1,000 hoes to veterans in Rukungiri District.  The hoes were received on December 20, at the district headquarters in Rukungiri Municipality by LCV Chairperson Geoffrey Kyomukama, Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Hillary Agaba, and other district... Read More


Luwero Reverend jailed 12 years for murdering wife.

December 17, 2024 10:16 pm Published by Comments Off on Luwero Reverend jailed 12 years for murdering wife.

Luwero: The High Court in Luwero has sentenced a former priest to serve 12 years in jail for killing his wife. Reverend David Sekibaala of Luwero Anglican Diocese was sentenced after being convicted of killing his wife Deborah Nakalema in 2020. The deceased was the headteacher of Kikamulo Church of... Read More


Benon Tugume Weds Auntie Jackie Manager of Country Radio in a Joyful Ceremony

December 17, 2024 9:33 pm Published by Comments Off on Benon Tugume Weds Auntie Jackie Manager of Country Radio in a Joyful Ceremony

Rukungiri: Joy and praise filled the air as the principal of Rukungiri Institute of Management Benon Tugume, exchanged vows with his wife, Jackline Tumuheirwe, popularly known as Auntie Jackie and the station manager of 87.6 Country Radio. The ceremony took place on December 15 at Yakobo Orikwera Buhandagazi Church of... Read More


Nyakishenyi Subcounty Chairperson Seeks UGX 80 Million for Ambulance After Surviving Deadly Accident

December 14, 2024 10:20 pm Published by Comments Off on Nyakishenyi Subcounty Chairperson Seeks UGX 80 Million for Ambulance After Surviving Deadly Accident

Rukungiri: The LCIII Chairperson for Nyakishenyi Subcounty, Wednesday Twinomujuni, is seeking over UGX 80 million to purchase an ambulance for Nyakishenyi and Nyarushanje sub-counties, which are considered hard-to-reach areas in Rukungiri district. Twinomujuni announced this on December 14, during a thanksgiving ceremony held at Rwakitura Leisure Gardens in Murama Parish,... Read More


CEO of Inspire Africa Coffee Factory Denies Claims of Presidential Ownership

December 12, 2024 10:33 pm Published by Comments Off on CEO of Inspire Africa Coffee Factory Denies Claims of Presidential Ownership

Ntungamo: The Chief Executive Officer of Inspire Africa Coffee Factory in Ntungamo, Nelson Tugume, has dismissed rumors that his coffee factory is owned by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Tugume made this clarification on December 11 during an oversight visit by the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Joel Senyonyi,... Read More


Dr. Gracious Ariyo Applauds NRM for Liberalization, Boosts Country Radio Staff with UGX 2M Contribution

December 12, 2024 9:28 pm Published by Comments Off on Dr. Gracious Ariyo Applauds NRM for Liberalization, Boosts Country Radio Staff with UGX 2M Contribution

Rukungiri: The Director of 87.6 Country Radio Dr. Gracious Ariyo Kaazara, has praised the NRM government for the liberalization of the economy through privatization, which has allowed the public to establish their own projects in a free market. Dr. Ariyo made these remarks on December 12, during the 2024 end-of-year... Read More


Public Urged to Nominate Deserving Citizens for Presidential Awards

December 11, 2024 9:04 pm Published by Comments Off on Public Urged to Nominate Deserving Citizens for Presidential Awards

Rukungiri: The Secretary of the Presidential Awards Committee and Head of the Chancery Department in the President’s Office, Hajjat Malole Zamina, has called on the public to actively participate in identifying deserving individuals for national honors. Zamina made these remarks on December 11, during a one-day workshop at the Rukungiri... Read More


Opposition Leader Joel Ssenyonyi Calls for Transparency in Government Support to Private Enterprises

December 11, 2024 6:45 pm Published by Comments Off on Opposition Leader Joel Ssenyonyi Calls for Transparency in Government Support to Private Enterprises

Ntungamo: The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has urged the government to establish a clear and comprehensive modus operandi for supporting private entities with taxpayers’ money. Ssenyonyi made these remarks on December 11, during an oversight visit to the Africa Coffee Park in Rwashamaire, Kajara County,... Read More


Masya Parish Residents Demand Electricity to Spur Development

December 10, 2024 9:22 pm Published by Comments Off on Masya Parish Residents Demand Electricity to Spur Development

Rukungiri: Residents of Masya Parish in Nyakagyeme Sub-county, Rukungiri District, have expressed frustration over the lack of electricity, which they say is hindering the development of their area. According to the interviews conducted by our reporter on December 10, Many residents report that they are forced to rely on costly... Read More