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Rukungiri New PAC Members take Oath.

December 10, 2024 9:10 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri New PAC Members take Oath.

Rukungiri: The recently appointed Members of Rukungiri district Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday December 10, 2024 took oath in a function held at the district headquarters in Rukungiri Municipality. The newly appointed PAC members include Zepher Karyeija (chairperson), Sabiiti Kenneth Baabo, and Florence Katunguka. The three incoming PAC members... Read More


Bishop Okello Calls on Youth to Repent and Embrace Prayer

December 10, 2024 9:06 pm Published by Comments Off on Bishop Okello Calls on Youth to Repent and Embrace Prayer

Rukungiri: The Bishop of Revival Mission Church in Western Uganda, Michael Grace Okello, has urged youth to turn back to God, repent of their sins, and live prayerful lives to become true members of God’s family. He made this call on December 10, during a youth conference at Rukungiri Revival... Read More


Christians Urged to Prioritize Baptism and Weddings Over Celebration Costs.

December 9, 2024 7:06 pm Published by Comments Off on Christians Urged to Prioritize Baptism and Weddings Over Celebration Costs.

Rukungiri: Christians have been encouraged not to use the lack of funds for parties as an excuse to delay baptizing their children or having weddings. This message was delivered by the lay leader of All Saints Church of Uganda under Rujumbura Archdeaconry, Hannington Tumutegyerize, during a church service held in... Read More


Ruhinda Sub-county Qualifies for Finals in Boda Boda Tournament.

December 7, 2024 9:50 pm Published by Comments Off on Ruhinda Sub-county Qualifies for Finals in Boda Boda Tournament.

Rukungiri: Ruhinda Sub-county has advanced to the finals from Group A in the Rujumbura Constituency Boda Boda Tournament organized by Hon. Frank Arinaitwe Rukanirwa, the hopeful Member of Parliament for Rujumbura. This was revealed on December 7, by the head of Sports for team Rukanirwa, Benon Kanyesigye, commonly known as... Read More


Students Advised to Stay Vigilant and Engage in Positive Activities

December 6, 2024 7:18 pm Published by Comments Off on Students Advised to Stay Vigilant and Engage in Positive Activities

Rukungiri: Ambrose Garyahandere, speaking on behalf of an aspiring MP for Rujumbura Constituency in Rukungiri District Franka Arinaitwe Rukanirwa, urged students to remain vigilant and engage in constructive activities during their holidays. Garyahandere said this during a graduation ceremony for nursery pupils transitioning to primary school at Mother Care Nursery... Read More


Bible Society of Uganda Begins Translation of Study Bible into Runyankore-Rukiga

December 6, 2024 6:40 pm Published by Comments Off on Bible Society of Uganda Begins Translation of Study Bible into Runyankore-Rukiga

Rukungiri: The Bible Society of Uganda has commenced the translation of a Study Bible into Runyankore-Rukiga, marking the first time a Study Bible will be translated into a Ugandan local language and only the second time in an African language. The project, which began in May this year, is estimated... Read More


Human Rights Lawyers Sue Kenya and Uganda at EACJ Over Dr. Besigye’s Forced Rendition

December 6, 2024 5:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Human Rights Lawyers Sue Kenya and Uganda at EACJ Over Dr. Besigye’s Forced Rendition

Kampala: Prominent human rights lawyers have filed a petition against the governments of Kenya and Uganda at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), seeking intervention in the case of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his associate Hajj Obeid Lutale. The duo was allegedly abducted in Kenya on... Read More


Parents Urged to Prioritize Education as a Lasting Family Legacy.

December 4, 2024 5:03 pm Published by Comments Off on Parents Urged to Prioritize Education as a Lasting Family Legacy.

Rukungiri: The retired District Education Officer (DEO) for Kabale district now serves as education Coordinator for the North Kigezi Diocese Sabiiti Kenneth Baabo, has urged parents to invest in their children’s education, emphasizing that it is a lasting legacy for families. Sabiiti made this call on December 3, as the... Read More


Kyambogo University to Graduate Over 11,700 Students in 20th Ceremony

December 4, 2024 4:03 pm Published by Comments Off on Kyambogo University to Graduate Over 11,700 Students in 20th Ceremony

Kampala: Kyambogo University is set to graduate 11,721 students during its 20th graduation ceremony, scheduled to run for four days beginning December 10 at the university’s main campus in Banda, Kampala. Speaking to journalists on December 4, Vice Chancellor Prof. Eli Katunguka revealed that this year’s graduates include 6,017 females... Read More


Speaker Blocks Equal Opportunities Commission from Accessing MPs’ Salary Details

December 3, 2024 3:21 pm Published by Comments Off on Speaker Blocks Equal Opportunities Commission from Accessing MPs’ Salary Details

Kampala: Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has instructed the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) to cease requesting detailed information on the salaries and allowances of Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff.  Speaking on the matter, Among emphasized Parliament’s status as an independent government institution and questioned the EOC’s interest in such... Read More