DRC: Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have said at least 129 people were killed while trying to escape from the central Makala prison in the capital Kinshasa. In a statement posted on X early on Tuesday, Interior Minister Shabani Lukoo said prisoners attempted the break out... Read More
Ntungamo: The LCIII chairperson for Rugarama North sub-county in Rushenyi constituency, Ntungamo district Ivan Amanya Rwanyakibare has expressed concern over water scarcity in his area. Rwanyakibare shared the concern during an interview with our reporter on September 1, 2024 in Kasaana, Ntungamo district. He explained that residents are forced to... Read More
Rukungiri: A total 39 members of Rukungiri district media practitioners association (RDMPA) have each received a goat from the association as a way of fighting poverty. The association bought goats for its members from their monthly savings to enhance individual economic status. While handing over goats to the association members... Read More
Ntungamo: Country Radio FC on Sunday September 1, 2024 suffered a 1-0 defeat in a friendly football match with Kasana FC . The thrilling game was held at Kasana Playground in Rugarama North sub-county, Ntungamo District. While the first half ended in a goalless draw, the hosts, Kasana FC came... Read More
Rukungiri: Holiday makers have been urged to avoid fornication. The call was made on Wednesday August 30,2024 by Rev Fr. Conrad Atuhaire the Parish Priest of Nyakibale Catholic Parish during the closure of a two days retreat of Altar servers held at the parish premises. Father Conrad further tasked the youths to avoid seeking cheap popularity... Read More
Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese in Rukungiri district Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe has called on the youths to rise up and fully realize their potential through the gospel. While addressing the media from his residence at Kinyasano hill in Rukungiri Municipality on Thursday August 30, 2024, Bishop Asiimwe... Read More
Rukungiri: Only 10% of the 499 health sector staff in Rukungiri district and municipality have access to accommodation at their workplaces. This was revealed by the Rukungiri district LCV Chairperson, Geoffrey Kyomukama, during his state of the district address to the council on Wednesday August 28, 2024. The health sector staff... Read More
Mitooma: Police in Mitooma district have commenced investigation into the deaths of two individuals, who were stabbed in the early hours of August 25, 2024. The tragic incident occurred at approximately 03:00 AM in Nyandago B village, Bwera Parish, Kanyabwanga sub-county, Mitooma district. SSP Marcial Tumusiime, the Greater Bushenyi police... Read More
Rukungiri: Women have been encouraged to attend the ongoing North Kigezi Diocese Female Conference, being held at Kinyasano Girls High School in Kinyasano Ward, Western division, Rukungiri Municipality. This call was made on Wednesday August 28, 2024 by Mama Florence Asiimwe, a wife to Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, the Bishop... Read More
Rukungiri: The chairperson of the social services committee at the Rukungiri district council Gorreth Niwagaba has revealed that the district’s education department has failed to present comprehensive sectoral reports on the past three consecutive occasions. While presenting the report from her committee to the district council sitting presided over by... Read More