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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


Death Toll from Uganda Landslide Rises to 28, Dozens Still Missing. 

December 3, 2024 3:07 pm Published by Comments Off on Death Toll from Uganda Landslide Rises to 28, Dozens Still Missing. 

Eastern Uganda: The death toll from last week’s devastating landslide in eastern Uganda has risen to 28, after the bodies of two three-year-old boys were recovered from the mud, police said. The disaster, which struck villages on the slopes of Mount Elgon, continues to leave dozens unaccounted for. According to... Read More


Traffic Police Warn Bus Drivers to Obtain Mandatory Badges 

December 3, 2024 2:31 pm Published by Comments Off on Traffic Police Warn Bus Drivers to Obtain Mandatory Badges 

Kampala: The Traffic Police have issued a stern warning to all bus drivers to comply with the regulation requiring them to possess a driver’s badge issued by the Ministry of Works and Transport.  In a statement released on December 2, by Traffic Police spokesperson Michael Kananura, the Directorate emphasized that... Read More


Parents Urged to Instill Life Skills in Children During Holidays.

December 3, 2024 2:13 pm Published by Comments Off on Parents Urged to Instill Life Skills in Children During Holidays.

Rukungiri: The hopeful district councilor for Nyakagyeme Sub-County Rogers Abaho, has encouraged parents to teach their children essential domestic skills during the holiday, emphasizing that such skills sharpen young minds. Abaho made these remarks on December 2, during a graduation ceremony for top-class pupils transitioning to primary school at Top... Read More