Rukungiri: The government of Uganda is set to support commercial farmers who are interested in growing coffee and cocoa. This was revealed by the Principal Agricultural Officer Rukungiri district, Pius Onek Kwesiga, while interacting with our reporter in his office at the district headquarters recently. Coffee and Cocoa growing project is... Read More
Sudan: An airstrike in Sudan’s war-tone Darfur region has killed at least 40 civilians according to a medical source, as the head of the UN mission to the country resigns. Volker Perthes, who has been “persona non grata” by Sudanese authorities since June, warned the United Nations Security Council again,... Read More
Kabale: The Kabale Resident District Commissioner, Godfrey Nyakahuma has directed authorities at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital to provide transport means to health workers and intern doctors who work on night duty at the hospital. This follows concerns raised by intern doctors that they have on several occasions been attacked and... Read More
Rukungiri: As children prepare to go back to school for the third term, parents have been advised to spare time for their school going girl children, if the country is to secure educated mothers. The call was made by the Rukungiri Muslim district kadhi, Sheikh Kayole Abdul Malik Byaruhanga while... Read More
Hoima: As voting goes underway in the Hoima LCV by-election, Country radio brings you the state of events as they unfold. Background The by-election of the District Chairperson in Hoima District, is currently underway today September 14, 2023. The total number of voters in Hoima District is 94,825, with slightly... Read More
Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri district are investigating circumstances under which two people were murdered in Buhunga Sub County. According to the District Police Commander (DPC) SSP Musa Tibakirana, the deceased are Ahumuza Enid 56 and Tumuranzye Philip 28 both residents of Buhunga parish in buhunga Sub County, Rukungiri district. It’s... Read More
Kampala: A number of ministers have defended themselves after Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among adjourned the House prematurely yesterday over what she called chronic absenteeism by ministers. Among expressed disappointment after it came to her knowledge that none of the 83 ministers was present in the parliament to respond... Read More
Rukungiri: At least 5 people have died and 9 sustained injuries in road accidents in August 2023, the Rukungiri district police commander has revealed. While interacting with our reporter in his office SSP Musa Tibakiranaindicated that 5 accidents were fatal claiming 3 drivers and 2 pedestrians, 6 were serious and... Read More
National: The Ministry of Health through its E-Emergency Medical Services strategy is gearing up to implement the establishment of 16 Ambulance Regional Call and Dispatch Centers throughout the country at each Regional Referral Hospital. This initiative aims to ensure prompt responses to medical emergencies and the extension of healthcare services... Read More
Rukungiri: The public has been challenged to drain stagnant water as the rainy season starts to prevent the bleeding of mosquitoes. The advice was given by Alban Natukunda the Rukungiri District health educator while speaking to our reporter at his office. He further asked people to slash bushes around their... Read More