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Rukungiri Farmers SACCO Members Urged to Support Growth 

March 14, 2025 11:04 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Farmers SACCO Members Urged to Support Growth 

Rukungiri: Members of Rukungiri Farmers SACCO have been encouraged to support the institution by borrowing loans, saving regularly, and buying more shares to strengthen its development.  Rukungiri District Commercial Officer, Keith Ainebyoona, made this appeal on March14, while addressing delegates during the SACCO’s 7th Annual General Meeting at Hotel Riverside... Read More


Minister Jim Muhwezi Concludes Inter-Parish Baraza Tour in Nyakagyeme, Set to Expand Across Rujumbura 

March 13, 2025 8:42 pm Published by Comments Off on Minister Jim Muhwezi Concludes Inter-Parish Baraza Tour in Nyakagyeme, Set to Expand Across Rujumbura 

Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Retired Major General Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has concluded his inter-parish baraza meetings in Nyakagyeme Sub county as part of a tour set to extend across Rujumbura constituency.   The minister began his baraza meetings on Monday March 10, accompanied by district heads of departments and delegates... Read More


RDC Urges Politicians to Prioritize Service Delivery as Rukungiri Municipal Council Block Construction Begins 

March 13, 2025 8:30 pm Published by Comments Off on RDC Urges Politicians to Prioritize Service Delivery as Rukungiri Municipal Council Block Construction Begins 

Rukungiri: Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Steven Nsubuga Bewayo has called on politicians to set aside conflicts and focus on service delivery for the benefit of the community.  Speaking as the chief guest at the launch of the construction and completion of the Rukungiri Municipal Council Administration Block on March... Read More


Rukungiri Secondary Schools’ Football Competitions Enter Knockout Stage 

March 13, 2025 8:24 pm Published by Comments Off on Rukungiri Secondary Schools’ Football Competitions Enter Knockout Stage 

Rukungiri: The group stages of the Rukungiri Secondary Schools’ football competitions for both boys and girls, under the Uganda Secondary Schools’ Sports Association (USSSA), have officially concluded.  Over 40 schools across the district participated in the tournament, which focuses on nurturing young talent aged 20 years and below.  Speaking at... Read More


Minister Jim Muhwezi Urges Public to Embrace PDM to Fight Poverty 

March 11, 2025 10:32 pm Published by Comments Off on Minister Jim Muhwezi Urges Public to Embrace PDM to Fight Poverty 

Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Retired Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has urged leaders and the public to embrace and prioritize the Parish Development Model (PDM) as a key strategy to fight poverty in communities.  Minister Muhwezi made these remarks on March 11, during the second day of his... Read More


Minister Jim Muhwezi Engages Locals in Parish-Level Baraza Meetings

March 10, 2025 11:17 pm Published by Comments Off on Minister Jim Muhwezi Engages Locals in Parish-Level Baraza Meetings

Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has launched a series of baraza meetings with residents in every parish across Rujumbura County. The initiative, which began on March 10, kicked off in Nyakinengo and Kigaaga parishes, both in Nyakagyeme Sub County.  During these meetings, locals... Read More


Aspiring MP Gen. Henry Tumukunde Donates Relief Aid to Karangaro Ward Residents 

March 10, 2025 11:11 pm Published by Comments Off on Aspiring MP Gen. Henry Tumukunde Donates Relief Aid to Karangaro Ward Residents 

Rukungiri: A section of residents from Nyamabale, Kafunda, and Kabwire cells in Karangaro Ward, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality, have received relief aid from an aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality Gen. Henry Tumukunde. The relief follows a devastating hailstorm on March 2, 2025, which affected over 1,000 households, destroying... Read More


Minister Jim Muhwezi Urges Public to Separate Politics from Religion 

March 9, 2025 10:27 pm Published by Comments Off on Minister Jim Muhwezi Urges Public to Separate Politics from Religion 

Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Major General retired Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has urged the public to avoid mixing politics with religion if they want quality leaders who can effectively represent their interests in government.  Minister Muhwezi who was the chief guest made this call on March 9, during a... Read More


Welden High School Suffers Narrow Defeat to Kyabugashe in Friendly Match 

March 9, 2025 10:16 pm Published by Comments Off on Welden High School Suffers Narrow Defeat to Kyabugashe in Friendly Match 

Rukungiri: Welden High School from Mbarara District faced a narrow 1-0 defeat against Kyabugashe High School from Rukungiri District in a thrilling friendly match held at Rukungiri Main Stadium on March 9.  Welden High School recently dominated the 2024 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) football championship, winning three major... Read More


Women Urged to Embrace Saving Culture to Avoid Multiple Loans

March 8, 2025 10:40 pm Published by Comments Off on Women Urged to Embrace Saving Culture to Avoid Multiple Loans

Rukungiri: The Country Director for Women Save organization Amon Ariyo Tusingwire, has urged women to prioritize saving for emergencies instead of relying on multiple loans, which have caused disruptions in many families.  Tusingwire made this call on March 7, on behalf of Executive Director Marie Muntalucci from California while delivering... Read More