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Buhunga SACCO Holds 22nd Annual General Meeting, Reports Growth and Challenges 

March 8, 2025 10:35 pm Published by Comments Off on Buhunga SACCO Holds 22nd Annual General Meeting, Reports Growth and Challenges 

Rukungiri: Buhunga SACCO on March 8, held its 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its headquarters in Karisizo Trading Centre, Buhunga Sub county, Rukungiri District.  Founded in 2003, the SACCO currently has 5,813 members, a loan portfolio of over UGX 3 billion, and savings amounting to UGX 3.1 billion. This... Read More


Boda Boda Riders Urged to Embrace Saving Culture at Rwabugumi Boda Boda Cup 

March 8, 2025 10:30 pm Published by Comments Off on Boda Boda Riders Urged to Embrace Saving Culture at Rwabugumi Boda Boda Cup 

Rukungiri: Boda boda riders have been encouraged to adopt a saving culture to improve their livelihoods and secure their future.  This advice was given on March 8, by the aspiring Member of Parliament for Rubabo Constituency Hon. Mathias Rwabugumi, during the Rwabugumi Boda Boda Cup 2025 held at Nyarushanje Model... Read More


Hon. Andrew Ankunda Kikira Donates Borehole and Food to Rukungiri Main Mosque 

March 7, 2025 10:21 pm Published by Comments Off on Hon. Andrew Ankunda Kikira Donates Borehole and Food to Rukungiri Main Mosque 

Rukungiri: Hon. Andrew Ankunda Kikira, who is vying for the Rukungiri Municipality Parliamentary seat, has donated a hand pump borehole worth UGX 9.5 million and food supplies, including 100 kg of posho and rice, to Rukungiri Main Mosque.  The donation was made on March 7, at Rukungiri Main Mosque, located... Read More


Women in Rukungiri Call for More Gender Equality as Uganda Celebrates International Women’s Day

March 7, 2025 10:17 pm Published by Comments Off on Women in Rukungiri Call for More Gender Equality as Uganda Celebrates International Women’s Day

Rukungiri: As Uganda joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8, a section of women in Rukungiri District have highlighted both the progress and challenges in achieving gender equality.  Speaking to our news reporter, who visited various district authorities, especially women working at the... Read More


Andrew Kikira Ankunda Declares Bid for Rukungiri Municipality MP Seat.

March 6, 2025 8:41 pm Published by Comments Off on Andrew Kikira Ankunda Declares Bid for Rukungiri Municipality MP Seat.

Rukungiri: Andrew Kikira Ankunda has officially announced his intention to contest for the position of Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality in the 2026–2031 term.   Kikira, a businessman in Kampala and Rukungiri, made the declaration over the weekend during a press conference at his home in Bunura Cell, Rwakabengo Ward,... Read More


Retired Head teachers Urged to Engage in Farming and Cattle Keeping for Extra Income 

March 6, 2025 8:36 pm Published by Comments Off on Retired Head teachers Urged to Engage in Farming and Cattle Keeping for Extra Income 

Rukungiri: Retired head teachers in Rukungiri District have been encouraged to participate in farming and cattle keeping as an additional source of income.  This was revealed on March 6, by the LC5 Chairperson of Rukungiri District Geoffrey Kyomukama, during a meeting of the Rukungiri District Retired Head teachers Association held... Read More


Former Rwenzururu Royal Guard Surrenders After Eight Years in Hiding

March 6, 2025 7:55 am Published by Comments Off on Former Rwenzururu Royal Guard Surrenders After Eight Years in Hiding

Kasese: A 60-year-old former Royal Guard of the Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu has surrendered to the government after spending eight years in hiding. Joseph Kabalhami, who says he was the commander of all Royal Guards in Greater Lake Katwe Sub-county, surrendered on Tuesday evening at his home in Kalhamya village, Kahokya... Read More


Muslims Urged to Be Faithful and Support the Needy During Ramadan 

March 6, 2025 6:50 am Published by Comments Off on Muslims Urged to Be Faithful and Support the Needy During Ramadan 

Rukungiri: Muslims have been urged to remain faithful and share with the less fortunate during Ramadan so that Allah may reward and protect them.  The Rukungiri District Khadi Sheikh Abdul Malik Byaruhanga Kayole, made this appeal during an interview with our news reporter at his office on March 5. He... Read More


Bishop Onesmus Asiimwe Urges Christians to Pray and Work During Lent

March 6, 2025 6:40 am Published by Comments Off on Bishop Onesmus Asiimwe Urges Christians to Pray and Work During Lent

Rukungiri: As Christians worldwide begin the 40-day Lenten season, the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, has encouraged believers to pray while continuing their daily activities. He emphasized that fasting should not be an excuse to neglect work, as people can fast and still be productive.  Bishop... Read More


Kashenyi Secondary School Students Urged to Prioritize God in Their Lives 

March 6, 2025 6:33 am Published by Comments Off on Kashenyi Secondary School Students Urged to Prioritize God in Their Lives 

Rukungiri: Students of Kashenyi Secondary School have been urged to put God first in their lives to avoid actions that bring sorrow to their parents.  This call was made on March 3, by the Education Coordinator for North Kigezi Diocese, Rev. Munturive Nshabaruhanga, during a retreat at Kashenyi Secondary School... Read More