Kampala: Muslims across Uganda are celebrating Eid al-Fitr today March 30, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The celebration follows the sighting of the new crescent moon last evening, in line with Islamic teachings. Unlike in 2024, when fasting lasted 30 days, this year, Muslims observed 29... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Commercial Officer Keith Ainebyoona has urged members of Rujumbura Market Vendors SACCO Emyooga to support the institution by borrowing loans, saving regularly, and buying more shares to strengthen its development. Ainebyoona made these remarks on March 28, while addressing delegates during the SACCO’s 4th Annual General Meeting... Read More
Rukungiri: The business community in Rukungiri District has been encouraged to support farmers by providing training on the proper use of medicines, particularly for livestock and crops. This message was delivered on March 28, by the Western Regional Operations Officer of Bukora Chemical Industry Alex Tumusiime, during a meeting at... Read More
Rukungiri: Aspiring Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency, Hon. Frank Arinaitwe Rukanirwa, has called on the Muslim community to embrace unity and avoid religious divisions for the sake of development. Speaking to our news reporter after hosting an Iftar dinner for Muslim leaders on March 27, at Bwambara Hills Hotel... Read More
Rukungiri: Midwives in Rukungiri District have been encouraged to train women on how to self-administer contraceptive injections, known as subcutaneous injections, as a family planning method. This call was made on March 27, by Bamwesigye Ezera, who works closely with the Ministry of Health in Uganda to support efforts in... Read More
Rukungiri: The Chairperson of the Rukungiri District Football Association, Amos Arinaitwe Buhe, has called on politicians and well-wishers to support local football clubs participating in the upcoming 4th division fixtures. He emphasized that financial support is crucial for teams to successfully complete the competition. Arinaitwe made the appeal during a... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Council has presented a budget proposal of UGX 59,148,706,000 for the 2025/2026 financial year, reflecting a 5% decrease from the UGX 62,111,429,000 budget for 2024/2025. While delivering the Rukungiri District Local Government budget speech on March 27, the Secretary for Finance, Planning, and Administration, Gideon Ntungura, attributed... Read More
Rukungiri: Newly recruited primary school teachers in Rukungiri District have been encouraged to engage in alternative income-generating activities, such as farming, to reduce over-reliance on salaries, save for the future, and plan for the next generation. This message was delivered on March 26, by the chairperson of the Uganda National... Read More
Rukungiri: A section of women in Rukungiri Municipality have opened up about the challenges of dealing with severe menstrual cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea, which they say affects their daily activities. During an interview with our news reporter on March 26, in Rukungiri town, several women who preferred to remain... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Commercial Officer, Keith Ainebyoona, has revealed that 77.3% of the received Parish Development Model (PDM) funds have been disbursed, leaving UGX 851 million yet to be utilized. Speaking from his office at the district headquarters on March 26, Ainebyoona stated that Rukungiri District received UGX 3.75 billion,... Read More