Rukungiri: The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is set to crack down on fake agricultural products on the market by establishing regional crop inspection offices. For Kigezi Sub-region, the office will be set up in Kabale District early next year. According to MAAIF, 11 regional crop inspection... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District has distributed 22,500 kilograms of fertilizer to 365 coffee farmers across the district. The distribution took place on October 23, at the district headquarters and targeted farmers who had stamped their old, unproductive coffee trees. The exercise was officially launched by the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC)... Read More
Rukungiri: The micro-scale irrigation program, funded by the World Bank together with the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Agriculture, has officially ended in Rukungiri District after five years of service. During a review meeting and award ceremony held on September 25, at the Rukungiri District headquarters, officials noted... Read More
Rukungiri: Livestock and poultry farmers in Rukungiri District have been urged to be cautious with the drug doses and expiry dates of medicines they give to their animals and birds if they are to succeed in their projects. This call was made on September 18, during a seminar organized by... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Pamoja Farmers Association (RUPFA) has trained over 300 students and 23 teachers in cooking pumpkin soup as part of its Vegan School Lunch Drive. The training was conducted on August 26, at Kinyasano Boarding Primary School, located in Kinyasano Ward, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality. The session was led... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Pamoja Farmers Association (RUPFA) has trained over 400 students and 16 teachers in cooking pumpkin soup. The training was held at Rukungiri Universal Primary School in Butagasi Cell, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality on August 14. The function was led by RUPFA Project Manager, John Kashobera, who explained that... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Local Government has distributed 236 bags of fertilizer (each weighing 25kg) and 200 bottles of liquid fertilizer (500ml each) to selected coffee model farmers across the district. Four farmers from each of the nine sub-counties—Bugangari, Kebisoni, Ruhinda, Nyakagyeme, Buyanja, Buhunga, Bwambara, Nyarushanje, and Nyakishenyi—benefited from the initiative.... Read More
Rukungiri: A team of four individuals from Mbale District has begun a two-day benchmarking tour in Rukungiri District, focusing on agriculture and livestock. The tour aims to help improve farming practices in their region by learning from successful farmers in Rukungiri. The benchmarking tour, which began on July 14, is... Read More
Rukungiri: In a major step towards sustainable development, the Ministry of Water and Environment (MoWE) has begun implementing catchment management measures to protect water resources and improve community livelihoods across western Uganda. Starting in March 2025, interventions have been rolled out in key micro catchment areas including Matanda, Enengo, Kazingo-Kiruruma,... Read More
Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Right Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, has called on Christians in Rukungiri District and across the country to embrace coffee farming as a way to fight poverty and develop their families and communities. Speaking at a press conference held on April 16, at the Diocesan... Read More