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
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: Fish farmers in Rukungiri District have received 50,000 fry fish and 2 tons of fish feed from the government in a move aimed at boosting productivity, generating income, and improving livelihoods. The distribution was confirmed by Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe Ongom on March 25, at the... Read More
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
Rukungiri: Muslims in Rukungiri District have been encouraged to invest in agriculture, particularly coffee farming, as a reliable source of income to support their families and religious activities. This advice was given on March 1, by the head of laity for Bugangari Archdeaconry, Boaz Ruteera, a coffee farmer from Nyankoro... Read More
Rukungiri: A section of residents from Bwambara Sub county in Rukungiri District are accusing government officials of forcefully evicting them from wetlands, which they say were their primary source of livelihood. This follows an eviction carried out by Rukungiri District authorities on 17th October, 2024, as part of the demarcation and... Read More
Rukungiri: The president of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked the people of Kigezi sub region to adopt farming with calculation if they are to get out of poverty. The president made the call on Thursday, Febuary 13, 2025 while addressing Kigezi leaders at Rukungiri main stadium. Museveni is in... Read More
Rukungiri: The Commissioner of Animal Health in Uganda, Dr. Anna Rose Ademun, is expected to give clearance for the reopening of livestock markets in Rukungiri District once tests confirm that the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has been fully contained. This was revealed by the Rukungiri District Veterinary Officer, Dr. Johnson Ninsiima,... Read More
Rukungiri: In Rukungiri district, civilian war veterans from various sub-counties have received hoes as part of a donation sent by the Office of the Prime Minister in mid-December last year. The government sent 1,000 hoes, which are intended for civilian war veterans, including members of the Front for National Salvation... Read More