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
Rukungiri: As the world celebrates Christmas, livestock traders in Rukungiri District are expressing frustration over the continued quarantine imposed on cattle markets in the district. They argue that this restriction has negatively impacted their livelihoods, especially as neighboring districts operate their markets without any disruptions. The livestock traders including Moses... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri district leaders on Wednesday November 20, 2024 received relief food items from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to help residents who were affected by hailstorm in September this year. Devastating hailstorm ravaged crop gardens in areas of Rukungiri municipality, Buyanja sub-county, Buyanja town council, some parts... Read More
Rukungiri: Rotary Club of Rukungiri has launched an environmental conservation initiative by planting over 1,000 trees at Makobore High School. Speaking during the tree-planting event on October 17, 2024 Rotary Club President Saul Katazahansi emphasized that the project, dubbed “Plant the Balance”, aims to improve the local climate. He urged... Read More
Rukungiri: A section of residents from Rubanga Parish, Buyanja Sub-county in Rukungiri District on October 13, 2024 received relief items from the office of Alex Bob Rugonde, an aspiring Member of Parliament for Rubabo Constituency. The relief, consisting of 10 tons of maize flour and 3 tons of beans, was... Read More
Rukungiri: Buyanja Sub-county is planning to establish a new Matooke market in Buhandagazi, as a way of generating income to support local development. This was revealed by the Sub-county Chairperson for Finance, Kaboona Muhumuza, during an interview with our reporter on October 10, 2024 at the Buyanja Sub-county headquarters. Muhumuza... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri district LCV Chairperson Geoffrey Kyomukama has encouraged farmers to add value to their crops to increase their earnings. In an interview with our reporter at the Tree Growers and Timber Traders of Rukungiri offices, located in Kagongo Ward, Western Division of Rukungiri Municipality, Kyomukama on Thursday July... Read More
Kabale: Ryakarimira Town Council in Kabale District is facing severe water shortage, despite being located near Lake Bunyonyi. This was revealed on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, during a piggery project distribution event to locals from Kacerere ward, Hamuhambo ward all in Ryakarimira town council and Musamba parish in Rubaya sub-county... Read More
Rukungiri: Locals in Rugongi cell, Rwentondo ward, eastern Division, Rukungiri municipality are counting losses after a heavy downpour characterised by a storm wreacked havoc in their area. During an interview with our reporter, one of the affected farmers who is also the Rugongi cell chairperson, Denis Muhumuza disclosed that their... Read More