Rukungiri: A section of livestock traders and producers in Rukungiri District are relieved and excited after the quarantine imposed due to foot-and-mouth disease was lifted, allowing them to resume business and sell their animals in the local markets. Speaking with our news reporter on January 29, at Nyamayeje Market in Southern Division,... Read More
Rukungiri: The district councillor representing Buyanja Sub-county in Rukungiri District, Albert Mugisha Rwamugaata, has called on the youth to engage in agriculture and avoid being exploited by politicians. In an interview with our news reporter on 28, Rwamugaata expressed concern that some politicians take advantage of idle and unemployed youth,... Read More
Rukungiri: The public has been encouraged to embrace hard work, save money by opening bank accounts, and avoid extravagant lifestyles. This call was made on January 27, by the guest of honor, Asiimwe Robert, a member of the Uganda Cooperative Alliance, during the Pre-Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Rukiga SACCO... Read More
Ntungamo:The Archbishop of Uganda His Grace Dr Steven Samuel Kazimba Mugalu has rallied members of the public to support Ugandan women who are involved in coffee production. The Archbishop made the call on Friday January 17, 2025 while paying a courtesy visit to Africa Coffee Park factory belonging to Nelson... Read More
Ntungamo: The Assistant Commissioner for Sports in the Ministry of sports and education Samuel Odong on Friday January 17, 2025 officially launched Coffee Marathon Uganda at the Coffee Park Uganda in Rwashamaire Town Council, Ntungamo District. Coffee Marathon Uganda which aims to raise Shs 2 billion for uplifting rural women coffee growers... 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: Traders in Rukungiri Central Market have decried the low turn up of customers, days after the Christmas season. Traders say during the festive season, many customers flocked the market for different items but these days, the number has drastically gone down prompting them to lower prices. Doreen Natukunda, a... Read More
Ntungamo: The East-West Home is the Best Association has donated a sewing machine to a 17-year-old orphan, Josephine Ainamani, in Ntungamo District to support her in caring for her family. The handover ceremony took place on January 2, at her grandmother’s home in Kishenga Cell, Rugarama, where Josephine resides. The... 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: As Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, residents of Rukungiri District marked the day with feasts, with over 33 cows and 44 goats and sheep slaughtered for the celebrations. This was disclosed by the Rukungiri District Veterinary Officer, Dr. Johnson Ninsiima, during an interview with... Read More