Rukungiri: Members of the Rukungiri District Employees SACCO have been encouraged to cultivate a strong sense of ownership and actively participate in saving to enhance the SACCO’s growth and maximize its benefits. This call was made on March 1, by the Rukungiri District Education Officer, Jackson Turyahumura, who was the... Read More
Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese in Rukungiri, Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, has encouraged the public to join the North Kigezi Diocese SACCO and start saving for a better future. Speaking as the SACCO’s patron during its Annual General Meeting on February 21, which was held at All Saints... Read More
Kanungu: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned the public against misusing the Parish Development Model (PDM) funds for social needs like medical bills, school fees, and weddings. He emphasized that the funds are meant to help households generate income and fight poverty. Speaking on his second day in Kigezi Sub-region... Read More
Kampala: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Michael Atingi-Ego as the new Governor of the Bank of Uganda. Ating’s appointment ends a three-year period without a substantive head since the death of Emmanuel Tumusime Mutebile in January 2022. At the time of his appointment, he served as the Deputy Governor... Read More
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