Rukungiri: Authorities in Rukungiri Municipality have commissioned the first phase of the upgraded Kagogo slaughter slab in Western Division, following a UGX 27 million investment aimed at improving meat hygiene standards and enhancing local revenue collection. The commissioning ceremony, held on June 20, was officiated by the Deputy Resident District... Read More
Rukungiri: Country Radio 87.6FM has officially launched its Listeners Association, marking a major milestone aimed at enhancing operations and improving service delivery. The launch took place on June 20, at the radio station premises in Kifunjo Cell, Kyatoko Ward, Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. Speaking during the launch, the Assistant Resident... Read More
Rukungiri: Locals have been encouraged to regularly seek legal advice to gain the knowledge necessary to avoid making poor decisions in their daily lives. This message was emphasized on June 17, during a one-day workshop organized by the All In One Women’s Association (ALOWA), held at Riverside Hotel in Rukungiri... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has officially formed a Municipal Development Forum (MDF), bringing together representatives from various sectors to enhance service delivery, improve infrastructure, and promote inclusive urban development. The committee will work closely with municipal authorities to bridge the gap between citizens and the council. The Rukungiri municipal town clerk,... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Kifunjo Cell, Eastern Division in Rukungiri Municipality, are expressing growing frustration over a rise in theft targeting people traveling from Rukungiri town to Kifunjo village. Speaking to our news reporter on June 10, residents including Nabasa Godfrey and John Turyahikayo revealed that the increasing cases of theft... Read More
Kisoro: The number of refugees at Nyakabande Transit Centre in Kisoro District has dropped from over 6,000 to about 1,000 following a massive influx in April 2025 due to ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This development was confirmed by the Kisoro Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Robert... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister of Security, Major General Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has launched the rehabilitation of a 9.2-kilometre road from Kirehe to Nyakinengo in Nyakagyeme Sub-county, Rujumbura County, Rukungiri District. While addressing a gathering of civil society members and residents on June 9, Jim Muhwezi’s political assistant, Isaac Kaharuza, revealed that... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has officially disbursed over 60 million Ugandan shillings to newly funded community groups through the Community-Based Services Department. The event took place on May 30, at the Rukungiri Municipal Council Hall, where the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) launched the funding initiative. According to the Principal Community... Read More
Kanungu: Residents of Rwendahi Cell, Nyakibuga Parish in Kihanda Sub-county, Kanungu District are facing a severe water crisis and are living in constant fear of disease outbreaks due to lack of access to clean water. This was revealed on May 29 during an interview with our news reporter in Rwendahi... Read More
Rukungiri: A team from the Ministry of Water and Environment, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), and the Minister for Security Retired Major General Hon. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu has conducted a feasibility study in Rukungiri District, focusing on Sub-counties that are set to benefit from a major water supply project. The... Read More