National: The Church of Uganda, through its Directorate of Household and Community Transformation (HCT), has dispatched a consignment of relief items to Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Isingiro District. This humanitarian intervention is part of the Church’s ongoing commitment to supporting refugees fleeing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda,... Read More
Rukungiri: Local leaders in Buyanja Sub county, Rukungiri District, have cut and burnt down more than one hectare of marijuana that was being cultivated in Rwenanura cell, Nyabiteete parish. The plantation allegedly belonged to a prominent journalist and former radio show host linked to a Rukungiri-based radio station. This action... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Major General Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, who also serves as the area Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency in Rukungiri District, has assured the public that the fencing of Queen Elizabeth National Park is ongoing and that the Rukungiri side will soon be covered. He... Read More
Rukungiri: It was a moment of joy and ululations on Thursday May 15, 2025 as residents of Rwakabengo A cell, Rwakabengo ward, Southern division in Rukungiri municipality received a water spring donated by Andrew Ankunda Kikira, the aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri municipality. In a function presided over by... Read More
Rukungiri: The aspiring Woman Member of Parliament for Rukungiri District, Hon. Nuwagaba Annah Tumuramye, has called on parents to take full responsibility for grooming their children into responsible and productive citizens. Nuwagaba made the remarks on May 10, during the belated International Women’s Day celebrations held at Bugangari Sub-county Playground.... Read More
Rukungiri: Over 400 people have been equipped with practical skills to help them start income-generating activities and move away from the long wait for office jobs often promised by politicians. The training was spearheaded by Counsel Stephen Tumuhimbise Ndyanabangi, the youth representative in the Rukungiri District Council and aspiring Member... Read More
Rukungiri: As the world marks Press Freedom Day on May 3, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) for Rukungiri District, Mabel Mirembe Karazarwe, has encouraged journalists to uphold fairness and professionalism in their reporting. Karazarwe made the remarks on May 2, during an interview with our news reporter at Country... Read More
Rukungiri: The aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality, Counsel Isaac Atukunda, has called on the public, especially traders, to take responsibility for maintaining cleanliness around their business premises in a bid to keep Rukungiri town clean. Atukunda made these remarks on May 2, while presiding as the Guest of... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Kinyamawa Parish in Nyakagyeme Sub-county, Rukungiri District, have rejected the proposed extension of water services by the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) to their community. This was revealed during a meeting held on May 1, between a group of angry residents and the Rukungiri District Water... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Katwekamwe Cell in Rwentondo Ward, Eastern Division of Rukungiri Municipality have raised concern over the continued absence of electricity in their area, saying it has hindered development and service delivery. In an interview with our news reporter on April 29, Community members expressed frustration, noting that despite... Read More