Rukungiri: As the Lent period continues, Manchester United fans under the Rukungiri District Chapter have today March 26, donated scholastic materials to selected primary schools in the district to support needy learners. The donated materials included exercise books, mathematical sets, pens, rulers, pencils, and erasers. According to the chapter chairperson,... Read More
Rukungiri: The Parish Priest of Rutooma Catholic Parish in Buhunga Sub-County, Rev. Fr. Fisher Byaruhanga, has criticized the government of Uganda for neglecting St. Francis Buhunga High School, especially in terms of infrastructure since its establishment in 1984. Fr. Byaruhanga made the remarks on March 18, during celebrations to recognize... Read More
Rukungiri: Immaculate Heart Girls School Nyakibale in Rukungiri District has once again registered an outstanding performance in the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations. According to the results released on Friday, March 13, 2026, the school recorded impressive scores among its candidates. Three students scored 20 points, eight... Read More
National: The Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers’ Union (UPHTU) has warned government that Arts and Humanities teachers may resume industrial action if the presidential directives on salary harmonization and other welfare commitments are not implemented in the ongoing 2026/2027 to 2030/2031 budgeting process. In a letter dated March 11, 2026, addressed... Read More
Rukungiri: It was a joyous day on Friday February 27, 2026 as Kyabugashe high school and Country Radio staff moved to strengthen their relationship in a friendly football match held at Kyabugashe High School playground in Rushasha parish, Nyakagyeme sub-county, Rukungiri District. The much anticipated -thrilling game ended with all... Read More
Mbarara: A total of 2,535 students have graduated from Metropolitan International University (MIU) during its 8th graduation ceremony, held on Friday, February 27, at the university’s Mbarara Campus in Biharwe Town, Mbarara City. According to graduation statistics, the graduates included 84 Master’s degree holders, 66 Postgraduate Diploma recipients, 969 Undergraduate... Read More
Education: Metropolitan International University (MIU) has officially received a university charter, granting the institution full legal recognition to train students from all parts of the world and to confer undergraduate, master’s, PhD, postgraduate, and professorship degrees. The charter was presented by officials from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)... Read More
Rukungiri: As schools reopen for first term 2026, the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has urged teachers to remain committed to their work, noting that cases of absenteeism are on the rise, especially in public schools. Bishop Asiimwe made the call on February 10, during an... Read More
Rukungiri: Only 297 pupils failed the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in Rukungiri District out of a total of 6,620 candidates. According to statistics from the Education Department of Rukungiri District Local Government, 6,620 pupils registered for the 2025 PLE examinations. Of these, 3,020 were boys while 3,600 were girls.... Read More
Rukungiri: The son of a man who sells bread on a motorcycle in Rukungiri District has scored 4 aggregates in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). The pupil has been identified as Given Nasasira, a student of Rubanga Parent’s Primary School, located in Nshungyenzi Trading Centre, Rubanga Parish, Buyanja Sub-County,... Read More