National: The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), together with the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU XI), joined the Federal Government of Somalia and the United Nations in marking World Environment Day. The main event was held at... 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
Rukungiri: In a major step towards sustainable development, the Ministry of Water and Environment (MoWE) has begun implementing catchment management measures to protect water resources and improve community livelihoods across western Uganda. Starting in March 2025, interventions have been rolled out in key micro catchment areas including Matanda, Enengo, Kazingo-Kiruruma,... Read More
Kasese: A mudflow on Tuesday May 6, 2025 struck a house in Kibandama I cell, Kibandama parish, Kilembe sub-county, Kasese district resulting in the death of a teenage girl. The deceased has been identified as Mary Kabugho aged 13, who was sleeping in her room at the time of the... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents and local leaders in Ndere Parish, Ruhinda Sub-county, Rukungiri District, are demanding urgent action over the poor state of roads and bridges in their area, which has disrupted transport and service delivery. They highlight Rutabago Road and Kabare Bridge, which connects Ruhinda Sub-county to Bugangari Sub-county, as being... Read More
Rukungiri: The Ministry of Lands and Urban Development on February 25, held an open-air Baraza in Rukungiri District to create public awareness on the process of acquiring land titles and provide residents with a platform to share challenges they face in obtaining them. The event took place at the Ministry... Read More
Rukungiri: A section of residents from Bwambara Sub county in Rukungiri District are accusing government officials of forcefully evicting them from wetlands, which they say were their primary source of livelihood. This follows an eviction carried out by Rukungiri District authorities on 17th October, 2024, as part of the demarcation and... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Nyabitete and Nyakitabire in Bungangari and Ruhinda sub-counties, Rukungiri District, have taken matters into their own hands by constructing the Njororo-Kyentemere Bridge after years of waiting for government intervention. The bridge, located between Kanyatuutu Cell in Nyabitabire Parish, Bugangari Sub-county, and Kigarigari Cell in Nyakitabire Parish, Ruhinda... Read More
Rukungiri: The lack of sufficient road maintenance machines has hindered the smooth progress of road works in Rukungiri District. The district’s civil engineer Nicholas Karuhanga, revealed this on January 13, during an interview with our reporter from his office at the district headquarters. Karuhanga explained that the entire district has... Read More