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
Kanungu: A section of residents of Kakoni Cell in Nyarugunda Parish, Kambuga Sub-county, are facing serious transport and communication challenges after the collapse of a bridge connecting Kambuga and Kirima sub-counties. The bridge located in Kakoni cell, which broke down two years ago, has made it hard for the community... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Rukungiri municipality have expressed frustration over poor sanitation in Rukungiri town. These say the town is currently littered heavily despite introduction of new policies by the municipal authorities to address the wanting hygiene. Residents who spoke to our reporter expressed dismay over the dilapidated buildings in town... Read More
Rukungiri: Authorities in Rukungiri District have launched the demarcation and restoration of the River Ntungwa wetland system at Kyabahanga Bridge, located in Bugarama Cell, Bwambara Sub County. This area serves as a crucial link between the Rukungiri and Kanungu districts. The launch began on October 17, 2024 with a press... Read More
Rukungiri: Rotary Club of Rukungiri has launched an environmental conservation initiative by planting over 1,000 trees at Makobore High School. Speaking during the tree-planting event on October 17, 2024 Rotary Club President Saul Katazahansi emphasized that the project, dubbed “Plant the Balance”, aims to improve the local climate. He urged... Read More
Rukungiri: A section of residents from Rubanga Parish, Buyanja Sub-county in Rukungiri District on October 13, 2024 received relief items from the office of Alex Bob Rugonde, an aspiring Member of Parliament for Rubabo Constituency. The relief, consisting of 10 tons of maize flour and 3 tons of beans, was... Read More