Rukungiri: Wazarendo SACCO (WSACCO), a cooperative society under the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA) and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), is calling on families of 60 deceased members from the Kigezi Subregion to come forward and claim unclaimed funds. The affected members come from all districts within... Read More
Rukungiri: Authorities in Rukungiri District have recovered UGX 1,570,000 that had been embezzled from Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries in Kafunjo Parish, Nyakishenyi Sub County. The money was reportedly misappropriated by members of the Kafunjo Parish PDM committee, led by the Parish Chief, Elias Agaba, and the Parish SACCO Chairperson,... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has officially launched the opening of four new road projects valued at 125 million shillings, aimed at boosting accessibility, mobility, and economic activity within the municipality. The launch ceremony on November 10, was led by the Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Bron Kinkashemeza, alongside Municipality Mayor Charles... Read More
Rukungiri: Members of the Rukungiri Artists Association have been encouraged to save money and buy more shares to strengthen the development of their association. This message was delivered on November 4, by the Rukungiri District Commercial Officer, Grace Tayebwa, during a meeting of the association held in the Rukungiri District... Read More
Rukungiri: The aspiring Mayor for Kebisoni Town Council and NRM flag bearer, Leonard Muhunguzi Tiberondwa, has urged men to support their wives in using the Parish Development Model (PDM) funds appropriately to promote better financial decisions and increase household income. His remarks come after Stuart Tugeineyo, the Parish Chief for... Read More
Rukungiri: 100 residents of Nyabiteete Parish in Buyanja Sub-county, Rukungiri District, who were selected to benefit from the Parish Development Model (PDM) program in the 2025/2026 financial year, have held a preparatory training ahead of the fund disbursement. The training, organized by the Nyabiteete PDM SACCO committee on September 30,... Read More
Rukungiri: In preparation for receiving Parish Development Model (PDM) funds, 100 residents of Bugyera Parish in Buyanja Sub-county, Rukungiri District, who are expected to benefit from the program in the 2025/26 financial year, have held their first training meeting. The training, organized by the Migyera PDM SACCO committee, was conducted... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has disbursed UGX 70 million to 10 groups of People with Disabilities (PWDs) and 3 youth groups within the municipality. The disbursement exercise was held at the Rukungiri Municipal Council Hall on September 25. The Principal Community Development Officer, John Bosco Twesigomwe, explained that each of the... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Bugangari Sub-county have been urged to take advantage of government programs to improve their livelihoods. The call was made on September 18, by the Minister of Security and NRM Chairman for Rukungiri District Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi, while launching the construction of Kakindo Bridge in Bugangari Sub-county,... Read More
Rukungiri: The Ankole Farmers and Traders SACCO has donated a delivery bed to Rukungiri Health Centre IV, also known as Rwamahwa, as part of preparations for its 25th anniversary celebrations scheduled for 17th November 2025 at the SACCO’s head offices in Mbarara. The handover ceremony took place on September 18,... Read More