Rukungiri: The Rukungiri District Council has approved a budget of UGX 69.1 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year, reflecting an 11 percent increase from the UGX 62.5 billion approved for the 2025/2026 financial year. The budget was approved on April 30, during the final council sitting for the 2021–2026 term... Read More
Rukungiri: The Southern Division Council of Rukungiri Municipality has approved a budget of UGX 470,724,849 for the Financial Year 2026/2027. Out of the total budget, UGX 376,381,780 (79%) is expected to come from local revenue, while UGX 94,343,069 (21%) will be received from Central Government transfers. Leaders said this shows... Read More
Rukungiri: Members of the Rukungiri Municipality Fishermen Emyooga SACCO have been urged to show commitment and love for their SACCO by increasing savings and repaying loans on time. The call was made by the Principal Commercial Officer for Rukungiri Municipality, Richard Baguma, during the 5th Annual General Meeting held at... Read More
Rukungiri: The Eastern Division of Rukungiri Municipality has approved a budget estimate of UGX 430,055,299 for the 2026/2027 financial year, marking an increase from UGX 369,844,196 in the 2025/2026 financial year. The budget, presented by the Secretary for Finance, Sylivia Kyarisima, who also serves as the councillor for Rwendoto Ward,... Read More
Rukungiri: Officials in Rukungiri Municipality have begun meetings to elect new committee members for Parish Development Model (PDM) SACCOs, in a move aimed at strengthening the initiative across the area. The meeting, held at Rwakabengo Catholic Church in Southern Division on April 23, 2026, marked the start of a series... Read More
Rukungiri: Western Division in Rukungiri Municipality has officially passed a budget of Shs 628,020,874 for the 2026/2027 financial year. The budget was approved during a council meeting held at Town View Hotel in Western Division on April 22, 2026. While presenting the budget, the LCIII Chairperson of Western Division, Sylvia... Read More
Rukungiri: Only 21 out of 52 Emyooga SACCOs in Rukungiri District have held their Annual General Meetings (AGMs) for the 2025 financial year, raising concerns about the performance of SACCO leaders. This was revealed by the Rukungiri District Emyooga SACCO Chairperson, Pastor Laban Ainembabazi, during a meeting of SACCO committee... Read More
Rukungiri: Rwenshaka SACCO Limited members have resolved to acquire a UGX 50 million loan from the Microfinance Support Centre to boost their operations, as part of key decisions reached during their 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting, held at Ruhinda Sub-County headquarters, also approved the transfer of land title... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipal Council has launched the construction of two important projects under the Health Department to improve public health services and environmental management. The projects include the construction of a 250-meter perimeter fence at the Ruhega Garbage Dumping Site. This work is being carried out by Isheba Contractors Limited... Read More
Rukungiri: The district of Rukungiri District, through the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Broni Kikanshemeza, has commissioned the Izinga Solar Water Supply System project worth UGX 1,000,200,000. The project will supply 45,000 litres of water per hour. The commissioning ceremony was held on March 31, at the water source station located... Read More