Rukungiri: The Country Director for Women Save organization Amon Ariyo Tusingwire, has urged women to prioritize saving for emergencies instead of relying on multiple loans, which have caused disruptions in many families. Tusingwire made this call on March 7, on behalf of Executive Director Marie Muntalucci from California while delivering... Read More
Rukungiri: Buhunga SACCO on March 8, held its 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) at its headquarters in Karisizo Trading Centre, Buhunga Sub county, Rukungiri District. Founded in 2003, the SACCO currently has 5,813 members, a loan portfolio of over UGX 3 billion, and savings amounting to UGX 3.1 billion. This... Read More
Rukungiri: Members of the Rukungiri District NRM Mobilizer Association have been urged to cooperate, work together, and stay committed to their goals. The Rukungiri Municipality Commercial Officer Grace Tayebwa, made this appeal on March 4, during the association’s annual general meeting at Rukungiri Inn Hotel, Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. The... Read More
Rukungiri: Leaders of the Rukungiri District Traders Development SACCO have been advised to seek guidance from technical experts, such as the district commercial officer, to access microfinance options with low-interest rates. This was revealed February 28, by the hopeful mayor for Rukungiri municipality Boaz Kansiime Matiita during the 5th annual general... Read More
Rukungiri: Members of the Rukungiri District Employees SACCO have been encouraged to cultivate a strong sense of ownership and actively participate in saving to enhance the SACCO’s growth and maximize its benefits. This call was made on March 1, by the Rukungiri District Education Officer, Jackson Turyahumura, who was the... Read More
Rukungiri: On 17th February, 2025, 14 women groups in Rukungiri District received funding from the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development through the Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Program (UWEP). The funds are intended to support various income-generating projects, including tailoring, poultry keeping, brick making, piggery, produce trading, and wine production. ... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District has received UGX 3,750,000,000 under the Parish Development Model (PDM) program, set to benefit 3,750 individuals across the district. The Rukungiri District Commercial Officer Keithwright Ainebyoona, revealed this on February 17, during an interview with our news reporter at the district headquarters. He explained that each of... Read More
Rukiga: A section of residents in Muhanga Town Council, Rukiga District, is accusing Peace Rugabwa of defrauding them of over UGX 800 million after promising to establish a government-supported bank. The disgruntled residents, represented by their local leaders, have petitioned President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, seeking his intervention to recover their... Read More
Rukungiri: In Rukungiri district, civilian war veterans from various sub-counties have received hoes as part of a donation sent by the Office of the Prime Minister in mid-December last year. The government sent 1,000 hoes, which are intended for civilian war veterans, including members of the Front for National Salvation... Read More
Ntungamo: The East-West Home is the Best Association has donated a sewing machine to a 17-year-old orphan, Josephine Ainamani, in Ntungamo District to support her in caring for her family. The handover ceremony took place on January 2, at her grandmother’s home in Kishenga Cell, Rugarama, where Josephine resides. The... Read More