Rukungiri: Residents of Rukungiri District have been urged to remain vigilant following reports of a fresh Ebola outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has claimed over 15 lives. The call was made on September 9, by the Rukungiri District Health Educator, Alban Natukunda, during an interview... Read More
National: Beloved gospel musician Gloriose Musabyimana, famously known as Gogo, has passed away in Kampala at the age of 36. News of her death broke on the morning of September 4, 2025, shocking fans and fellow believers across the region. The announcement was confirmed by her media and promotions manager,... Read More
Ntungamo: Media personnel have been trained on the right language to use when engaging with people with disabilities. While addressing journalists during the workshop which was held on September 3, at Ntungamo District headquarters, the Program Assistant for the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Uganda (SHAU) in the western... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rotary Club of Rukungiri Central has joined thousands of Ugandans across the country in the annual Rotary Cancer Run, held within Rukungiri town as a show of solidarity towards the construction of a specialized cancer treatment bank at Nsambya Hospital in Kampala. The facility will host a cancer... Read More
Rukungiri: Men have been urged to avoid having sexual intercourse with their wives immediately after childbirth to prevent excessive bleeding and infections. The Rukungiri Municipal Health Officer, Boaz Kanyesigye, made the remarks on August 22, during an interview with our reporter at his office in the Municipal headquarters. He advised... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Pamoja Farmers Association (RUPFA) has trained over 400 students and 16 teachers in cooking pumpkin soup. The training was held at Rukungiri Universal Primary School in Butagasi Cell, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality on August 14. The function was led by RUPFA Project Manager, John Kashobera, who explained that... Read More
Rukungiri: Citizens in Rukungiri District have been advised to reduce the risk of diabetes by eating less fatty foods and engaging in regular physical exercise. The call was made on August 5, by Rukungiri District Health Educator, Alban Natukunda, during an interview with our news reporter from his office in... Read More
Rukungiri: The public has been urged to remain calm and conduct proper research before believing social media allegations that some butchers use chemicals like chloroform to preserve meat. Rukungiri District Veterinary Officer, Johnson Ninsiima, made these remarks on July 29, during an interview at his office at the district headquarters.... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District has received its first digital X-ray machine in public health facilities since the district was established in 1974. At that time, the area was still known as North Kigezi District before it was renamed in 1980. The X-ray machine, donated by the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)... Read More
Rukungiri: Authorities in Rukungiri Municipality have commissioned the first phase of the upgraded Kagogo slaughter slab in Western Division, following a UGX 27 million investment aimed at improving meat hygiene standards and enhancing local revenue collection. The commissioning ceremony, held on June 20, was officiated by the Deputy Resident District... Read More