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Panic as Lightning Strikes Classrooms in Kisoro, 14 Students Admitted

October 2, 2025    By admin

Kisoro: Fourteen students from St. Paul’s Rugarambiro Secondary School in Nyundo Sub-county, Kisoro District, have been admitted to Kisoro Hospital after being struck by lightning. The incident happened on October 2, at around 2:30 PM during heavy rainfall when lightning struck the Senior One and Senior Two classrooms, causing panic... Read More

Boda Boda Rider Dies After Crashing Into Potholes on Rubabo Road

September 22, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: A boda boda rider has died after hitting potholes filled with stagnant water along Rubabo Road in Rukungiri District. The incident happened on September 22, at around 5:30 am in Kaata Cell, Nyabiteete Parish, Buyanja Sub County. The deceased was identified only as Elidard, a resident of Marumba in... Read More

Rukungiri Residents Urged to be Vigilant Amidst Ebola Outbreak in DRC

September 9, 2025    By admin

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

Gospel Artist Gogo Passes Away in Kampala at 36

September 4, 2025    By admin

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

Media Trained on Positive Language for People with Disabilities

September 4, 2025    By admin

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

Men Advised to Abstain After Childbirth.

August 22, 2025    By admin

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

RUPFA Trains Over 400 Students and 16 Teachers in Pumpkin Soup Cooking

August 14, 2025    By admin

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