Rukungiri: The Rukungiri District Electoral Commission (EC) has held a harmonization meeting with aspiring candidates for both the constituency and woman Member of Parliament seats to plan campaign roadmaps and prevent clashes during campaign rallies. The meeting, which took place on November 6, at the Rukungiri District Council Hall, attracted... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rujumbura County Member of Parliament and Minister for Security, Major General Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has replaced the broken-down Rwambara Health Centre III ambulance with a brand-new one. The new ambulance, registration number UA 723CP, was officially handed over to the Rukungiri District Local Government through the Office of... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Municipality Member of Parliament, Dr. Elisa Rutahirwa, who recently lost to Gen. Henry Tumukunde in the 2025 NRM party primaries, has vowed to contest again in the 2031 general elections to reclaim the seat. Speaking to our reporter, Dr. Rutahirwa said he voluntarily stepped aside for Gen.... Read More
Rukungiri: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for Rukungiri Municipality Member of Parliament, Gen. Henry Tumukunde, has pledged to prioritize the rehabilitation of Rukungiri Stadium once elected to Parliament, saying the facility’s poor state has hindered the growth of sports in the district. Speaking through his representative, Peter Kakurugu,... Read More
Rukungiri: Members of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) have called for the immediate release of Dr. Kiiza Besigye and other political prisoners currently detained in Luzira Prison. The call was made on October 28, during a meeting of PFF flag bearers from Rukungiri Municipality, held at the party’s headquarters... Read More
Kabale: Hon. Mastsiko Gilbert Bigwera, an aspirant for Member of Parliament for Ndorwa West in Kabale District, has expressed concern over the poor state of roads in the area. Speaking during his campaign launch at Kyitoma Playground in Kyitoma Parish, Rubaya Sub-county on October 25, Bigwera said it was disappointing... Read More
Rukungiri: The aspiring Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County, Magezi Herbert, has expressed concern over the lack of government institutions for higher learning in the constituency, saying it has greatly hindered access to education for learners, especially those from needy families. Speaking in an interview with our reporter shortly after... Read More
Rukungiri: The NRM flag bearer for Rubabo County, Mathias Mwesirwa Rwabugumi, has officially been nominated to as Member of Parliament for Rubabo County in Rukungiri District. Rwabugumi’s nomination, which took place on October 23, at the Rukungiri District Council Hall, was followed by a massive procession of enthusiastic supporters. The... Read More
Rukungiri: Over 500 boda boda riders in Rukungiri District are accusing Gen. Henry Tumukunde of refusing to pay them their facilitation after participating in his convoy following his nomination as the NRM candidate for Rukungiri Municipality. The angry riders, who had escorted Gen. Tumukunde from town to the district... Read More
Uganda: A total of 28 candidates have been duly nominated to contest for parliamentary seats in the upcoming general elections in Rukungiri District. This was announced by the Rukungiri District Electoral Commission Returning Officer, Abas K. Namara, as he concluded the two-day nomination exercise at 5:00 p.m. on October 23,... Read More