Rukungiri: The Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Rukungiri District Youth League, Levi Tukundane, has been elected as the party’s flag bearer for the National Youth Council (NYC) seat. The elections were held on August 8, at Rukungiri Main Stadium. Tukundane won the race by defeating his sole opponent,... Read More
Kampala: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal has confirmed retired Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde as the party’s official flag bearer for Rukungiri Municipality in the forthcoming general elections. This follows the dismissal of a petition by Isaac Atukunda, who finished third in the 17th July primaries with 1,646... Read More
Rukungiri: Junior Muhangi Kafuniza has stepped aside to allow Simprisio Kagame to contest unopposed for the position of Male Youth Councillor for Western Division in Rukungiri Municipality on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket. Speaking in an interview with our reporter on August 7, Muhangi said he made the decision... Read More
Rukungiri: Youth leaders in Rukungiri District under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) are seeking a meeting with the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, to address key challenges affecting young people in the district. The request was made by the chairperson of the NRM Youth League in Rukungiri... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District has officially welcomed its new Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Bron Kikanshemeza, who previously served in Rubirizi District. Kikanshemeza replaces Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, who had served as RDC of Rukungiri for over four years and was recently transferred to Pakwach District. Before Kikanshemeza’s arrival, Deputy RDC Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has distanced himself from claims that he was responsible for the transfer of the outgoing Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Steven Nsubuga Bewayo. Muhwezi made the clarification while addressing the congregation via Zoom during a farewell party held at Riverside... Read More
Rukungiri: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rukungiri, Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, has officially handed over office to his deputy, Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe Ongom, following his transfer to Pakwach District. The handover ceremony took place this evening July 31, at the RDC’s office at Rukungiri District headquarters. It was witnessed by Rukungiri... Read More
Rukungiri: The opposition political party, People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has concluded the nomination process for members intending to contest in various positions ahead of the 2025–2026 general elections. The development was confirmed by the party’s Administrative Secretary, Caleb Musimenta, during a function held at BPF Restaurant in Buyanja Town... Read More
Rukungiri: Youth supporters of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in Rukungiri District have held a peaceful protest demanding the immediate release of Dr. Kiiza Besigye, who is currently detained at Luzira Prison. The protest on July 30, led the Deputy Speaker of Rukungiri Municipality and PFF District Youth Chairperson... Read More
Rukungiri: A total of 30 out of 44 candidates representing the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in Kebison Town Council have been officially nominated to participate in the upcoming 2025–2026 general elections. The nomination exercise took place at the premises of Kebison Town Council in Rukungiri District. Among the nominated... Read More