Rukungiri: The municipal councilor representing Kinyasano Ward, Innocent Rubarondesa of the opposition People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has expressed interest in contesting for the position of Speaker of Rukungiri Municipal Council for the 2026–2031 term. In an interview with our reporter on May 14, Rubarondesa said that his party selected... Read More
Rukungiri: The newly sworn-in Members of Parliament for Uganda’s 12th Parliament have been urged to focus on their key responsibilities of legislation, oversight, representation, and budgeting in order to serve their constituencies effectively. The call was made on May 14, by the Bishop of North Kigezi diocese Rt. Rev. Onesmus... Read More
Rukungiri: The elected Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency and Security Minister, Rtd Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has called on Ugandans to focus on service delivery as the new parliamentary term begins. Speaking shortly after his swearing-in on May 14, Muhwezi said the country is now ready to move... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District NRM members have joined the rest of the nation in celebrating the swearing-in ceremony of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, which was streamed live from Kololo Ceremonial Grounds where the national celebrations were held. In Rukungiri District, the celebrations took place at Rukungiri Main Stadium on May 12,... Read More
Kampala: Uganda’s Parliament on Tuesday May 5, 2026 passed the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 under tight military and police security, after a heated sitting that exposed deep divisions over how far the State should go in regulating foreign influence. The Bill was passed after Parliament adopted the report of... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Local Government has held a farewell function to mark the end of the 2021–2026 council term, bidding farewell to outgoing LC5 Chairperson Geoffrey Kyomukama and district councilors after five years in office. The event was held on April 30, at the district headquarters in Rukungiri Municipality and... Read More
Rukungiri: Members of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in Rukungiri District have celebrated the 70th birthday of Kizza Besigye, calling for prayers for his freedom. The celebrations were held on April 22, 2026, at the PFF offices in Rukungiri Municipality. Speaking at the event, the PFF Vice Chairperson for... Read More
Rukungiri: The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has directed all churches within the province to begin supporting and funding church choirs as a way of appreciating and motivating their hard work. The Archbishop made the directive on Sunday March 15, while... Read More
Ntungamo: Nyamunuka Town Council in Kajara County, Ntungamo District, erupted into jubilation following the election of Yasin Byamukama Katafa as the new LCIII chairperson and town mayor. Celebrations were held at Kyabashenyi Church of Uganda playground, Ntungamo district where hundreds of supporters gathered amid cheers, ululations, cultural songs, and traditional... Read More
Rukungiri: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has won the majority of Local Council III (LC3) chairperson seats in Rukungiri District, taking 12 out of the 16 contested positions. The Peoples Front for Freedom (PFF) secured four seats in the elections held yesterday. The results were announced on February 4 and... Read More