Rukungiri: Leaders of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in Rukungiri district have warned their fellow leaders in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) against pleading with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to release Dr Kiiza Besigye when he comes to amass support in the district tomorrow. Museveni who is the... Read More
Rukungiri: A prominent opposition mobiliser in Nyakagyeme Sub County has crossed to the ruling NRM party. Onesmus Rwabushija, a resident of Kagororo Cell in Kabwoma Parish, who has been heading the PFF party in the area and even renting out his house to host its offices, publicly declared his defection... Read More
Rukungiri: Five members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party have officially joined the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Nyibingo Parish, Kebisoni Sub County, Rukungiri District. The defectors include Hope Kyarimpa, Medius Turyasingura, Elias Gumoshabe, and Nelson Nshekampora. They announced their decision during a meeting of NRM parish... Read More
Rukungiri: As Rukungiri District prepares to host President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday, November 26, local leaders are raising concern over several pledges the President made in 2008 and 2016 that remain unfulfilled. According to the Rukungiri District LC5 Chairperson, Geoffrey Kyomukama, the President made a number of commitments during... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister for Security and Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County, Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi, has vowed to ensure that the Government of Uganda splits Rujumbura Constituency which has 47 parishes into two for better service delivery. Minister Muhwezi made the remarks on November 18, while launching his campaign... Read More
Rukungiri: NRM flag bearers, NRM-leaning independent candidates, and members of the NRM district structure have asked President Yoweri Museveni to address the arrest of Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye when he visits Rukungiri District on 26th November 2025. They want him released, saying the situation may affect NRM candidates in the... Read More
Rukungiri: Youth in Rukungiri District have been encouraged to remain productive, acquire business skills, and form development groups to improve their livelihoods and contribute to community growth. The call was made on November 12, by Peace Rugambwa, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Agriculture and Local People, who also serves as... Read More
Rukungiri:Rujumbura County Member of Parliament aspirant Rwendeire Murebire Junior has officially launched his manifesto in Kanyankyende Parish, Bugangari Sub-county, with several voters pledging to endorse him as their preferred candidate in the forthcoming general elections. The independent candidate launched his manifesto on November 11, during a campaign rally held at... Read More
Rukungiri: Nine members of the opposition People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party have crossed over to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) during a campaign rally addressed by the Minister for Security, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, in Katerampungu Parish, Bugangari Sub-county, Rukungiri District. The group was led by... Read More
National: The National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has appealed to Ugandans not to vote for any candidate representing the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the upcoming 2026 general elections, saying it is the only way to end what he called decades... Read More