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Minister Jim Muhwezi Urges Public to Separate Politics from Religion 

March 9, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Major General retired Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has urged the public to avoid mixing politics with religion if they want quality leaders who can effectively represent their interests in government.  Minister Muhwezi who was the chief guest made this call on March 9, during a... Read More

Boda Boda Riders Urged to Embrace Saving Culture at Rwabugumi Boda Boda Cup 

March 8, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Boda boda riders have been encouraged to adopt a saving culture to improve their livelihoods and secure their future.  This advice was given on March 8, by the aspiring Member of Parliament for Rubabo Constituency Hon. Mathias Rwabugumi, during the Rwabugumi Boda Boda Cup 2025 held at Nyarushanje Model... Read More

Andrew Kikira Ankunda Declares Bid for Rukungiri Municipality MP Seat.

March 6, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Andrew Kikira Ankunda has officially announced his intention to contest for the position of Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality in the 2026–2031 term.   Kikira, a businessman in Kampala and Rukungiri, made the declaration over the weekend during a press conference at his home in Bunura Cell, Rwakabengo Ward,... Read More

Ruruku Muslim Community Accuses Political Leaders of Neglecting Their School

March 6, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Ruruku Muslim community in Rukungiri Municipality has accused political leaders of neglecting them due to being a religious minority in the area.  This concern arose on March 5, during an interview with our news reporter, where community members highlighted the poor state of their primary school, located at... Read More

Counsel Eliab Naturinda Urges Married Couples to Stay Faithful and Committed 

March 2, 2025    By Country Radio

Kabale: Married couples have been encouraged to remain faithful and committed to their marriage despite any challenges they may encounter.  This call was made by Counsel Eliab Naturinda Mporera, a hopeful Member of Parliament for Ndorwa West, while speaking at the giveaway ceremony of Ndyamuhakyi Comfort, daughter of Mr. and... Read More

President Museveni Expected to Begin Three-Day Visit to Ankole Sub-Region Today

February 25, 2025    By Country Radio

Ankole: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected to start a three-day visit to Ankole sub-region to assess the progress of key government wealth creation programs, including the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga.  According to State Minister for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite, the President will visit Sheema, Rubirizi, and... Read More

Two Opposition FDC MPs to Attend NRM Caucus Meeting at State House 

February 21, 2025    By Country Radio

Kampala: Two opposition-leaning legislators from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) have accepted invitations to attend the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary caucus, convened by President Yoweri Museveni at State House, Entebbe.  Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua confirmed to Country Radio that the two special guests, though not... Read More

FDC Members in Nyakishenyi Demand Release of Dr. Kizza Besigye 

February 18, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction in Kirimbe Parish, Nyakishenyi Subcounty, Rukungiri District, have called for the immediate release of Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is currently detained in Luzira Prison.  Led by the Chairperson of the Kirimbe FDC United Group Judith Tumushabe, alongside members Charity... Read More

FDC Leaders in Rukungiri Express Concern Over Muhoozi’s Threats to Besigye 

February 18, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Leaders of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction in Rukungiri District have raised concerns over alleged death threats made by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, against Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is currently detained at Luzira Prison.  The concerns were voiced during a press... Read More