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FDC to Hold Prayer for Besigye in Rukungiri Despite Police Blocks

December 1, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: As Dr. Kizza Besigye is set to appear before a military court in Kampala on December 2, members of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in Rukungiri district are planning to hold a prayer for him on Monday at his home in the district. The announcement was made... Read More

Electoral Commission Receives PFF Signatures for Verification

November 29, 2024    By Country Radio

Kampala: The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially received the registration application of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), marking a critical step in the political group’s journey toward becoming a registered political party. The PFF promoters, a faction that broke away from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), submitted their... Read More

Police and Army Disrupt FDC Prayers for Besigye and Lutale in Rukungiri

November 26, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Security forces in Rukungiri district on November 26, disrupted a planned prayer meeting organized by the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) to pray for the incarcerated Col. (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya. Speaking to our news reporter at the FDC offices along Republic Road in... Read More

Journalists in Kigezi Urged to Combat Identity Politics for Regional Development

November 9, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Journalists in the Kigezi subregion have been urged to take an active role in combating identity politics, which has hindered the region’s development. This call was made by the President of Ugandans Below 40 Years (UB40), Dr. Jude Katerega, during a media symposium held on November 9 at Rukungiri Inn Gardens... Read More

Ndorwa West MP Hopeful Eliab Naturinda Condemns Kabale RDC for Halting Pre-PLE Exams in Local Schools.

October 27, 2024    By Country Radio

Kabale: The aspiring Member of Parliament for Ndorwa West Counsel Eliab Naturinda Mporera, has condemned the Kabale Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Godfrey Nyakahuma, for suspending Pre-PLE exams in the constituency. Naturinda expressed his disappointment on October 26, 2024, at a thanksgiving event for Miss Uganda 2024 Natasha Nyonyozi, held at... Read More

Hon. David Tushabomwe Boosts Education in Rubabo with Pre-PLE Exam Support for Primary Schools

October 27, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Head-teachers from four sub-counties in Rubabo Constituency, Rukungiri District, have received pre-PLE exam materials for primary schools from the office of Hon. David Tushabomwe Ndindi. The distribution was confirmed on October 26, 2024, by Herbert Turyasigura, headteacher of Bwanga High School who doubles as the political assistant to Tushabomwe.... Read More

Pre-Primary Leaving Exams in Ndorwa West Abruptly Halted by Kabale District Authorities

October 21, 2024    By Country Radio

Kabale: The Pre-Primary Leaving Examinations in Ndorwa West Constituency, Kabale District, which were sponsored by Counsel Eliab Naturinda Mporera, have been abruptly halted after just the first paper. The exams, intended to be administered across over 70 primary schools, were interrupted following an order from the Kabale District Resident District... Read More

Rukanirwa Arinaitwe  Urges Parents to Support Children’s Involvement in Sports.

October 20, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Frank Arinaitwe Rukanirwa, the aspiring Member of Parliament for Rujumbura constituency, has called on parents to encourage their children to participate in sports to develop their talents. He made this appeal on October 20, 2024 during an interview with our reporter at Bwambara playground in Bwambara sub-county, where the... Read More