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Kakiinga Residents Protest Over Neglect of Kiborogota Bridge and Poor Road Conditions. 

March 30, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Residents of Kakiinga Village in Rwakirunguura Parish, Buyanja Sub-county, Rukungiri District, have protested the neglect of Kiborogota Bridge and the poor state of the road connecting Kiborogota to Omukagaana.   During a community work exercise locally known as Burungi Bwansi, to renovate the road from Kiborogota Bridge to Omukagaana Trading... Read More

Hon. Frank Rukanirwa Urges Unity Among Muslims in Rujumbura Constituency

March 28, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Aspiring Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency, Hon. Frank Arinaitwe Rukanirwa, has called on the Muslim community to embrace unity and avoid religious divisions for the sake of development. Speaking to our news reporter after hosting an Iftar dinner for Muslim leaders on March 27, at Bwambara Hills Hotel... Read More

Buyanja Sub County Council Holds First Meeting in New Headquarters

March 25, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Buyanja Sub County Council has held its first meeting in the newly constructed headquarters at Buhandagazi Trading Center, Nyabiteete Parish, in Rukungiri District. The session took place on March25. The new headquarters were built after Buyanja Town Council took over the former Sub County offices following the division of... Read More

Residents of Kacence Parish Decry Poor Health Services

March 22, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Residents of Kacence Parish in Nyakishenyi Sub-county, Rubabo County, Rukungiri District, have expressed concern over the poor state of health facilities in the area. Speaking to our news reporter on March 22, during the Hon. Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabugumi Boda Boda Cup at Nyakishooroza Playground in Nyakishenyi Sub-county, residents including Nestori Arinaitwe, Obed... Read More

Hon. Andrew Ankunda Kikira Urges Christians to Embrace Farming for Prosperity 

March 21, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The hopeful Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality Hon. Andrew Ankunda Kikira, has encouraged Christians to engage in productive activities such as coffee and banana farming.  Ankunda made this call on March 21, during a thanksgiving ceremony for Wilber Kabumburi and his wife Sarah, held at their home in... Read More

Gen. Henry Tumukunde’s Office Concludes Relief Food Support for Hailstorm Victims in Rukungiri 

March 18, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The office of the aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality Gen. Henry Tumukunde, has concluded its relief food distribution to residents affected by a recent hailstorm.  The support reached affected families in Kibale, Mutara, and Kafunda cells in Karangaro Ward, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality on March 18. Each... Read More

Nyeibingo residents accuse leaders of neglect, threaten to vote them out in 2026.

March 17, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Residents of Nyeibingo parish in Kebisoni sub-county Rukungiri District have accused their leaders of abandoning them to suffer with poor services despite the promises they made in the previous elections. Speaking to our reporter on Sunday March 16, 2025 during Rwabugumi Boda Boda tournament match day 5 games held at... Read More

Minister Jim Muhwezi Urges Public to Embrace PDM to Fight Poverty 

March 11, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Retired Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has urged leaders and the public to embrace and prioritize the Parish Development Model (PDM) as a key strategy to fight poverty in communities.  Minister Muhwezi made these remarks on March 11, during the second day of his... Read More

Minister Jim Muhwezi Engages Locals in Parish-Level Baraza Meetings

March 10, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has launched a series of baraza meetings with residents in every parish across Rujumbura County. The initiative, which began on March 10, kicked off in Nyakinengo and Kigaaga parishes, both in Nyakagyeme Sub County.  During these meetings, locals... Read More