Rukungiri: Rukungiri District has officially welcomed its new Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Bron Kikanshemeza, who previously served in Rubirizi District. Kikanshemeza replaces Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, who had served as RDC of Rukungiri for over four years and was recently transferred to Pakwach District. Before Kikanshemeza’s arrival, Deputy RDC Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has distanced himself from claims that he was responsible for the transfer of the outgoing Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Steven Nsubuga Bewayo. Muhwezi made the clarification while addressing the congregation via Zoom during a farewell party held at Riverside... Read More
Rukungiri: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rukungiri, Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, has officially handed over office to his deputy, Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe Ongom, following his transfer to Pakwach District. The handover ceremony took place this evening July 31, at the RDC’s office at Rukungiri District headquarters. It was witnessed by Rukungiri... Read More
Rukungiri: The opposition political party, People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has concluded the nomination process for members intending to contest in various positions ahead of the 2025–2026 general elections. The development was confirmed by the party’s Administrative Secretary, Caleb Musimenta, during a function held at BPF Restaurant in Buyanja Town... Read More
Rukungiri: Youth supporters of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in Rukungiri District have held a peaceful protest demanding the immediate release of Dr. Kiiza Besigye, who is currently detained at Luzira Prison. The protest on July 30, led the Deputy Speaker of Rukungiri Municipality and PFF District Youth Chairperson... Read More
Rukungiri: A total of 30 out of 44 candidates representing the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in Kebison Town Council have been officially nominated to participate in the upcoming 2025–2026 general elections. The nomination exercise took place at the premises of Kebison Town Council in Rukungiri District. Among the nominated... Read More
Rukungiri: Lawyer Bruce Nkwasibwe has announced plans to contest again for the LC5 District Councilor seat for Bugangari Sub-county as an independent candidate in next year’s general elections. This comes after he narrowly lost in the recently concluded NRM party primaries by a margin of just 212 votes, a result... Read More
Rukungiri: The highly anticipated court case involving Rukungiri NRM District Registrar, Wright Mwongyera, has been postponed to Monday, July 28th, due to the absence of magistrates who are reportedly on official leave. Mwongyera was allegedly arrested on Thursday and detained overnight at Rukungiri Central Police Station. He is facing accusations... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District is set to maintain its long-standing political record of never having an LC5 chairperson serve two consecutive terms since its establishment 51 years ago. This follows the defeat of incumbent LC5 chairperson Geoffrey Kyomukama by Charles Andrewson Katebire, who was declared the NRM flag bearer for the... Read More
Rukungiri: The NRM Elections Officer for Rukungiri District, Elias Katureebe, has declared Boaz Kansiime Matiita as the elected NRM flag bearer for Rukungiri Municipality Mayor. Matiita was announced the winner at 11:35 PM on July 24 during the ongoing vote tallying at the district tally center located in the Rukungiri... Read More