Rukungiri: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rukungiri, Baron Kikashemeza, has called on residents to shun politics of identity if they are to realize meaningful development in the district. Kikashemeza made the remarks on September 9, during an interview with our reporter at his office located at Rukungiri District headquarters.... Read More
Rukungiri: Security Minister and Rujumbura County MP, Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi, has reconciled with his key opponent in the recently concluded National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries, Frank Arinaitwe. The two met before NRM First Vice Chairman Alhajji Moses Kigongo, who facilitated the reconciliation process. During the meeting, Kigongo announced that... Read More
Rukungiri: Parents have been advised to raise their children with discipline, vigilance, and prayer as a way of shielding them from the growing moral decay in today’s society. The call was made on September 7, by Evangelist Alfred Mugarura Kaharata while preaching at Christ Believers Temple in Rugongi Cell, Rwentondo... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Returning Officer, Abas Namanya, has directed all candidates who have been duly nominated to halt open campaigns until the Electoral Commission (EC) harmonizes campaign programs. Namanya made the announcement on September 5 at the close of the registration exercise for District Chairpersons, Lord Mayor, Councilors, and Special... Read More
Rukungiri: The NRM flag bearer for Bugangari Sub-County, Counsel William Ngabirano, has been officially nominated to contest in the 2026 general elections. The nomination exercise took place on September 5, at the Rukungiri District Headquarters, where the Electoral Commission (EC) is conducting its registration process. Speaking to our reporter shortly... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri district councilors have resolved to conduct a benchmarking tour in Wakiso district this October to learn from best practices in local revenue collection. The resolution was passed during a council sitting held on September 2, in the district council hall at Rukungiri district headquarters. The meeting was chaired... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rubabo County NRM flag bearer aspirants, Bob Rugonde and Mathias Rwabugumi, have agreed to conduct a peaceful re-election in six polling stations scheduled for Monday September 8, next week. The agreement was reached during a meeting on September 2, evening between the two aspirants and the Rukungiri District... Read More
Rukungiri: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Rukungiri, Bron Kikanshemeza, has summoned all NRM aspirants in the Rubabo Constituency parliamentary race for a meeting today September 2, at 4:00 pm at his office. Kikanshemeza revealed this in an interview with our reporter this afternoon, noting that the meeting aims to... Read More
Rukungiri: Tensions are rising in Rubabo County, Rukungiri District, as Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabugumi accuses his opponent, Alex Bob Rugonde, of orchestrating attacks against his supporters to block them from campaigning ahead of the fresh elections. The accusations come after two of Rwabugumi’s supporters were allegedly beaten last Wednesday in Bagarame... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister of Security, Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Jim Muhwezi, has lost his seat as Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Veterans League to Lt. (Rtd.) Moses Mushabe, the NRM chairman of Isingiro District. In a hotly contested election within the party’s internal structures, Mushabe secured 532 votes against... Read More