Rukungiri: Former opponents of the Minister for Security, Retired Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County, have refuted claims that they were financially influenced to back his campaign. They said their support is driven purely by loyalty to the National Resistance... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Woman Member of Parliament, Midius Natukunda Kaharata, has called on residents of Bugangari Sub-county to support capable and development-oriented leaders who are committed to transforming their communities. Hon. Natukunda made the remarks on December 2, during her campaign meetings held in Kyaburere, Kazindiro, and Katerampungu parishes in... Read More
Rukungiri: Kigezi Youth Leaders have commenced a seven-day ideological orientation training at St. Gerald’s SS Nyakibale in Rukungiri District, running from Monday, December 1, to Sunday, December 7, 2025. The training has drawn participants from all six districts of the Kigezi sub-region, including Rukungiri, Kanungu, Rukiga, Kabale, Rubanda, and Kisoro.... Read More
Rukungiri: Leaders of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in Rukungiri district have warned their fellow leaders in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) against pleading with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to release Dr Kiiza Besigye when he comes to amass support in the district tomorrow. Museveni who is the... Read More
Rukungiri: A prominent opposition mobiliser in Nyakagyeme Sub County has crossed to the ruling NRM party. Onesmus Rwabushija, a resident of Kagororo Cell in Kabwoma Parish, who has been heading the PFF party in the area and even renting out his house to host its offices, publicly declared his defection... Read More
Rukungiri: Five members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party have officially joined the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Nyibingo Parish, Kebisoni Sub County, Rukungiri District. The defectors include Hope Kyarimpa, Medius Turyasingura, Elias Gumoshabe, and Nelson Nshekampora. They announced their decision during a meeting of NRM parish... Read More
Rukungiri: As Rukungiri District prepares to host President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday, November 26, local leaders are raising concern over several pledges the President made in 2008 and 2016 that remain unfulfilled. According to the Rukungiri District LC5 Chairperson, Geoffrey Kyomukama, the President made a number of commitments during... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister for Security and Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County, Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi, has vowed to ensure that the Government of Uganda splits Rujumbura Constituency which has 47 parishes into two for better service delivery. Minister Muhwezi made the remarks on November 18, while launching his campaign... Read More
Rukungiri: NRM flag bearers, NRM-leaning independent candidates, and members of the NRM district structure have asked President Yoweri Museveni to address the arrest of Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye when he visits Rukungiri District on 26th November 2025. They want him released, saying the situation may affect NRM candidates in the... Read More
Rukungiri: Youth in Rukungiri District have been encouraged to remain productive, acquire business skills, and form development groups to improve their livelihoods and contribute to community growth. The call was made on November 12, by Peace Rugambwa, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Agriculture and Local People, who also serves as... Read More