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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

Aspiring MP Gen. Henry Tumukunde Donates Relief Aid to Karangaro Ward Residents 

March 10, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: A section of residents from Nyamabale, Kafunda, and Kabwire cells in Karangaro Ward, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality, have received relief aid from an aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality Gen. Henry Tumukunde. The relief follows a devastating hailstorm on March 2, 2025, which affected over 1,000 households, destroying... Read More

Minister Jim Muhwezi Urges Public to Separate Politics from Religion 

March 9, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Major General retired Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has urged the public to avoid mixing politics with religion if they want quality leaders who can effectively represent their interests in government.  Minister Muhwezi who was the chief guest made this call on March 9, during a... Read More

Boda Boda Riders Urged to Embrace Saving Culture at Rwabugumi Boda Boda Cup 

March 8, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Boda boda riders have been encouraged to adopt a saving culture to improve their livelihoods and secure their future.  This advice was given on March 8, by the aspiring Member of Parliament for Rubabo Constituency Hon. Mathias Rwabugumi, during the Rwabugumi Boda Boda Cup 2025 held at Nyarushanje Model... Read More

Andrew Kikira Ankunda Declares Bid for Rukungiri Municipality MP Seat.

March 6, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Andrew Kikira Ankunda has officially announced his intention to contest for the position of Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality in the 2026–2031 term.   Kikira, a businessman in Kampala and Rukungiri, made the declaration over the weekend during a press conference at his home in Bunura Cell, Rwakabengo Ward,... Read More