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MP Naboth asks Voters to respect Leaders.

July 1, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Rubabo County Legislator Hon. Naboth Namanya has urged the electorates to value Good Leaders who always stand up to fight for the public cause. MP Namanya was addressing Mourners on Sunday June 30, 2024 at the funeral of Enock Muramira, the former Managing Director of Uganda Telecom Limited (UTL)... Read More

I have never received Money from Minister Jim Muhwezi -Charleson Batsigira!

June 22, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The 2026 aspiring member of Parliament for Rujumbura County Charleson Kwikiriza Batsigira has refuted claims that he received money from Uganda’s security minister Major general (rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu to withdraw from the parliamentary race. Recently, rumours have been circulating like wildfire in Rujumbura constituency indicating that Kwikiriza received... Read More

RDC Nsubuga Urges Journalists to Ensure Balanced Reporting

June 14, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Stephen Bewayo Nsubuga, has called on journalists to report news stories fairly and with balance.  Speaking at the recent launch of the rehabilitation of four major roads within Rukungiri Municipality, Bewayo emphasized the importance of presenting both sides of a story. He explained... Read More

Kabale Councilors reject Ms Kagimba as the service commission head.

May 29, 2024    By Country Radio

Kabale: Councilors sitting in the Kabale District council have rejected the appointment of Ms. Cellina Kagimba to the District Service Commission for the fourth time in a row. Despite continuous efforts by Kabale District Chairman Nelson Nshangabasheija to secure approval for Kagimba, the councilors have remained steadfast in their opposition.... Read More

Police raids Bugangari FDC offices, fire teargas to disperse Members.

May 28, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Police fired teargas to disperse leaders of the Forum Democratic Change (FDC) party who had converged for a meeting at their offices in Bugangari sub-county on Tuesday May 28, 2024. As chaos ensued, the Rukungiri district FDC administrator , Coleb Musimenta and Ten other members were arrrested and taken... Read More

Opposition in Parliament mourns FDC’s former spokesperson Eperu

April 9, 2024    By Country Radio

Kampala: The Opposition in Parliament has paid tribute to former FDC spokesperson Sarah Eperu. Eperu, who was also Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leader of the women’s league, passed on on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Life Link Hospital in Kampala where she had been rushed for medical attention. Leader of Opposition... Read More

We don’t have conflicts in NUP-Bobi Wine

April 9, 2024    By Country Radio

Kampala: National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, says his party is not facing any internal conflicts as portrayed by the media. Kyagulanyi while speaking during the unveiling of the Opposition’s alternative budget on Monday, April 8, 2024, said what is happening is the fight against corruption... Read More

Rukungiri NRM fraternity celebrate Minister Muhwezi’s re-appointment.

March 26, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Rukungiri district National Resistance Movement (NRM) Youths foot soldiers on Monday 25th March 2024 celebrated the recent re-appointment of Jim Muhwezi as the minister. Minister Muhwezi was re-appointed as the minister of security by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday last week in the cabinet reshuffle. The celebrations were... Read More

Rukungiri district top leadership on spot over mishandling land matters.

January 24, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Rukungiri district councilors sitting on the Finance, planning, administration and investment committee have expressed dissatisfaction over the way in which the district top leadership is handling land matters. Councilors say there is mushrooming land grabbing cases in the district ochastrated by the district top leadership. Albert Mugisha Rwamugata, the... Read More

What you need to know about Fallen MP Cecilia Ogwal.

January 18, 2024    By Country Radio

Parliament: Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal (6 December 1946 – 18 January 2024) was a Ugandan politician, businesswoman and management consultant. She was the Member of Parliament for the Dokolo District Women’s Constituency. She was a member of Uganda’s legislature continuously from 1996 until her death. Educational background. Cecilia Atim Ogwal was born in Dokolo District, British Protectorate... Read More