Rukungiri: The Deputy Speaker of Nyakishenyi Sub County, who doubles as the district councilor representing Kafujo Parish Gedion Tumwesigye, has officially crossed from the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Tumwesigye, who also served as PFF treasurer for Rubabo County and chairperson... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister for Security and Rujumbura County Member of Parliament, Hon. Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Katugugu Muhwezi, has reaffirmed his support for grassroots development, particularly initiatives led by women, as part of his wider commitment to community empowerment. This message was delivered on June 15, during Mary’s Day celebrations... Read More
National: A section of People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) members in Rukungiri district has endorsed Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye as their presidential candidate for the 2026 general elections, despite his continued detention since November 2024. The endorsement took place on June 6, during a press conference at Rozera Gardens in... Read More
Rukungiri: The aspiring Member of Parliament for Rubabo County, Hon. David Tushabomwe Ndindi, has picked nomination forms from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission. Speaking to our reporter in a phone interview shortly after receiving the forms on June 5, Tushabomwe pledged to promote a comprehensive development agenda. He... Read More
Rukungiri: Hon. Frank Rukanirwa has officially picked nomination forms from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission, signaling his intention to contest for the Rujumbura County Member of Parliament seat for the 2026–2031 term. Speaking to our news reporter via phone call shortly after receiving the nomination forms from the... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri businessman Ambrose Kibuuka Tumwesigye has officially joined the race to represent Rujumbura constituency in Parliament by picking up nomination forms for the upcoming elections. Kibuuka, a prominent entrepreneur and National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporter, collected his expression of interest forms from the NRM Electoral Commission offices in Kampala... Read More
Rukungiri: The aspiring Woman Member of Parliament for Rukungiri District Cledonia Musimenta, has collected her nomination forms for the 2026 elections. Cledonia picked up her expression of interest forms from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission offices in Kampala on June 4. Speaking to our news reporter in a... Read More
Politics: Two senior government ministers, Retired Major General Jim Muhwezi Katugugu and Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, have declared that the 2026 general elections will mark their final term in active politics. The two long-serving legislators made the announcement on June 4, as they picked up their expression of interest forms... Read More
Rukungiri: The aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality Nathan Kamugisha has called on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) electoral commission to always make early preparations and train election officials if they are to have free and fair internal party elections. Kamugisha was speaking to our reporter recently in an... Read More
Rukungiri: As the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) prepares to elect its District Executive Committees tomorrow, May 23, 2025, Rukungiri District is the center of attention. Three strong contenders two retired generals and a rising politician are battling for the powerful position of NRM District Chairperson. The race has sparked... Read More