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Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr After 29 Days of Fasting 

March 29, 2025    By Country Radio

Kampala: Muslims across Uganda are celebrating Eid al-Fitr today March 30, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.  The celebration follows the sighting of the new crescent moon last evening, in line with Islamic teachings. Unlike in 2024, when fasting lasted 30 days, this year, Muslims observed 29... Read More

Hon. Frank Rukanirwa Urges Unity Among Muslims in Rujumbura Constituency

March 28, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Aspiring Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency, Hon. Frank Arinaitwe Rukanirwa, has called on the Muslim community to embrace unity and avoid religious divisions for the sake of development. Speaking to our news reporter after hosting an Iftar dinner for Muslim leaders on March 27, at Bwambara Hills Hotel... Read More

Kabale Diocese Donates Items to Rukungiri Prisons and Nyakibale Hospital

March 25, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Kabale Diocese has donated assorted items to inmates at Rukungiri Prison and patients at St. Carol Lwanga Hospital, Nyakibale. The charity exercise took place on March 25, led by a team from Kabale Diocese on behalf of Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira, the Bishop of Kabale Diocese. They were joined... Read More

Rev. Saison Gumisiriza Installed as Parish Priest of Yakobo Orikwera Buhandagazi C.O.U

March 22, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Archdeacon of Nyabiteete Archdeaconry, Ven. Enock Karamuzi, officially installed Rev. Saison Gumisiriza as the Parish Priest of Yakobo Orikwera Buhandagazi Church of Uganda on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The installation service took place at Yakobo Orikwera Buhandagazi C.O.U in Nyabiteete Archdeaconry, North Kigezi Diocese. During the service, Ven.... Read More

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

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

Muslims Urged to Be Faithful and Support the Needy During Ramadan 

March 6, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Muslims have been urged to remain faithful and share with the less fortunate during Ramadan so that Allah may reward and protect them.  The Rukungiri District Khadi Sheikh Abdul Malik Byaruhanga Kayole, made this appeal during an interview with our news reporter at his office on March 5. He... Read More

Kinyasano Girls Students Urged to Overcome Fear for Success

March 3, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: A teacher at Bweranyangi Girls Senior Secondary School in Bushenyi District, Darius Kwesiga, has advised students to pray for God’s guidance to overcome fear, which he described as a major obstacle to success. Speaking during a sermon at Kinyasano Girls High School in Rukungiri Municipality, Kwesiga emphasized that fear,... Read More