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Police Urge Strong Community Partnership to Improve Security in Rukungiri

April 26, 2026    By admin

Rukungiri: Police officers in Rukungiri have been encouraged to work closely with the community as a key way of maintaining law and order. The message was delivered on April 24, by Regional Police Commander (RPC) Alex Wabwire during the end-of-year party for Rukungiri police officers, held at Rukungiri Inn Hotel... Read More

Bugangari Police OC Evunali Katebarirwe Dies in Mbarara

April 24, 2026    By admin

Rukungiri: The Uganda Police Force is mourning the death of Evunali Katebarirwe, the Officer in Charge (OC) of Bugangari Police Station, who passed away on the morning of April 24. According to preliminary information, Katebarirwe died at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. The exact cause of death has not yet been... Read More

Boda Boda Rider Killed in Suspected Overspeeding Crash in Rukungiri

April 6, 2026    By admin

Rukungiri: A tragic road accident has claimed the life of a 26-year-old boda boda rider in Rukungiri District, after he reportedly knocked down a pedestrian along the Rukungiri–Kihihi road. The deceased has been identified as Rogers Abisinguza, a resident of Rumira Cell in Bugangari Parish, Bugangari Sub-county. The accident occurred... Read More

UPDF, Security Minister Commission Tarehe Sita Projects in Rukungiri

January 6, 2026    By admin

Rukungiri: The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) together with the Minister for Security, Rtd. Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, have commissioned several Tarehe Sita 45th Anniversary projects in Rukungiri District as a way of giving back to the community and honoring those who sacrificed during the 1986 liberation struggle. The... Read More

Rwerere Residents Accuse Newly Deployed Police Constables of Enforcing ‘Curfew’

January 2, 2026    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: A section of residents in Rwerere Town Council, Rukungiri District, have raised complaints against the newly passed police constables deployed across the district, accusing them of imposing an illegal curfew during night patrols. While speaking to our reporter on January 2, Medard Arisasibwa, a resident of Rwerere Town Council,... Read More

Rukungiri Police Warns Public on Fireworks, Burning Tyres and Illegal Celebrations

December 30, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Rukungiri District Police Commander (DPC), SSP Brian Ampaire, has cautioned members of the public especially those intending to display fireworks to ensure they have valid licenses permitting them to do so. Ampaire during an interview with our news reporter on December 30, from his office at Rukungiri main... Read More

UPDF HIV Director Blames Rising Infections on Youth Indiscipline

December 6, 2025    By admin

The Director of HIV/AIDS in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Lt. Col. Hon. Evelyn Asiimwe, has blamed the continued spread of HIV among young people on what she called careless behaviour and growing indiscipline. Hon. Asiimwe delivered the message on December 6, during day six of the ongoing Kigezi... Read More

UPDF Launches 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary Projects in Rukungiri District

December 3, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have launched the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary projects in Rukungiri District as a way of giving back to the community and honoring those who sacrificed during the 1986 liberation struggle. The district launch ceremony was held on December 3, at Kakonkoma Primary School... Read More