Rukungiri: Residents of Ruhinda Sub-county in Rukungiri District have been urged to avoid fights in politics and instead embrace unity and peaceful dialogue. The call was made on August 4, by the Minister for Security Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi who doubles as the Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency in Rukungiri... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Chief Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to the Rukungiri District National Resistance Movement (NRM) elections officer Wright Mwongyera, who was recently arrested over allegations of electoral malpractice. Mwongyera was arrested last Friday July 25, following accusations that he failed to tally results from eight polling stations in Buyanja... Read More
Bushenyi: In a warm handover ceremony held at the Ishaka Bushenyi Municipal Council Hall, Robert Nuwamanya officially assumed office as the new Town Clerk, replacing Mukobi Seleverio Byarufu, who has been transferred to Ntungamo Municipal Council. The event, held on July 10, was filled with optimism and unity. It was... Read More
Rukungiri: The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has urged the public to report any complaints against judiciary officials who mistreat them during the justice process. This call was made yesterday during a half-day workshop with journalists from Rukungiri District, held at the Rukungiri Chief Magistrate’s Court in Rukungiri Municipality. While addressing... Read More
Rukungiri: Country Radio 87.6 FM, located in Rukungiri District, has bid farewell to Cosbert Amanya, who has been serving as a presenter and head of production and marketing. The farewell event took place at the station’s offices on Rwanyakashesha Hill, Kifunjo Cell, Kyatoko Ward in Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality on... Read More
Rukungiri: A wave of gratitude and celebration filled the air in Kanyinya Ndorero Ward, Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality, as family, friends, and dignitaries gathered to honor Alfred Katabazi, the retired Principal Municipal Officer of Rukungiri Municipality. The colorful thanksgiving ceremony, held at Katabazi’s residence on June 28, marked the end... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rotary Club of Rukungiri has officially welcomed Sofia Turyabagyenyi as the incoming president for the 2025–2026 term. The installation ceremony was held on June 21, at Rukungiri Inn Hotel in Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. During the event, Turyabagyenyi noted that leadership in the Rotary Club is rotational, with... Read More
Rukungiri: Kankwasa Lestah, a 45-year-old mother of seven who was abandoned by her husband, has died after battling diabetes for over 25 years. Kankwasa lived a life of hardship, having been left helpless and in deep poverty, with none of her children able to attend school due to lack of... Read More
Kasese: A police officer in Kasese District has died after being struck by a falling tree during a heavy rainstorm on the afternoon of June 8. The deceased, Rodgers Kapili, was based at Mpondwe Police Station in Mpondwe-Lhubiriha Town Council. He was also the elder brother of Jockim Masereka, popularly... Read More
Rukungiri: Parents of St. Francis Buhunga High School in Buhunga Sub-county, Rukungiri District, have threatened to stop participating in politics, citing government failure to construct any buildings at the school since its establishment in 1984. This was revealed on June 7, during the school’s annual Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) meeting held... Read More