Rukungiri: Kabale University has expanded its services to Rukungiri District by opening a new branch, making it the first public university to operate in the area since its founding. This development was announced on May 22, during a press conference by the Academic Registrar Naris Tibenderana, Deputy Vice Chancellor for... Read More
Rubanda: Vanansio Babweyaka, a renowned business tycoon, has been eulogized by former Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda as a man who championed education and supported the needy throughout his life. Born on October 20, 1949, to Yohana Nyamurya and Evalina Kokyenga in Rwakayundo Cell, Bushuura Ward, Hamuhambo Town Council in... Read More
As Uganda shifts its focus toward technical education, many people are beginning to understand that white-collar jobs are no longer the only path to success. Many have now realized that having a skill is much more profitable than waiting to be employed, moreover in the world where unemployment levels are... Read More
Rukungiri: The Inclusive Livestock Development for Smallholder Farmers (INCLUDE) project, implemented by SNV in Uganda and funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN), has extended its services to Rukungiri district. The project aims to support smallholder farmers by addressing key socio-economic challenges such as soil fertility,... Read More
Rukungiri: Women leaders in Rukungiri District have expressed concern over the lack of government support and facilitation for women councils, especially at the lower levels, from LC1 to LC3. This was revealed on May 10, during the belated International Women’s Day celebrations held at Bugangari Sub-county Playground. The event was... Read More
Rukungiri: Kebisoni SACCO has extended its services with the launch of a new branch in Rukungiri Municipality, marking a significant step in bringing financial services closer to the people. The new branch was officially opened on April 10, in Rukungiri Town, making it the fourth branch after the main office,... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Kibirizi, Kabingo, Kyaruyenje, Bwanda, Kihanga, and Rusheshe parishes in Buhunga Subcounty, Rujumbura County, Rukungiri District, have raised concerns over the persistent lack of electricity in their area. They argue that the absence of power has hindered economic development, leading to high levels of poverty, unemployment, and overall... Read More
Rukungiri: The central government has failed to maintain its road in Nyakishenyi Sub County, which is currently in a worse state compared to community access roads. The road, which connects Rukungiri and Kanungu districts, passing through Kisizi, Bikongozo, Rwanyondo, and Kabaranga in Nyakishenyi Sub County, has deteriorated further during the... Read More
Rukungiri: Christians from Nyarurambi Church of Uganda (C.O.U) Parish in Nyakishenyi Sub-county, Rukungiri District, have concluded a three-day diocesan mission that began on Friday. While preaching at the closing mission on March 30, Dr. Edison Matsiko from Kyatoko C.O.U Parish in Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality, warned the youth about the... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Council has presented a budget proposal of UGX 59,148,706,000 for the 2025/2026 financial year, reflecting a 5% decrease from the UGX 62,111,429,000 budget for 2024/2025. While delivering the Rukungiri District Local Government budget speech on March 27, the Secretary for Finance, Planning, and Administration, Gideon Ntungura, attributed... Read More