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
Rukungiri: The Uganda Judiciary has officially commissioned the Rukungiri High Court Circuit building. The event took place on May 30, at the court premises in Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. The Rukungiri High Court Circuit is among six new High Courts that were operationalized on September 18, 2022. Others include Luwero,... Read More
Kanungu: Coffee farmers and buyers in several parishes of Rugyeyo Sub-county, Kanungu District are celebrating a successful coffee season, marked by better harvests and encouraging prices compared to previous years. Many farmers are excited about the profits they have earned, saying the improved prices and good yields have allowed them... Read More
Rukungiri: Kabale University has officially launched its first campus in Rukungiri District, aimed at increasing access to higher education and supporting the government’s plan for socio-economic transformation. The launch event took place on May 23, at the former Rukungiri Primary Teachers’ College in Buyanja Town Council. This move follows a... Read More
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