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
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Steven Nsubuga Bewayo has called on politicians to set aside conflicts and focus on service delivery for the benefit of the community. Speaking as the chief guest at the launch of the construction and completion of the Rukungiri Municipal Council Administration Block on March... Read More
Rukungiri: Hon. Andrew Ankunda Kikira, who is vying for the Rukungiri Municipality Parliamentary seat, has donated a hand pump borehole worth UGX 9.5 million and food supplies, including 100 kg of posho and rice, to Rukungiri Main Mosque. The donation was made on March 7, at Rukungiri Main Mosque, located... Read More
Rukungiri: As Uganda joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8, a section of women in Rukungiri District have highlighted both the progress and challenges in achieving gender equality. Speaking to our news reporter, who visited various district authorities, especially women working at the... Read More