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
Kasese: A 60-year-old former Royal Guard of the Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu has surrendered to the government after spending eight years in hiding. Joseph Kabalhami, who says he was the commander of all Royal Guards in Greater Lake Katwe Sub-county, surrendered on Tuesday evening at his home in Kalhamya village, Kahokya... Read More
Rukungiri: As Christians worldwide begin the 40-day Lenten season, the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, has encouraged believers to pray while continuing their daily activities. He emphasized that fasting should not be an excuse to neglect work, as people can fast and still be productive. Bishop... Read More
Kigezi: A section of journalists from the Kigezi Sub-Region have voiced strong dissatisfaction after being left out of the meeting with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the conclusion of his Zonal Parish Development Model (PDM) tour. The exclusion has sparked frustration among media practitioners who feel their dedication and effort... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu together with Nile Humanitarian Development Agency, have donated scholastic materials to four orphaned children studying at Rukungiri Primary School. The donated items included metallic cases, blankets, bed sheets, shoes, books, pens, school uniforms, and financial support for their school lunch. During... Read More
Rukungiri: A representative from the Judicial Service Commission Anitah Mirembe, has called on lawyers, political, and religious leaders in Rukungiri District to work together in the fight against corruption. This appeal was made on January 21, during a meeting held at the Rukungiri District main hall, aimed at educating leaders... Read More
Rukungiri: The newly appointed parish priest of Nyakinengo Parish in Nyakagyeme Archdeaconry, North Kigezi Diocese Rev. Obed Tumwebaze, has urged Christians to cooperate with church leaders rather than opposing them. Speaking during his farewell sermon at Munyeganyegye Parish on January 12, Rev. Tumwebaze emphasized that church leaders are chosen by... Read More