Rukungiri; Boda boda riders in Nyarushanje Sub-County have challenged riders from other parts of Rukungiri District to take part in the Country Radio Boda Boda Festival Rukungiri 2026, saying they are determined to win the 2 million shilling prize. The riders made the remarks on 24 August, during an interview... Read More
Rukungiri: Country Radio 87.6 FM has officially launched the Boda Boda Festival 2026, with the major event scheduled to take place on 28th November 2026. The event was on Friday August 21, 2026 launched at the station premises located in Kifunjo cell, Kyatoko ward, Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. Speaking at... Read More
Rukungiri: The Deputy Resident District Commissioner for Rukungiri, Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe Ongom, has urged the LC5 Chairperson, all LC3 Chairpersons, and LC1 Chairpersons to support district leaders in monitoring bars that open before 3pm. Ahimbisibwe made the remarks on August 19, during an interview with our news reporter. He said the... Read More
Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri have arrested Rogers Arinaitwe, also known as “Roketo,” in connection with the death of 67-year-old Tindyebwa Remegio. According to the Kigezi regional Police spokesperson, SP Nelson Tumushime, the incident happened on August 17, 2026, at around 2:00 p.m. in Omukibazi Village, Kisiizi Parish, Nyarushanje Sub-county, Rukungiri... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District has received 900 bags of Organic New Earth (O.N.E) Manure, for distribution to farmers under a government programme implemented through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. Each bag contains 50 kilograms, with the government covering 70 percent of the cost while beneficiary farmers are expected... Read More
Rukungiri; St. Philips Kiigiro Church of Uganda in Kakinga Archdeaconry, North Kigezi Diocese, has been consecrated following the completion of renovation and development works at the church. The church, which was established in 1941 as Kiigiro Church of Uganda Sub-Parish, was consecrated on August 12, by the Bishop of North... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner Bron Kikanshemeza has directed the NRM Registrar for Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality, Aban Muhumuza, to stop conducting NRM electoral activities following allegations of irregularities in the election of NRM flag bearers for the Women’s Council. According to RDC Kikanshemeza, the elections were scheduled to take... Read More
Rukungiri: The newly elected Mayor of Rukungiri Municipality, His Worship Boaz Kansiime Matiita, together with his Executive Committee, has introduced a number of new policy measures aimed at improving service delivery, strengthening accountability, promoting transparency and ensuring value for money in municipal projects. The policies were presented to council during... Read More
Rukungiri: Christians have been urged to remain hopeful and put their trust in God, regardless of the challenges they face in life. The call was made on August 9, during a thanksgiving service for health worker Alex Twekwase Bucuuriro and his wife, Jovia Bucuuriro, at St. Andrew’s Gwakirungura Church of... Read More
Rukungiri: Christians in Rukungiri District have been urged to hold on to hope in all they do and remain steadfast in Jesus Christ. The call was made on August 9, by Rev. Boaz Murekyezi of Nyakina COU parish while preaching during a church service at Kibunda Church of Uganda. The... Read More