Rukungiri: Gen. Henry Tumukunde has been declared the winner of the NRM primaries for Rukungiri Municipality Member of Parliament, securing the party’s flag ahead of the 2026 general elections. Tumukunde emerged victorious with 4,517 votes, representing 45.6%, defeating the incumbent MP Hon. Dr. Elisa Rutahirwa, who garnered 2,843 votes (28.7%).... Read More
Kabale: The State Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry), Hon. David Bahati, has lost the Ndorwa West Constituency NRM parliamentary primaries to lawyer Eliab Naturinda Mporera. According to the official results announced by the Kabale District NRM Registrar, Barbrah Ainebyoona on July 17, Counsel Naturinda received 25,027 votes, while... Read More
Rukungiri: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Rukungiri District, Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, has assured the public of tight security ahead of tomorrow’s (July 17) NRM parliamentary primary elections. Speaking during an interview with our news reporter at the Rukungiri Municipal headquarters on July 16, RDC Nsubuga said security personnel will... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has officially launched the installation of street name signposts in Rukungiri town. The project is aimed at helping road users easily identify roads and navigate the town more efficiently. The commissioning ceremony took place on July 16, at the Rukungiri Municipality headquarters. After the launch, several leaders... Read More
Rukungiri: The Assistant Resident District Commissioners of Rukungiri District (ARDC’s), Kallen Kagisha and Mabel Mirembe Karazagwe, have called on the public to maintain peace during tomorrow’s elections. While appearing on a talk show on Country Radio, the two assistant RDCs expressed concern that some individuals may attempt to incite violence... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District has received its first digital X-ray machine in public health facilities since the district was established in 1974. At that time, the area was still known as North Kigezi District before it was renamed in 1980. The X-ray machine, donated by the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)... Read More
Rukungiri: A team of four individuals from Mbale District has begun a two-day benchmarking tour in Rukungiri District, focusing on agriculture and livestock. The tour aims to help improve farming practices in their region by learning from successful farmers in Rukungiri. The benchmarking tour, which began on July 14, is... Read More
Rukungiri: With only three days left to the NRM primary elections, aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality, Andrew Ankunda Kikira, has called on LC1 chairpersons to guide voters on the correct polling stations to avoid missing out on electing their preferred candidates. Ankunda Kikira made the remarks during a... Read More
Rukungiri: Christians of Yakobo Orikwera Buhandagazi Church of Uganda have gathered in celebration of St. Peter’s Day, with a strong message centered on renewed focus toward supporting the boy child. While preaching during the service on July 12, the parish priest Rev. Sison Gumisiriza expressed concern over the declining number... Read More
Rukungiri: Christians have been encouraged to embrace unity, love, and cooperation as essential values for building a strong and thriving community. The message was delivered on July 13, by the Pastor of Christ Believers Temple Alfred Mugarura Kaharata who was the guest of honor during a thanksgiving ceremony the parish... Read More