Rukungiri: Rukungiri Institute of Management and Health Sciences on December 21, graduated 130 students during its 10th graduation ceremony held at the school premises in Bunura Cell, Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. Speaking at the event, the school’s academic registrar, Benoni Tugume Kishaya, revealed that among the graduates in various certificate... Read More
The Office of the Prime Minister has allocated 1,000 hoes to veterans in Rukungiri District. The hoes were received on December 20, at the district headquarters in Rukungiri Municipality by LCV Chairperson Geoffrey Kyomukama, Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Hillary Agaba, and other district... Read More
Rukungiri: The LCIII Chairperson for Nyakishenyi Subcounty, Wednesday Twinomujuni, is seeking over UGX 80 million to purchase an ambulance for Nyakishenyi and Nyarushanje sub-counties, which are considered hard-to-reach areas in Rukungiri district. Twinomujuni announced this on December 14, during a thanksgiving ceremony held at Rwakitura Leisure Gardens in Murama Parish,... Read More
Ntungamo: The Chief Executive Officer of Inspire Africa Coffee Factory in Ntungamo, Nelson Tugume, has dismissed rumors that his coffee factory is owned by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Tugume made this clarification on December 11 during an oversight visit by the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Joel Senyonyi,... Read More
Rukungiri: The Director of 87.6 Country Radio Dr. Gracious Ariyo Kaazara, has praised the NRM government for the liberalization of the economy through privatization, which has allowed the public to establish their own projects in a free market. Dr. Ariyo made these remarks on December 12, during the 2024 end-of-year... Read More
Rukungiri: The Secretary of the Presidential Awards Committee and Head of the Chancery Department in the President’s Office, Hajjat Malole Zamina, has called on the public to actively participate in identifying deserving individuals for national honors. Zamina made these remarks on December 11, during a one-day workshop at the Rukungiri... Read More
Ntungamo: The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, has urged the government to establish a clear and comprehensive modus operandi for supporting private entities with taxpayers’ money. Ssenyonyi made these remarks on December 11, during an oversight visit to the Africa Coffee Park in Rwashamaire, Kajara County,... Read More
Asia: Police in South Korea have raided the presidential office in Seoul, following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s abortive attempt to impose martial law last week. The raids are the latest development in what has been a tumultuous week in South Korean politics. President Yoon, who has stayed in office despite... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Masya Parish in Nyakagyeme Sub-county, Rukungiri District, have expressed frustration over the lack of electricity, which they say is hindering the development of their area. According to the interviews conducted by our reporter on December 10, Many residents report that they are forced to rely on costly... Read More
Rukungiri: The recently appointed Members of Rukungiri district Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday December 10, 2024 took oath in a function held at the district headquarters in Rukungiri Municipality. The newly appointed PAC members include Zepher Karyeija (chairperson), Sabiiti Kenneth Baabo, and Florence Katunguka. The three incoming PAC members... Read More