Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Adventist Victory Evangelist Team Association (RAVETA) Choir has officially celebrated 25 years of ministry in a colorful event held at Rukungiri Main Stadium, Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. Speaking at the celebration on August 17, Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Bron Kikashemeza, who represented the Guest of Honour,... Read More
Somalia: The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Force Commander, Lt Gen Sam Kavuma, has commended Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under National Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) for their discipline, dedication, and professionalism. During his maiden visit to the camp, Lt Gen Kavuma expressed satisfaction... Read More
Rukungiri: According to findings from a Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) survey, a staggering 54.2% of telecom consumers in Rukungiri District have experienced fraud attempts, with 60% of these incidents occurring via phone calls. The results were released on August 15, during the closing of a Regional Telecommunication Consumer Dialogue at... Read More
Kanungu: The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kanungu District, Gad Ahimbisibwe Rugaju, has expressed deep appreciation to residents for their active participation in the recently concluded NRM party elections. In a heartfelt message on August 15, Ahimbisibwe commended the enthusiasm and dedication shown by the people in exercising their... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Pamoja Farmers Association (RUPFA) has trained over 400 students and 16 teachers in cooking pumpkin soup. The training was held at Rukungiri Universal Primary School in Butagasi Cell, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality on August 14. The function was led by RUPFA Project Manager, John Kashobera, who explained that... Read More
Rukungiri: Muhunguzi Leonard has won the 2025 NRM flag bearer elections for Mayor of Kebisoni Town Council, securing 79.4% of the vote. The results were announced on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 7:53 p.m. by the Rukungiri District NRM Elections Officer, Elias Katureebe, during the ongoing vote tallying at the... Read More
Rukungiri: In a vibrant and politically charged meeting held at Rukungiri Inn Hotel in Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality, youth delegates from across the district officially endorsed Hon. Mercy Kanyesigye as their candidate for the National Female Youth Member of Parliament seat for the 2026–2031 term. Addressing the gathering on August... Read More
Kabale: Worshippers at a church in Nakawa, Kampala, were left in shock when a young man stood up during testimony time and confessed to killing a woman in Kabale District two weeks earlier. Police have identified the suspect as Clinton Mwesiime, 24, a clinical officer who was volunteering at Hamurwa... Read More
Rukungiri: A 17-year-old housemaid has been found dead, hanging from a mango tree in Nyamitooma 1 Cell, Nyamitooma Ward, Bikurungu Town Council, Rukungiri District. The incident occurred on Sunday August 10, 2025. According to Bikurungu Town Council Mayor, Warren Kajuna, the deceased whose name were not identified, had been working... Read More
Bushenyi: The parish priest of Kitabi Parish in Mbarara Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Hillary Katusiime, has expressed concern over men who abandon their family responsibilities, leaving the burden to women. Fr. Katusiime made the remarks on August 11, during the requiem mass and burial of the late Rosemary Nyanjura Buseene, grandmother... Read More