Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri District are investigating the suspected murder of a 39-year-old man identified as Pius Kyarisima, a resident of Kibare Cell, Western Division. Kyarisima’s lifeless body was discovered in his bed on November 6, 2025, at around 9:00 p.m., with visible injuries on his forehead and feet, suggesting... Read More
Rukungiri: The Electoral Commission (EC) has held a harmonization meeting for aspiring candidates at the subcounty level, including LC3 chairpersons and councilors, in Buyanja Subcounty and Buyanja Town Council to align campaign programs and avoid clashes during the campaign period. The meeting, held on November 7 at the Buyanja Town... Read More
Rukungiri: The Senior Presidential Advisor for Agriculture and Local People, Peace Rugambwa, has donated 10 heifers to residents of Rukungiri District as part of her plan to distribute a total of 150 cows to locals across the district. The handover ceremony took place today November 8, at Rendezvous Hotel in... Read More
Rukungiri: The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (D/RDC) for Rukungiri, Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe Ongom, has urged students of Victory International College to uphold discipline, stay focused on their studies, and work hard to secure a successful future. Ahimbisibwe made the remarks on November 6, during a farewell party for second-year candidates at... Read More
Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri District are investigating circumstances under which a 27-year-old man was lynched by a mob over alleged theft of a goat. The deceased has been identified as Allan Mwesigye, a resident of Kacence cell, Kacence parish, Nyakishenyi sub-county in Rukungiri district. According to police, the incident happened... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri District Electoral Commission (EC) has held a harmonization meeting with aspiring candidates for both the constituency and woman Member of Parliament seats to plan campaign roadmaps and prevent clashes during campaign rallies. The meeting, which took place on November 6, at the Rukungiri District Council Hall, attracted... Read More
Rukungiri: The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is set to crack down on fake agricultural products on the market by establishing regional crop inspection offices. For Kigezi Sub-region, the office will be set up in Kabale District early next year. According to MAAIF, 11 regional crop inspection... Read More
Rukungiri: Members of the Rukungiri Artists Association have been encouraged to save money and buy more shares to strengthen the development of their association. This message was delivered on November 4, by the Rukungiri District Commercial Officer, Grace Tayebwa, during a meeting of the association held in the Rukungiri District... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rujumbura County Member of Parliament and Minister for Security, Major General Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has replaced the broken-down Rwambara Health Centre III ambulance with a brand-new one. The new ambulance, registration number UA 723CP, was officially handed over to the Rukungiri District Local Government through the Office of... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Municipality Member of Parliament, Dr. Elisa Rutahirwa, who recently lost to Gen. Henry Tumukunde in the 2025 NRM party primaries, has vowed to contest again in the 2031 general elections to reclaim the seat. Speaking to our reporter, Dr. Rutahirwa said he voluntarily stepped aside for Gen.... Read More