Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, will on Sunday, March 15, 2026, hold a thanksgiving service to mark the third anniversary of his Episcopal ministry. The event will also coincide with the visit and farewell of the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Most Rev.... Read More
Mbarara: A total of 2,535 students have graduated from Metropolitan International University (MIU) during its 8th graduation ceremony, held on Friday, February 27, at the university’s Mbarara Campus in Biharwe Town, Mbarara City. According to graduation statistics, the graduates included 84 Master’s degree holders, 66 Postgraduate Diploma recipients, 969 Undergraduate... Read More
Rukungiri: Country Radio 87.6FM successfully held a Day of Prayer and Fasting attended by radio listeners, staff, and spiritual leaders. The event took place at the Country Radio grounds on February 25, on Rwanyakashesha Hill in the Eastern Division of Rukungiri Municipality. It was held under the theme “Pursue, Overtake... Read More
Uganda: Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday, February 19, assented to three key laws aimed at strengthening regulation in Uganda’s construction, housing finance, and valuation sectors. According to a statement from the President’s press team, the laws were signed at State House Entebbe. The new legislation includes the Building Control (Amendment)... Read More
Rukungiri: An intelligence-led joint security operation conducted by the Uganda Police Force and the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Force has led to the arrest of 52 suspects in Rukungiri Municipality, Rukungiri District. The operation was carried out in the early hours of Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at about 12:30 a.m., targeting... Read More
Education: Metropolitan International University (MIU) has officially received a university charter, granting the institution full legal recognition to train students from all parts of the world and to confer undergraduate, master’s, PhD, postgraduate, and professorship degrees. The charter was presented by officials from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)... Read More
Rukungiri: Family members have described the late Kosia Mwoojo as a man who abandoned his family following anger that reportedly arose from money his wife used to renovate their family house. This was revealed on February 15, during condolence speeches at the burial of the late Kosia Mwoojo, which took... Read More
Rukungiri: Three people have been arrested in Rubare Town Council, Ntungamo District, for allegedly stealing a motorcycle from Kebisoni Town Council in Rukungiri District. The suspects are Darius Turyamubona and Darius Niwamanya, both residents of Ruyonza Parish, and Alex Ariho from Kyanika Cell, Ndago Parish. All are from Nyarushanje Sub-County... Read More
Rukungiri: As the world prepares to celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14, religious leaders and health workers in Rukungiri District have called on the public to focus on love, faith, and personal safety. During an interview with our news reporter on February 12, the parish priest at Yakobo Orikwera Buhandagazi... Read More
Rukungiri: As schools reopen for first term 2026, the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has urged teachers to remain committed to their work, noting that cases of absenteeism are on the rise, especially in public schools. Bishop Asiimwe made the call on February 10, during an... Read More