Rukungiri: The Bishop of Kabale Diocese Rt. Rev. Callistus Rubaramira has confirmed 230 Christians into catholic faith at St Peters Katojo Catholic Parish in Katojo ward, Buyanja town council, Rukungiri district. Bishop Rubaramira in his homily during the mass on Saturday June 22, 2024 emphasised the need for Christians to... Read More
Rukungiri: The 2026 aspiring member of Parliament for Rujumbura County Charleson Kwikiriza Batsigira has refuted claims that he received money from Uganda’s security minister Major general (rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu to withdraw from the parliamentary race. Recently, rumours have been circulating like wildfire in Rujumbura constituency indicating that Kwikiriza received... Read More
Kampala: The Anti Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded the former Executive Director of Mulago National Referral Hospital Dr. Byarugaba Baterana Bonaventura to Luzira prison on charges of abuse of office. He and six others are accused causing government a 6.3 billion shillings loss in irregular and double payments. They... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri District Kadhi Sheikh Kayole Abdulmalik Byaruhanga, has extended heartfelt gratitude to Country Radio for providing weekly airtime to the Muslim community, an offer rarely given by others. Speaking at Rukungiri Main Muslim Mosque on Wednesday June 19, 2024 after donating beef to Country Radio in celebration of... Read More
Gulu: The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa has revealed that the government plans to enter into a partnership arrangement to operate the country’s national grid when Umeme Limited’s concession ends. Umeme Ltd, a private power distributor has been running a 20-year power distribution concession since 2005 with... Read More
Rukungiri: Moslems have been urged to involve themselves in income generating projects if they are to live a joyful life. The call was on Sunday June 18, 2024 made by the Rukungiri district Kadh Sheik Abdul Malik Kayole Byaruhanga during Eid al-Adha celebrations at Rukungiri main mosque in Rukungiri municipality.... Read More
Rukungiri: A new survey by Twaweza shows that most Ugandans (57%) believe the climate is getting worse, and 86% are worried about its impact on their lives. According to Martha Chemutai, Communications officer for Twaweza, in Uganda, the survey, conducted from October 25 to November 25, 2023, included 2,762 respondents... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Kisiizi parish in Nyarushanje sub-county, Rukungiri district have decried the scarcity of clean water in their area. They say persistent consumption of dirty water has posed a great danger of contracting waterborne diseases such as typhoid, diarrhea and dysentery to their lives. Residents accuse leaders at the district... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Stephen Bewayo Nsubuga, has called on journalists to report news stories fairly and with balance. Speaking at the recent launch of the rehabilitation of four major roads within Rukungiri Municipality, Bewayo emphasized the importance of presenting both sides of a story. He explained... Read More
Rukungiri: Members of Rukungiri taxi owners, drivers and conductors cooperative society limited have elected new leadership after six years of irregularities in their cooperative. The voting exercise which attracted 189 voters was on Wednesday June 12, 2024 conducted at All Saints Church Rukungiri in Rukungiri municipality and was presided over... Read More