Politics: Two senior government ministers, Retired Major General Jim Muhwezi Katugugu and Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, have declared that the 2026 general elections will mark their final term in active politics. The two long-serving legislators made the announcement on June 4, as they picked up their expression of interest forms... Read More
Rukiga: Two police officers attached to Muhanga Police Station in Rukiga district are in trouble after a video clip showing them allegedly extorting money went viral on social media on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The officers have been identified as No. 73027 Police Constable Akech Gorrete and No. 77063 Police... Read More
Rukungiri: The aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality Nathan Kamugisha has called on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) electoral commission to always make early preparations and train election officials if they are to have free and fair internal party elections. Kamugisha was speaking to our reporter recently in an... Read More
Rukungiri: Three individuals are behind bars after being arrested for allegedly assaulting Eliab Keinamura for not supporting Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde, who is eyeing the Rukungiri Municipality parliamentary seat. The suspects Aaron Nuwamanya, Emmanuel Nuwamanya, and another identified only as Santos are all residents of Rukungiri Municipality. According to police,... Read More
Kampala: The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) counter-terrorism unit this morning on June 3, intercepted and neutralized two armed terrorists in Munyonyo, an upscale suburb of Kampala. According to the Acting Director of Defence Public Information Colonel Chris Magezi, the operation was intelligence-led and successfully eliminated the threat before any... Read More
Rukungiri: A couple in Rukungiri district has been arrested in connection with the murder of their 23-year-old neighbour. The arrested suspects are Moses Mujuni and his wife Goodrah Mugabirwe. The deceased is Sunday Innocent Akim, a resident of Ncwera cell Rweshama parish Bwambara Sub County Rukungiri district. The incident occurred... Read More
Rukungiri: Nyamifura Primary School in Kabwoma Parish, Nyakagyeme Sub-county, Rukungiri District has received a brass band worth UGX 30 million, donated by the Rotary Club of Kololo. This follows the construction of a four-classroom block at the school by the same club last year. The handover ceremony took place on... Read More
Rukungiri: The Mothers Union President of North Kigezi Diocese, Joan Kyanshemeza Mutuugi, has urged women to be trustworthy and respectful to their husbands to promote harmony in families. Kyanshemeza made the remarks on June 1, while preaching at Kafunjo Church of Uganda in Kyamakanda Archdeaconry during the celebration of Mary’s... Read More
Rukungiri: Nyabikuuku SACCO has officially been launched in a milestone aimed at enhancing its operations and improving service delivery. The launch took place on May 30, at the Nyabikuuku SACCO office located in Nyabikuuku Trading Centre, Nyabikuuku Cell, Rushasha Parish, Nyakagyeme Sub-county, Rukungiri District. Following the launch, a fundraising event... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has officially disbursed over 60 million Ugandan shillings to newly funded community groups through the Community-Based Services Department. The event took place on May 30, at the Rukungiri Municipal Council Hall, where the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) launched the funding initiative. According to the Principal Community... Read More