Rukungiri: The Deputy Speaker of Nyakishenyi Sub County, who doubles as the district councilor representing Kafujo Parish Gedion Tumwesigye, has officially crossed from the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Tumwesigye, who also served as PFF treasurer for Rubabo County and chairperson... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri District Local Government has commissioned a newly renovated classroom block at Kajunju Primary School in Kajunju Cell, Ndere Parish, Ruhinda Sub County in Rujumbura Constituency. The project, which includes two classrooms, was completed by K-MARO Contractors at a cost of over UGX 70 million. The commissioning ceremony... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister for Security and Rujumbura County Member of Parliament, Hon. Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Katugugu Muhwezi, has reaffirmed his support for grassroots development, particularly initiatives led by women, as part of his wider commitment to community empowerment. This message was delivered on June 15, during Mary’s Day celebrations... Read More
Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri district are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a 56 year old woman who was killed by her husband on allegations of infidelity. The deceased has been identified as Sanyu Dinavence, a resident of Kakanyenye cell in Karuhembe parish, Kebisoni sub-county. Allegations indicate that the deceased... Read More
Uganda: Ugandan soldiers serving under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI) in Somalia joined the rest of the world to mark World Blood Donor Day by organizing a blood donation exercise at the Level One Field Hospital in Mogadishu. The event, held under the theme “Give Blood, Give... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has officially formed a Municipal Development Forum (MDF), bringing together representatives from various sectors to enhance service delivery, improve infrastructure, and promote inclusive urban development. The committee will work closely with municipal authorities to bridge the gap between citizens and the council. The Rukungiri municipal town clerk,... Read More
Kabale: Women in the Greater Kabale District are consuming more alcohol than men, primarily due to neglect by their husbands, according to a new study conducted by lecturers from the Department of Management Sciences, Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences at Kabale University. Speaking at a one-day workshop held at... Read More
National Budget: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has underscored Uganda’s remarkable economic progress, noting that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has expanded from $3.9 billion in 1986 to $61 billion by exchange rates and $170.4 billion by Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), supported by a population of 46 million. This substantial... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Kifunjo Cell, Eastern Division in Rukungiri Municipality, are expressing growing frustration over a rise in theft targeting people traveling from Rukungiri town to Kifunjo village. Speaking to our news reporter on June 10, residents including Nabasa Godfrey and John Turyahikayo revealed that the increasing cases of theft... Read More
Kisoro: The number of refugees at Nyakabande Transit Centre in Kisoro District has dropped from over 6,000 to about 1,000 following a massive influx in April 2025 due to ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This development was confirmed by the Kisoro Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Robert... Read More