Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Major General Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, who also serves as the area Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency in Rukungiri District, has assured the public that the fencing of Queen Elizabeth National Park is ongoing and that the Rukungiri side will soon be covered. He... Read More
Rubanda: Vanansio Babweyaka, a renowned business tycoon, has been eulogized by former Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda as a man who championed education and supported the needy throughout his life. Born on October 20, 1949, to Yohana Nyamurya and Evalina Kokyenga in Rwakayundo Cell, Bushuura Ward, Hamuhambo Town Council in... Read More
Rukungiri: The Bwambara sub-county National Resistance Movement (NRM) registrar, Jackson Mbabazi, on Friday May 16, 2025 failed to declare the winner of the sub-county NRM chairperson elections after sharp disagreements. The elections held at the sub-county playground, had Frank Arinaitwe Rukanirwa and Ambrose Kibuka as candidates who are both aspiring... Read More
Rukungiri: It was a moment of joy and ululations on Thursday May 15, 2025 as residents of Rwakabengo A cell, Rwakabengo ward, Southern division in Rukungiri municipality received a water spring donated by Andrew Ankunda Kikira, the aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri municipality. In a function presided over by... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri District NRM Returning Officer, Kiiza Mugarura Jackson, has disqualified two aspiring candidates for the Bwambara Parish mainstream chairperson seat following chaos that erupted during the earlier election on Monday May 12. The re-election was held on May 14, at Bwambara Sub-county headquarters after the previous exercise was... Read More
Ntungamo: The current poor service delivery facing residents of Nyamunuka Town Council in Ntungamo district has been attributed to fight for political supremacy by leaders in the area. In a recent interview with our Ntungamo based reporter, the speaker for Nyamunuka town council Yasin Byamukama Katafa accused leaders particularly, Mayor... Read More
Vatican: Pope Leo XIV has appealed for no more war in his first Sunday address at the Vatican, urging world powers to pursue peace. Reflecting on current global conflicts, the newly elected pontiff called for a lasting resolution to the war in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza, and welcomed Saturday’s... Read More
Rukungiri: The territorial police in Rukungiri District are actively hunting for a 30-year-old woman identified only as Constance, who is suspected of murdering an 81-year-old woman. The incident occurred on May 11, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m., at Nyakabare Cell, Central Ward, Kebisoni Town Council, Rukungiri District. According to the... Read More
Rukungiri: The aspiring Woman Member of Parliament for Rukungiri District, Hon. Nuwagaba Annah Tumuramye, has called on parents to take full responsibility for grooming their children into responsible and productive citizens. Nuwagaba made the remarks on May 10, during the belated International Women’s Day celebrations held at Bugangari Sub-county Playground.... Read More
Rukungiri: As Uganda joins the rest of the world to celebrate Mother’s Day, the North Kigezi Mothers Union President, Joan Kyanshemeza Mutungi, has called on Christians to pray for women who are struggling in their marriages. Mutungi made the appeal yesterday during Mother’s Day celebrations held at St. John’s Kagati... Read More