Rukungiri: As Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate International day of fight against depression on Monday January 13, 2024, Dr. Nastorio Natukwasa, a psychiatrist at Karoli Lwanga Hospital Nyakibale has urged people to avoid depression as it is the major cause of death. Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious... Read More
Kanungu: A section of residents of Kakoni Cell in Nyarugunda Parish, Kambuga Sub-county, are facing serious transport and communication challenges after the collapse of a bridge connecting Kambuga and Kirima sub-counties. The bridge located in Kakoni cell, which broke down two years ago, has made it hard for the community... Read More
Rukungiri: The Commissioner of Animal Health in Uganda, Dr. Anna Rose Ademun, is expected to give clearance for the reopening of livestock markets in Rukungiri District once tests confirm that the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak has been fully contained. This was revealed by the Rukungiri District Veterinary Officer, Dr. Johnson Ninsiima,... Read More
Kabale: Police in Kabale District have arrested one person and are pursuing others for allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old boy, Obama Ramathani, in December 2024. The boy was beaten on suspicion of being a criminal at Rushambya Cell, Kirigime Ward, Kabale Municipality. According to the Kigezi Regional Police spokesperson ASP Elly... Read More
Rukungiri: Youth in Rukungiri District have been encouraged to stay productive, learn business skills, and avoid negative influences. This call was made on January 9, by the LC5 Chairperson for Rukungiri district Geoffrey Kyomukama during an interview with our reporter at the Rukungiri District headquarters. Kyomukama urged young people to... Read More
Rukungiri: In Rukungiri district, civilian war veterans from various sub-counties have received hoes as part of a donation sent by the Office of the Prime Minister in mid-December last year. The government sent 1,000 hoes, which are intended for civilian war veterans, including members of the Front for National Salvation... Read More
Kampala: The General Court Martial presided over by Brig Gen Robert Freeman Mugabe on Tuesday January 7, 2024 sentenced lawyer Eron Kiiza to nine months in prison for professional misconduct. Kiiza, one of the key lawyers in opposition figure Kizza Besigye’s trial before the military court, was found guilty of... Read More
Rukungiri: Traders in Rukungiri Central Market have decried the low turn up of customers, days after the Christmas season. Traders say during the festive season, many customers flocked the market for different items but these days, the number has drastically gone down prompting them to lower prices. Doreen Natukunda, a... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Rukungiri municipality have expressed frustration over poor sanitation in Rukungiri town. These say the town is currently littered heavily despite introduction of new policies by the municipal authorities to address the wanting hygiene. Residents who spoke to our reporter expressed dismay over the dilapidated buildings in town... Read More
Rukungiri: Religious leaders and Christians in Rukungiri have emphasized the need for leadership that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and service to humanity as a foundation for spreading the gospel and fostering church development. This appeal was made by the Bishop’s Commissary of North Kigezi Diocese, Retired Rev. Nathan Mugisha Kirebete, during... Read More