Rukungiri: Authorities in Rukungiri District have recovered UGX 1,570,000 that had been embezzled from Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries in Kafunjo Parish, Nyakishenyi Sub County. The money was reportedly misappropriated by members of the Kafunjo Parish PDM committee, led by the Parish Chief, Elias Agaba, and the Parish SACCO Chairperson,... Read More
Rukungiri: Youth in Rukungiri District have been encouraged to remain productive, acquire business skills, and form development groups to improve their livelihoods and contribute to community growth. The call was made on November 12, by Peace Rugambwa, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Agriculture and Local People, who also serves as... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has launched two major projects aimed at improving health service delivery and facility standards within the area. According to the Municipal Civil Engineer, Amelia Ainembabazi, the projects fall under the health department and include the expansion and remodeling of the mortuary at Rwakabengo Health Centre III and... Read More
Rukungiri:Rujumbura County Member of Parliament aspirant Rwendeire Murebire Junior has officially launched his manifesto in Kanyankyende Parish, Bugangari Sub-county, with several voters pledging to endorse him as their preferred candidate in the forthcoming general elections. The independent candidate launched his manifesto on November 11, during a campaign rally held at... Read More
Rukungiri: Nine members of the opposition People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party have crossed over to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) during a campaign rally addressed by the Minister for Security, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, in Katerampungu Parish, Bugangari Sub-county, Rukungiri District. The group was led by... Read More
National: The National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has appealed to Ugandans not to vote for any candidate representing the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the upcoming 2026 general elections, saying it is the only way to end what he called decades... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Civil servants have been urged to prioritize effective service delivery and act as good ambassadors of the Government as they execute their duties. This call was made on November 11, during a joint meeting of civil servants from Rukungiri District Local Government and Rukungiri Municipal Council, held in... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has officially launched the opening of four new road projects valued at 125 million shillings, aimed at boosting accessibility, mobility, and economic activity within the municipality. The launch ceremony on November 10, was led by the Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Bron Kinkashemeza, alongside Municipality Mayor Charles... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister for Security and Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency, Hon. Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has pledged to ensure that every village in the constituency gains access to electricity and clean water within the next five years. Hon. Muhwezi, who is seeking his fifth term as... Read More
Rukungiri: Members under Rubanga My Parish Union in Rubanga Parish, Buyanja Sub-county, Rukungiri District, have successfully handed over a two stance pit latrine they constructed at Kishonga Primary School. The facility, valued at Ugx 3,230,000, aims to improve sanitation and hygiene standards at the school. The handover ceremony took place... Read More