Rukungiri: As Uganda joins the rest of the world in celebrating World Diabetes Day 2024, Rukungiri District authorities revealed that 6,383 people tested positive for diabetes last year. The national celebration was held in Kabale District on November 14, under the theme “Diabetes and Well-Being,” emphasizing the need for better... Read More
Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has called on students, especially P7 and S4 candidates, to remain disciplined and careful during the holiday break. Bishop Asiimwe shared this message on November 14 during an interview with our reporter at Emmanuel Cathedral Kinyasano, where he was... Read More
Rukungiri: The Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality, Dr. Elisa Rutahirwa, also known as Omuturagye, in partnership with Rukobarwomunda for Community Mobilization and Development (RUCOMODE), has launched a three-day health camp in Rukungiri Municipality. The campaign officially kicked off on November 13, at Rukungiri Health Center IV commonly known as... Read More
Rukungiri: A violent clash erupted between two families over a land dispute in Kyabahanga Cell, Bwambara Parish, Bwambara Sub County, Rukungiri District, on Monday afternoon, with locals accusing the police of failing to intervene. The conflict began when the family of Okito Balikuddembe, commonly known as Rwakana, allegedly attacked the... Read More
Kanungu: The territorial police in Kanungu District have launched investigations into the death of Niwagaba Simon, aged 35, a resident of Katungu Cell, Eastern Ward, Kambuga Subcounty. According to the Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson, ASP Elly Maate, it is alleged that on November 11, 2024, Niwagaba was caught stealing cassava,... Read More
Rukungiri: The Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt. Rev. Calist Rubaramira, has urged believers to turn back to God and repent of their sins to become true members of God’s family. Bihop Rubaramira made this call on November 9 during a fundraising event at Nyakibale Cathoilic Parish in Eastern Division, Rukungiri... Read More
Rukungiri: Journalists in the Kigezi subregion have been urged to take an active role in combating identity politics, which has hindered the region’s development. This call was made by the President of Ugandans Below 40 Years (UB40), Dr. Jude Katerega, during a media symposium held on November 9 at Rukungiri Inn Gardens... Read More
Mubende: A moneylender in Mubende District is under investigation for allegedly running a detention facility to hold clients who default on their loans. The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Mubende, Al-Hajj Umar Lule Mawiya, identified the suspect as Vianey Kalihuungu, also known as Nzabale, from Kakwamango Parish in Bagezza Sub-county.... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents have been encouraged to embrace love for one another as a way of preparing for life after death. This call was made on November 6, 2024 by Rev. Nathan Muhumuza while preaching at the burial ceremony of Evans Ariho in Kaata Cell, Nyabiteete Parish, Buyanja Sub county in... Read More
Rukungiri: The executive committee of Boona Bageigahare Nyekundire Group has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the project’s founder, Peace Rugambwa, to comply with seven guidelines set by the Rukungiri District Security Committee. Failure to comply will result in her removal from the project. All activities of the group, including the... Read More