Rukungiri: The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) of Rukungiri Wilberforce Ongom Ahimbisibwe has issued a stern warning to defaulters of the Youth Livelihood Program (YLP) in the district. This comes days after Country FM aired an undercover research report revealing a slow pace of recovery of funds under the youth... Read More
Kenya: Police in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, have shot dead at least five people during huge protests against planned tax increases, according to the Kenya Medical Association. A journalist form the Reuters news agency also reported counting the bodies of at least five protesters outside parliament. Earlier, the crowds broke... Read More
A total of 98 shortlisted candidates in Rukungiri District will next month (July) sit for interviews that if passed will allow them to join the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The Rukungiri Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC), Wilberforce Ongom Ahimbisibwe told our reporter that the interviews will commence on 1st July... Read More
About 100 primary schools in Rubabo constituency have received Pre-mock exams from Tushabomwe David Ndindirize. The beneficiaries included both UPE and private schools. Speaking to Country Radio shortly after distributing the exams on Saturday June 22, 2024, Ndindirize who is eyeing the Rubabo County seat revealed that the purpose of... Read More
Rukungiri: The Bishop of Kabale Diocese Rt. Rev. Callistus Rubaramira has confirmed 230 Christians into catholic faith at St Peters Katojo Catholic Parish in Katojo ward, Buyanja town council, Rukungiri district. Bishop Rubaramira in his homily during the mass on Saturday June 22, 2024 emphasised the need for Christians to... Read More
Rukungiri: The 2026 aspiring member of Parliament for Rujumbura County Charleson Kwikiriza Batsigira has refuted claims that he received money from Uganda’s security minister Major general (rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu to withdraw from the parliamentary race. Recently, rumours have been circulating like wildfire in Rujumbura constituency indicating that Kwikiriza received... Read More
Kampala: The Anti Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded the former Executive Director of Mulago National Referral Hospital Dr. Byarugaba Baterana Bonaventura to Luzira prison on charges of abuse of office. He and six others are accused causing government a 6.3 billion shillings loss in irregular and double payments. They... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri District Kadhi Sheikh Kayole Abdulmalik Byaruhanga, has extended heartfelt gratitude to Country Radio for providing weekly airtime to the Muslim community, an offer rarely given by others. Speaking at Rukungiri Main Muslim Mosque on Wednesday June 19, 2024 after donating beef to Country Radio in celebration of... Read More
Gulu: The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa has revealed that the government plans to enter into a partnership arrangement to operate the country’s national grid when Umeme Limited’s concession ends. Umeme Ltd, a private power distributor has been running a 20-year power distribution concession since 2005 with... Read More
Rukungiri: Moslems have been urged to involve themselves in income generating projects if they are to live a joyful life. The call was on Sunday June 18, 2024 made by the Rukungiri district Kadh Sheik Abdul Malik Kayole Byaruhanga during Eid al-Adha celebrations at Rukungiri main mosque in Rukungiri municipality.... Read More