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
Rukungiri: Ruhinda Sub-County has emerged as the winner of the 2024 Rujumbura Constituency Boda Boda Tournament, concluding the first edition of the event. The tournament, which was organized by the hopeful Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency Hon. Frank Arinaitwe Rukanirwa, began in June 2024 and involved teams from all... Read More
Ntungamo: The East-West Home is the Best Association has donated a sewing machine to a 17-year-old orphan, Josephine Ainamani, in Ntungamo District to support her in caring for her family. The handover ceremony took place on January 2, at her grandmother’s home in Kishenga Cell, Rugarama, where Josephine resides. The... Read More
Rukungiri: Kanombe FC emerged victorious in the 13th Timothy Tumuhairwe Inter-Cells Memorial Cup, defeating Buguma FC 1-0 in a thrilling final held at Nyabiteete Playground, Buyanja Subcounty in Rukungiri District on December 27. The tournament honors the memory of Timothy Tumuhairwe, a celebrated footballer from Kaata Cell, Nyabiteete Parish. The... Read More
The parish priest of Kyatoko Church of Uganda Rev. Fred Mwesigye has encouraged married couples to uphold patience, love, and trust in their relationships. Rev Mwesigye made the remarks on December 26 during the wedding ceremony of Sam and Mackline Andinda at Nyamizi Church of Uganda, located in Kyatoko Ward,... Read More
Rukungiri: Believers from outside Rukungiri District under North Kigezi Diocese have been urged to foster cooperation and unity among themselves. This call was made on December 26, by Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, during a reunion held at the Bishop’s residence in Kinyasano Ward, Western... Read More
Rukungiri: Gadi Kasigazi and his wife, Gaude Tumuhimbise Kasigazi, residents of Rwakabengo B cell, Rwakabengo ward in Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality, have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. The celebrations on December 26, began with a thanksgiving service at Emmanuel Cathedral Kinyasano Church of Uganda in Rukungiri Municipality and continued at... Read More