Rukungiri: Nyabikuuku SACCO has officially been launched in a milestone aimed at enhancing its operations and improving service delivery. The launch took place on May 30, at the Nyabikuuku SACCO office located in Nyabikuuku Trading Centre, Nyabikuuku Cell, Rushasha Parish, Nyakagyeme Sub-county, Rukungiri District. Following the launch, a fundraising event... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has officially disbursed over 60 million Ugandan shillings to newly funded community groups through the Community-Based Services Department. The event took place on May 30, at the Rukungiri Municipal Council Hall, where the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) launched the funding initiative. According to the Principal Community... Read More
Rukungiri: The Uganda Judiciary has officially commissioned the Rukungiri High Court Circuit building. The event took place on May 30, at the court premises in Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. The Rukungiri High Court Circuit is among six new High Courts that were operationalized on September 18, 2022. Others include Luwero,... Read More
Kanungu: Residents of Rwendahi Cell, Nyakibuga Parish in Kihanda Sub-county, Kanungu District are facing a severe water crisis and are living in constant fear of disease outbreaks due to lack of access to clean water. This was revealed on May 29 during an interview with our news reporter in Rwendahi... Read More
Rukungiri: A team from the Ministry of Water and Environment, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), and the Minister for Security Retired Major General Hon. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu has conducted a feasibility study in Rukungiri District, focusing on Sub-counties that are set to benefit from a major water supply project. The... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District has celebrated its outstanding performance in the latest assessment by the Office of the Prime Minister, where it ranked 8th out of 176 districts, municipalities, and cities across Uganda for FY 2023/24. The celebration took place on May 28, at the district headquarters, with district leaders and... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Council has approved a budget of UGX 62,498,882,000 for the 2025/2026 financial year. This marks a 0.6% increase from the UGX 62,118,429,000 allocated in the 2024/2025 financial year. The draft budget was presented by the Vice Chairperson of Rukungiri District, Santurina Nahwera, who represented the Secretary for... Read More
Rukungiri: In a major step towards sustainable development, the Ministry of Water and Environment (MoWE) has begun implementing catchment management measures to protect water resources and improve community livelihoods across western Uganda. Starting in March 2025, interventions have been rolled out in key micro catchment areas including Matanda, Enengo, Kazingo-Kiruruma,... Read More
National: The Church of Uganda, through its Directorate of Household and Community Transformation (HCT), has dispatched a consignment of relief items to Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Isingiro District. This humanitarian intervention is part of the Church’s ongoing commitment to supporting refugees fleeing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda,... Read More
Rukungiri: Local leaders in Buyanja Sub county, Rukungiri District, have cut and burnt down more than one hectare of marijuana that was being cultivated in Rwenanura cell, Nyabiteete parish. The plantation allegedly belonged to a prominent journalist and former radio show host linked to a Rukungiri-based radio station. This action... Read More