Rukungiri: Authorities in Rukungiri Municipality on Thursday May 28, 2026 started to implement the new trade order policy, razing down temporary and illegal structures. The operation targets structures obstructing public spaces and those without approval. Today’s operation left structures at Healing and Deliverance Church in Farmers, T. Light Church, Rukungiri... Read More
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has proposed a new team of senior government officials for appointment as Vice President, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State and Senior Presidential Advisors, exercising powers vested in him under Articles 108(1) and (2), 108A(1), 111(1), 113(1) and 114(1) of the 1995 Constitution of Uganda.... Read More
Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese Rt Rev Onesimus Asiimwe with the approval of the synod has appointed Dr Madard Bitekyerezo and Counsel Isaac Atukunda to serve as the new Chairperson and vice Chairperson of the Church of Uganda Kisizi Hospital Board of Governors respectively for a term of... Read More
Rukungiri: The District Councillor for Kinyasano Ward, Innocent Rubarondesa Museveni of the PFF party, has lost the race for Speaker of Rukungiri Municipal Council to former Speaker Constance Tumusiime of the NRM. The election was held on May 22, at Riverside Hotel in Rukungiri Municipality during a council sitting that... Read More
Rukungiri: Newly elected councillors of Rukungiri Municipal Council today May 22, rejected the nomination of a council chief whip proposed by the newly sworn-in Mayor, Boaz Kansiime Matita, leading to a heated debate during the council’s inaugural sitting. The disagreement arose shortly after the swearing-in of Mayor Boaz Kansiime Matita,... Read More
Rukungiri: The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party suffered a setback in the Rukungiri District speakership elections after independent candidate Albert Ahabwe, popularly known as Rwamugata, defeated former Speaker James Turyamuboona. Albert Ahabwe, who represents Buyanja Sub-county, won the race with 21 votes, while James Turyamuboona, who has served as... Read More
Rukungiri: The newly elected Mayor of Kebisoni Town Council, Leonard Muhunguzi, has officially been sworn into office, marking the beginning of a new leadership term and the constitution of the new town council. The swearing-in ceremony was held on May 21, at the Kebisoni Town Council Hall in Rukungiri District.... Read More
National: Metropolitan International University (MIU) has taken a significant step in supporting higher education in Uganda by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education and Sports to enable eligible students to access government study loans. Established in 2016, MIU has its main campus in Kisoro District... Read More
Rukungiri: The election of the Speaker and Executive Committee members for Buyanja Town Council has been postponed to May 22, at 10:00 a.m. following disputes that arose during the voting process. The swearing-in ceremony, held on May 21, at Buyanja Sub-county Council Hall, started smoothly with the newly elected Town... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Western Division Commissions Kagogo Slaughter Slab and Karangaro Health Centre Latrine ProjectsTwo development projects in Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality, have been officially commissioned. The projects include the renovation of the Kagogo slaughter slab and the construction of a two-stance lined VIP latrine at Karangaro Health Centre II. The... Read More