Rukungiri: Muslims in Rukungiri District have been encouraged to invest in agriculture, particularly coffee farming, as a reliable source of income to support their families and religious activities. This advice was given on March 1, by the head of laity for Bugangari Archdeaconry, Boaz Ruteera, a coffee farmer from Nyankoro... Read More
Rukungiri: Leaders of the Rukungiri District Traders Development SACCO have been advised to seek guidance from technical experts, such as the district commercial officer, to access microfinance options with low-interest rates. This was revealed February 28, by the hopeful mayor for Rukungiri municipality Boaz Kansiime Matiita during the 5th annual general... Read More
Rukungiri: Members of the Rukungiri District Employees SACCO have been encouraged to cultivate a strong sense of ownership and actively participate in saving to enhance the SACCO’s growth and maximize its benefits. This call was made on March 1, by the Rukungiri District Education Officer, Jackson Turyahumura, who was the... Read More
Rukungiri: Women have been encouraged to be stronger and more confident in their Christian faith, take on leadership roles, and be bold in their spirituality. This call was made by Pastor Rebecca Kakwerere of Rukungiri Community Church during the women’s conference held at the same Church located in Southern Division,... Read More
Rukungiri: Kashenyi Secondary School in Ruhinda Subcounty, Rukungiri District, has conducted internal debate competitions in preparation for the upcoming Rukungiri District Debate Championships. According to Robert Byamukama, the teacher in charge of debates at the school, the competitions began with stream-level contests before advancing to inter-class debates. The final round,... Read More
Rukungiri: The territorial police in Rukungiri are investigating the death of a suspected robber and the recovery of a stolen firearm. According to police reports, on the evening of February 25, 2025, at around 8:30 PM, a concerned citizen alerted the Officer in Charge of Field Force Unit (FFU) Rukungiri... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Local Government has awarded a contract worth UGX 1.94 billion to Kinombe Nyaruzinga Construction Company Limited to build a seed secondary school in Bikurungu Town Council. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on February 25, in Kanyankwanzi Cell, Eastern Division, at the site where the school will be... Read More
Rukungiri: The Ministry of Lands and Urban Development on February 25, held an open-air Baraza in Rukungiri District to create public awareness on the process of acquiring land titles and provide residents with a platform to share challenges they face in obtaining them. The event took place at the Ministry... Read More
Ankole: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected to start a three-day visit to Ankole sub-region to assess the progress of key government wealth creation programs, including the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga. According to State Minister for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite, the President will visit Sheema, Rubirizi, and... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Rukungiri District have been urged to remain faithful to their partners and avoid extramarital affairs to help curb the spread of HIV/AIDS. Rukungiri District Health Educator, Alban Natukunda, made this appeal on February 24, in an interview with our news reporter, warning that engaging in multiple sexual... Read More