Rukungiri: Candidates sitting for the ongoing Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) final examinations have expressed concern over the high cost of materials required to complete practical papers. The most affected are learners undertaking technical courses such as plumbing, building and construction, tailoring, and salon operations, whose exams demand... Read More
Rukungiri: The head of laity at Yakobo Orikwera Buhandazi Church of Uganda Parish, Benon Tugume, has called on Christians to work hard, forgive, and live responsibly. While preaching during today’s service November 30, where Tugume and his wife, Jackline Tumuheirwe the Station Manager of Country Radio held a thanksgiving ceremony,... Read More
Rukungiri: A total of 54 pupils have graduated from Top Class to Primary One at Star Parents Kindergarten and Primary School during a colorful ceremony held at the school playground in Kifunjo Cell, Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. While addressing parents and guests, the school directors, Jacqueline Karyabakabo and her husband,... Read More
Rukungiri: Sixteen couples have tied the knot in a colorful mass wedding ceremony held at St. Peter’s Catholic Parish in Buyanja, Rukungiri District. The ceremony comes as the Catholic Church concludes its Holy Year, which was declared by the late Pope Francis on 24th December 2024. According to the program,... Read More
Bushenyi: The Speaker of Nyamunuka Town Council in Ntungamo District, Yasin Byamukama Katafa, has graduated with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting and Finance, from Kampala International University (KIU) Ishaka–Bushenyi campus. Katafa, who is the NRM flag bearer for the Nyamunuka Town Council mayoral seat and the... Read More
Rukungiri: Parents have been encouraged to take full responsibility for their children’s education if they are to achieve quality academic results. This message was delivered on November 28 by the Director of Graceland Academy Nursery and Primary School, Bishop Onesmus Ngoboka, during the school’s 3rd graduation ceremony held at the... Read More
Rukungiri: A total of 55 pupils have graduated from Top Class to Primary One at Karinoni Community Nursery and Primary School in a colorful ceremony held at Nyakabungo Hiika, Nyakabungo Parish, Buyanja Sub-County in Rukungiri District. While addressing parents and guests, the head teacher Brian Nuwamanya expressed gratitude to parents... Read More
Rukungiri: RO 69 Col. Samson Mande, one of the founding members of the National Resistance Army (NRA) who recently returned to Uganda after 24 years in exile, has urged students to focus on acquiring practical skills rather than concentrating solely on academic certificates. Col. Mande, who returned from exile in... Read More
Rukungiri: Retired head teachers in Rukungiri district have been cautioned against spending much of their retirement time in local bars as daily alcohol consumers, a habit said to tarnish their image as former professionals and community role models. The warning was issued on November 27, by the Chairperson of the... Read More
Rukungiri: Tomato growers across Rukungiri district have been urged to stop applying chemicals on harvested tomatoes in an attempt to prolong their freshness. This warning was issued on November 26, by the Senior Agricultural Inspector from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Ronald Asiimwe, during an interview... Read More