Rukungiri: The Archdeacon of All Saints Church of Uganda, Rujumbura Archdeaconry, Ven. Dickson Kakanyisa, has expressed concern over rising political tensions in Rukungiri District ahead of the upcoming NRM elections. Speaking on May 25, during the installation ceremony of Rev. Edson Ampeire as the 10th Parish Priest of Kyatoko Church... Read More
Rukungiri: The aspiring Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency in Rukungiri District, Frank Arinaitwe Rukanirwa, has dismissed allegations that he will not participate in the upcoming NRM primary elections scheduled for June this year. Rukanirwa made the remarks on May 21, during an interview with our news reporter at Hills... Read More
National: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has congratulated Parliament for passing the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill 2025, which allows armed civilians who commit murder to be tried in the General Court Martial. He made these remarks on May 21, during a meeting with leaders from the entire Greater... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Major General Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, who also serves as the area Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency in Rukungiri District, has assured the public that the fencing of Queen Elizabeth National Park is ongoing and that the Rukungiri side will soon be covered. He... Read More
Rubanda: Vanansio Babweyaka, a renowned business tycoon, has been eulogized by former Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda as a man who championed education and supported the needy throughout his life. Born on October 20, 1949, to Yohana Nyamurya and Evalina Kokyenga in Rwakayundo Cell, Bushuura Ward, Hamuhambo Town Council in... Read More
Rukungiri: The Bwambara sub-county National Resistance Movement (NRM) registrar, Jackson Mbabazi, on Friday May 16, 2025 failed to declare the winner of the sub-county NRM chairperson elections after sharp disagreements. The elections held at the sub-county playground, had Frank Arinaitwe Rukanirwa and Ambrose Kibuka as candidates who are both aspiring... Read More
Rukungiri: It was a moment of joy and ululations on Thursday May 15, 2025 as residents of Rwakabengo A cell, Rwakabengo ward, Southern division in Rukungiri municipality received a water spring donated by Andrew Ankunda Kikira, the aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri municipality. In a function presided over by... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri District NRM Returning Officer, Kiiza Mugarura Jackson, has disqualified two aspiring candidates for the Bwambara Parish mainstream chairperson seat following chaos that erupted during the earlier election on Monday May 12. The re-election was held on May 14, at Bwambara Sub-county headquarters after the previous exercise was... Read More
Ntungamo: The current poor service delivery facing residents of Nyamunuka Town Council in Ntungamo district has been attributed to fight for political supremacy by leaders in the area. In a recent interview with our Ntungamo based reporter, the speaker for Nyamunuka town council Yasin Byamukama Katafa accused leaders particularly, Mayor... Read More
Vatican: Pope Leo XIV has appealed for no more war in his first Sunday address at the Vatican, urging world powers to pursue peace. Reflecting on current global conflicts, the newly elected pontiff called for a lasting resolution to the war in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza, and welcomed Saturday’s... Read More