Tag Archive: Countryradio

Rukungiri’s Christ the King pilgrims arrive at Namugongo ahead of Martyrs’ Day

May 28, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Pilgrims from Christ the King parish in Rukungiri district have reached Namugongo Martyrs’ shrine ahead of Uganda martyrs day celebrations on 3rd June 2024. A group of 35 pilgrims started their pilgrimage journey to Namugongo on 17th May and reached Namugongo martyrs ground at around 7:40am on Tuesday May 28, 2024.... Read More

Kabale Woman murdered in cold blood, police launch hunt for suspects.

May 28, 2024    By Country Radio

Kabale: Police in Kabale District are actively hunting for yet to be identified assailants who murdered an unidentified female adult, whose body was discovered in Buhoro village, Buhara sub-county. According to a police statement, on Monday May 27, 2024, at unknown time, in Buhoro village, Buhara sub-county, Kabale District, the... Read More

Kanungu Police nets two Over Murder

May 28, 2024    By Country Radio

Kanungu: Police in Kanungu District are investigating the circumstances under which a 60-year-old woman was murdered. The deceased has been identified as Speria Mbabazi, a resident of Kasiizi village, Muramba parish, Rutenga sub-county in Kanungu district. It’s alleged that on Sunday May 26 2024, at around 07:00 PM, Mbabazi left... Read More

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi confirmed dead in helicopter crash.

May 20, 2024    By Country Radio

Middle East: Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi has died after his helicopter crashed amid heavy fog in northern Iran. Rescuers on Monday found the helicopter that was carrying the Iranian president, as well as the country’s foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and other senior officials, after it crashed in the mountainous northwest... Read More

Kisoro Police in hunt for murder Suspects.

May 19, 2024    By Country Radio

Kisoro: Police in Kisoro are hunting for unknown assailant (s) who allegedly murdered an unidentified male adult. It’s alleged that on Sunday May 19, 2024 at around 07:00 am, in Kashija cell, Kashija ward, Rubuguri town council in Kisoro district, while Jackson Tumwesigye went to his farm to check on... Read More

Breaking news: SC Villa crowned UPL champions.

May 18, 2024    By Country Radio

SC Villa were on Saturday May 18, 2024 crowned the winners of 2023-2024 Uganda Premier League (UPL) season. The grand milestone came shortly after defeating NEC 2-0 away at Philip Omondi stadium. SC Villa under the management of Dusan Stojanovic have now claimed the 17th title – and their first in... Read More

Stick to your marriage Vows- Rev Gumisiriza tells couples.

May 18, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Couples have been urged to always respect the people that normally attend their marriage ceremonies, by sticking to their marriage vows. This call was made on Thursday May 16, 2024 by the deputy Regional Overseer of Rukungiri Full Gospel Churches, Rev. Charles Gumisiriza while preaching at the giveaway ceremony... Read More

Byakagaba replaces Ochola as the new Uganda Police boss

May 18, 2024    By Country Radio

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed former Director of Counter Terrorism at Uganda Police Force, Abbas Byakagaba, as the new Inspector General of Police. Byakagaba replaces Martin Okoth-Ochola whose term expired earlier this year and will be deputised by Assistant Inspector General of Police James Ochaya, who replaces Maj Gen... Read More

Rukungiri leaders want the district hospital pledge fulfilled.

May 17, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Leaders of Rukungiri district have unanimously called on president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to fulfill his pledge of the district hospital as one way of improving health services in the district. The leaders made the call on Friday April 17, 2024 during the celebration of the international nurses and midwives... Read More

Museveni hails nurses for exhibiting resilience despite challenges at work.

May 17, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The president of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hailed the nurses and midwives in the country for putting their lives at the front line to heal the ailing Ugandans despite the challenges they encounter while performing their medical duties. The president’s message came on Friday 17th May 2024 during... Read More