Rukungiri: Former Rukungiri Municipality parliamentary aspirant Ingrid Kamateneti Turinawe has rejected the victory of Gen. Henry Kakurugu Tumukunde, insisting that the election was marred by violence, intimidation, and electoral malpractice. Speaking during a press conference held on January 18 at her home in Famers, Western Division of Rukungiri Municipality, Ingrid... Read More
Rukungiri: The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has swept all parliamentary seats in Rukungiri District, traditionally known as the backbone of opposition politics in Uganda. No opposition or independent candidate won any parliamentary position in the January 15, 2026 general elections. Rukungiri District is widely known as a stronghold of... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Municipality Member of Parliament, Dr. Elisa Rutahirwa, who recently lost to Gen. Henry Tumukunde in the 2025 NRM party primaries, has vowed to contest again in the 2031 general elections to reclaim the seat. Speaking to our reporter, Dr. Rutahirwa said he voluntarily stepped aside for Gen.... Read More
Rukungiri: Over 500 boda boda riders in Rukungiri District are accusing Gen. Henry Tumukunde of refusing to pay them their facilitation after participating in his convoy following his nomination as the NRM candidate for Rukungiri Municipality. The angry riders, who had escorted Gen. Tumukunde from town to the district... Read More
Kampala: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal has confirmed retired Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde as the party’s official flag bearer for Rukungiri Municipality in the forthcoming general elections. This follows the dismissal of a petition by Isaac Atukunda, who finished third in the 17th July primaries with 1,646... Read More
Rukungiri: Gen. Henry Tumukunde has been declared the winner of the NRM primaries for Rukungiri Municipality Member of Parliament, securing the party’s flag ahead of the 2026 general elections. Tumukunde emerged victorious with 4,517 votes, representing 45.6%, defeating the incumbent MP Hon. Dr. Elisa Rutahirwa, who garnered 2,843 votes (28.7%).... Read More
Rukungiri: The office of the aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality Gen. Henry Tumukunde, has concluded its relief food distribution to residents affected by a recent hailstorm. The support reached affected families in Kibale, Mutara, and Kafunda cells in Karangaro Ward, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality on March 18. Each... Read More
Rukungiri: The former presidential candidate Rtd Lieutenant General Henry Tumukunde has rallied Christians to start a capital insurance scheme for the retiring Bishops of North Kigezi diocese so that they can enjoy life in retirement. General Tumukunde was speaking at the thanksgiving service of Canon Sam Ruharo at Kyamakanda Archdeaconry... Read More