Rukungiri: The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has called for investigations into the Rukungiri District Service Commission over alleged nepotism in the recruitment of district and municipal employees. The minister accused current and former district officials of helping their relatives secure government jobs, raising concerns about fairness and... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has ordered the interdiction of 64 local government officials from Rukungiri District and Rukungiri Municipality over allegations of corruption, bribery, abuse of office and misuse of public funds and resources. The directive was issued on October 28, during the minister’s visit... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Bron Kikanshemeza has approved the repair works on defects and shoddy construction at Mitooma Primary School in Nyakagyeme Sub-County, Rukungiri District. This follows a directive by the Minister of Security and Rujumbura County Member of Parliament, Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi, and RDC Kikanshemeza, who... Read More
Rukungiri: St Francis Buhunga High School in Buhunga Sub-county, Rukungiri District, has launched a fundraising drive targeting UGX 161 million to construct a science laboratory and a library after 42 years of waiting for government support to develop the school’s infrastructure. The fundraising event was held on October 10, at... Read More
Rukungiri: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Ugandans to prioritize fighting poverty in their households alongside the development projects being implemented by the government. Museveni made the remarks on September 19, while addressing residents of Rujumbura at Kasoroza Playground in Nyakagyeme Sub-County during the thanksgiving ceremony of the Minister of... Read More
Rukungiri; The newly elected Member of Parliament for Rubabo County in Rukungiri District, Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabugumi, has held a thanksgiving ceremony to thank Almighty God for answering his prayers and enabling him to win the parliamentary election. The thanksgiving ceremony was held on August 9, at his home in Bwanga... Read More
Rukungiri: A closely contested election for the leadership of the Rukungiri District Roads Committee ended in a tie on July 23, prompting members to adopt a power-sharing arrangement that will see the two candidates each serve as chairperson for two and a half years. The decision was reached during a... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Health Centre IV well known as (Rwamawa) located in Rukungiri Municipality is struggling with an increasing number of expectant mothers seeking maternity services, with the facility’s 11-bed maternity ward operating beyond capacity. The situation has forced health workers to transfer some mothers to Bugangari Health Centre IV in... Read More
Rukungiri: The elected Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency and Security Minister, Rtd Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has called on Ugandans to focus on service delivery as the new parliamentary term begins. Speaking shortly after his swearing-in on May 14, Muhwezi said the country is now ready to move... Read More
Rukungiri: NRM mobilizers in Rukungiri District are demanding payment for 15 days they spent campaigning for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and other NRM flag bearers during the January 15 general elections. The angry mobilizers, ranging from parish to district level, gathered on May 13, at Merphie Hotel in Eastern Division,... Read More