Rukungiri: Parents have been urged to work closely with school head teachers to hire night watchmen as a way of preventing the theft of lightning arrestors and other school property. This call was made on April 4, by the Chairperson of Head teacher’s Salary Twinomugisha, in Buyanja Sub-county, Rukungiri District,... Read More
Rukungiri: Parents and guardians of pupils at Kiganga Primary School in Kiganga Village, Nyabushenyi Parish, Nyarushanje Sub-county, Rukungiri District, have expressed concern over the school’s deteriorating infrastructure. During a recent visit by our news reporter on April 4, it was found that the existing classrooms have cracks, leaking roofs, and... Read More
Rukungiri: Newly recruited primary school teachers in Rukungiri District have been encouraged to engage in alternative income-generating activities, such as farming, to reduce over-reliance on salaries, save for the future, and plan for the next generation. This message was delivered on March 26, by the chairperson of the Uganda National... Read More
Rukungiri: Immaculate Heart Girls School, Nyakibale, has bid farewell to its former head teacher, Sister Mary Gladys Kachope, after 18 years of dedicated service. The school also officially welcomed the new head teacher, Sister Sabina Tumusiime, during a colorful ceremony held at the school premises in Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality.... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri District Local Government has commissioned newly renovated buildings at Kayanga Primary School, including four classrooms. The renovation project, which cost UGX 62 million, was completed by MECIWEL Investments Ltd. The commissioning ceremony took place on March 21, at the school premises in Kayanga Primary School, Kisiizi Parish,... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipal Council has officially handed over newly renovated buildings at Makobore High School, including dormitories, a staffroom, a main hall, and toilets. The renovation project, which cost UGX 1.4 billion, was completed by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The handover ceremony took place on March 20, at... Read More
Rukungiri: The curate at Rutooma Catholic Parish and chaplain for all schools under the parish Rev. Fr. Kwitonda Ponsiano, has criticized Rukungiri district authorities for failing to construct any government infrastructure at St. Francis Buhunga High School in the past 41 years. Fr. Kwitonda noted that despite the school being... Read More
Ntungamo: Modern Institute of Business and Studies has celebrated a milestone, graduating 83 students during its first-ever graduation ceremony held at the school premises in Park Ward, Eastern Division, Ntungamo Municipality. Speaking at the event on March 14, the Academic Registrar, Johnson Nuwahereza, revealed that among the graduates, 37 were... Read More
Rukungiri: The group stages of the Rukungiri Secondary Schools’ football competitions for both boys and girls, under the Uganda Secondary Schools’ Sports Association (USSSA), have officially concluded. Over 40 schools across the district participated in the tournament, which focuses on nurturing young talent aged 20 years and below. Speaking at... Read More
Rukungiri: Welden High School from Mbarara District faced a narrow 1-0 defeat against Kyabugashe High School from Rukungiri District in a thrilling friendly match held at Rukungiri Main Stadium on March 9. Welden High School recently dominated the 2024 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) football championship, winning three major... Read More