Rukungiri: NRM flag bearers, NRM-leaning independent candidates, and members of the NRM district structure have asked President Yoweri Museveni to address the arrest of Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye when he visits Rukungiri District on 26th November 2025. They want him released, saying the situation may affect NRM candidates in the... Read More
Rukungiri: Youth in Rukungiri District have been encouraged to remain productive, acquire business skills, and form development groups to improve their livelihoods and contribute to community growth. The call was made on November 12, by Peace Rugambwa, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Agriculture and Local People, who also serves as... Read More
Rukungiri: The Senior Presidential Advisor for Agriculture and Local People, Peace Rugambwa, has donated 10 heifers to residents of Rukungiri District as part of her plan to distribute a total of 150 cows to locals across the district. The handover ceremony took place today November 8, at Rendezvous Hotel in... 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: The NRM flag bearer for Rubabo County, Mathias Mwesirwa Rwabugumi, has officially been nominated to as Member of Parliament for Rubabo County in Rukungiri District. Rwabugumi’s nomination, which took place on October 23, at the Rukungiri District Council Hall, was followed by a massive procession of enthusiastic supporters. The... Read More
Rukungiri: Aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality, Andrew Kikira Ankunda, has withdrawn from the 2026 parliamentary race out of loyalty to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and respect for its ideology and values. Ankunda, who contested for the NRM flag in the NRM primaries, in his statement dated October... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Ghetto Youth have held a patriotism training and resolved to mobilize support for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and other NRM flag bearers ahead of the forthcoming general elections. The meeting, held at Rukungiri Main Stadium on October 19, was led by the Rukungiri District NRM youth cadre,... Read More
Rukungiri: Independent parliamentary aspirants in Rukungiri District have vowed to defy a resolution passed by the party’s flag bearers advising them not to contest in the forthcoming general elections. The resolution followed two meetings one held on Monday October 20, at Riverside Hotel and another on Tuesday October 21, at... Read More
Rukungiri: Members of the ruling party National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Rukungiri district have expressed concern over the divisions and intrigue which they say have continuously plagued their party. These are now calling for genuine reconciliation as the party braces for a heavy mobilization task ahead of the 2026 general elections.... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri District Council has held a special sitting to pay tribute to the late Hon. Francis Ndazaarwe, the District Councilor representing elders. The emergency session, held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Rukungiri District Headquarters, was attended by several dignitaries, including the district security heads, family members... Read More