Rukungiri: Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabugumi has been declared the official winner of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag for Rubabo constituency following a by-election in six villages in Buyanja and Kebisoni sub-counties. The by-election followed the NRM Elections Tribunal’s ruling of August 22, 2025, which nullified Rwabugumi’s earlier victory and ordered... Read More
Rukungiri: Parish Chiefs and SACCO leaders in Rukungiri District have been urged to use Parish Development Model (PDM) funds effectively and regularly for the benefit of the people. This call was made September 3, by Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Bron Kikanshemeza during a PDM workshop held at the district... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rubabo County NRM flag bearer aspirants, Bob Rugonde and Mathias Rwabugumi, have agreed to conduct a peaceful re-election in six polling stations scheduled for Monday September 8, next week. The agreement was reached during a meeting on September 2, evening between the two aspirants and the Rukungiri District... Read More
Rukungiri: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Rukungiri, Bron Kikanshemeza, has summoned all NRM aspirants in the Rubabo Constituency parliamentary race for a meeting today September 2, at 4:00 pm at his office. Kikanshemeza revealed this in an interview with our reporter this afternoon, noting that the meeting aims to... Read More
Rukungiri: Tensions are rising in Rubabo County, Rukungiri District, as Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabugumi accuses his opponent, Alex Bob Rugonde, of orchestrating attacks against his supporters to block them from campaigning ahead of the fresh elections. The accusations come after two of Rwabugumi’s supporters were allegedly beaten last Wednesday in Bagarame... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister of Security, Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Jim Muhwezi, has lost his seat as Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Veterans League to Lt. (Rtd.) Moses Mushabe, the NRM chairman of Isingiro District. In a hotly contested election within the party’s internal structures, Mushabe secured 532 votes against... Read More
Kanungu: The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kanungu District, Gad Ahimbisibwe Rugaju, has expressed deep appreciation to residents for their active participation in the recently concluded NRM party elections. In a heartfelt message on August 15, Ahimbisibwe commended the enthusiasm and dedication shown by the people in exercising their... Read More
Rukungiri: Muhunguzi Leonard has won the 2025 NRM flag bearer elections for Mayor of Kebisoni Town Council, securing 79.4% of the vote. The results were announced on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 7:53 p.m. by the Rukungiri District NRM Elections Officer, Elias Katureebe, during the ongoing vote tallying at the... Read More
Rukungiri: In a vibrant and politically charged meeting held at Rukungiri Inn Hotel in Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality, youth delegates from across the district officially endorsed Hon. Mercy Kanyesigye as their candidate for the National Female Youth Member of Parliament seat for the 2026–2031 term. Addressing the gathering on August... Read More
Rukungiri: A section of residents in Rukungiri District have expressed concern after the district recorded a shortfall of 26,356 (30.5%) voters in the LC5 chairperson elections compared to those who participated in the Woman MP elections during the recent NRM primaries. The Woman MP elections were held on July 17,... Read More