Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has distanced himself from claims that he was responsible for the transfer of the outgoing Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Steven Nsubuga Bewayo. Muhwezi made the clarification while addressing the congregation via Zoom during a farewell party held at Riverside... Read More
Rukungiri: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rukungiri, Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, has officially handed over office to his deputy, Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe Ongom, following his transfer to Pakwach District. The handover ceremony took place this evening July 31, at the RDC’s office at Rukungiri District headquarters. It was witnessed by Rukungiri... Read More
Rukungiri: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Rukungiri District, Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, has officially opened the tallying of votes for the NRM flag bearers following today’s primary elections. The exercise is taking place this evening July 24, at the Rukungiri District Council Hall, which is serving as the district tally... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Local Government has distributed 236 bags of fertilizer (each weighing 25kg) and 200 bottles of liquid fertilizer (500ml each) to selected coffee model farmers across the district. Four farmers from each of the nine sub-counties—Bugangari, Kebisoni, Ruhinda, Nyakagyeme, Buyanja, Buhunga, Bwambara, Nyarushanje, and Nyakishenyi—benefited from the initiative.... Read More
Rukungiri: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Rukungiri District, Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, has assured the public of tight security ahead of tomorrow’s (July 17) NRM parliamentary primary elections. Speaking during an interview with our news reporter at the Rukungiri Municipal headquarters on July 16, RDC Nsubuga said security personnel will... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District has received its first digital X-ray machine in public health facilities since the district was established in 1974. At that time, the area was still known as North Kigezi District before it was renamed in 1980. The X-ray machine, donated by the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)... Read More
Rukungiri: Immaculate Heart Girls School Nyakibale has passed out 1,118 student patriots and concluded its eight-day co-curricular activities. The event took place on June 7, at the school premises in Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. The day began with a passing-out ceremony for the 1,118 student patriots, officiated by the Rukungiri... Read More
Rukungiri: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rukungiri, Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, has expressed confidence that the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) will win by over 90% in Rukungiri District during the 2026 general elections. Nsubuga made the remarks on May 6, during an interview with our reporter at Kagunga Cell,... Read More
Rukungiri: A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged in Nyakishenyi Sub-county, Rukungiri District, where a man reportedly bit off his wife’s ear and breasts during a violent altercation. The incident was revealed by Wednesday Twinomujuni, the LCIII Chairperson of Nyakishenyi Sub-county, who shared the news on various social media... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Stephen Bewayo Nsubuga, has called on journalists to report news stories fairly and with balance. Speaking at the recent launch of the rehabilitation of four major roads within Rukungiri Municipality, Bewayo emphasized the importance of presenting both sides of a story. He explained... Read More