Rukungiri: 100 residents of Nyabiteete Parish in Buyanja Sub-county, Rukungiri District, who were selected to benefit from the Parish Development Model (PDM) program in the 2025/2026 financial year, have held a preparatory training ahead of the fund disbursement. The training, organized by the Nyabiteete PDM SACCO committee on September 30,... Read More
DRC: Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and treason. The charges concern accusations that Kabila has been supporting the M23, a rebel group who have wreaked devastation across the country’s eastern region. Kabila was last Friday convicted of... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Kebisoni Town Council have raised concerns over the poor state of Kyaguma Spring, a vital water source that has been neglected since 1971. The spring, which supplies water to several communities within Kebisoni Town Council, has been heavily affected by floodwaters over the years and is now... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri branch of the Uganda National Students’ Association (UNSA) has elected a new cabinet for the 2025–2026 academic year. The elections were held on September 28, at Immaculate Heart Girls Nyakibale and were led by the UNSA Kigezi regional coordinator, Johnbosco Namara, together with the Rukungiri district coordinator,... Read More
Rukungiri: Kyamakanda Secondary School in Buyanja Sub-County, Rukungiri District, has passed out 515 students after completing a one-week patriotism training exercise. The pass out exercise held at the school playground on September 27, involved Senior One, Two, and Five students. According to the school patron, Nathan Tumwesigye, all the students... Read More
Rukungiri: In preparation for receiving Parish Development Model (PDM) funds, 100 residents of Bugyera Parish in Buyanja Sub-county, Rukungiri District, who are expected to benefit from the program in the 2025/26 financial year, have held their first training meeting. The training, organized by the Migyera PDM SACCO committee, was conducted... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Ryarugambwa Cell have officially launched communal work to rehabilitate Ryarugambwa Bridge along Karisizo road, which connects to Rwemburara market in Buhunga Sub-county. Speaking to our reporter, the LC1 Chairperson of Ryarugambwa Cell, Ivan Kusingura, confirmed that the bridge links Kitokye and Ryarugambwa cells. He noted that the... Read More
Rukungiri: The micro-scale irrigation program, funded by the World Bank together with the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Agriculture, has officially ended in Rukungiri District after five years of service. During a review meeting and award ceremony held on September 25, at the Rukungiri District headquarters, officials noted... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has disbursed UGX 70 million to 10 groups of People with Disabilities (PWDs) and 3 youth groups within the municipality. The disbursement exercise was held at the Rukungiri Municipal Council Hall on September 25. The Principal Community Development Officer, John Bosco Twesigomwe, explained that each of the... Read More
Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri District are investigating the suspected murder of a 38-year-old man who was allegedly assaulted to death by unknown assailants in Bwambara Sub-county. The deceased, identified as Okello Dismus, was reportedly employed as a casual labourer for the past two years by Annet Rwemereza, a resident of... Read More