Rukungiri: Rukungiri District local government leaders including district councilors and departmental heads have travelled to Masaka District for a three-day study tour aimed at improving service delivery and strengthening coffee production. The delegation left the district headquarters on November 4, at about 2 p.m., shortly after concluding a council meeting.... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Council has directed its Finance Committee and the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to investigate alleged revenue leakages in several sub-counties following concerns over poor tax collection, suspected embezzlement and irregular business licensing. The resolution was reached on November 4, during the council’s second sitting for the 2026/2027... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has called for investigations into the Rukungiri District Service Commission over alleged nepotism in the recruitment of district and municipal employees. The minister accused current and former district officials of helping their relatives secure government jobs, raising concerns about fairness and... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has directed security agencies and State House Anti Corruption unit to arrest and charge Nyakishenyi Sub-county LC3 Chairperson Wednesday Twinomujuni and former sub-county speaker, now Chairperson of the Sub-county Area Land Committee, Lovence Asiimwe, over alleged misappropriation of government... Read More
Rukungiri: The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) in Rukungiri, in partnership with Galaxy International School Uganda, has held a Bone Marrow Awareness Marathon in Rukungiri Town to raise funds for the purchase of a bone marrow transplant machine. The marathon attracted JCRC staff, health workers and members of the community,... Read More
Rukungiri: Bugangari Primary School has raised 8.2 million shillings towards the construction of a school main hall during a fundraising drive held at St. Peter’s Bugangari Archdeaconry in Bugangari Sub-county, Rukungiri District. The fundraising event attracted parents, old boys and old girls, well-wishers and church leaders who joined hands to... Read More
Rukungiri: Kebisoni Town Council in Rukungiri District has prioritised the expansion of offices for its technical staff in the 2027/2028 financial year to address congestion and accommodate more workers. This was revealed during the town council budget conference held on October 14, at the council headquarters in Kebisoni, where authorities... Read More
Rukungiri: Management of Nyabiteete Secondary School in Buyanja Sub-county, Rukungiri District, has raised concern over the lack of support for its Patriotism Club despite the school’s outstanding performance in patriotism training. The concern was raised on October 10, during the passing-out ceremony of 230 patriots from Senior One and Senior... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Buguma Cell in Nyabiteete Parish, Buyanja Subcounty, Rukungiri District, are counting losses and fearing hunger after a hailstorm destroyed their crops on September 28. The heavy rain and hailstorm hit the area at around 5 p.m., destroying crops including bananas, cassava, beans, sweet potatoes and coffee. One... Read More
Rukungiri: The Deputy Resident District Commissioner for Rukungiri, Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe Ongom, has urged the LC5 Chairperson, all LC3 Chairpersons, and LC1 Chairpersons to support district leaders in monitoring bars that open before 3pm. Ahimbisibwe made the remarks on August 19, during an interview with our news reporter. He said the... Read More