Rukungiri: Rukungiri District has recorded a decline in the number of Universal Primary Education (UPE) pupils registered to sit for this year’s Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), despite a nationwide increase in examination candidates. According to the District Principal Inspector of Schools, Peace Atamba, a total of 6,620 candidates were registered... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Adventist Victory Evangelist Team Association (RAVETA) Choir has officially celebrated 25 years of ministry in a colorful event held at Rukungiri Main Stadium, Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. Speaking at the celebration on August 17, Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Bron Kikashemeza, who represented the Guest of Honour,... Read More
Rukungiri: According to findings from a Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) survey, a staggering 54.2% of telecom consumers in Rukungiri District have experienced fraud attempts, with 60% of these incidents occurring via phone calls. The results were released on August 15, during the closing of a Regional Telecommunication Consumer Dialogue at... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Pamoja Farmers Association (RUPFA) has trained over 400 students and 16 teachers in cooking pumpkin soup. The training was held at Rukungiri Universal Primary School in Butagasi Cell, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality on August 14. The function was led by RUPFA Project Manager, John Kashobera, who explained that... 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 17-year-old housemaid has been found dead, hanging from a mango tree in Nyamitooma 1 Cell, Nyamitooma Ward, Bikurungu Town Council, Rukungiri District. The incident occurred on Sunday August 10, 2025. According to Bikurungu Town Council Mayor, Warren Kajuna, the deceased whose name were not identified, had been working... Read More
Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, has laid a foundation stone and officially commissioned the newly constructed church at Nyabiteete Archdeaconry. The function was held on August 10, at the church headquarters, in Buyanja Sub County, Rukungiri District. Bishop Asiimwe commended the combined efforts of... 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
Rukungiri: The Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Rukungiri District Youth League, Levi Tukundane, has been elected as the party’s flag bearer for the National Youth Council (NYC) seat. The elections were held on August 8, at Rukungiri Main Stadium. Tukundane won the race by defeating his sole opponent,... Read More