Rukungiri: A 31-year-old man identified as Akim Murangira, a resident of Ruhiita Cell, Burombe Parish, Ruhinda Sub-county in Rukungiri District, is accused of defiling an 11-year-old primary school pupil from the same parish. The case was heard on June 4, at the Rukungiri Grade One Magistrate’s Court. Grade One Magistrate... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Rwenanura cell in Nyabiteete parish, Buyanja Sub-county have this afternoon June 3, been left in shock after a woman identified as Patience Akankwatsa allegedly murdered his husband Bruce Niwamanya. A reliable source indicates that Akankwatsa killed Niwamanya, after accusing him of marrying another wife identified as Shivani... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality yesterday June 2, marked Day Four of its enforcement exercise aimed at removing temporary and illegal structures in line with the new trade order policy being implemented in urban centres across the country. The operation continued along designated routes as municipal officials intensified efforts to restore order... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District gospel artist Onesmus Karuma is set to launch his new album, Akanyekundira, on 13th June 2026 at Switz Gardens in Kebisoni Town Council, Rukungiri District. Karuma revealed this during a press conference held on June 1, at Switz Gardens ahead of the Akanyekundira Album Concert. The concert... Read More
Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, has suspended all diocesan conferences and days of prayer as part of measures to prevent the spread of Ebola. Speaking to our news reporter at Riverside Hotel in Rukungiri District, Bishop Asiimwe said he had suspended a conference that... Read More
Rukungiri: Innocent Turyahabwe commonly known as Kaino has officially been sworn in as the LC3 Chairperson of Bugangari Sub-county in Rujumbura Constituency, Rukungiri District. The swearing-in ceremony was held on May 28 at the Bugangari Sub-county headquarters in Rujumbura Constituency. Turyahabwe, who also serves as the Rukungiri District Chairperson of... Read More
Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt Rev Onesimus Asiimwe, has today released the diocesan pre-mock examination results done by secondary schools under the Church of Uganda Heads of Education Institutions Association (COUHEIA) in North Kigezi Diocese, Rukungiri District. The function to release the results was held on May... Read More
Rukungiri: Authorities in Rukungiri Municipality on Thursday May 28, 2026 started to implement the new trade order policy, razing down temporary and illegal structures. The operation targets structures obstructing public spaces and those without approval. Today’s operation left structures at Healing and Deliverance Church in Farmers, T. Light Church, Rukungiri... Read More
Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese Rt Rev Onesimus Asiimwe with the approval of the synod has appointed Dr Madard Bitekyerezo and Counsel Isaac Atukunda to serve as the new Chairperson and vice Chairperson of the Church of Uganda Kisizi Hospital Board of Governors respectively for a term of... Read More
Rukungiri: The District Councillor for Kinyasano Ward, Innocent Rubarondesa Museveni of the PFF party, has lost the race for Speaker of Rukungiri Municipal Council to former Speaker Constance Tumusiime of the NRM. The election was held on May 22, at Riverside Hotel in Rukungiri Municipality during a council sitting that... Read More