Rukungiri: A new survey by Twaweza shows that most Ugandans (57%) believe the climate is getting worse, and 86% are worried about its impact on their lives. According to Martha Chemutai, Communications officer for Twaweza, in Uganda, the survey, conducted from October 25 to November 25, 2023, included 2,762 respondents... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Kisiizi parish in Nyarushanje sub-county, Rukungiri district have decried the scarcity of clean water in their area. They say persistent consumption of dirty water has posed a great danger of contracting waterborne diseases such as typhoid, diarrhea and dysentery to their lives. Residents accuse leaders at the district... Read More
Rukungiri: Members of Rukungiri taxi owners, drivers and conductors cooperative society limited have elected new leadership after six years of irregularities in their cooperative. The voting exercise which attracted 189 voters was on Wednesday June 12, 2024 conducted at All Saints Church Rukungiri in Rukungiri municipality and was presided over... Read More
Rukungiri: Taxi operators in Rukungiri district have mourned the death of their comrade Robert Arinaitwe who has been the director of Ayebare yesu transporters. Arinaitwe perished in an accident on Wednesday June 12, 2024 at Kakiika in Nyamunuka town council along Ntungamo-Rukungiri road after the taxi reg no UBN337H Toyota... Read More
Rukungiri: Christians have been urged to strengthen their faith in God as Uganda celebrates martyrs day. The call was on Moday June 3, 2024 made by Assistant parish priest of Christ the king parish , Rukungiri, Rev Fr Henry Barekye while preaching to believers during the Martyrs mass held at... Read More
Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri are hunting for unknown assailant(s) who are suspected to have murdered Andrew Twijukye, 32 years. The deceased according to the Kigezi region police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate was a casual labourer and resident of kakoma cell, Burombe parish, Ruhinda sub-county, Rukungiri district. It is alleged that... Read More
Rukungiri: Government has been criticized for neglecting students’ debates which is one of main co-curricular activities in schools. The criticism was aired out by Aaron Turyasingura, the headteacher of Missio Dei Secondary School during an interview with our reporter on Friday May 31, 2024 at the school’s premises in Kigina... Read More
Rukungiri: Locals in Rugongi cell, Rwentondo ward, eastern Division, Rukungiri municipality are counting losses after a heavy downpour characterised by a storm wreacked havoc in their area. During an interview with our reporter, one of the affected farmers who is also the Rugongi cell chairperson, Denis Muhumuza disclosed that their... Read More
Rukungiri: Police fired teargas to disperse leaders of the Forum Democratic Change (FDC) party who had converged for a meeting at their offices in Bugangari sub-county on Tuesday May 28, 2024. As chaos ensued, the Rukungiri district FDC administrator , Coleb Musimenta and Ten other members were arrrested and taken... Read More
Rukungiri: Pilgrims from Christ the King parish in Rukungiri district have reached Namugongo Martyrs’ shrine ahead of Uganda martyrs day celebrations on 3rd June 2024. A group of 35 pilgrims started their pilgrimage journey to Namugongo on 17th May and reached Namugongo martyrs ground at around 7:40am on Tuesday May 28, 2024.... Read More