Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Returning Officer, Abas Namanya, has directed all candidates who have been duly nominated to halt open campaigns until the Electoral Commission (EC) harmonizes campaign programs. Namanya made the announcement on September 5 at the close of the registration exercise for District Chairpersons, Lord Mayor, Councilors, and Special... Read More
Rukungiri: The NRM flag bearer for Bugangari Sub-County, Counsel William Ngabirano, has been officially nominated to contest in the 2026 general elections. The nomination exercise took place on September 5, at the Rukungiri District Headquarters, where the Electoral Commission (EC) is conducting its registration process. Speaking to our reporter shortly... Read More
Rukungiri: Evangelist Gad Katsigazi of Warriors of God Fellowship Church in Rwakabengo has urged Christians to pray for wisdom and revelation to understand spiritual truth and to stand firm in prayer for the revelation of Jesus Christ. Evangelist Katsigazi delivered this message on September 5, while preaching during a conference... Read More
Rukungiri: A section of residents in Murama parish, Nyakishenyi sub-county, Rukungiri district have expressed relief following the arrest of their Parish Chief, Justus Twesigomwe, and the Murama PDM Sacco chairperson, Frank Tweheyo, over alleged financial misconduct in the government’s Parish Development Model (PDM) program. The arrests, which happened on September... Read More
Rukungiri: Kinombe Nyaruzinga Construction Company Limited, which was awarded a UGX 1.94 billion contract to construct a seed secondary school in Bikurungu Town Council, is set to hand over the project this October—just 8 months after work began. The contract was signed on February 15, 2024, between the company and... Read More
Ntungamo: Media personnel have been trained on the right language to use when engaging with people with disabilities. While addressing journalists during the workshop which was held on September 3, at Ntungamo District headquarters, the Program Assistant for the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Uganda (SHAU) in the western... Read More
Rukungiri: Buyanja SACCO has concluded a three-day financial training for its members and well-wishers across its six zones in Rukungiri district. The training was conducted in Buyanja, Rubanga, Bugangari, Omwirwaniro, Nyabitete, and finally Rukungiri Municipality zone, where the last session was held on September 3, at All Saints Church. Members... Read More
Rukungiri: Parish Chiefs and SACCO leaders in Rukungiri District have been urged to use Parish Development Model (PDM) funds effectively and regularly for the benefit of the people. This call was made September 3, by Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Bron Kikanshemeza during a PDM workshop held at the district... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri district councilors have resolved to conduct a benchmarking tour in Wakiso district this October to learn from best practices in local revenue collection. The resolution was passed during a council sitting held on September 2, in the district council hall at Rukungiri district headquarters. The meeting was chaired... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rubabo County NRM flag bearer aspirants, Bob Rugonde and Mathias Rwabugumi, have agreed to conduct a peaceful re-election in six polling stations scheduled for Monday September 8, next week. The agreement was reached during a meeting on September 2, evening between the two aspirants and the Rukungiri District... Read More