Rukungiri: The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), through its National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), has called on Rukungiri residents to become champions of clean cooking in order to fight poverty, improve health, and protect the environment. The campaign seeks to reduce dependence on traditional cooking fuels like firewood... Read More
Rukungiri: The LCIII Chairperson and NRM flag bearer for Buhunga Sub County, Benon Mugisha, has been officially nominated to contest in the 2026 general elections. Speaking to our reporter shortly after his nomination on September 22, Mugisha pledged to work for the people of Buhunga Sub County by representing their... Read More
Rukungiri: A boda boda rider has died after hitting potholes filled with stagnant water along Rubabo Road in Rukungiri District. The incident happened on September 22, at around 5:30 am in Kaata Cell, Nyabiteete Parish, Buyanja Sub County. The deceased was identified only as Elidard, a resident of Marumba in... Read More
Rukungiri: In a bid to combat poverty and guarantee food security, the aspiring Member of Parliament for Rubabo Constituency, Hon. Doreen Busingye Muheru, has donated more than 200 hoes to residents of Kizinga A, Kizinga B, and Matebe cells in Buyanja Town Council, Rukungiri District. While handing over the farming... Read More
Rukungiri: Rusheshe Boda Boda stage riders have officially launched communal work to rehabilitate Kasharara Bridge along Rusheshe Road in Buhunga Sub-County. Speaking to our news reporter on September 19, the chairperson of Rusheshe Boda Boda stage, Ivan Namanya, confirmed that the bridge connects Kyaruyeje and Rusheshe parishes. Namanya explained that... Read More
The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) of Sironko District, Andrew Ronald Bakaki, has vowed to take firm action against teachers and head teachers who are closing government-aided schools and sending learners back home. Bakaki on September 18, revealed that his office has received reports of school closures in Sironko Town... Read More
Rukungiri: Livestock and poultry farmers in Rukungiri District have been urged to be cautious with the drug doses and expiry dates of medicines they give to their animals and birds if they are to succeed in their projects. This call was made on September 18, during a seminar organized by... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Bugangari Sub-county have been urged to take advantage of government programs to improve their livelihoods. The call was made on September 18, by the Minister of Security and NRM Chairman for Rukungiri District Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi, while launching the construction of Kakindo Bridge in Bugangari Sub-county,... Read More
Rukungiri: The Ankole Farmers and Traders SACCO has donated a delivery bed to Rukungiri Health Centre IV, also known as Rwamahwa, as part of preparations for its 25th anniversary celebrations scheduled for 17th November 2025 at the SACCO’s head offices in Mbarara. The handover ceremony took place on September 18,... Read More
Residents of Ndyabihanga Cell in Katonya Parish, Nyakishenyi Sub-county, Rukungiri District, are calling on the government to divide their village into two, citing its large size and population of more than 140 families. According to residents Rosemary Tamwesingire, Magret Abinageri, and Joventa Tumubwine, the size of the village has made... Read More