Tag Archive: Rukungiri

Shock as Man Brutally Murdered in Rukungiri District

September 25, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri District are investigating the suspected murder of a 38-year-old man who was allegedly assaulted to death by unknown assailants in Bwambara Sub-county. The deceased, identified as Okello Dismus, was reportedly employed as a casual labourer for the past two years by Annet Rwemereza, a resident of... Read More

Buhunga LCIII Chairperson Nominated for 2026 Elections

September 22, 2025    By admin

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

Boda Boda Rider Dies After Crashing Into Potholes on Rubabo Road

September 22, 2025    By admin

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

Hon. Doreen Busingye Donates Over 200 Hoes to Boost Food Security in Rubabo

September 22, 2025    By admin

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

Rusheshe Community Joins Hands to Restore Key Bridge Linking Buhunga Sub-County Parishes

September 20, 2025    By Country Radio

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

Sironko Deputy RDC Vows Action Against Striking Teachers Closing Schools

September 18, 2025    By Country Radio

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

Farmers Urged to Be Cautious with Livestock and Poultry Drugs

September 18, 2025    By Country Radio

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

Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Launches Construction of Kakindo Bridge in Bugangari Sub-county

September 18, 2025    By Country Radio

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