Rukungiri: The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) together with the Minister for Security, Rtd. Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, have commissioned several Tarehe Sita 45th Anniversary projects in Rukungiri District as a way of giving back to the community and honoring those who sacrificed during the 1986 liberation struggle. The... Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Independent LC5 chairperson aspirant Angello Twinomuhangi for Rukungiri district is in critical condition after he was reportedly found tied up with a USB cable and dumped outside his car near Mineera Bridge, which separates Kebisoni and Nyarushanje Sub-Counties. According to a resident who preferred anonymity, Twinomuhangi was attacked... Read More
Rukungiri: The Peoples Front for Freedom (PFF) Party in Rukungiri District appears to be drifting into the hands of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) led by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This follows open support for President Museveni from top PFF leaders, even as the party founder, Col. Dr. Kizza... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister for Security and incumbent Rujumbura County Member of Parliament, Rtd. Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has covered over 91% of his campaign rallies in Rujumbura Constituency as he seeks his final term before his planned retirement in 2031. Minister Muhwezi has so far concluded campaign rallies in... Read More
Rukungiri: The former People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) flag bearer and aspiring Rubabo County Member of Parliament, Hon. Aliban Ampurire Rukundo, has launched a new pressure group under PFF aimed at advocating for political rights and freedoms in Uganda. The launch took place on January 3, during a press conference... Read More
Rukungiri: Hon. Medius Natukunda Kaharata, the Woman Member of Parliament for Rukungiri District, has reiterated her commitment to improving household incomes, service delivery and social unity while meeting residents of Bunono, Ihanga and Ibanda parishes in Nyarushanje Sub-County. During the grassroots engagement on January 3, Hon. Natukunda interacted with residents... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri district youth secretary for finance Amon Nayebare Kanunu has rallied youth to engage in activities that can change their welfare if they are to have a brighter future. Nayebare was speaking after the final match of the tournament he sponsored which was played at Kasoroza playground on... Read More
Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has announced a major reshuffle of clergy during a Diocesan Council meeting held on January 2 at Emmanuel Cathedral, Kinyasano in Rukungiri District. According to sources, several key changes were made in diocesan leadership and parish postings. Rev. Muntulive... Read More
Rukungiri: A section of residents in Rwerere Town Council, Rukungiri District, have raised complaints against the newly passed police constables deployed across the district, accusing them of imposing an illegal curfew during night patrols. While speaking to our reporter on January 2, Medard Arisasibwa, a resident of Rwerere Town Council,... Read More
Rukungiri: The minister of security Major general (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu has appealed to the people of Rujumbura and Uganda at large to stay away from opposition candidates whom he accused of being incapable of delivering services to the communities. The minister made the call on Thursday January 1, 2026... Read More