Rukungiri: The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has called for investigations into the Rukungiri District Service Commission over alleged nepotism in the recruitment of district and municipal employees. The minister accused current and former district officials of helping their relatives secure government jobs, raising concerns about fairness and... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has directed security agencies and State House Anti Corruption unit to arrest and charge Nyakishenyi Sub-county LC3 Chairperson Wednesday Twinomujuni and former sub-county speaker, now Chairperson of the Sub-county Area Land Committee, Lovence Asiimwe, over alleged misappropriation of government... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has ordered the interdiction of 64 local government officials from Rukungiri District and Rukungiri Municipality over allegations of corruption, bribery, abuse of office and misuse of public funds and resources. The directive was issued on October 28, during the minister’s visit... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has on October 28, arrested two government officials in Rukungiri District and Rukungiri Municipality over allegations of corruption, bribery, abuse of office and misuse of public resources. The officials are Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Bron Kinkashemeza and Municipal Education Officer... Read More
Rukungiri: Country Radio 87.6 FM Radio Yeitu has confirmed a lineup of artists and performers who will entertain the public during the official launch of the station scheduled for November 28, 2026, at Rukungiri Main Stadium. The radio station, which commenced operations on June 25, 2023, will officially celebrate its... Read More
Rukungiri: Parents and learners have been urged to thank God in both good and difficult times, appreciating Him for the gift of life and His continued protection. The call was made on October 27, by the North Kigezi Diocesan Education Secretary, Rev. Evas Arinaitwe Mwesigwa, while leading a dedication and... Read More
Rukungiri: St Paul’s Community Primary School in Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality, has held a dedication ceremony for its Primary Seven candidates ahead of their Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). The ceremony held on October 27, was presided over by the Archdeacon of Rujumbura Archdeaconry, Benson Akankwatsa, who urged the candidates to... Read More
Rukungiri: More than 300 Primary Seven candidates in Southern Division of Rukungiri Municipality have received scholastic materials worth 1.5 million shillings donated by Kanyinya Ward Municipal Councillor Gidion Turyamubugana to help them prepare for their Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), which begin next week. The donation was made on October 26,... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District on October 26, 2026, began distributing 229,500 insecticide-treated mosquito nets to households across the district and Rukungiri Municipality in a renewed effort to fight malaria. The two-day exercise, which concludes tomorrow, October 27, follows a directive from the Ministry of Health and aims to ensure that residents... Read More
Rukungiri: Bugangari Primary School has raised 8.2 million shillings towards the construction of a school main hall during a fundraising drive held at St. Peter’s Bugangari Archdeaconry in Bugangari Sub-county, Rukungiri District. The fundraising event attracted parents, old boys and old girls, well-wishers and church leaders who joined hands to... Read More