Rukungiri: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rukungiri, Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, has officially handed over office to his deputy, Wilberforce Ahimbisibwe Ongom, following his transfer to Pakwach District. The handover ceremony took place this evening July 31, at the RDC’s office at Rukungiri District headquarters. It was witnessed by Rukungiri... Read More
Rukungiri: The opposition political party, People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has concluded the nomination process for members intending to contest in various positions ahead of the 2025–2026 general elections. The development was confirmed by the party’s Administrative Secretary, Caleb Musimenta, during a function held at BPF Restaurant in Buyanja Town... 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 completed project this October just nine months after commencement. The contract was signed on February 25 this year by Rukungiri... Read More
Rukungiri: Youth supporters of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in Rukungiri District have held a peaceful protest demanding the immediate release of Dr. Kiiza Besigye, who is currently detained at Luzira Prison. The protest on July 30, led the Deputy Speaker of Rukungiri Municipality and PFF District Youth Chairperson... Read More
Rukungiri: A total of 30 out of 44 candidates representing the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in Kebison Town Council have been officially nominated to participate in the upcoming 2025–2026 general elections. The nomination exercise took place at the premises of Kebison Town Council in Rukungiri District. Among the nominated... Read More
Rukungiri: The public has been urged to remain calm and conduct proper research before believing social media allegations that some butchers use chemicals like chloroform to preserve meat. Rukungiri District Veterinary Officer, Johnson Ninsiima, made these remarks on July 29, during an interview at his office at the district headquarters.... Read More
Rukungiri: Christ Believers Temple Church marks its seventh anniversary since its establishment in 2018. The celebration took place on July 27, at the church premises located in Rugongi Cell, Rwentondo Ward, Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. During the thanksgiving service, the lead pastor of Christ Believers Temple Pastor Alfred Mugarura Kaharata,... Read More
Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri district are hunting for unknown suspects accused of stealing a police gun — an SMG rifle loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at around 8:30 PM at Rwakaraba Police Post in Nyakishenyi Sub-county, Rukungiri District. According to Kigezi... Read More
Rukungiri: Lawyer Bruce Nkwasibwe has announced plans to contest again for the LC5 District Councilor seat for Bugangari Sub-county as an independent candidate in next year’s general elections. This comes after he narrowly lost in the recently concluded NRM party primaries by a margin of just 212 votes, a result... Read More
Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt Rev Onesimus Asiimwe, has expressed concern over the declining number of men attending church, even as crime rates involving men continue to rise. Bishop Asiimwe made the remarks on July 25, during a special retreat for men held at the diocesan headquarters... Read More