Rukungiri: As Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, residents of Rukungiri District marked the day with feasts, with over 33 cows and 44 goats and sheep slaughtered for the celebrations. This was disclosed by the Rukungiri District Veterinary Officer, Dr. Johnson Ninsiima, during an interview with... Read More
Rukungiri: Bwanda Hiika has emerged victorious in the 2024 Inter-Hiika Christmas Carol Competitions held at Nyakibale Parish grounds in Rukungiri Municipality, Rukungiri District on December 22. The one-day event, organized by Nyakibale Parish, brought together 18 Hiikas out of the 22 in the parish. Bwanda Hiika claimed first place with... Read More
Rukungiri: As Uganda prepares for 2026 elections, The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe has called on Ugandans to make informed decisions when electing their leaders. Speaking during a Christmas press briefing held at the diocesan headquarters in Rukungiri Municipality on December 23, Bishop Asiimwe advised citizens... Read More
Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has called on Christians to celebrate Christmas while supporting those in hospitals, prisons, and other vulnerable groups. While delivering his Christmas message on December 23, to Christians through a presser held at the diocesan headquarters in Kyinyasano ward, Rukungiri... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Institute of Management and Health Sciences on December 21, graduated 130 students during its 10th graduation ceremony held at the school premises in Bunura Cell, Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. Speaking at the event, the school’s academic registrar, Benoni Tugume Kishaya, revealed that among the graduates in various certificate... Read More
The Office of the Prime Minister has allocated 1,000 hoes to veterans in Rukungiri District. The hoes were received on December 20, at the district headquarters in Rukungiri Municipality by LCV Chairperson Geoffrey Kyomukama, Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Hillary Agaba, and other district... Read More
Rukungiri: The LCIII Chairperson for Nyakishenyi Subcounty, Wednesday Twinomujuni, is seeking over UGX 80 million to purchase an ambulance for Nyakishenyi and Nyarushanje sub-counties, which are considered hard-to-reach areas in Rukungiri district. Twinomujuni announced this on December 14, during a thanksgiving ceremony held at Rwakitura Leisure Gardens in Murama Parish,... Read More
Rukungiri: The Director of 87.6 Country Radio Dr. Gracious Ariyo Kaazara, has praised the NRM government for the liberalization of the economy through privatization, which has allowed the public to establish their own projects in a free market. Dr. Ariyo made these remarks on December 12, during the 2024 end-of-year... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Masya Parish in Nyakagyeme Sub-county, Rukungiri District, have expressed frustration over the lack of electricity, which they say is hindering the development of their area. According to the interviews conducted by our reporter on December 10, Many residents report that they are forced to rely on costly... Read More
Rukungiri: The recently appointed Members of Rukungiri district Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday December 10, 2024 took oath in a function held at the district headquarters in Rukungiri Municipality. The newly appointed PAC members include Zepher Karyeija (chairperson), Sabiiti Kenneth Baabo, and Florence Katunguka. The three incoming PAC members... Read More