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
Rukungiri: The highly anticipated court case involving Rukungiri NRM District Registrar, Wright Mwongyera, has been postponed to Monday, July 28th, due to the absence of magistrates who are reportedly on official leave. Mwongyera was allegedly arrested on Thursday and detained overnight at Rukungiri Central Police Station. He is facing accusations... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District is set to maintain its long-standing political record of never having an LC5 chairperson serve two consecutive terms since its establishment 51 years ago. This follows the defeat of incumbent LC5 chairperson Geoffrey Kyomukama by Charles Andrewson Katebire, who was declared the NRM flag bearer for the... Read More
Rukungiri: The NRM Elections Officer for Rukungiri District, Elias Katureebe, has declared Boaz Kansiime Matiita as the elected NRM flag bearer for Rukungiri Municipality Mayor. Matiita was announced the winner at 11:35 PM on July 24 during the ongoing vote tallying at the district tally center located in the Rukungiri... Read More
Rukungiri: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Rukungiri District, Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, has officially opened the tallying of votes for the NRM flag bearers following today’s primary elections. The exercise is taking place this evening July 24, at the Rukungiri District Council Hall, which is serving as the district tally... Read More