Rukungiri: The Rukungiri District Local Government has commissioned a newly renovated classroom block at Kajunju Primary School in Kajunju Cell, Ndere Parish, Ruhinda Sub County in Rujumbura Constituency. The project, which includes two classrooms, was completed by K-MARO Contractors at a cost of over UGX 70 million. The commissioning ceremony... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister for Security and Rujumbura County Member of Parliament, Hon. Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Katugugu Muhwezi, has reaffirmed his support for grassroots development, particularly initiatives led by women, as part of his wider commitment to community empowerment. This message was delivered on June 15, during Mary’s Day celebrations... Read More
Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri district are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a 56 year old woman who was killed by her husband on allegations of infidelity. The deceased has been identified as Sanyu Dinavence, a resident of Kakanyenye cell in Karuhembe parish, Kebisoni sub-county. Allegations indicate that the deceased... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has officially formed a Municipal Development Forum (MDF), bringing together representatives from various sectors to enhance service delivery, improve infrastructure, and promote inclusive urban development. The committee will work closely with municipal authorities to bridge the gap between citizens and the council. The Rukungiri municipal town clerk,... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Kifunjo Cell, Eastern Division in Rukungiri Municipality, are expressing growing frustration over a rise in theft targeting people traveling from Rukungiri town to Kifunjo village. Speaking to our news reporter on June 10, residents including Nabasa Godfrey and John Turyahikayo revealed that the increasing cases of theft... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister of Security, Major General Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has launched the rehabilitation of a 9.2-kilometre road from Kirehe to Nyakinengo in Nyakagyeme Sub-county, Rujumbura County, Rukungiri District. While addressing a gathering of civil society members and residents on June 9, Jim Muhwezi’s political assistant, Isaac Kaharuza, revealed that... Read More
Rukungiri: Over 100 students at Kashenyi Secondary School in Rukungiri District have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. This happened on June 8, during the conclusion of a spiritual conference that started on Friday, June 6. The three-day event was organized to bring students closer to God, help them... Read More
National: A section of People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) members in Rukungiri district has endorsed Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye as their presidential candidate for the 2026 general elections, despite his continued detention since November 2024. The endorsement took place on June 6, during a press conference at Rozera Gardens in... Read More
Rukungiri: As part of preparations for the Rukungiri District Athletics and Ball Games scheduled for 14th June, St. Francis Buhunga High School held its annual sports day to select pupils who will represent the school at the district level. According to the school’s sports teacher, Joshua Niwangumya, the event took... Read More
Rukungiri: The aspiring Member of Parliament for Rubabo County, Hon. David Tushabomwe Ndindi, has picked nomination forms from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission. Speaking to our reporter in a phone interview shortly after receiving the forms on June 5, Tushabomwe pledged to promote a comprehensive development agenda. He... Read More