Residents of Ndyabihanga Cell in Katonya Parish, Nyakishenyi Sub-county, Rukungiri District, are calling on the government to divide their village into two, citing its large size and population of more than 140 families. According to residents Rosemary Tamwesingire, Magret Abinageri, and Joventa Tumubwine, the size of the village has made... Read More
Rukungiri: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, Leonard Muhunguzi, has been officially nominated to contest for the position of Mayor for Kebisoni Town Council in Rukungiri District. Muhunguzi’s nomination took place on September 15, 2025, at the Rukungiri District Headquarters, where he was duly cleared by the District Returning... Read More
Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri District have launched investigations into a suspected case of arson after part of Rukungiri Inn Hotel’s bar section was set ablaze. According to police reports, the incident occurred on Sunday September 14, 2025, at around 6:00 a.m. when the hotel’s security guard, Job Mwesigye, noticed smoke... Read More
Rukungiri: It was a moment of joy on Sunday September 14, 2025 at St. John’s Kanombe Catholic Centre under Katojo Parish as Protestants from Yakobo Orikwera Buhandagazi Church of Uganda parish in Nyabiteete Archdeaconry joined Catholics at the church in an ecumenical service held to strengthen ties. During this historic... Read More
Rukungiri: Country Radio FM staff defeated Metropolitan International University staff 2:1 in a curtain-raiser before the main friendly match, where Country Radio FM Football Club drew 1:1 with Metropolitan International University Football Club at Rukungiri Main Stadium in Rukungiri Municipality. The event held on September 12, was a celebration of... Read More
Rukungiri: Rev. Frank Asiimwe has been officially installed as the parish priest of St. Andrew’s Rwakirungura Church of Uganda Parish under Kyamakanda archdeaconry in Buyanja Sub-County, Rukungiri District. While preaching during the service on September 12, the Archdeacon of Kyamakanda Archdeaconry, Rev. Polycarp Katwesigye, urged Christians to always support their... Read More
Rukungiri: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, Joel Gumisiriza, has been fully nominated to contest for the position of LCIII Chairperson for Southern Division in Rukungiri Municipality. Gumisiriza was nominated on September 11 at the Rukungiri District Headquarters by the District Returning Officer, Abas K. Namanya, during the ongoing... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Garuka and Kyabahanga parishes in Bwambara Sub county, Rukungiri District, are urgently appealing to the government to repair the Garuka–Kyabahanga Rushaya Bridge, a vital link connecting the two parishes. In a phone interview with our reporter on September 10, several residents, including Darius Muhimbise from Bugarama Cell... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Rukungiri District have been urged to remain vigilant following reports of a fresh Ebola outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has claimed over 15 lives. The call was made on September 9, by the Rukungiri District Health Educator, Alban Natukunda, during an interview... Read More
Rukungiri: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rukungiri, Baron Kikashemeza, has called on residents to shun politics of identity if they are to realize meaningful development in the district. Kikashemeza made the remarks on September 9, during an interview with our reporter at his office located at Rukungiri District headquarters.... Read More