Rukungiri: Members of Rukungiri Farmers SACCO have been encouraged to support the institution by borrowing loans, saving regularly, and buying more shares to strengthen its development. Rukungiri District Commercial Officer, Keith Ainebyoona, made this appeal on March14, while addressing delegates during the SACCO’s 7th Annual General Meeting at Hotel Riverside... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Retired Major General Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has concluded his inter-parish baraza meetings in Nyakagyeme Sub county as part of a tour set to extend across Rujumbura constituency. The minister began his baraza meetings on Monday March 10, accompanied by district heads of departments and delegates... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Steven Nsubuga Bewayo has called on politicians to set aside conflicts and focus on service delivery for the benefit of the community. Speaking as the chief guest at the launch of the construction and completion of the Rukungiri Municipal Council Administration Block on March... Read More
Rukungiri: The group stages of the Rukungiri Secondary Schools’ football competitions for both boys and girls, under the Uganda Secondary Schools’ Sports Association (USSSA), have officially concluded. Over 40 schools across the district participated in the tournament, which focuses on nurturing young talent aged 20 years and below. Speaking at... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Retired Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has urged leaders and the public to embrace and prioritize the Parish Development Model (PDM) as a key strategy to fight poverty in communities. Minister Muhwezi made these remarks on March 11, during the second day of his... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has launched a series of baraza meetings with residents in every parish across Rujumbura County. The initiative, which began on March 10, kicked off in Nyakinengo and Kigaaga parishes, both in Nyakagyeme Sub County. During these meetings, locals... Read More
Rukungiri: A section of residents from Nyamabale, Kafunda, and Kabwire cells in Karangaro Ward, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality, have received relief aid from an aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality Gen. Henry Tumukunde. The relief follows a devastating hailstorm on March 2, 2025, which affected over 1,000 households, destroying... Read More
Rukungiri: The secretary for health at the Rukungiri district council and District councilor for Nyarushanje Sub-county Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabugumi has asked the youth to engage in sports if they are to promote their well-being. Rwabugumi was speaking at Rwabugumi Bodaboda tournament 2025 match day three games held on Sunday March... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Major General retired Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has urged the public to avoid mixing politics with religion if they want quality leaders who can effectively represent their interests in government. Minister Muhwezi who was the chief guest made this call on March 9, during a... Read More
Rukungiri: Welden High School from Mbarara District faced a narrow 1-0 defeat against Kyabugashe High School from Rukungiri District in a thrilling friendly match held at Rukungiri Main Stadium on March 9. Welden High School recently dominated the 2024 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) football championship, winning three major... Read More