Tag Archive: Rukungiri

Rev. Gershom Muhumuza Refutes Claims of Christians Slaughtering His Cow 

January 14, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The former parish priest of Kitazigurukwa Church of Uganda, Rev. Gershom Muhumuza, has dismissed media reports alleging that Christians from his former parish slaughtered his cow.  Rev. Muhumuza in a phone interview with our reporter on January 14, clarified that his cow was stolen on July 19, 2024, while... Read More

Limited Equipment Delays Road Repairs in Rukungiri District 

January 13, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The lack of sufficient road maintenance machines has hindered the smooth progress of road works in Rukungiri District.  The district’s civil engineer Nicholas Karuhanga, revealed this on January 13, during an interview with our reporter from his office at the district headquarters. Karuhanga explained that the entire district has... Read More

Kitazigurukwa COU Christians bid fairwell to Rev. Gershom Muhumuza with mixed feelings

January 13, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Rev. Gershom Muhumuza received a sorrowful farewell on January 12, at Kitazigurukwa Church of Uganda, Rujumbura Archdeaconry, North Kigezi Diocese, after serving just 11 and a half months. His transfer, marked by controversy and tension, took place before his official installation.  Key among the controversies was the incident that occured... Read More

Christians of All Saints Church Bid Farewell to Rev. Alfred Murangira. 

January 13, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Christians of All Saints Church in Rukungiri on January 12, bid farewell to their Curate, Rev. Alfred Murangira, who has been transferred to Mashongora Church of Uganda in Kyabugashe Archdeaconry.  Rev. Alfred joined All Saints Church in Rujumbura Archdeaconry three and a half years ago as a youthful deacon... Read More

Youth suffer depression than adults-Medics reveal.

January 13, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: As Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate International day of fight against depression on Monday January 13, 2024, Dr. Nastorio Natukwasa, a psychiatrist at Karoli Lwanga Hospital Nyakibale has urged people to avoid depression as it is the major cause of death. Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious... Read More

Youth in Rukungiri Urged to Stay Vigilant and Embrace Business Skills 

January 9, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Youth in Rukungiri District have been encouraged to stay productive, learn business skills, and avoid negative influences. This call was made on January 9, by the LC5 Chairperson for Rukungiri district Geoffrey Kyomukama during an interview with our reporter at the Rukungiri District headquarters.  Kyomukama urged young people to... Read More

Rukungiri District Veterans Receive Hoes from Government to Boost Agriculture

January 8, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: In Rukungiri district, civilian war veterans from various sub-counties have received hoes as part of a donation sent by the Office of the Prime Minister in mid-December last year. The government sent 1,000 hoes, which are intended for civilian war veterans, including members of the Front for National Salvation... Read More

Besigye’s lawyer Kiiza Arrested, Sentenced to 9 months by Court Martial

January 7, 2025    By admin

Kampala: The General Court Martial presided over by Brig Gen Robert Freeman Mugabe on Tuesday January 7, 2024 sentenced lawyer Eron Kiiza to nine months in prison for professional misconduct. Kiiza, one of the key lawyers in opposition figure Kizza Besigye’s trial before the military court, was found guilty of... Read More

Rukungiri traders unpleased with decline in customers

January 7, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Traders in Rukungiri Central Market have decried the low turn up of customers, days after the Christmas season. Traders say during the festive season, many customers flocked the market for different items but these days, the number has drastically gone down prompting them to lower prices. Doreen Natukunda, a... Read More