Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has been ranked fifth in Uganda in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). This was revealed by Rukungiri Municipal Senior Inspector of Schools, Juliet Musimenta, on January 24, during a meeting with headteachers held at the municipality to discuss the PLE results. Musimenta reported that a total... Read More
Rukungiri: Parents have been encouraged to send their children to schools they can afford instead of competing with their neighbors. This advice was given by the chairperson of the School Management Committee John Ndengire on January 24,, at Brain Trust Nursery and Primary School in Kasoroza Trading Centre, Nyakagyeme Sub County. He was... Read More
Rukungiri: Only 188 of the 6,686 candidates who registered to sit for the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in Rukungiri District have failed. This was revealed by the Rukungiri District Principal inspector of schools Lydia Tushemerirwe, during the official release of the 2024 PLE results at the district council hall... Read More
Rukungiri: An epidemiologist from the Ministry of Health, Kunya Henry, has revealed that the Kigezi region has registered 22 cases of Mpox. Kunya shared this information on January 22, during an interview with our reporter at the Rukungiri District headquarters, where a one-day workshop was held for health workers operating... Read More
Rukungiri: After the official release of PLE results on January 23, by UNEB at state house Nakasero in a function presided over by the education minister Janet Kataha Museveni, our news reporters visited various schools in Rukungiri district where they interacted with several school authorities that would not withhold their... Read More
Rukungiri: The Territorial Police in Rukungiri District are actively investigating a concerning case involving the alleged kidnap and aggravated robbery of Daniel Atwine, a 24-year-old student and resident of Kitanda Cell, Nyakaina Parish, Buyanja Sub-County, Rukungiri District. The incident occurred on 20th January, 2025, at approximately 11:00 AM along Republic... Read More
Rukungiri: The North Kigezi Diocesan Secretary, Rev. Canon Erick Bingana Mugyezi, has called on the youth to remain deeply rooted in Christianity, establish strong foundations in Jesus Christ, and grow in wisdom and all aspects of life. Bingana made these remarks on January 21st, during the opening of a youth... Read More
Rukungiri: A representative from the Judicial Service Commission Anitah Mirembe, has called on lawyers, political, and religious leaders in Rukungiri District to work together in the fight against corruption. This appeal was made on January 21, during a meeting held at the Rukungiri District main hall, aimed at educating leaders... Read More
USA: Donald Trump has was on Monday January 20, 2025 sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, beginning his second term in the White House after a decisive comeback in November’s election. In his 29-minute inauguration speech, Trump promised to restore the American dream while also warning... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri district returning officer Abbas Namara has rallied eligible voters in the district to actively participate in the ongoing national voters register update exercise. Namara made the call while speaking to our reporter who had visited him at his office in Rukungiri town. The elections officer revealed that... Read More