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
Rukungiri: Security Minister and Rujumbura County MP, Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi, has reconciled with his key opponent in the recently concluded National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries, Frank Arinaitwe. The two met before NRM First Vice Chairman Alhajji Moses Kigongo, who facilitated the reconciliation process. During the meeting, Kigongo announced that... Read More
Rukungiri: Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabugumi has been declared the official winner of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag for Rubabo constituency following a by-election in six villages in Buyanja and Kebisoni sub-counties. The by-election followed the NRM Elections Tribunal’s ruling of August 22, 2025, which nullified Rwabugumi’s earlier victory and ordered... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Local Government has unveiled plans to support several schools with the construction of classrooms, multipurpose halls, and latrines in the 2025/26 financial year. According to the District Secretary for Education, Commercial Services, and Tourism, Cledonia Musiimenta, the district will construct two-classroom blocks at Mabanga, Katojo, Kabuga, Kakindo,... Read More
Rukungiri: Parents have been advised to raise their children with discipline, vigilance, and prayer as a way of shielding them from the growing moral decay in today’s society. The call was made on September 7, by Evangelist Alfred Mugarura Kaharata while preaching at Christ Believers Temple in Rugongi Cell, Rwentondo... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Nyakitabire Parish in Ruhinda Sub-county, Rukungiri District, are grappling with severe water shortages as they struggle to access clean and safe water. In a phone interview with our reporter on September 5, residents including Magret Tibasiima Florence from Kikunyu cell, and Clevaziyo Bareke revealed that they are... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Returning Officer, Abas Namanya, has directed all candidates who have been duly nominated to halt open campaigns until the Electoral Commission (EC) harmonizes campaign programs. Namanya made the announcement on September 5 at the close of the registration exercise for District Chairpersons, Lord Mayor, Councilors, and Special... Read More
Rukungiri: The NRM flag bearer for Bugangari Sub-County, Counsel William Ngabirano, has been officially nominated to contest in the 2026 general elections. The nomination exercise took place on September 5, at the Rukungiri District Headquarters, where the Electoral Commission (EC) is conducting its registration process. Speaking to our reporter shortly... Read More