Tag Archive: Rukungiri

Livestock Traders in Rukungiri Decry Extended Quarantine Amidst Christmas Festivities

December 24, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: As the world celebrates Christmas, livestock traders in Rukungiri District are expressing frustration over the continued quarantine imposed on cattle markets in the district. They argue that this restriction has negatively impacted their livelihoods, especially as neighboring districts operate their markets without any disruptions. The livestock traders including Moses... Read More

Rukungiri Residents Celebrate Christmas with Over 77 Animals Slaughtered

December 24, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: As Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, residents of Rukungiri District marked the day with feasts, with over 33 cows and 44 goats and sheep slaughtered for the celebrations. This was disclosed by the Rukungiri District Veterinary Officer, Dr. Johnson Ninsiima, during an interview with... Read More

Bwanda Hiika Wins 2024 Inter-Hiika Christmas Carol Competitions

December 23, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Bwanda Hiika has emerged victorious in the 2024 Inter-Hiika Christmas Carol Competitions held at Nyakibale Parish grounds in Rukungiri Municipality, Rukungiri District on December 22.  The one-day event, organized by Nyakibale Parish, brought together 18 Hiikas out of the 22 in the parish. Bwanda Hiika claimed first place with... Read More

Bishop Asiimwe Urges Ugandans to Choose Leaders Wisely Ahead of Elections

December 23, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: As Uganda prepares for 2026 elections, The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe has called on Ugandans to make informed decisions when electing their leaders. Speaking during a Christmas press briefing held at the diocesan headquarters in Rukungiri Municipality on December 23, Bishop Asiimwe advised citizens... Read More

Bishop Asiimwe Urges Christians to Share Love and Support During Christmas.

December 23, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has called on Christians to celebrate Christmas while supporting those in hospitals, prisons, and other vulnerable groups. While delivering his Christmas message on December 23, to Christians through a presser held at the diocesan headquarters in Kyinyasano ward, Rukungiri... Read More

Rukungiri Institute Graduates 130 in 10th Graduation Ceremony.

December 21, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Rukungiri Institute of Management and Health Sciences on December 21, graduated 130 students during its 10th graduation ceremony held at the school premises in Bunura Cell, Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. Speaking at the event, the school’s academic registrar, Benoni Tugume Kishaya, revealed that among the graduates in various certificate... Read More

Government Donates 1,000 Hoes to Rukungiri Veterans.

December 21, 2024    By Country Radio

The Office of the Prime Minister has allocated 1,000 hoes to veterans in Rukungiri District.  The hoes were received on December 20, at the district headquarters in Rukungiri Municipality by LCV Chairperson Geoffrey Kyomukama, Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Hillary Agaba, and other district... Read More

Nyakishenyi Subcounty Chairperson Seeks UGX 80 Million for Ambulance After Surviving Deadly Accident

December 14, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The LCIII Chairperson for Nyakishenyi Subcounty, Wednesday Twinomujuni, is seeking over UGX 80 million to purchase an ambulance for Nyakishenyi and Nyarushanje sub-counties, which are considered hard-to-reach areas in Rukungiri district. Twinomujuni announced this on December 14, during a thanksgiving ceremony held at Rwakitura Leisure Gardens in Murama Parish,... Read More