Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri are hunting for unknown assailant(s) who are suspected to have murdered Andrew Twijukye, 32 years. The deceased according to the Kigezi region police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate was a casual labourer and resident of kakoma cell, Burombe parish, Ruhinda sub-county, Rukungiri district. It is alleged that... Read More
Rukungiri: Government has been criticized for neglecting students’ debates which is one of main co-curricular activities in schools. The criticism was aired out by Aaron Turyasingura, the headteacher of Missio Dei Secondary School during an interview with our reporter on Friday May 31, 2024 at the school’s premises in Kigina... Read More
Rukungiri: Locals in Rugongi cell, Rwentondo ward, eastern Division, Rukungiri municipality are counting losses after a heavy downpour characterised by a storm wreacked havoc in their area. During an interview with our reporter, one of the affected farmers who is also the Rugongi cell chairperson, Denis Muhumuza disclosed that their... Read More
Rukungiri: Police fired teargas to disperse leaders of the Forum Democratic Change (FDC) party who had converged for a meeting at their offices in Bugangari sub-county on Tuesday May 28, 2024. As chaos ensued, the Rukungiri district FDC administrator , Coleb Musimenta and Ten other members were arrrested and taken... Read More
Rukungiri: Pilgrims from Christ the King parish in Rukungiri district have reached Namugongo Martyrs’ shrine ahead of Uganda martyrs day celebrations on 3rd June 2024. A group of 35 pilgrims started their pilgrimage journey to Namugongo on 17th May and reached Namugongo martyrs ground at around 7:40am on Tuesday May 28, 2024.... Read More
Middle East: Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi has died after his helicopter crashed amid heavy fog in northern Iran. Rescuers on Monday found the helicopter that was carrying the Iranian president, as well as the country’s foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and other senior officials, after it crashed in the mountainous northwest... Read More
Rukungiri: Couples have been urged to always respect the people that normally attend their marriage ceremonies, by sticking to their marriage vows. This call was made on Thursday May 16, 2024 by the deputy Regional Overseer of Rukungiri Full Gospel Churches, Rev. Charles Gumisiriza while preaching at the giveaway ceremony... Read More
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed former Director of Counter Terrorism at Uganda Police Force, Abbas Byakagaba, as the new Inspector General of Police. Byakagaba replaces Martin Okoth-Ochola whose term expired earlier this year and will be deputised by Assistant Inspector General of Police James Ochaya, who replaces Maj Gen... Read More
Rukungiri: Leaders of Rukungiri district have unanimously called on president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to fulfill his pledge of the district hospital as one way of improving health services in the district. The leaders made the call on Friday April 17, 2024 during the celebration of the international nurses and midwives... Read More
Rukungiri: The president of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hailed the nurses and midwives in the country for putting their lives at the front line to heal the ailing Ugandans despite the challenges they encounter while performing their medical duties. The president’s message came on Friday 17th May 2024 during... Read More