Tag Archive: Uganda

President Museveni Expected to Begin Three-Day Visit to Ankole Sub-Region Today

February 25, 2025    By Country Radio

Ankole: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected to start a three-day visit to Ankole sub-region to assess the progress of key government wealth creation programs, including the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga.  According to State Minister for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite, the President will visit Sheema, Rubirizi, and... Read More

Rukungiri Residents Urged to Stay Faithful to Combat Rising HIV Rates 

February 24, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Residents of Rukungiri District have been urged to remain faithful to their partners and avoid extramarital affairs to help curb the spread of HIV/AIDS.  Rukungiri District Health Educator, Alban Natukunda, made this appeal on February 24, in an interview with our news reporter, warning that engaging in multiple sexual... Read More

Bwambara Residents Protest Eviction from Wetlands.

February 23, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: A section of residents from Bwambara Sub county in Rukungiri District are accusing government officials of forcefully evicting them from wetlands, which they say were their primary source of livelihood.  This follows an eviction carried out by Rukungiri District authorities on 17th October, 2024, as part of the demarcation and... Read More

Two Opposition FDC MPs to Attend NRM Caucus Meeting at State House 

February 21, 2025    By Country Radio

Kampala: Two opposition-leaning legislators from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) have accepted invitations to attend the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary caucus, convened by President Yoweri Museveni at State House, Entebbe.  Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua confirmed to Country Radio that the two special guests, though not... Read More

FDC Members in Nyakishenyi Demand Release of Dr. Kizza Besigye 

February 18, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction in Kirimbe Parish, Nyakishenyi Subcounty, Rukungiri District, have called for the immediate release of Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is currently detained in Luzira Prison.  Led by the Chairperson of the Kirimbe FDC United Group Judith Tumushabe, alongside members Charity... Read More

Rukungiri District Receives UGX 3.75 Billion for PDM Beneficiaries 

February 18, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Rukungiri District has received UGX 3,750,000,000 under the Parish Development Model (PDM) program, set to benefit 3,750 individuals across the district.  The Rukungiri District Commercial Officer Keithwright Ainebyoona, revealed this on February 17, during an interview with our news reporter at the district headquarters. He explained that each of... Read More

FDC Leaders in Rukungiri Express Concern Over Muhoozi’s Threats to Besigye 

February 18, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Leaders of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction in Rukungiri District have raised concerns over alleged death threats made by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, against Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is currently detained at Luzira Prison.  The concerns were voiced during a press... Read More

Stop Politics of Religion- Museveni warns Kigezi leaders.

February 14, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked leaders in Kigezi sub-region to shun politics of religion and focus on uniting people. The president who was on Thursday, February 13, 2025 addressing Kigezi leaders at Rukungiri main stadium said he had received credible intelligence that there are some politicians who are dividing... Read More