Tag Archive: Uganda

Aspiring MP Andrew Kiikira Donates Cement and Bricks for Expansion of Ruruku Mosque

April 14, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality Andrew Kiikira, has donated 100 bags of cement and two truckloads of bricks towards the construction and expansion of Ruruku Mosque in Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality. The donation was made on April 11, during a fundraising ceremony held at the mosque... Read More

Rukungiri Municipal Council Launches UGX 27M Kagogo Slaughter Slab Renovation Project

April 14, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The leadership of Rukungiri Municipal Council has launched a UGX 27 million renovation project for the Kagogo slaughter slab located in Kagarama A Cell, Northern A Ward, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality. The ceremony was held at Western division headquarters and was presided over by the Deputy Resident District Commissioner... Read More

Three Dead, Several Injured in Rukungiri Road Accident Involving Bus and Taxi

April 13, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri are investigating a fatal road traffic accident that occurred last night, claiming three lives and leaving several others seriously injured. The accident happened on the night of April 12, 2025, at around 10:20 PM at Omukabingo Cell, Buyanja Sub-county, along the Rukungiri–Ntungamo Road. According to the... Read More

Water Crisis Hits Kikarara Parish in Rukungiri

April 12, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Residents of Kikarara Parish in Bwambara Sub County, Rujumbura County, in Rukungiri District are grappling with a severe water shortage, a crisis they say is endangering their health and disrupting daily life. Speaking during a community meeting held at Nyakabungo Community Church in Nyakabungo Cell recently, the locals expressed... Read More

Old Students Commend Bishop Onesmus for Reviving Church-Founded Schools

April 12, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Old students of Makobore High School, under their umbrella body, the Makobore Old Students Association (MOSA), have commended the Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, for his tireless support towards church-founded schools, especially Makobore High School and Kinyasano Girls High School schools they say were once... Read More

Hon. Isaac Atukunda Donates Maize Seedlings to Support Rukungiri Residents

April 12, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Hopeful Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality Hon. Isaac Atukunda has donated 2,000 kg of maize seedlings to the residents of Rukungiri Municipality. The distribution launch event took place on April 12, at his home in Kyatoko Ward, Eastern Division, where local leaders and coordinators received seeds and... Read More

Hon. Annah Nuwagaba Tumuramye Calls for Fencing of Queen Elizabeth National Park to Protect Local Farmers.

April 9, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri district, Hon. Annah Nuwagaba Tumuramye, has urged authorities to fence Queen Elizabeth National Park to protect local residents from wild animal attacks.  During her visit to Rwenshama and Kikarara parishes in Bwambara subcounty on Tuesday 8, Tumuramye met with local villagers who often... Read More

Residents of Ndere Parish Decry Poor Roads and Collapsed Bridge 

April 5, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Residents and local leaders in Ndere Parish, Ruhinda Sub-county, Rukungiri District, are demanding urgent action over the poor state of roads and bridges in their area, which has disrupted transport and service delivery.  They highlight Rutabago Road and Kabare Bridge, which connects Ruhinda Sub-county to Bugangari Sub-county, as being... Read More