Rukungiri: The newly elected Mayor of Kebisoni Town Council, Leonard Muhunguzi, has officially been sworn into office, marking the beginning of a new leadership term and the constitution of the new town council. The swearing-in ceremony was held on May 21, at the Kebisoni Town Council Hall in Rukungiri District.... Read More
National: Metropolitan International University (MIU) has taken a significant step in supporting higher education in Uganda by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education and Sports to enable eligible students to access government study loans. Established in 2016, MIU has its main campus in Kisoro District... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Western Division Commissions Kagogo Slaughter Slab and Karangaro Health Centre Latrine ProjectsTwo development projects in Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality, have been officially commissioned. The projects include the renovation of the Kagogo slaughter slab and the construction of a two-stance lined VIP latrine at Karangaro Health Centre II. The... Read More
Rukungiri: The municipal councilor representing Kinyasano Ward, Innocent Rubarondesa of the opposition People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has expressed interest in contesting for the position of Speaker of Rukungiri Municipal Council for the 2026–2031 term. In an interview with our reporter on May 14, Rubarondesa said that his party selected... Read More
Rukungiri: The newly sworn-in Members of Parliament for Uganda’s 12th Parliament have been urged to focus on their key responsibilities of legislation, oversight, representation, and budgeting in order to serve their constituencies effectively. The call was made on May 14, by the Bishop of North Kigezi diocese Rt. Rev. Onesmus... Read More
Rukungiri: The elected Member of Parliament for Rujumbura Constituency and Security Minister, Rtd Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has called on Ugandans to focus on service delivery as the new parliamentary term begins. Speaking shortly after his swearing-in on May 14, Muhwezi said the country is now ready to move... Read More
Rukungiri: Women have been urged to embrace unity in Jesus Christ and renew their faith in God, who is the true source of everlasting peace. The message was delivered on May 13, by Rev. Debra Tumushabe Ahumuza, the Coordinator of Family Life in Kigezi Diocese, while preaching at the 3rd... Read More
Rukungiri: NRM mobilizers in Rukungiri District are demanding payment for 15 days they spent campaigning for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and other NRM flag bearers during the January 15 general elections. The angry mobilizers, ranging from parish to district level, gathered on May 13, at Merphie Hotel in Eastern Division,... Read More
Rukungiri: Residents of Rukungiri District are expected to benefit from improved transport and connectivity after the district approved plans to work on 20 district roads covering about 170 kilometres in the 2026/2027 financial year. According to the approved district budget of UGX 69.1 billion for the coming financial year, UGX... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri District NRM members have joined the rest of the nation in celebrating the swearing-in ceremony of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, which was streamed live from Kololo Ceremonial Grounds where the national celebrations were held. In Rukungiri District, the celebrations took place at Rukungiri Main Stadium on May 12,... Read More