Rukungiri: Residents of Ryarugambwa Cell have officially launched communal work to rehabilitate Ryarugambwa Bridge along Karisizo road, which connects to Rwemburara market in Buhunga Sub-county. Speaking to our reporter, the LC1 Chairperson of Ryarugambwa Cell, Ivan Kusingura, confirmed that the bridge links Kitokye and Ryarugambwa cells. He noted that the... Read More
Rukungiri: The micro-scale irrigation program, funded by the World Bank together with the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Agriculture, has officially ended in Rukungiri District after five years of service. During a review meeting and award ceremony held on September 25, at the Rukungiri District headquarters, officials noted... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has disbursed UGX 70 million to 10 groups of People with Disabilities (PWDs) and 3 youth groups within the municipality. The disbursement exercise was held at the Rukungiri Municipal Council Hall on September 25. The Principal Community Development Officer, John Bosco Twesigomwe, explained that each of the... Read More
Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri District are investigating the suspected murder of a 38-year-old man who was allegedly assaulted to death by unknown assailants in Bwambara Sub-county. The deceased, identified as Okello Dismus, was reportedly employed as a casual labourer for the past two years by Annet Rwemereza, a resident of... Read More
Rukungiri: The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD), through its National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), has called on Rukungiri residents to become champions of clean cooking in order to fight poverty, improve health, and protect the environment. The campaign seeks to reduce dependence on traditional cooking fuels like firewood... Read More
Kisoro: Tension and grief have gripped Busamba Ward in Kisoro Municipality as residents protest the continued neglect of the former Kisoro Primary Teachers College (PTC). The facility, which was approved to become a health institute affiliated with Kabale University, has instead been abandoned and is now being used for grazing... Read More
Kabale: Residents of Kiringa village in Buhara Sub County, Kabale district, have stormed Buhara Police Post demanding the immediate release of their colleague, Ambrose Turamyomwe, a former contestant for the village NRM chairperson seat. Turamyomwe was reportedly arrested last evening September 22, from his home by a joint team of... Read More
Rukungiri: The LCIII Chairperson and NRM flag bearer for Buhunga Sub County, Benon Mugisha, has been officially nominated to contest in the 2026 general elections. Speaking to our reporter shortly after his nomination on September 22, Mugisha pledged to work for the people of Buhunga Sub County by representing their... Read More
Rukungiri: A boda boda rider has died after hitting potholes filled with stagnant water along Rubabo Road in Rukungiri District. The incident happened on September 22, at around 5:30 am in Kaata Cell, Nyabiteete Parish, Buyanja Sub County. The deceased was identified only as Elidard, a resident of Marumba in... Read More
Rukungiri: In a bid to combat poverty and guarantee food security, the aspiring Member of Parliament for Rubabo Constituency, Hon. Doreen Busingye Muheru, has donated more than 200 hoes to residents of Kizinga A, Kizinga B, and Matebe cells in Buyanja Town Council, Rukungiri District. While handing over the farming... Read More