WAKISO: Avance International University in Nabweru, Wakiso District, is set to hold its fifth graduation ceremony on September 25, 2026. The university’s Substantive Vice Chancellor, Dr. Kato Kimata Joshua, announced the development during an interview with our reporter at the university headquarters on September 20. Dr. Kimata said the guest... Read More
Rukungiri: Bwambara Boda Boda Stage has emerged victorious in the latest round of the Country Radio Boda Boda Festival qualifiers at the sub-county level. Bwambara defeated Kyabahanga Boda Boda Stage 2–0 in the final on September 20, earning the right to represent Bwambara Subcounty at the grand finale scheduled for... Read More
Editors pick: By Karenzi Gerald Kooli, Former Parliamentary Candidate, Rujumbura County, Rukungiri District | September 2026. Executive summary. Uganda’s electoral democracy is increasingly characterized by clientelism: the exchange of material inducements for political loyalty. This article argues that this model, particularly its contemporary manifestation through systematic vote buying and the... Read More
Rukungiri; Boda boda riders in Nyarushanje Sub-County have challenged riders from other parts of Rukungiri District to take part in the Country Radio Boda Boda Festival Rukungiri 2026, saying they are determined to win the 2 million shilling prize. The riders made the remarks on 24 August, during an interview... Read More
Rukungiri: Country Radio 87.6 FM has officially launched the Boda Boda Festival 2026, with the major event scheduled to take place on 28th November 2026. The event was on Friday August 21, 2026 launched at the station premises located in Kifunjo cell, Kyatoko ward, Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. Speaking at... Read More
Rukungiri: The newly elected Mayor of Rukungiri Municipality, His Worship Boaz Kansiime Matiita, together with his Executive Committee, has introduced a number of new policy measures aimed at improving service delivery, strengthening accountability, promoting transparency and ensuring value for money in municipal projects. The policies were presented to council during... Read More
Rukungiri; The newly elected Member of Parliament for Rubabo County in Rukungiri District, Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabugumi, has held a thanksgiving ceremony to thank Almighty God for answering his prayers and enabling him to win the parliamentary election. The thanksgiving ceremony was held on August 9, at his home in Bwanga... Read More
National: Uganda has won its first-ever gold medal at the African Archery Championships after para archer Precious Allan Asiimwe claimed the Men’s Para Recurve title at the 15th edition of the continental competition held in Oran, Algeria. The historic victory makes Asiimwe the first Ugandan to become an African archery... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipal Council has selected members and chairpersons of its sectoral committees during the first council meeting of the 2026/2027 financial year. The exercise was conducted on July 29, during the council sitting chaired by the Municipal Speaker, Constance Tumusiime. The Speaker read out the names of councillors assigned... Read More
Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Livestock Breeders and Food Security Cooperative Society (LIB4SECS) has officially launched a tractor and its implements worth UGX 299 million to improve agricultural production and mechanization among its members. The launch was held on July 24, at the cooperative headquarters in Kebisoni Town Council, Rukungiri District. It... Read More