Tag Archive: Uganda

Kyamakanda Sec School Produces Rukungiri’s Best UACE Student with 20 Points

March 14, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Kyamakanda Secondary School in Rukungiri district has set a new record by producing the only student in the entire district who scored 20 points in the 2024 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) exams. The national results were officially released on March 14, at Nakasero State House in Kampala... Read More

Rukungiri Farmers SACCO Members Urged to Support Growth 

March 14, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Members of Rukungiri Farmers SACCO have been encouraged to support the institution by borrowing loans, saving regularly, and buying more shares to strengthen its development.  Rukungiri District Commercial Officer, Keith Ainebyoona, made this appeal on March14, while addressing delegates during the SACCO’s 7th Annual General Meeting at Hotel Riverside... Read More

Minister Jim Muhwezi Urges Public to Embrace PDM to Fight Poverty 

March 11, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Retired Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has urged leaders and the public to embrace and prioritize the Parish Development Model (PDM) as a key strategy to fight poverty in communities.  Minister Muhwezi made these remarks on March 11, during the second day of his... Read More

Minister Jim Muhwezi Engages Locals in Parish-Level Baraza Meetings

March 10, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has launched a series of baraza meetings with residents in every parish across Rujumbura County. The initiative, which began on March 10, kicked off in Nyakinengo and Kigaaga parishes, both in Nyakagyeme Sub County.  During these meetings, locals... Read More

Aspiring MP Gen. Henry Tumukunde Donates Relief Aid to Karangaro Ward Residents 

March 10, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: A section of residents from Nyamabale, Kafunda, and Kabwire cells in Karangaro Ward, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality, have received relief aid from an aspiring Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality Gen. Henry Tumukunde. The relief follows a devastating hailstorm on March 2, 2025, which affected over 1,000 households, destroying... Read More

Rwabugumi calls for youth engagement in sports.

March 10, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The secretary for health at the Rukungiri district council and District councilor for Nyarushanje Sub-county Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabugumi has asked the youth to engage in sports if they are to promote their well-being. Rwabugumi was speaking at Rwabugumi Bodaboda tournament 2025 match day three games held on Sunday March... Read More

Minister Jim Muhwezi Urges Public to Separate Politics from Religion 

March 9, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Minister for Security, Hon. Major General retired Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, has urged the public to avoid mixing politics with religion if they want quality leaders who can effectively represent their interests in government.  Minister Muhwezi who was the chief guest made this call on March 9, during a... Read More

Welden High School Suffers Narrow Defeat to Kyabugashe in Friendly Match 

March 9, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Welden High School from Mbarara District faced a narrow 1-0 defeat against Kyabugashe High School from Rukungiri District in a thrilling friendly match held at Rukungiri Main Stadium on March 9.  Welden High School recently dominated the 2024 Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) football championship, winning three major... Read More