Vatican: Pope Leo XIV has appealed for no more war in his first Sunday address at the Vatican, urging world powers to pursue peace. Reflecting on current global conflicts, the newly elected pontiff called for a lasting resolution to the war in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza, and welcomed Saturday’s... Read More
Rukungiri: The territorial police in Rukungiri District are actively hunting for a 30-year-old woman identified only as Constance, who is suspected of murdering an 81-year-old woman. The incident occurred on May 11, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m., at Nyakabare Cell, Central Ward, Kebisoni Town Council, Rukungiri District. According to the... Read More
Rukungiri: The aspiring Woman Member of Parliament for Rukungiri District, Hon. Nuwagaba Annah Tumuramye, has called on parents to take full responsibility for grooming their children into responsible and productive citizens. Nuwagaba made the remarks on May 10, during the belated International Women’s Day celebrations held at Bugangari Sub-county Playground.... Read More
Rukungiri: Women leaders in Rukungiri District have expressed concern over the lack of government support and facilitation for women councils, especially at the lower levels, from LC1 to LC3. This was revealed on May 10, during the belated International Women’s Day celebrations held at Bugangari Sub-county Playground. The event was... Read More
Kisoro: A 24-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his 18-year-old wife following a domestic dispute in Nyakinama Sub County, Kisoro District. The deceased, identified as Denise Ntezimana, was a resident of Gikoro Village, Chihe Parish in Nyakinama Sub County. According to police, she was allegedly assaulted by her... Read More
Vatican: Robert Prevost has been elected as the new pope and will be known as Pope Leo XIV. He is the first American to become the leader of the Catholic Church. The 69-year-old was welcomed with loud cheers from thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square. He appeared on... Read More
Kabale: A man in his 60s, identified as Silver Owomuhangi, was allegedly murdered after refusing to support his uncle during the recent National Resistance Movement (NRM) party structure elections in Kabale District. The elections, held on May 6, in Bugo Cell, Masamba Parish, Rubaya Sub-county, included several categories such as... Read More
Rukungiri: Leaders elected under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party structure have been challenged to actively serve the people and work hard to mobilize support for the party ahead of the next general elections. This call was made on May 6, by Hon. Mujuni Lawrence Mpitsi Singa, the NRM flag... Read More
National: Seventy-nine Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia have completed a Battlefield Emergency First Aid (BEFA) training course. The training was conducted by the United Nations Transitional Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) in partnership with the United Nations Support Office. It... Read More
Rukungiri: The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Rukungiri, Steven Nsubuga Bewayo, has expressed confidence that the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) will win by over 90% in Rukungiri District during the 2026 general elections. Nsubuga made the remarks on May 6, during an interview with our reporter at Kagunga Cell,... Read More