Tag Archive: Uganda

Rukungiri Artists Urged to Save and Buy More Shares for Association Development

November 4, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Members of the Rukungiri Artists Association have been encouraged to save money and buy more shares to strengthen the development of their association. This message was delivered on November 4, by the Rukungiri District Commercial Officer, Grace Tayebwa, during a meeting of the association held in the Rukungiri District... Read More

I’m backing Gen. Tumukunde now, but I’ll be in the race with him in 2031.

November 3, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The Rukungiri Municipality Member of Parliament, Dr. Elisa Rutahirwa, who recently lost to Gen. Henry Tumukunde in the 2025 NRM party primaries, has vowed to contest again in the 2031 general elections to reclaim the seat. Speaking to our reporter, Dr. Rutahirwa said he voluntarily stepped aside for Gen.... Read More

6,620 candidates begin PLE in Rukungiri

November 3, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: A total of 6,620 Primary Seven candidates in Rukungiri district who were registered by Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) to sit for Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) have begun their final exams. These are part of 817,998 candidates who were registered to sit for the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) this year national... Read More

Gen. Tumukunde Pledges to Rehabilitate Rukungiri Stadium, Urges Parents to Support Sports Talent

November 3, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for Rukungiri Municipality Member of Parliament, Gen. Henry Tumukunde, has pledged to prioritize the rehabilitation of Rukungiri Stadium once elected to Parliament, saying the facility’s poor state has hindered the growth of sports in the district. Speaking through his representative, Peter Kakurugu,... Read More

Bishop Asiimwe Criticizes Government Over Poor State of Buyanja–Nyakaina Road

November 2, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe, has strongly criticized the government for failing to improve the Buyanja–Nyakaina road, which connects to Kabale University Rukungiri Campus. Bishop Asiimwe made the remarks on November 2, during the closure of a three-day diocesan mission held at St. John’s... Read More

Rukungiri Corporate League Concludes 2025 Season After 9 Months of Tight Competition

November 2, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The 2025 season of the Rukungiri Corporate League has officially concluded after nine months of intense competition, with Pureflow from Mbarara City emerging as football champions and Kisizi Hospital crowned volleyball champions. According to the tournament founder, Maurice Tumwesigye, the league kicked off in March 2025 and wrapped up... Read More

Rukungiri Municipality Launches UGX 551 Million School Renovation Project

October 30, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has launched a school renovation and construction project worth UGX 551 million in four different schools. According to the Rukungiri Municipal Education Officer, Robert Agume, the project aims to improve learning conditions and infrastructure in both primary and secondary schools across the municipality. St. Gerald’s Secondary School... Read More

Rukungiri Municipality Launches UGX 400M Renovation Project at St. Gerald’s Secondary School

October 30, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has launched the renovation and remodelling of the computer laboratory, office block, and classroom block at St. Gerald’s Secondary School. The project, worth approximately UGX 400 million, aims to improve the school’s infrastructure and learning environment. The launch ceremony was held at the school premises on October... Read More