Rukungiri: The Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, Minister for Security Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi, and the Kabale Diocese Pastoral Coordinator Rev. Fr. Fudeli Ndagijimana have urged residents in the Kigezi region to focus on high-value farming such as coffee, Hass avocado, dairy cattle, and other profitable enterprises. They said... Read More
Rukungiri: NRM flag bearers, NRM-leaning independent candidates, and members of the NRM district structure have asked President Yoweri Museveni to address the arrest of Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye when he visits Rukungiri District on 26th November 2025. They want him released, saying the situation may affect NRM candidates in the... Read More
Rukungiri: Police in Rukungiri District have arrested a 23-year-old woman for allegedly impersonating a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) candidate at Bugangari Secondary School. The suspect, identified as Cleophas Mbamanyire, a student at Kampala University, Luwero Campus, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with Education, is accused of sitting for... Read More
Rukungiri: Authorities in Rukungiri District have recovered UGX 1,570,000 that had been embezzled from Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries in Kafunjo Parish, Nyakishenyi Sub County. The money was reportedly misappropriated by members of the Kafunjo Parish PDM committee, led by the Parish Chief, Elias Agaba, and the Parish SACCO Chairperson,... Read More
Rukungiri: Youth in Rukungiri District have been encouraged to remain productive, acquire business skills, and form development groups to improve their livelihoods and contribute to community growth. The call was made on November 12, by Peace Rugambwa, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Agriculture and Local People, who also serves as... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Municipality has launched two major projects aimed at improving health service delivery and facility standards within the area. According to the Municipal Civil Engineer, Amelia Ainembabazi, the projects fall under the health department and include the expansion and remodeling of the mortuary at Rwakabengo Health Centre III and... Read More
Rukungiri:Rujumbura County Member of Parliament aspirant Rwendeire Murebire Junior has officially launched his manifesto in Kanyankyende Parish, Bugangari Sub-county, with several voters pledging to endorse him as their preferred candidate in the forthcoming general elections. The independent candidate launched his manifesto on November 11, during a campaign rally held at... Read More
Rukungiri: Nine members of the opposition People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party have crossed over to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) during a campaign rally addressed by the Minister for Security, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, in Katerampungu Parish, Bugangari Sub-county, Rukungiri District. The group was led by... Read More
National: The National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has appealed to Ugandans not to vote for any candidate representing the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the upcoming 2026 general elections, saying it is the only way to end what he called decades... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Civil servants have been urged to prioritize effective service delivery and act as good ambassadors of the Government as they execute their duties. This call was made on November 11, during a joint meeting of civil servants from Rukungiri District Local Government and Rukungiri Municipal Council, held in... Read More