Tag Archive: Uganda

Rukungiri Welder Electrocuted to Death During Work.

November 28, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: A 29-year-old man in Rukungiri district has died after being electrocuted while on duty. The deceased identified as Isaac Akampurirawho hails from Nyarushanje sub-county was renting in Rwabuteneka cell, Kagashe ward, Eastern division Rukungiri Municipality. The tragic incident occurred on November 28, as Akampurira was welding balcony shades on... Read More

OPM offers food Relief to Rukungiri hailstorm victims.

November 20, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Rukungiri district leaders on Wednesday November 20, 2024 received relief food items from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to help residents who were affected by hailstorm in September this year. Devastating hailstorm ravaged crop gardens in areas of Rukungiri municipality, Buyanja sub-county, Buyanja town council, some parts... Read More

Journalists in Kigezi Urged to Combat Identity Politics for Regional Development

November 9, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Journalists in the Kigezi subregion have been urged to take an active role in combating identity politics, which has hindered the region’s development. This call was made by the President of Ugandans Below 40 Years (UB40), Dr. Jude Katerega, during a media symposium held on November 9 at Rukungiri Inn Gardens... Read More

Miss Uganda 2024 Natasha Nyonyozi Eyes Miss World Crown.

October 24, 2024    By Country Radio

Kabale: Miss Uganda 2024/25, Natasha Nyonyozi, has revealed her intention to contest in the Miss World competition. Speaking during a media address and a radio talk show in Kabale District on October 24, 2024, she expressed her hopes of following in the footsteps of her predecessors, such as Quiin Abenakyo,... Read More

Appeal for Banyankore and Bakiga Kingdom Made at MIU Cultural Competitions.

October 22, 2024    By Country Radio

Mbarara: Banyankore and Bakiga communities have been asked to establish a kingdom. This appeal was made during the Metropolitan International University (MIU) cultural gala competitions held on October 19, 2024, at the university’s Mbarara campus. The event brought together cultural groups from MIU’s three campuses: Mbarara, Kampala, and Kisoro. Participating... Read More

FDC Collects Over 1,800 Signatures for New Party Registration.

October 18, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction in Rukungiri District has collected 1,854 signatures out of the 15,000 targeted to register the new political party, People’s Front for Freedom (PFF). This was revealed by Calleb Musimenta, the administrative secretary for FDC in Rukungiri, during an interview with our... Read More

Man Bites Wife’s Ear and Breasts in Rukungiri District.

October 14, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged in Nyakishenyi Sub-county, Rukungiri District, where a man reportedly bit off his wife’s ear and breasts during a violent altercation. The incident was revealed by Wednesday Twinomujuni, the LCIII Chairperson of Nyakishenyi Sub-county, who shared the news on various social media... Read More

Tragic accident claims life in Kanungu

September 17, 2024    By admin

Kanungu: Police in Kanungu are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a 40 year old Edson Kanyakole, a resident of Katete sub-county in Kanungu district. It is alleged that the deceased was knocked by a speeding car Reg no UBJ100J Hillux double cabin that belongs to Kedifise bank Kanungu branch.... Read More