Rukungiri: As Uganda joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8, a section of women in Rukungiri District have highlighted both the progress and challenges in achieving gender equality. Speaking to our news reporter, who visited various district authorities, especially women working at the... Read More
Rukungiri: Andrew Kikira Ankunda has officially announced his intention to contest for the position of Member of Parliament for Rukungiri Municipality in the 2026–2031 term. Kikira, a businessman in Kampala and Rukungiri, made the declaration over the weekend during a press conference at his home in Bunura Cell, Rwakabengo Ward,... Read More
Rukungiri: Retired head teachers in Rukungiri District have been encouraged to participate in farming and cattle keeping as an additional source of income. This was revealed on March 6, by the LC5 Chairperson of Rukungiri District Geoffrey Kyomukama, during a meeting of the Rukungiri District Retired Head teachers Association held... Read More
Kasese: A 60-year-old former Royal Guard of the Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu has surrendered to the government after spending eight years in hiding. Joseph Kabalhami, who says he was the commander of all Royal Guards in Greater Lake Katwe Sub-county, surrendered on Tuesday evening at his home in Kalhamya village, Kahokya... Read More
Rukungiri: Muslims have been urged to remain faithful and share with the less fortunate during Ramadan so that Allah may reward and protect them. The Rukungiri District Khadi Sheikh Abdul Malik Byaruhanga Kayole, made this appeal during an interview with our news reporter at his office on March 5. He... Read More
Rukungiri: Students of Kashenyi Secondary School have been urged to put God first in their lives to avoid actions that bring sorrow to their parents. This call was made on March 3, by the Education Coordinator for North Kigezi Diocese, Rev. Munturive Nshabaruhanga, during a retreat at Kashenyi Secondary School... Read More
Rukungiri: The Ruruku Muslim community in Rukungiri Municipality has accused political leaders of neglecting them due to being a religious minority in the area. This concern arose on March 5, during an interview with our news reporter, where community members highlighted the poor state of their primary school, located at... Read More
Rukungiri: Members of the Rukungiri District NRM Mobilizer Association have been urged to cooperate, work together, and stay committed to their goals. The Rukungiri Municipality Commercial Officer Grace Tayebwa, made this appeal on March 4, during the association’s annual general meeting at Rukungiri Inn Hotel, Eastern Division, Rukungiri Municipality. The... Read More
Rukungiri: As the world marked World Hearing Day on March 3, a resident of Rukungiri Municipality living with hearing impairment shared the hardships that deaf people face in their daily lives, including discrimination and exclusion from community activities. Hillary Twinomujuni, a resident of Omukakabada Cell, Northern A Ward, Western Division... Read More
Rukungiri: The Chaplain of Nyakibaale Hospital and Patron of the Peace and Justice Movement in Kabale Diocese Rev. Fr. Balthazar Ndyomugabe has dismissed claims that Catholics worship idols, stating that they only worship the Lord God, in accordance with the first commandment. Rev Fr Ndyomugabe revealed this on March 2,... Read More