Tag Archive: Uganda

Rukungiri farmers to receive apple seedlings from NAADs

October 10, 2023    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: About 1000 Rukungiri farmers are to receive apple seedlings from the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS). This is indicated in the call – off order that was issued on 5th October 2023. According to the call – off order, there are 14,000 apple seedlings that will be distributed to... Read More

Poor Road Network irks Residents in Rubanda

October 9, 2023    By Country Radio

Rubanda: Residents along the Ruhonmwa-Kabadama-Nyamazizi road are expressing frustration with the Rubanda district authorities, accusing them of delaying to repair the road damaged by floods at the end of August this year. The discontent came on sunday in Kigarama village, Ruhonwa parish, during the distribution of mattresses among members of... Read More

Gen Tumukunde calls for a capital insurance scheme for Retiring Bishops.

October 9, 2023    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The former presidential candidate Rtd Lieutenant General Henry Tumukunde has rallied Christians to start a capital insurance scheme for the retiring Bishops of North Kigezi diocese so that they can enjoy life in retirement.  General Tumukunde was speaking at the thanksgiving service of Canon Sam Ruharo at Kyamakanda Archdeaconry... Read More

Security forces seal off NUP headquarters.

October 9, 2023    By Country Radio

Kampala: The National Unity Platform (NUP) head office in Kamwokya, Kampala has been sealed off by security forces as the party was preparing to hold prayers for their alleged supporters who lost their lives in the hands of what has been termed as state operatives. In an announcement on Sunday,... Read More

I can’t join elective politics-Gen Kayihura

October 9, 2023    By Country Radio

Kisoro: Former Police boss, Gen (Rtd) Kale Kayihura, has said he will not join elective politics but rather will focus on farming after retiring from the army.  Gen Kayihura made the remarks over the weekend at his homecoming event organised at Saaza Grounds in Kisoro Municipality to celebrate his retirement from the army. “I am... Read More

Rukungiri mother struggles to fend for her quadruplets.

October 9, 2023    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Kyomugisha Mary is struggling to fend for her quadruplets. Kyomugisha 33, a mother of 5 and a resident of Kiteme village, Ihunga parish, Nyarushanje sub-county, Rukungiri district shared to our reporter about her painful story that she gave birth to her first born normally, followed by quadruplets.  Kyomugisha who is... Read More

Bishop Twinomujuni roots for spiritual thanksgiving

October 9, 2023    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Bishop of West Ankole Diocese, Rt. Rev. Johnson Twinomujuni is rooting for a spirit of thanksgiving to God by all Christians, irrespective of the circumstances they pass through. Bishop Twinomujuni says both those who have passed through difficult situations and those who have not, must thank God. He... Read More

3 people died in Rukungiri road crashes in September

October 5, 2023    By Country Radio

Rukugiri: A total of 8 accidents were registered at Rukungiri Police Station in the month of September. This was revealed by the Rukungiri District Police Commander (DPC) SSP Musa Tibakirana while interacting with our reporter in his office on Thursday. Out of the 8 accidents registered, 3 were fatal, 4... Read More

Police speaks on Bobi Wine’s arrest, NUP leaders condemn police actions.

October 5, 2023    By Country Radio

National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders have condemned of the arrest of their leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine. Kyagulanyi was netted immediately upon his arrival from South Africa and Canada at Entebbe International Airport. Mathias Mpuuga, the leader of the Opposition in Parliament, stated, “The cowardly regime has... Read More

Breaking news! NUP president Bobi Wine arrested at Entebbe airport

October 5, 2023    By Country Radio

Kampala: National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has been arrested upon arrival at Entebbe airport at 10:20am. He was met by security officials on the tarmac and transferred into a waiting convoy of cars. His whereabouts are currently unknown. Kyagulanyi had been on an international mobilisation... Read More