Rukungiri: Tensions are rising in Rubabo County, Rukungiri District, as Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabugumi accuses his opponent, Alex Bob Rugonde, of orchestrating attacks against his supporters to block them from campaigning ahead of the fresh elections. The accusations come after two of Rwabugumi’s supporters were allegedly beaten last Wednesday in Bagarame... Read More
Rukungiri: The Minister of Security, Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Jim Muhwezi, has lost his seat as Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Veterans League to Lt. (Rtd.) Moses Mushabe, the NRM chairman of Isingiro District. In a hotly contested election within the party’s internal structures, Mushabe secured 532 votes against... Read More
Rukungiri: Rukungiri Pamoja Farmers Association (RUPFA) has trained over 300 students and 23 teachers in cooking pumpkin soup as part of its Vegan School Lunch Drive. The training was conducted on August 26, at Kinyasano Boarding Primary School, located in Kinyasano Ward, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality. The session was led... Read More
Kisoro: The Minister of Education and Sports, who is also the First Lady of Uganda, Hon. Janet Kataha Museveni, is set to grace the Western Region Women’s Conference in Muhabura Diocese, Kisoro district, later this week. The development was announced on August 25, by the Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Godfrey... Read More
Rukungiri: St. John’s Kanyanga Church of Uganda (C.O.U) under Kakinga Archdeaconry located in Kebisoni Sub County on Sunday August 24, celebrated 100 years of preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. The centenary thanksgiving service brought together hundreds of Christians, clergy, and guests from across the region to reflect on the... Read More
Rukungiri: Parents have been urged to take full responsibility for their children’s education to ensure better results and a brighter future. This message was delivered by the head teacher of Kinyasano Boarding Primary School, Benard Tumushangye, on August 21, during a Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) meeting held at the... Read More
Rukungiri: Men have been urged to avoid having sexual intercourse with their wives immediately after childbirth to prevent excessive bleeding and infections. The Rukungiri Municipal Health Officer, Boaz Kanyesigye, made the remarks on August 22, during an interview with our reporter at his office in the Municipal headquarters. He advised... Read More
Rukungiri: The Director of Mother Care Nursery and Primary School, Cosma Ebyarimpa, has thanked the Government of Uganda and God for granting the school an operational license for its nursery section. Speaking during the school’s general meeting with parents held at Rugando Cell, Nyakinengo Parish, Nyakagyeme Sub-County in Rukungiri District... Read More
Rukungiri: A total of 827 pupils (12.7%) in Primary Seven and 1,709 pupils (18.6%) in Primary Five were ungraded in the recently concluded district mock examinations in Rukungiri. The results were released on August 20, during a meeting of district leaders and head teachers at Makobore High School, Kinyasano Ward,... Read More
Kisoro: The territorial police in Kisoro are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier in a suspected suicide by shooting. The deceased has been identified as RA. 267544 Pte. Samuel Kwesiga, 32, attached to Nyanamo detach under the 35th Battalion in Kisoro District.... Read More