Category: Politics
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RUPFA Trains 400 Students, 16 Teachers in Pumpkin Soup Cooking Under Vegan School Lunch Drive
RUKUNGIRI-The Rukungiri Pamoja Farmers Association (RUPFA) has trained more than 400 students and 16 teachers in preparing pumpkin soup as part of its Thrive Africa Vegan School Lunch Campaign. The training took place today at Rukungiri Universal Primary School in Butagasi Cell, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality.Led by Project trainer John Kashobera, RUPFA aims to empower…
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Radio Journalist Niwaha Francis Topples Kabale’s Longest-Serving LC3 Chairperson
Kabale-Kabale based Radio journalist Niwaha Francis, popularly known as Etara ya Buhara, has ended the 29-year leadership of Baryamujura Joseph to claim the LC3 chairperson NRM Party flag bearer seat for Buhara Sub-county. Baryamujura, who has held the position since 1996, was defeated in a decisive contest. Niwaha, a presenter at Rubanda FM 89.0 sister…
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Henry Nasasira Wins NRM Flag for Kabale Central Division with Landslide Victory
Henry Nasasira has been declared the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for Kabale Municipality’s Central Division after securing a resounding victory in the party primaries. Nasasira, who has been serving as the Speaker of Central Division, polled 1,757 votes, representing 61.5% of the total votes cast. He defeated his closest rival, Byamugisha Deogratiuos, who…
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Kabale NRM Registrar Assures LC3 Candidates of Timely Polling Material, Warns Against Bribery
Kabale-The Kabale District National Resistance Movement (NRM) Registrar, Ntegyereize Medard, has assured LC3 chairperson and councillor aspirants that all polling materials for tomorrow’s elections have been successfully distributed to respective sub-county NRM election supervisors. Speaking today at the NRM party offices in Central Division, Kabale Municipality, Ntegyereize noted that previous elections in the district had…
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Kisoro NRM Registrar Warns Aspirants Against Bribery Ahead of Elections
Kisoro-The Kisoro District NRM Registrar, Mujambere Tadeo, has cautioned aspiring candidates in tomorrow’s elections against attempting to bribe election registrars, warning that such acts threaten the integrity of the electoral process. Speaking during a press briefing at his office in Kisoro Municipality, Mujambere revealed that some LC3 chairperson aspirants for sub-counties and mayoral candidates for…
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28-Year-Old Kibirige Kassim Declares Bid for Nakawa East Parliamentary Seat
KAMPALA-Nakawa East Constituency could see fresh political competition in the upcoming general elections after 28-year-old Kibirige Kassim officially announced his intention to run for Parliament on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket. A native of Mutungo Zone 4, Nakawa, Kassim is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management at Victoria University. He says…
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ALERT. Family Demands Justice Over Release of Assault Suspect in Rubanda
RUBANDA-A family in Rubanda District is demanding justice after a suspect accused of assaulting their son was released from police custody under unclear circumstances. According to Moses Birija, the father of the victim, Kevin Akampwera, the assault took place on 27th July 2025 at around 9:38 p.m. in Kyitwego Village, Nyarusheija Ward, Kacerere Town Council.…
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Kigata High School Launches Alumni Association with a 40 million shillin
By Innocent Ruhangariyo Kabale-Kigata High School in kyanamira sub-county Kabale District has proudly announced the launch of its alumni association, known as the Kigata High School Old Students Association (KIHISOSA), marking a significant milestone in the school’s history unveiling an ambitious initiative worth 40 million shillings aimed at furnishing the school’s main hall, addressing the…
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Tensions Mount in Rukiga as Protests Erupt Over Alleged Post-Election Arrests
RUKIGA-Rukiga District is in turmoil as angry residents led by local leaders accuse the Rukiga District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Kamusiime Caroline Muhwezi, of orchestrating a wave of politically-motivated arrests following her loss in the recently concluded NRM primaries. The protests, which have broken out across Mparo Town Council, were led by Mayor Jimmy…
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Fatal Road Accident in Kisoro Claims Life of Pedestrian
KISORO-Police in Kisoro District are investigating a tragic road accident that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Muteto Trading Centre along the Kibande–Muteto road. The incident occurred today at 5:41 PM and involved a Fuso truck, registration number UBK 505T, white in colour, which was reportedly transporting cabbage. The deceased has been identified as…