Category: Politics

Kabale-The Kabale District Vice Registrar, Medard Ntegyereize, has commended voters representing Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the elderly, and youth for conducting peaceful and fair elections during the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) party elections held today at Kabale National Teachers’ College (NTC). Ntegyereize lauded the calm atmosphere and orderly voting process, emphasizing that the elections…

KAMPALA- Uganda is mourning the loss of one of its most influential sons, Dr. James Musinguzi Garuga, a visionary businessman, seasoned politician, and philanthropist whose contributions spanned agriculture, tourism, governance, and social transformation. Dr. Garuga, aged 71, passed away on Wednesday morning at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala, where he had been undergoing specialized treatment. According…

Kabale–A 27-year-old man has been arrested by the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) at Kabale Municipal Stadium for attempting to bribe his way into the army with one million Uganda shillings. The suspect, identified as Esau Niwandinda, a resident of Nyakarambi Cell, Birambo Parish in Maziba Sub-county, Kabale District, was apprehended during the ongoing UPDF…

Kampala-Rukiga County Member of Parliament, Hon. Roland Ndyomugyenyi Bish, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Dr. James Musinguzi Garuga, a revered businessman and community leader who passed away on Wednesday morning at Nakasero Hospital after battling throat cancer. Hon. Bish described Dr. Garuga as a visionary leader, mentor, and father figure who had…

RUKIGA-The Rukiga District FDC Chairperson and Independent LC5 Chairperson aspirant, Michael Kwarikunda Mbareba, has joined hundreds in mourning the death of Dr. James Musinguzi Garuga, the founder of Kigezi Highland Tea Factories and a celebrated pillar of development in the Kigezi sub-region. In a heartfelt tribute, Mbareba described the late Garuga as “not your ordinary…

Kampala-Uganda is mourning the death of veteran politician, businessman, and philanthropist Dr. James Musinguzi Garuga, who passed away under yet-to-be-confirmed circumstances. His death marks the end of an era for a man widely regarded as a pillar in both Uganda’s political evolution and private sector development. The news of Dr. Garuga’s passing was confirmed on…

By Innocent Ruhangariyo Kabale-In a spirited call to action, Kabale Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Maj. Godfrey Katamba has urged the residents of Kabale district to embrace sports as a vital component of maintaining good health and unlocking employment opportunities. His remarks came during a friendly match between Kabale Fitness Club and Kigezi Fitness Club, an…

By Innocent Ruhangariyo Kabale-In a heartfelt ceremony, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) cadres of Kabale District honored outgoing Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Godfrey Nyakahuma for his outstanding performance during his tenure. Nyakahuma, who assumed office on thursday, September 9, 2021, replacing Darius Nandinda, has been transferred to Kaberamaido District in the recent reshuffle by the…

Kanung-Police in Kanungu District have launched a full-scale investigation after the body of an unidentified woman was discovered tied with ropes and packed in a green sack, floating in the River Ntungwa in Nyamirama Sub-county. According to preliminary police reports, the body was discovered around 3:00 PM on Friday by a group of young boys…

Kampala-Ndorwa County West NRM flag bearer and Constituency NRM Chairperson, Hon. Eliab Naturinda Mporera, earlier today paid a courtesy visit to the former Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, at his office located at the Kingdom Kampala Building. The meeting, which was described as strategic and forward looking, focused on revitalizing the…