Category: Regional
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Christians Urged To Respect Church Leaders
RUBANDA –Christians have been urged to respect and cooperate with their church leaders in enhancing God’s kingdom. The call was made on the 26th of November,2023 by The Very Rev Can Obed Turihohabwe, the St Peter’s Cathedral Rugarama Dean, while preaching in the induction service of Ven Earnest Nkwasiibwe, the new Archdeacon of St. James…
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Kick Corruption Out of Uganda Sparks Change Through Community Dialogue.
RUBANDA –Kick Corruption Out of Uganda yesterday engaged in a transformative Community Dialogue with residents of Bwegyerere cell, Kigyeyo ward, Rubanda Town Council in Rubanda District In a move towards fostering positive change. During this Dialogue, the organization introduced the Philanthropy for Development Program, aiming to cultivate a spirit of “Giving for Change and Development”…
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Kabale MP Kamara reassures residents over Kamukira HCIV
KABALE-The Member of Parliament for Kabale Municipality reassured residents that Kamukira Health Center Four will not be demoted to Health Center Three during an inspection of health facilities in Kabale district. This comes after Ministry of Health officials while monitoring health facilities had considered demoting Kamukira Health Center due to the failure of health workers…
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Rwandan National Remanded By Grade One Magistrate In Kisoro
KISORO-The Grade One Magistrates court in Kisoro district, presided over by His Worship Dismas Muchelule has sentenced a Rwandan national Patrick Munyamana to three months for illegal entry into Uganda. Munyamana, who is in his 20s was residing in Nyagashenyi village, Kisoro District, before he was apprehended on 15th Aug, 2023, for lacking a valid National ID,…
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Kanungu Police probes mysterious death of 77 yr woman
KANUNGU –Police in Kanungu district are currently investigating the tragic death of 77-year-old Teopista Tibabuza, a resident of Group Farm Cell in Kibiimbiri Parish, Kihihi Sub-County. According to Asp Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson, the lifeless body of the deceased was discovered in her bed by Pastor Tumugabe Gerald during a fellowship visit.…
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Woman Murdered On A Burial Over Witchcraft Allegations
KISORO -Police in Kisoro district have arrested four suspects for questioning regarding the alleged murder of 48-year-old Naomi Nyirambonigaba, a resident of Kagano cell in Kanaba sub-county. According to Asp Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson, the incident transpired during the burial of Jonas in Gisasa village on 18/11/2023 as mourners at the burial…
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Graduates Urged To Embrace Hard work, Integrity And Discipline To Succeed
KABALE-The Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, Rt Rev Gaddie Akanjuna, has urged graduates to embrace hard work, integrity and discipline if they are to succeed in their new career life. While speaking at Bishop Barham University College’s third phase of their 24th graduation today, Bishop Akanjuna, who is also the institution’s governing council chairman,…
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Two Detained in Rukiga District Over Death of 40-Year-Old Man
RUKIGA –Police in Rukiga district have apprehended two suspects for questioning over the death of 40-year-old Martin Tumwekwase, a resident of Kasoni cell in Rwenyangi Parish, Kamwezi sub-county, Rukiga district. According to ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson, the suspects are Guston Asiimwe and Ruth Aharizira, both of the above address. Maate alleges…
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St. Peter’s Cathedral Tower Construction Fundraising Launch Garners Over Shs65 Million in Support
KABALE-A total of Shs65.2 million was on Sunday of the 12th of NOVEMBER, 2023 raised in both cash and pledges at a fundraising launch of the construction of the St. Peter’s Cathedral Tower. Speaking at the function that doubled as a thanksgiving service for the Cathedral canons at St. Peter’s Cathedral Rugarama in Northern Division…
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In Ibanda Woman Takes Poison Over Alleged Mismanagement of 16 Million Shillings by Church Pastor
IBANDA –The police in Ibanda district have reported a case of suicide by poison involving a Munyankole female adult, approximately 35 years old. The deceased identified as Akankunda Scovia also known as Nalongo was a resident of Kafunjo cell, Bufanda ward Bufanda Division Ibanda Municipality, Ibanda district. She worked at Ibanda Central Market. According to…