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    Museveni Roots for Church–Govt Alliance to Tackle Poverty Through Farming

    Lukia Nantaba | May 12, 2025
    President calls on clergy to guide families in shifting from subsistence to enterprise agriculture during memorial for Kigezi’s Can. John Batuma

    Baryomunsi Says No to Campaign Cash, Clarifies Govt Grants to Political Parties

    Lukia Nantaba | May 12, 2025
    As opposition parties cry foul over campaign funding, the government insists state support is limited to routine operations — not electioneering

    Kigezi Unity Run Sparks Regional Pride and a Call for Peace Ahead of Elections

    Lukia Nantaba | May 12, 2025
    As elections near, the people of Kigezi lace up for peace and solidarity, using a regional run to bridge divisions and spotlight untapped athletic talent.

    Kipsiro Urges Govt to Fund Scholarships for Budding Athletes

    Lukia Nantaba | May 12, 2025
    Long distance legend says bursaries for young talents would take away a chunk of burden and allow athletes to focus

    Money Has Hijacked Politics—Now I’m Taking It Back, Says Kabale MP Hopeful Nabaasa

    Lukia Nantaba | May 10, 2025
    He’s a lawyer, entrepreneur, and media owner. Now Dan Musinguzi Nabaasa wants to fix what he calls Uganda’s broken politics—starting with Kabale Municipality.

    Delayed Funding Hampers School Sports, UPSSA Warns at National Athletics Championship

    Lukia Nantaba | May 10, 2025
    Over 7,000 pupils gather in Kabale as officials raise alarm over government delays to districts

    Musasizi Urges NRM Unity After Chaotic LC1 Elections

    Lukia Nantaba | May 10, 2025
    Minister downplays tensions in village polls, urges party to focus on 2026 general elections

    Chaos, controversy mar NRM LC1 elections in Kabale

    Lukia Nantaba | May 7, 2025
    The problem I have seen in Kabale is that people want to create chaos. Everything was streamlined; our district registrar has been on radios. The information ha...

    NRM LC1 Elections a Crucial Test of Party Strength, Says Fr. Gaetano Batanyenda

    Lukia Nantaba | May 7, 2025
    In my own view, I think the main objective for these LC1 elections is to test their strength in Uganda. Thereafter, if they notice that they don’t have strength...

    Patrick Katabazi: The Economist Ready to Transform Rukiga County

    Lukia Nantaba | May 6, 2025
    Patrick Kiconco Katabazi, a seasoned economist and lawyer, is set to contest the Rukiga County MP seat in the 2026 elections. With a wealth of experience in eco...

    Elvis Twenda Sees Himself As the Wind of Change in Ndorwa East Politics

    Lukia Nantaba | May 6, 2025
    Elvis Twenda, a lawyer with deep political roots, is vying for the Ndorwa East parliamentary seat in 2026. With a legacy of public service and a vision for gras...

    Kabale Hospital Authorities Demolish Kiosks Over Security, Sanitation Concerns

    Lukia Nantaba | May 1, 2025
    Authorities in Kabale have torn down kiosks outside the regional referral hospital following complaints of insecurity, poor hygiene, and illegal activity—sparki...

    From Healing to Leading: Dr. Kamara’s Prescription for Kabale’s Future

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 27, 2025
    Dr. Nicholas Kamara, a physician and MP for Kabale Municipality, reflects on his political journey, highlighting health sector achievements and plans to focus o...

    Murder Suspect’s Home Burned Down In Rukiga Retaliation Attack

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 26, 2025
    The target of the attack, Denis Tumwijukye, is among four suspects arrested in connection with the April 15, 2025 murder of Christopher Atwebembere, also known...

    Rukungiri Man Accused of Killing Wife After Late-Night Dispute

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 26, 2025
    The suspect is said to have called a boda boda rider to take Annet to Burombe Health Centre III, where she was pronounced dead on arrival.

    Rukiga Voters Urged to Reject 'Salt and Soap' Politics

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 25, 2025
    Addressing a group of 210 female volunteers who pledged support for his bid to represent Rukiga County in the 12th Parliament, Katabazi criticized what he terme...

    Uganda Takes the Helm as Co-Chair of Global Climate Finance Coalition

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 25, 2025
    State Minister for Finance Henry Musasizi said Uganda’s focus during its tenure will be on climate adaptation, highlighting its critical role in building resili...

    Kisoro Road Accident Claims Two Lives 

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 24, 2025
    Unfortunately, one rider died on the spot, while the other succumbed to injuries upon arrival at the hospital

    Grace Akunda Has Been Knocking on Voters Door and It's Getting Too Loud to Ignore

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 23, 2025
    In the green hills of Kabale, one woman is determined to change the political story—Grace Akunda Bwesigye, a seasoned professional and aspiring Woman MP for Kab...

    Musasizi Says Rubanda East Has Seen Results of His Three Terms

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 22, 2025
    Now serving out his third consecutive term as MP for Rubanda East since 2011, Musasizi’s political journey is one shaped not by party patronage but by the weigh...

    Wilfred Niwagaba: The Independent Stalwart Who Won’t Back Down

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 22, 2025
    Niwagaba currently serves as the Shadow Attorney General in the opposition government. He is expected to face stiff competition from Elvis Twinda, Dr James Akam...

    Solberg College Student Found Dead After Suspected Suicide

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 20, 2025
    The deceased, identified as 21-year-old Nikita Kiconco, was discovered shortly after students had returned from church services on the afternoon of April 20, 20...

    Security Recovers Stolen Rifle, Arrest Notorious Ex-Convict in Kisoro

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 20, 2025
    A combined team of police, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), and the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) tracked and arrested Hakizimana during a routine p...

    Bishop Akanjuna ,Church Leaders Of Kigezi Diocese Donate A Bull To Ndorwa Prison Inmates For Easter

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 18, 2025

    Shs18bn Muko Hospital Project Sparks Excitement in Rubanda

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 18, 2025
    The project, which is being undertaken by the UPDF Engineering Brigade, is expected to upgrade the existing Muko Health Centre IV to full hospital status by Jun...

    Two Missing, Three Rescued in Tragic Lake Bunyonyi Canoe Accident

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 16, 2025
    The boat was en route to Mugyera in Habututu Town Council, Rubanda District, via the shores of Butanda Sub-county, when the accident took place around 5pm at Mu...

    NGOs in Kigezi Cry Foul Over MoU Blockade by District Authorities

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 16, 2025
    The situation in Kigezi reflects wider national concerns about the enabling environment for NGOs, especially at the district level, where bureaucratic bottlenec...

    Iron Ore Miners in Rubanda Appeal for Export Ban to Be Lifted

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 16, 2025
    The ban, imposed in 2021 by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, was aimed at promoting value addition within Uganda’s borders.

    Kabale Diocese Opens Juice Processing Factory to Empower Local Farmers

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 14, 2025
    The opening of the juice processing factory marks a significant milestone in the Diocese’s efforts to boost local agriculture, contributing to the economic deve...

    Caritas Future in Question as Kabale Leaders Decry Decline in Foreign Support

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 14, 2025
    Caritas Uganda is the development and humanitarian arm of the Uganda Episcopal Conference, the assembly of Catholic bishops in Uganda.

    Kabale MP Urges Ugandans to Back Charity Work Locally Amid Foreign Aid Decline

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 14, 2025
    Highlighting the risk posed by diminishing international support, MP Nicholas Kamara called on Christians to take ownership of poverty alleviation efforts by ac...

    Rugarama Hospital Commissions New Digital X-Ray Machine

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 13, 2025
    The District Health Officer for Kabale, Dr Gilbert Mateke, commended the hospital management and the Diocese of Kigezi for their continuous efforts to uplift he...

    Kisoro District Hosts South Sudanese Delegation to Discuss Refugee Concerns 

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 11, 2025
    We have greatly been affected by the USA freeze, where most of the humanitarian agencies still have challenges of finance. We want to appreciate Uganda for the...

    Still on Air at 80: Justus Tindyebwa’s Timeless Voice in Journalism

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 11, 2025
    Born in 1944, Tindyebwa’s foray into journalism started when he joined Radio Uganda on October 2, 1967. His early roles involved reading brief news summaries be...

    Senior Economist Katabazi Pledges to Lower SAGE Age Limit

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 10, 2025
    While addressing members of the Kandago Elders Forum in Bukinda Subcounty, Rukiga District, Katabazi recalled his involvement in the early stages of the SAGE pr...

    Kirwa Bridge Repairs Begin to Boost Connectivity Between Kabale and Rubanda

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 8, 2025

    Security Guard Arrested Over Fatal Shooting of Herdsman in Rukiga

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 6, 2025

    Kanungu Hosts Two-Day Health Camp, Providing Free Medical Care to Thousands

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 4, 2025

    Kabale Municipality Gets a Clean-Up Ahead of UCC’s 42nd Anniversary

    Lukia Nantaba | Apr 4, 2025

    Muslims in Kabale Urge Parliament to Conduct Thorough Research Before Passing Policies

    Lukia Nantaba | Mar 31, 2025

    Scholars Call for Internet to Recognise More Native Languages

    Lukia Nantaba | Mar 29, 2025
    Speaking on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sabiti Makara of the Department of Governance highlighted that despite the internet being the fastest means of...

    Kigezi Mourns Shaka Ssali

    Lukia Nantaba | Mar 28, 2025
    Born 71 years ago to John Mushakamba and Amina Kanyomya, Ssali hailed from Mwajari Ward, Southern Division in Kabale Municipality.

    Refugee Crisis Worsens as 6,000 Flee to Kisoro in One Month

    Lukia Nantaba | Mar 25, 2025

    Tayebwa Urges Ugandans to Keep Religion Out of Politics

    Lukia Nantaba | Mar 23, 2025
    Tayebwa criticised the growing tendency in the Kigezi sub-region to elect leaders based on religious affiliation rather than competence.

    ERA Launches Campaign to Encourage Girls to Pursue Science Careers

    Lukia Nantaba | Mar 20, 2025

    Congolese Exodus: 1,284 Refugees Flee to Uganda in a Single Night

    Lukia Nantaba | Mar 20, 2025

    Mystery Deepens as Three Children Go Missing in Kabale

    Lukia Nantaba | Mar 20, 2025
    The missing children include 14-year-old Pamela Ayamba from Rwiraguju Primary School, 13-year-old Merabuh Tashobya from Kikungiri Primary School, and 12-year-ol...

    Mukula Asks Govt to Inject More Tariffs to Boost His Syringe Factory

    Lukia Nantaba | Mar 20, 2025
    Mukula's plea comes as his syringe factory faces reduced market demand, which could lead to its closure and a potential loss of jobs.

    Finance Minister Urges Students to Pursue Market-Driven Courses

    Lukia Nantaba | Mar 17, 2025
    Speaking at the graduation ceremony of 250 students at Rubanda Technical Institute, Minister Musasizi emphasized that these fields offer better job prospects in...

    Rubanda Injects Shs1bn Into St John Ikumba Infrastructure

    Lukia Nantaba | Mar 17, 2025
    The school, a mixed day and boarding institution, is located in Karukara Ward, Hamurwa Subcounty, along the Kabale-Kisoro road.
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