Nyamirama archdeaconry holds a mega wedding of 59 couples at St James Church of Uganda.
By joshua kyakabale Nyamirama archdeaconry holds a mega wedding of 59 couples at St James Church of Uganda. Nyamirama archdeaconry under the diocese of Kinkiizi has held a mega wedding ceremony of 59 couples.The function was held today Friday 31st July,2026 at St James parish in Nyamirama town council, Kanungu district. In his sermon, […]
NRM Dominates Kigezi LC1 Elections, Wins 1,886 Village Chairperson Seats
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has emerged as the dominant political party in the just-concluded Local Council I (LC1) chairperson elections in the Kigezi Sub-region, winning 1,886 of the 3,301 village chairperson seats across the region. The elections, conducted on Tuesday across the six districts of Kigezi, saw independent candidates secure 635 seats, while […]
Domestic Violence Cases Worry Ntungamo Residents
Residents of Rwemiriro Cell in Nkongoro Ward, Nyabihoko Sub County, Ntungamo District, have raised concern over increasing cases of domestic violence in their community, saying the conflicts have contributed to the breakdown of many families. According to residents, domestic violence has become a common challenge, with many disagreements arising from failure by family members to […]
Two Killed in Suspected Revenge Attack in Rubanda District
Police in the Kigezi Region have launched investigations into a double murder that occurred at Kiriba Village, Kagunga Parish, Bufundi Sub-county, Rubanda District. The deceased have been identified as Arineitwe Prosper, 54, and Ruhangariyo Osbert, 26. According to the Kigezi Regional Police spokesperson, SP Nelson Tumushime, Arineitwe Prosper was allegedly attacked and killed by unknown […]
A 61-year-old former Local Council I (LC1) chairperson has died in Kanungu District After Election Defeat.
Preliminary police findings indicate that Byakurama returned home with his family after losing the LC1 elections. At around 11:30 p.m., a fire reportedly broke out in the family’s kitchen before spreading to the main house. A 61-year-old former Local Council I (LC1) chairperson has died after sustaining severe burns in a suspected arson incident that […]
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has called for new approaches to financing the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), warning that the mission’s growing financial constraints could undermine regional peace and security. Speaking at the opening of the Extraordinary Meeting of Chiefs […]
Buyanja Residents Call for Ballot Boxes in LC1 Elections Over Fear of Post-Election Tensions
Voters in Buyanja Sub County, Rukungiri District, have appealed to the Ministry of Local Government and Parliament to review the procedures governing LC1 elections and introduce the use of ballot boxes to protect voters from possible conflicts arising after elections. The appeal was made on 28th July 2026 during the LC1 elections held in Mbunda […]
Nancy Kalembe Picks Nomination Forms to Run for President Again
Former presidential candidate Nancy Kalembe has picked up nomination forms at the Electoral Commission, signaling her intent to contest in the upcoming presidential elections. Kalembe, who ran in the 2021 elections and garnered 38,772 votes, is making a comeback with a renewed commitment to transformative leadership. “When I am president, our education system will be […]
Kanungu Police Probe Disappearance of 2-Year-Old Girl
The territorial police in Kanungu District are investigating a suspected child-stealing incident after a two-year-old girl went missing from her home in Rugandu Cell, Katojo Parish, Rutenga Sub-County. The missing child has been identified as Ninsima Elizabeth, daughter of Felix Byarugaba (32), a resident of the same village. According to police, the incident happened on August 11, 2025, at […]
Kanungu District council approves renaming of Kanungu–Kerere–Hamurwa road after Garuga
Hundreds of mourners gathered at the late James Musinguzi Garuga’s home in Kiragiro Village, Nyarurambi Parish, Rugyeyo Sub-county, Kanungu District, on Sunday to witness a special council session held in his honour. The event paid tribute to his immense contributions to the region. The session was presided over by Kanungu District Council Speaker Mr Frank […]