The family of Mzee Yosiya Kariyo regretfully announce the unexpected death of their father, mentor and grandfather Mzeei Yosiya Kariyo, who passed away on October 21, 2022 at the age of 82. According to family, there will be a ceremony to commemorate the wonderful life of their dear parent on October 22, and burial will…
The Rukungiri Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Nsubuga Bewayo Stephen who heads security in the area has described a section of residents who are planning demostrations over delayed completion of Kahengye Water project as “self and cheap popularity seekers”. RDC Nsubuga made these remarks from his offices on the current status of long awaited Kahengye Water…
The High Court in Kabale has thrown out a petition challenging the election of Security Minister, Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi as the Rujumbura County Member of Parliament in Rukungiri district. Turyamuhweza Tumuheirwe who was the runners up in the January 14 polls petitioned the High Court accusing Muhwezi of voter bribery, ballot stuffing and intimidation…
Police in Rukungiri district is investigating the death of a 30-year-old bodaboda rider who is believed to have been murdered over unclear circumstances. Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson identified the deceased as Aryatunga Junior a resident of Kyamurari 2 village, Kigaga parish in Nyakagyeme sub-county Rukungiri district. Maate added that Aryatunga on 30th…
A 58-year-old man in Rukungiri district died instantly after lightning struck amidst Thursday’s heavy downpour leaving two other people seriously injured. The deceased identified as Patrick Gareeba was a resident of Nyakitabata village in Kakindo Parish in Bugangari Sub County, Rukungiri district. While the injured were a 58-year-old female, Harriet Tugume, and Evas Korugyendo, 57,…
Police in Rukungiri is holding a man accused of killing his biological son over Shillings 5000. Elly Maate, the Kigezi Regional police spokesperson identified the suspect as a 68-year-old Eric John Magara, a resident of Maaya cell, Kitimba ward, Western division in Rukungiri municipality. The deceased is Evart Magara aka Rwamutwe, 31, a resident of…
Uganda police and sister security agencies in Rukungiri District have started investigations into a fire outbreak that razed down a house killing one person beyond recognition. left a 44 year old man dead. This website have learnt that a 44 year old Arinaitwe Eric (now deceased) a resident of Nyamitooma II village in Western ward,…
City Businessman Daudi Makobore Kitaburaza the man behind Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola has passed on, according to family members. Makobore, a prominent ideological businessman in Rukungiri District in South Western Uganda and Tanzania succumbed to COVID-19 on February 14, 2020 at Mulago Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU). According to a statement issued on Monday, February…
A group of Rukungiri concerned Anti corruption community has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament Hon Rebecca Kadaga to investigate their area Resident District Commissioner ‘RDC’ Daniel Kaguta and Kick him out office after being convicted by Anti corruption court due to endless scams. They claim that RDC Kaguta was previously convicted on criminal activities after…
