FORT PORTAL, Uganda — Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a former news anchor and editor at Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) Television, has been designated as the successor to the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, becoming the next king of the Tooro Kingdom. His selection was formally announced on the evening of September […]
By Peter Mabira Outgoing Kabale University Vice Chancellor Prof. Joy Constance Kwesiga on Friday 3rd Sept 2026 described the failure to secure additional land for the university’s expansion as one of the major challenges she leaves behind after 21 years of transformative leadership. In her farewell address held at Kabale University’s Kikungiri Campus, Prof. Kwesiga […]
By Peter Mabira Kabale University on Friday, 4th September 2026, held a colourful farewell ceremony at Kikungiri Campus to honour Prof. Kwesiga, who has served as Vice Chancellor since 2005 From makerere university and guided the institution through some of its most defining moments. Reflecting on her journey, Prof. Kwesiga described her retirement as […]
By Peter mabira The Prime Minister of Tooro (Omuhikirwa) Calvin Armstrong has responded to concerns raised by Prince Charles Kamurasi, Omusuuga wa Tooro, regarding the communication of information surrounding His Majesty Rukirabasaija’s medical journey and the kingdom Heir concerns calling upon the people of Tooro to remain united and focused on honouring their King. […]
Kanungu Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Hon. Dr Gad Rugaju has cautioned newly elected LC1 chairpersons in Kihihi Town Council against treating land sale agreements as mere paperwork, urging them to verify land and involve neighbours before any deal is concluded. Rugaju made the remarks on Monday during the swearing-in and orientation of newly elected […]
Newly elected Local Council One (LC1) and Local Council Two (LC2) chairpersons in Kihihi Town Council have officially assumed office after taking their oaths of allegiance and receiving official office stamps during a swearing-in ceremony held at Kihihi Town Council Hall. The ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Town Clerk and attended by Kihihi […]
By Akankwasa Sharifu. Residents of Kanungu District on Sunday joined the Rotary Cancer Run, rallying behind efforts to raise funds for cancer treatment and support the completion and equipping of the cancer treatment centre at Nsambya Hospital. The run, held in Kihihi, attracted members of the Rotary Club of Kihihi, Rotary Club of Kanungu, Rotaract […]
By Peter mabira On Saturday, 29th August, the 10th Guild Government of Kabale University, led by H.E. Justus Drake Kyarikunda, hosted the Interfaculty Quiz Competition aimed at promoting academic excellence and intellectual engagement among students. The competition was organized by the Ministry of Education led by Hon. Minister Serremba Mujjuzi Nicholas. The highly competitive quiz […]
Deputy LC5 Chairperson for Kanungu District Hon. Rukundo Joshua has completed a strategic foresight and anticipatory governance program at African School of Governance in Kigali, Rwanda. Rukundo completed the course, “Leading Through Strategic Foresight Using Anticipatory Governance,” alongside leaders and executives from several African countries, including Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi, Zambia, Ethiopia, Botswana, Burundi, […]
KANUNGU, Uganda . Lions Club of Kanungu members were challenged to deepen their commitment to service, strengthen leadership and grow membership in order to expand the organization’s humanitarian impact. The call came from Lion John Byarugaba, the District Governor, who spoke during a club event held in Kihihi at Goro Cottages. Byarugaba thanked members for […]
