Summary: The suspect, Zarura David, was caught red-handed on Saturday night while dancing on top of his late elder brother’s grave in Gisasa village, Kagezi Parish, Kanaba Sub County. KISORO: A man in his 60s has been arrested in Kisoro District for practicing witchcraft in Kanaba Sub County. The suspect, …
Read More »Baboon Bites Teen in Kisoro
Summary: The boy was attacked this morning around 8 a.m as he attempted to chase a troop of baboons out of their sweet potato garden. KISORO: A 15-year-old boy has been admitted to Rubuguri Health Centre IV in critical condition after his buttocks were severely injured by baboon bites. The …
Read More »Bufumbira North MP Kamara Wins Lawsuit Against Mupaka Town Council Over Market Disputes
Summary: Hon. Kamara sued Mupaka Town Council last month, seeking court declarations against what he described as unfair treatment by the town council administration and its agencies. KISORO: The Bufumbira North Member of Parliament, Hon. Kamara John Nizeyimana, has won his lawsuit against Mupaka Town Council over the Kamara market …
Read More »RELIGIOUS WAR! Bukimbiri MP Kwizera Threatens Disqualification of Asgariyo from Church Role over Polygamy Claims
Summary: The rivalry between Kwizera and Asgariyo dates back to the hotly contested Bukimbiri County by-election in Kisoro District, where Kwizera managed to defeat Asgariyo. KISORO: The Bukimbiri County Member of Parliament, Honorable Eddie Kwizera Wa-Gahungu, has threatened to cause the disqualification of his political opponent, Asgariyo Turyagyenda, from his …
Read More »Kisoro Chief Magistrate Court Sets Ruling Date for Market Dispute Case Between MP Kamara and Mupaka Town Council
Summary: Hon. Kamara sued Mupaka Town Council last month, seeking court intervention regarding what he terms as unfair treatment by the Mupaka Town Council administration and its agencies. KISORO: The Kisoro Chief Magistrate Court, presided over by His Worship Komakech Kenneth, has set July 10, 2024, as the ruling date …
Read More »Kisoro LCV Chairperson Bizimana Backs MPs Opposing Censure Motion Against Parliament Commissioners
Summary: Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo, who is leading the move, stated on Friday that despite numerous extensions, solicitations, blackmail, and drama surrounding the signing of the censure motion, his team has failed to gather the 176 signatures needed, three weeks after the exercise began. The motion aims to relieve …
Read More »Bukimbiri County MP Wa-Gahungu Extends Electricity to constituents
Summary: During his visit to Bikokora village on May 13, 2024, as part of his Bukimbiri county tour, Hon. Wa-Gahungu assured residents that he would collaborate with the relevant authorities to expedite the electricity supply, as the wiring had already been completed. KISORO: Residents of Mugobwa, Bikokora, and Mwumba in …
Read More »IGCP Expands Ugx760 Million “Vanishing Treasures” Project to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Communities
Summary: Funded by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), the project aims to enhance the climate resilience of mountain communities, species, and ecosystems by applying climate-smart conservation and ecosystem-based adaptation approaches to support sustainable livelihoods and land use globally. KISORO: The International Gorilla Conservation Program (IGCP) has extended its new …
Read More »Rubuguri Tipper Owners Threaten Legal Action against Kisoro Tippers’ Association over Truck Chaining
Summary: On Tuesday, two trucks were chained, marking the second incident after one truck was chained last week. Affected Rubuguri tipper owners, including Mucunguzi Wilberforce, Barnabas, and Mugambi, expressed their dissatisfaction at the RDC’s office. KISORO: Owners of tipper trucks from Rubuguri Town Council in Bukimbiri County have vowed to …
Read More »Bukimbiri MP Kwizera Calls for Unity Meeting with 2021 Political Opponents to Foster Development
Summary: Kwizera emphasized that the development of Bukimbiri requires collaboration from leaders at all levels. KISORO: The Bukimbiri County Member of Parliament, Hon. Eddie Kwizera Wa-Gahungu, has announced his intention to summon his 2021 political opponents for the Bukimbiri parliamentary seat to discuss how they can work together as a …
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