Masaka Diocese Mourns Seminarian Mathias Ssali, Who Died A few Days to His Diaconate
Clare A cloud of grief and deep sorrow earlier on Saturday Jun 6, 2026 engulfed Kyange Village in Kinoni Parish, Masaka Catholic Diocese, as thousands gathered to bid farewell to Rev. Seminarian Mathias Ssali whose untimely death on Thursday came just days before his long-awaited Diaconate ordination. Ssali had just concluded Theology III at Presiding […]
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Bishop Rubaramira Calls for Unity, Deepened Faith in the Holy Eucharist
EDITORIAL The Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Callist Rubaramira, has urged Christians to embrace unity and deepen their faith in the Holy Eucharist, describing it as the source of true oneness with Christ and among believers. During the celebration of Corpus Christi at Rushoroza Cathedral, he emphasized that the Eucharist is not merely symbolic but a […]
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Uganda Marks World Food Safety Day Amid Rising Foodborne Illness Concerns
Clare A coalition of civil society organizations has called for urgent action to strengthen food safety systems in Uganda, as the country joins the rest of the world to mark World Food Safety Day. In a statement issued during a virtual press conference yesterday, the organizations including Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Information and Negotiations […]
Continue ReadingHeavy Police Deployment in Fort Portal as Martyrs Day Prayers Halted Over Ebola Fears
By Sylvia Security was tightened across Fort Portal City on Wednesday as police officers were deployed to various churches to enforce a government directive suspending public Martyrs Day prayers amid concerns over the spread of Ebola. The operation followed a directive issued by the Resident City Commissioner (RCC) for Fort Portal City, Asumin Nasike, ordering […]
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Fort Portal Diocese Marks Martyr’s Day Virtually, Calls for Courageous Faith Amid Ebola Concerns
By Clare Nayebare The Diocese of Fort Portal has marked this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day with a virtual celebration, with Bishop Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki calling on Christians to embrace courageous faith amid life’s many challenges, including sickness, uncertainty, and suffering. In Uganda, Martyrs’ Day is annually observed on June 3rd to mark the date way […]
Continue ReadingGovernment Retains Funding for Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations amid Public Holiday Spending Cuts
EDITORIAL The government has announced that it will continue funding the annual Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, even as it scales back expenditure on several other national public holiday commemorations to prioritize economic growth. The decision follows an announcement by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development that, starting in the 2026/27 financial year, it […]
Continue ReadingArsenal Fans Celebrate Hold Thanksgiving at Kyarusozi Parish
Editorial Arsenal football fans at St. Jude’s CSC Parish Kyarusozi over the wekend gathered in a spirit of gratitude and unity to celebrate a special Thanksgiving Mass. The Mass was led by Fr. Richard Potthast CSC, a Manchester United supporter, and assisted by Fr. James Burasa, an Arsenal fan who called for a unity beyond sports […]
Continue ReadingMahyoro Town Council Tightens Ebola Prevention Measures at Landing Site
Editorial Authorities in Mahyoro Town Council in Kitagwenda District have intensified Ebola prevention measures at the local landing site as Uganda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo continue to report growing concern over the disease’s spread. Town Clerk Pius Mugisha said local leaders have begun engaging traders and fishermen through a series of sensitization meetings […]
Continue ReadingResidents Urged to Fight Plastic Pollution Ahead of World Environment Day
Lucky As Uganda joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Environment Day on June 5, environmentalists are calling on communities to take decisive action against plastic pollution, which continues to pose a major threat to the environment. The Executive Director of Natural Resources Defense Initiatives (NRDI), Edgar Muganzi, has urged residents across […]
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