Makindye Court Denies Lukwago Bail, Orders Urgent Transfer to Mulago for Specialist Treatment
Editorial The Makindye Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera Anne has denied Erias Lukwago’s bail application but ordered prison authorities to transfer him to Mulago National Referral Hospital within 24 hours for specialist medical assessment and treatment. In a ruling delivered electronically through the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS) on Tuesday at 4:45 pm, the […]
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Bishop Muhiirwa Breaks Ground, Hands Over 8.5B Katoosa Martyrs Shrine Site to Promote Faith-Based Tourism
Alice K The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Kasaija Muhiirwa, today led the ground-breaking ceremony for the Katoosa Martyrs Shrine and officially handed over the site to the contractor, marking the start of construction for what church leaders say will be a major faith-based tourism destination in Western Uganda. The […]
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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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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 […]
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Museveni Announces New Cabinet for 2026–203,19 Dropped
Editorial President Yoweri Museveni has named a new Cabinet for 2026–2031, retaining Vice President Jessica Alupo and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja. Deputy Prime Ministers are: Rebecca Kadaga (East African Community Affairs), Dr Crispus Kiyonga (Deputy Leader of Government Business), and Lukia Nakadama (Minister without Portfolio). Cabinet ministers include: Janet Museveni (Education and Sports), Milly Babalanda […]
Continue ReadingUganda Martyrs Day Celebrations at Namugongo Cancelled for 2026
Editorial The Uganda Episcopal Conference has officially announced the complete cancellation of the 2026 National Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo Shrine, marking an unprecedented development in the country’s religious calendar. In a press release issued on Tuesday, 26th May 2026, signed by the UEC chairman Bishop Joseph Anthony Zziwa, the conference confirmed that no […]
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UEC Welcomes Postponement of Martyrs Day Celebrations, Calls for Observance at Parish level
Editorial The Uganda Episcopal Conference has welcomed the Government’s decision to postpone this year’s national Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo Shrine. In a press release issued today May 18,signed by the UEC Chair Bishop Anthony Zziwa, the bishops described the move as necessary under the current circumstances, while acknowledging Uganda Martyrs as a symbol […]
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Among Steps Down from 12th Parliament Speakership Contest
Editorial Former Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, has officially withdrawn from the race for the Speakership of the 12th Parliament. In a statement released yesterday night, Among said her decision follows wide consultations and deep introspection, aimed at maintaining harmony and clarity within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. She expressed gratitude to […]
Continue ReadingMartyrs’ Day to Remain a Public Holiday Despite Postponed Celebrations
Editorial The government has confirmed that Martyrs’ Day on June 3, 2026 will remain a public holiday despite the postponement of the annual commemorations at Namugongo over Ebola concerns. In a press release dated May 18, 2026, in a statement signed by ED Allan Kasujja at the Uganda Media Centre indicated that Martyrs’ Day, observed […]
Continue ReadingLabour Day: Bishop Muhiirwa Urges Youth to Embrace Vocational Skills
Clare N As the nation marked International Workers’ Day, yesterday the Bishop of Fort Portal, Rt Rev. Robert K. Muhiirwa Akiiki, has called on young people to change their mindset towards what they often describe as “dirty jobs,” such as mechanics, plumbing, and hairdressing, and instead embrace vocational skills as a way to overcoming unemployment. […]
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