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Editorial Former Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, has officially withdrawn from the race for the Speakership of the 12th Parliament.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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Minister Frank Tumwebaze Distances from Ill Health
Editorial The Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze has distanced himself from claims that his recent weight loss is a sign of ill health, reassuring the public that his new look is intentional and rooted in a commitment to better living. The Minister, Frank Tumwebaze, through his X handle, says concerns from friends, colleagues, and well-wishers many […]
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Nandutu Sentenced to Four years in Iron Sheet Scandal
Editorial Former Karamoja Affairs Minister Agnes Nandutu has been sentenced to four years in prison over her involvement in the government iron sheets scandal. The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court , earlier today found her guilty of illegally possessing iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities in Karamoja. Trial judge Jane Okuo ruled that the […]
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Ggaba Schools Remain Close After a Kindergarten Massacre
Editorial Ggaba Schools to Remain Closed as Investigations Begin Into Children’s Deaths The government has ordered the immediate closure of Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre and its sister schools following the tragic killing of four children. The incident occurred on Thursday when a 34-year-old man, identified as Christopher Okello Onyu, allegedly attacked a kindergarten and […]
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