The Church of Uganda is preparing for a major leadership transition as Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba approaches retirement in August next year.Kaziimba is expected to retire on August 14, 2027, a day before his 65th birthday. His departure will pave the way for the election of the Church of
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Most Rev Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has slammed the government for withdrawing allowances for medical interns, yet it spends billions on luxury.He pointed out that Uganda's health system has been left at the mercy of medical interns, the same pe
KAMPALA, Uganda — As Uganda marks Martyrs Day on Thursday, churches across the country have intensified Ebola prevention measures following government directives to cancel the national pilgrimage at Namugongo.The annual religious event, traditionally held at Namugongo, attracts millions
The Anglican Church of Uganda has received conditional approval from the Ministry of Health to hold a scaled-down Uganda Martyrs’ Day commemoration at Namugongo Anglican site on June 3, despite restrictions on mass gatherings imposed during the ongoing Ebola outbreak.The clearance allows
The Uganda Prisons Service has passed out 201 custodial health workers following the successful completion of a one-month induction course held at the Prisons Academy and Training School.The officers, drawn from recently passed-out recruit warders and wardresses, completed their induction
At 4pm in Nyangole A, Tororo Municipality, Ms Binti Ogema is hurriedly collecting firewood to prepare a meal for her extended family.The fireplace appears cold, with wet ash suggesting it has been unused for hours or even days, pointing to long gaps in cooking.Ms Ogema, 55, a widow,
It was a joyous occasion for Yakobo-Orikwera Buhangazi Church of Uganda in Nyabitete Archdeaconry, North Kigezi Diocese, as the parish received a new vehicle to support its ministry work.Christians, clergy, and diocesan representatives gathered to witness the handover of the vehicle, a Toy
Minister of Energy and Mineral Development- Hon. Dr. Canon Ruth Nankabirwa (3L) paid a courtesy visit to the I&M Bank booth where she was welcomed by staff during the Oil and Gas Convention.The 11th Annual Oil and Gas Convention 2026 opened on Tuesday, 28 April, at Speke Resort Munyony
From battlefields and famine zones to places of abundance and community, Ntungamo’s place names carry layered meanings shaped by history, language and lived experience, offering insight into how past realities continue to influence identity and perception today.A deeper look into place n
Former Common Man’s Party presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga cautioned clergy against openly criticizing government actions, saying history shows they can face consequences. His comments come as debate continues over the Church of Uganda’s role in governance.Former Common
