Bishop Seitz Hails Uganda's Hospitality in First African Visit to Mbarara
On his first trip to Africa, Bishop Mark Joseph Seitz of El Paso, Texas, visited the Uganda Martyrs
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Museveni Rallies Religious Leaders to Champion Development as Orthodox Church Elevates Mityana Diocese
President Museveni has challenged Uganda’s religious leaders to expand their influence beyond spiritual teaching and become key players in the fight against poverty and underdevelopment in their communities.The President’s message was delivered by the Minister for Lands, Housing,
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Dr John Spire Kiggundu: Renowned Gynaecologist Found Dead
Uganda’s medical fraternity is in shock following the sudden and unexplained death of Dr. Spire Kiggundu, a celebrated gynaecologist and pioneer of laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery in the country.Dr. Kiggundu, who was serving as President of the Association of Laparoscopic
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Opposition Titans Gather in Kayunga as Hon. Malende’s Father is Laid to Rest Amid Tight Security
Kayunga District witnessed a rare convergence of Uganda’s top opposition leaders on Saturday as they joined mourners to pay final respects to Hajji Ali Ssenkungu, the father of Kampala Woman MP, Hon. Shamim Malende.The burial, held at the family’s anc
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Kamuli Mourns Chairperson Mugude
Kamuli District residents lined the main streets on Friday to receive the body of former district chairperson Charles Mugude, who died earlier this week in a road crash.A brass band led the cortege from the town’s entrance to St Mark Church of Uganda, where Rev Mos
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Gunmen kidnap, kill Rotarian in Mukono
Gunmen dressed in military uniform over the weekend kidnapped and killed a Compassion International official before dumping his body by the roadside near a railway line in Namumira village, Mukono Central Division. The victim, Godfrey Wayengera, 45, lived in Nsu
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Eid Al Adha: MP Yeri Ofwono Slaughters 100 Cows, 1000 Goats for Needy Muslims in Tororo
In a gesture of compassion and community service, Tororo Municipality Member of Parliament, Apollo Yeri Ofwono, has spearheaded the slaughtering of over 100 heads of cattle and more than 1,000 goats and sheep to benefit the Muslim community during the Eid al-Adha season.The initiative
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Justine Mugumya: Woman Who Gave Birth on Martyrs Pilgrimage Returns for Thanksgiving
Justine Mugumya, a 34-year-old mother of seven from Butebo District, is among the pilgrims still stranded at the Namugongo Catholic Shrine with no means to return home.But her presence at this year’s Martyrs Day celebration carries more meaning than just the hardship of the journey.
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Uganda and UNHCR Sound Alarm on Refugee Funding Crisis as Influx Surges
Uganda and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have issued an urgent appeal for international support as the country faces a steep rise in refugee arrivals amid a deepening funding crisis.In a joint statement released on May 30, the Government and UNHCR warned that un
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'I Came Using Foot': Jesca Nabukeera’s Walk of Faith That Changed Her Life
Every year, thousands of pilgrims from across Uganda and even beyond walk long distances to Namugongo to participate in the Uganda Martyrs' Day celebrations.These journeys are often marked by more than just physical endurance. Many pilgrims carry deep emotional and spiritual burdens, hopin