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Pork, Puritanism and Populism: Religious hubris as a danger to constitutionally guaranteed freedom

Pork, Puritanism and Populism: Religious hubris as a danger to constitutionally guaranteed freedom

Last week, violent clashes broke out in Yumbe district over, of all things, pork.It is a poorly kept national secret that many Ugandans treat this as a delicacy. Indeed, many lifelong friendships (not to mention marriages) and other abiding ties have been forged, and

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Even Gen Otafiire must be shocked by the religious extremists in Yumbe

Even Gen Otafiire must be shocked by the religious extremists in Yumbe

Gen Kahinda Otafiire, the minister of Internal Affairs, must be deeply concerned by the recent events in Yumbe district, where members of the Muslim community reportedly attacked their fellow citizens of the Christian faith.Over the past few days, Muslims in Yumbe, led by the Di

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Pork Sale Protest in Yumbe Triggers Police Warning on Religious Extremism

Pork Sale Protest in Yumbe Triggers Police Warning on Religious Extremism

Authorities in the West Nile region have cautioned the people of Yumbe District against engaging in acts of religious extremism.The warning came during a meeting held at Takwa Mosque on Friday, chaired by the Regional Police Commander, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Josep

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Gen .Otafiire, Like All of Us, Must be Shocked by the Muslim Extremists in Yumbe District

Gen .Otafiire, Like All of Us, Must be Shocked by the Muslim Extremists in Yumbe District

Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, the Minister of Internal Affairs, must be deeply concerned by the recent events in Yumbe District, where members of the Muslim community reportedly attacked their fellow citizens of the Christian faith. Over the past few days, Muslims in Yumbe, led by the District Khadi, Sh

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Chaos in Yumbe as Muslim youth attack Christians over pork sale.

Chaos in Yumbe as Muslim youth attack Christians over pork sale.

Some of the destoryed property after Tuesday violent clashes erupted between Muslim youths and Christian traders over the sale of pork. Police say the situation is now calm but tense.Yumbe, Uganda: Tension gripped Yumbe Town in the West Nile Sub-region on Tuesday after a violent confrontat

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Bamasaaba Urged to Avoid Hot and Salted Foods to prevent Throat Cancer.

Bamasaaba Urged to Avoid Hot and Salted Foods to prevent Throat Cancer.

Steven MasigaMbale, Uganda – ] This Monday afternoon, while scanning through today’s Daily Monitor at the Mbale Monitor bureau offices, I stumbled upon a crucial article tucked away in a recessed corner of the newspaper, among the last pages.

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Making Sense Of Museveni’s First Apology To Ugandans And Buganda In Four Decades

Making Sense Of Museveni’s First Apology To Ugandans And Buganda In Four Decades

President Museveni grabbed the privileges of power in January 1986 after staging a guelira war in the Buganda region in the jungles of Luwero against the Obote government shortly after the 1981 presidential elections where he had lost massively under his UPM par

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Why Kampala pubs decorate for Independence Day

Why Kampala pubs decorate for Independence Day

On Wednesday this week, we celebrated 62 years since independence. Deep down, we all know our independence from the British is in name only, there are signs everywhere, but Ugandans never allow such obstacles to stand in the way of fun. We already have a steady supply of depressing news and

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The rise of washing bays as social daytime hangouts

The rise of washing bays as social daytime hangouts

When you wake up at 2pm, on the eighth day of your annual leave, having finished all the errands for the day and you are bored, witless of your indoor surroundings, what do you do? You will probably end up at a car wash. Because we all know that the car wash is the best daytime hango

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Save Up to 50% on Meal Kit Delivery Services and Grocery Delivery: Best Deals of the Week

Save Up to 50% on Meal Kit Delivery Services and Grocery Delivery: Best Deals of the Week

Skip the grocery store and opt for the convenience of meal kit delivery services and grocery delivery with amazing deals to save up to 50%. Here are the best deals of the week that will make cooking easier and shopping more convenient for youThe Best Meal Kit Delivery Service Deals Out of a

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