Pope Francis was an extraordinary spiritual leader, says Museveni
President Museveni has paid tribute to the late Pope Francis, describing him as an extraordinary spiritual leader whose legacy of compassion, humility, and interfaith uni...
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He Kissed Their Feet for Peace, But Pope Francis Leaves South Sudan’s Hope in Limbo
In April 2019, Pope Francis stunned the world with a dramatic plea for peace in South Sudan by kneeling to kiss the feet of President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Rie...
Pope Francis Funeral to be Held on Saturday as Vatican Releases Image of Open Coffin
The Vatican has announced detailed arrangements for the farewell of the late Pope Francis, whose body will be transferred to St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday at 11am lo...
New Beginning in Old Age: Pope Francis’ Last Reflection Strikes a Chord with Uganda’s Forgotten Elderly
In what is now one of his final personal writings before his death, Pope Francis left behind a heartfelt meditation on aging and death that speaks with rare clarity to a...
Cardinals Meeting in the Vatican to Set Funeral Date for Pope Francis
Cardinals are meeting at in the Vatican to decide the date for his funeral.The meeting that opened at 9am local time (7:00 GMT) marks the first in a series of "general co...
Toroma County Clamour for District Status Grows Louder Ahead of 2026 Polls
As the 2026 general elections approach, residents of Toroma County in Katakwi District are intensifying calls to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government...
Tororo leaders agree to elevate Municipality to City Status
The long-standing conflict over the administrative structure of Tororo District took a significant turn after leaders from both Tororo County and West Budama agreed to el...
Bloated Political Coffers, Starving Scrutiny? Parliament's Budget Prioritises Administration Over Core Duties
As Parliament prepares to approve its policy statements guiding the 2025/26 national budget, scrutiny of its own financial plans reveals a potentially troubling trend: mo...
Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes
The British American Tobacco-Uganda (BAT) has urged Parliament to reconsider the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2025, which proposes increasing taxes on cigarettes.BAT offici...
UBA Uganda Embarks on Campaign to Plant 10,000 Trees
As part of its growing commitment to environmental sustainability and community development, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Uganda has embarked on an ambitious tree-plantin...