According to Fr. Kimbowa, who also doubles as the Mijeera Parish Priest in Nakasongola, the initial budget was more than Shillings 2bn, but they have now revised it to slightly more than Shillings 700m.
Read more ...Bisaka’s death was publicly confirmed on Saturday evening by the family members through the Head of communications in the faith of unity, Omukwenda Turyamureba.
Read more ...The Chairperson of the Uganda Episcopal Conference Bishop Anthony Zziwa, together with the Ordinary of Masaka Diocese the Right Reverend Serverus Jjumba led special prayers to pay tribute to Bishop Kaggwa.
Read more ...Just like his predecessors Archbishop Joseph Kiwanuka; -the first African Bishop- and Bishop Adrian Kivumbi Ddungu, Kaggwa’s reign at the helm of Masaka diocese stretched from being a spiritual leader to touch every aspect of human life including those outside his jurisdiction of Masaka diocese.
Read more ...ev Fr Edward Ssekabanja, the diocesan chancellor has in a brief statement confirmed Kaggwa’s death which he said occurred on Wednesday evening. Ssekabanja added that the death of the ‘beloved bishop’ came after he suffered a long illness which however he doesn’t disclose.
Read more ...In Kagadi town many of his followers are seen gathered in groups discussing silently and wondering what is going on as no one could communicate to them whether Bisaka is Dead or not.
Read more ...In a letter to the GAFCON leaders that URN has accessed, Archbishop Kaziimba says that he has informed the retired Archbishop Ntagali that he is not permitted to function sacramentally, preach, or represent the Church of Uganda in any way until further notice.
Read more ...Archbishop Kazimba says social media is used by many people for different reasons and its being disabled leaves many people stranded.His remarks come following government’s decision to switch off social media yesterday afternoon. While addressing the country ahead of tomorrow’s polls, President Yoweri Museveni said the internet was switched off in retaliation to Facebook’s decision to close accounts of some National Resistance Movement-NRM supporters
Read more ...David Ongom Mudong, the East Kyoga Regional Police Spokesman, says they decided to summon the group to record statements after police findings implicated them.
Read more ...The decision by the Archbishop, the Most Rev. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu follows the death of the Bishop of Nebbi Rt. Rev. Alphonse Watho-Kudi on Sunday at Arua Regional Referral Hospital after he succumbed to Covid-19.
Read more ...Elder Mubiru says that such statements from the IGP during this critical campaign time spread hate and may cause violence towards the rest of the journalists which will not be good for the profession.
Read more ..."Following the pending process and activities in the Diocese, this is to request you to continue as caretaker Bishop of Kumi Diocese until a substantive Bishop is elected and consecrated." the letter reads in part.
Read more ...Bishop Joshua Lwere, the Co- Chair Inter-Religious Council of Uganda council of presidents explained what the religious body had already foreseen and is troubled by events that threatens the stability of the country and well-being of her citizen.
Read more ...He says security being trained personnel are expected to act professionally as they exercise their mandate. Security has recently been criticized for using excessive force, brutally beating, arrested and shooting at Ugandans protesting or engaging in political activities like campaigns.
Read more ...Drawing from that experience and a series of other incidents, the council is moving around the country meeting security, religious leaders, the youths, women and the media, among others, with a message of promoting peace. The team was in Mbale on Thursday, meeting leaders from the greater Eastern Region which includes the sub-region of Bugisu, Sebei, Bukedi, Busoga, Teso and Karamoja.
Read more ...Dr Kluge said the impact of the recent holiday period, characterized by family gatherings and the relaxing of preventive measures such as physical distancing and wearing masks, cannot yet be determined.
Read more ...According to sources close to the church and vendors, the posters were pasted on the church premises by unknown persons who were driving a Toyota Hiace vehicle in the wee hours on Wednesday morning under the watchful eye of some plain clothed armed personnel.
Read more ...“….Members of the Muslim Community will offer special prayers to beseech the Almighty Allah to grant the nation divine protection against all forms of violence, wisdom, courage and peach prior and after the elections,’ reads the circular addressed to all Regional and District Kadhis, County sheikhs and Imams nationwide.
Read more ...The Archbishops Chaplain Rev.Johnson Kansiime said that the Anglican Church will not be in position to host the rotational prayers that were to happen tomorrow the 06th of January at the Namirembe Cathedral due to the busy schedule of the Archbishop Samuel Kazimba Mugalu with Provincial pastoral work.
Read more ...The Catholic Bishops’ Episcopal Conference has drawn Ugandans' attention to anomalies that could call into question the legitimacy and credibility of the electoral process and outcomes of the polls if not addressed urgently.
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