Tag Archives: Church

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Premier Robinah Nabbanja has asked Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere to order politics out of the church, or else unhappy believers opt out. She said this during the requiem service for former Democratic Party President and Minister, Dr. Paul Kawanga Ssemogerere, who was eulogized by many …

Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was pomp and excitement as the catholic faithful gathered on Sunday in Kalongo town council, in Agago district to witness the rite of the Beatification of Venerable Dr. Joseph Ambrosoli. During the Eucharistic celebration, precisely after the penitential rite and before the singing of …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Province of the Church of Uganda Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has raised concern over the massive land grabbing and encroachment on Church land across the country. Dr Kaziimba says that a chunk of the Church land has been encroached on …

Kassanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Catholic Diocese Dr. Joseph Anthony Zziwa has criticized people for reclaiming land donated to the church by well-wishers. Many people have been donating land to the church over the years, which has enabled it to construct churches, schools, and health centers …

Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The Archbishop of Kampala Paul Ssemogerere has hailed Speaker of parliament Anita Annet Among for agreeing to work closely with members of the Opposition. He however challenged her to ensure the example she has set by sending Opposition MPs to represent her at many functions, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The demolition of St. Peter’s Ndeeba church building in Kampala followed the due process of law, the Anti-Corruption Court heard Wednesday from Anita Kusiima, the Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA physical planning supervisor. Kusiima had appeared as a state witness to pin businessman Dodovico Mwanje for allegedly …

Buja, Nigeria | Xinhua |  Unidentified gunmen have killed scores of worshippers following an attack on a church in Nigeria’s southwestern state of Ondo on Sunday, according to various sources. The attack took place as many worshippers gathered at the church during the morning mass on Sunday, multiple sources said. …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has asked the Church to mobilize Christians towards income-generating projects in the fight against eliminating poverty in households that are stuck in subsistence farming. According to President Museveni, at least 39% of households in Uganda are still engaged in subsistence farming …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasana-Luweero Catholic diocese is losing chunks of land donated by well-wishers due to lack of proper documentation, the Bishop Rt. Rev. Paul Ssemogerere has revealed. According to Bishop Ssemogerere, many people have been donating land to the church over the years, which has enabled it …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions-DPP Jane Frances Abodo has withdrawn criminal charges against 14 suspects implicated in the demolition of St Peter’s Church Ndeeba in Rubaga Division last year. The fourteen include a retired army officer, Muhammad Kawooya, Richard Kasule, Ali Mukwaya, Bashir Maruti, Muniru …