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Rival chiefs suspended from Acholi Cultural Institution

  Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | A section of chiefs opposing the leadership of the Acholi Paramount Chief David Onen Acana II have been temporarily suspended from the Acholi Cultural Institution. The chiefs were suspended following a Council of Chiefs resolution held on June 8 this year during an …

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Masaba Cultural Institution declines mediation meeting

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Masaba Cultural Institution has distanced itself from the mediation meeting scheduled for Wednesday this week. Recently, Gender, Labor, and Social Development Minister, Peace Mutuzo, tasked Ambassador William Wamimbi Weyasa, the former Umukuka to convene a meeting with the two rival factions and 26 clan …

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President Museveni warns cultural institutions on ethnic tensions

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned cultural institutions across the country to desist from causing ethnic tensions which cause the spirit of division that undermines development. In a speech read for him by Robinah Nabbanja, the prime minister of Uganda during the 29th coronation …

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Ugandans urged to invest in Imbalu Festival, development of Elgon region

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of dedicated individuals, passionate about preserving the cultural heritage and promoting socio-economic progress in the areas surrounding Mount Elgon, are calling for substantial investment in the region, with a particular focus on the Imbalu, the traditional circumcision festival. This revered festival, predominantly …

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Airtel Uganda extends partnership with Buganda Kingdom

Partnership focuses on transforming activities in culture, sports, health, education, digital and financial inclusion Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has extended its partnership with Buganda Kingdom for another three years. The contract renewal was announced Thursday at Bulange in Mengo. Since 2014, Buganda Kingdom in collaboration with Airtel …

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Drama as Ugandan pastors differ on special law against homosexuality

Punish violent homosexuality like armed robbery, NGO appeals to Parliament Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pentecostal pastors have differed on a proposed Anti-homosexuality law for Uganda. This came up with Pastors Solomon Male, David Kiganda, and Martin Ssempa appeared before the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs committee that is currently scrutinizing …

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Speaker Among pledges support to cultural development

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker Anita Among, has said Parliament will continue in its efforts to ensure that Uganda’s culture and heritage is kept intact. She said this while launching the Parliamentary Forum on Gender and Culture on Tuesday, 31 January 2023. The Speaker, who is the patron …

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King Oyo tasks parents to teach children cultural norms, values

Fort Portal, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The King of Tooro Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has tasked parents to ensure that they teach their children cultural norms and values in order to preserve the Tooro culture for future generations. Omukama Oyo was speaking at the Annual General Meeting …

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