The pinnacle of Pope Francis’s visit was his Mass at the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, where he honored the Uganda Martyrs—22 young Catholics executed in the late 1800s for refusing to renounce their faith. His visit coincided with the 50th anniversary of their canonization by Pope Paul VI in 1964.
“The Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father,” Cardinal Farrell said. “His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.”
The deceased, who had been suspended while facing investigation into shooting and injuring his ex-wife in a domestic incident at his Masaka Road home last year, had been unsuccessfully seeking redeployment.
In the capital, the head of the Orthodox Church in Uganda, Metropolitan Jeronymos Muzeeyi, delivered his Easter message from St. Nicholas Cathedral in Namungoona, urging Ugandans to embrace tolerance and reject hatred ahead of the upcoming elections.
Mugala says her woes began shortly after the death of her husband during the COVID-19 pandemic, when a one Fred Bahati stormed her home, claiming ownership of the land.
“Let me say this, Bobi Wine and Mpuuga would not reconcile just because they came to church and sat together. In fact, whoever does that is making them commit the sin of hypocrisy. Making them sit together is just for pictures—it is cosmetic but not helpful at all. Reconciliation must come from the heart and should not be forced,” Fr. Mugambe said.
In the capital, the head of the Orthodox Church in Uganda, Metropolitan Jeronymos Muzeeyi, delivered his Easter message from St. Nicholas Cathedral in Namungoona, urging Ugandans to embrace tolerance and reject hatred ahead of the upcoming elections.
While delivering his homily during the Easter mass at Lubaga Cathedral, Archbishop Ssemogerere clarified that the pastoral letter was not intended to single out any individual or group.
“Let me say this, Bobi Wine and Mpuuga would not reconcile just because they came to church and sat together. In fact, whoever does that is making them commit the sin of hypocrisy. Making them sit together is just for pictures—it is cosmetic but not helpful at all. Reconciliation must come from the heart and should not be forced,” Fr. Mugambe said.
Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an interview, Olanya confirmed that the idea was government led adding that they were approached through office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to come up with their views about the sub-region.
The Friday event, brought together thousands of believers who walked in solidarity through major towns and cities across the country, a devotion that reflects on the final journey of Jesus Christ to Calvary.
The sub-county hosts several critical institutions, including the Nakapelimoru Army Secondary School, the 405 UPDF Brigade, a community police station, and a Health Centre III, which serves over 1,000 outpatients monthly.
According to regional police spokesperson Mike Longole, the excessive consumption of illegally brewed alcohol, especially crude waragi, has long been a major driver of crime in the area, fueling cattle rustling, violence, and deaths related to liver complications.
Mike Longole, the Mt. Moroto Regional Police Spokesperson, said security operations are being reinforced through collaboration with sister forces, including the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF).
Joseph Lobot, the LC5 chairperson of the Amudat district said that the Grow project was well thought out but miscalculated when the proponents thought that all women were equal in terms of entrepreneurship skills, capability, and legalization of enterprises.
