He made the remarks on Saturday afternoon during the burial of former Supreme Mufti Sheikh Silman Kasule Ndirangwa in Degeya village, Lwengo District. “My dear Sheikhs, you preach to us and we listen, but you should know that your listeners also gauge you. Your actions must align with your speech and the truth,” Kigongo said.
The School, a Catholic Founded, believed to be so far the oldest Primary School in Arua Diocese and West Nile, was established in 1923 by the Comboni Missionaries led by Rev. Fr. Wright Tee near Ediofe Catholic Cathedral Church.
Speaking at the My Great Price Women’s Conference organized by Phaneroo Ministries International over the weekend at their Naguru-based grounds in Kampala, Dr. Trimm emphasized that womanhood should not be reduced to beauty but should be defined by purpose, vision, and the ability to build lasting legacies.
Rev. Fr. Mark Richard Ssajjabi, CEO of the Archdiocesan Land Board, expressed regret over the controversy surrounding the deceased’s final resting place, but firmly stated that the land in question had been legally and willingly donated to the Church, with comprehensive documentation to support the claim.
Richard Luswata Musajjakaawa, the Kattikiro (Prime Minister) of the clan, said Nakibuuka, the registered titleholder, had entrusted the land title to the parish priest at Nankulabye parish, before Buloba was made Parish, for safekeeping out of fear it could be stolen from her home. The title was later moved to the Kampala Archdiocese headquarters in Rubaga. The family claims the land, traditionally owned by the Nyonyi-Namungoona clan from the 1920s, was transferred to ownership of Kampala Archdiocese without the consent of the deceased or her relatives.
This years Muslim Martyrs Day commemoration has been marred by an escalating internal dispute, stemming directly from the Shs200 million allocated by the state.
The mosque, which also houses Atiq Islamic Primary School, is a designated site for honouring Muslim martyrs. Witnesses say the group ordered mosque leaders, school teachers, and others within the premises to vacate, claiming they were acting on behalf of the UMSC.
Construction of the chapel began ten years ago and has now reached the roofing stage. According to the school administration, roofing alone requires Shs 37 million. When costs for doors, windows, flooring, plastering, and painting are included, the total needed rises to Shs 75 million.
The President made the remarks in his message delivered by the Special Presidential Assistant on Press and Mobilization, also Deputy Spokesperson, Faruk Kirunda, during a 2025 mega Crusade of the Universal Apostles Fellowship Church of Righteousness (UAFCR), held at Saza Grounds in Kayunga District.
In Kigezi sub region Rev. Fr. Felix Eugene Odeda, the Muko Parish priest in Rubanda Deanery and a member of Kabale Diocesan Peace and Justice Tribunal in February 2025 publically announced that the tribunal resolved that only political leaders subscribing to the Roman Catholic faith should be voted into parliament. Fr. Odeda cited Henry Ariganyira Musasizi, the State Minister for Finance General Duties, as the preferred candidate for Rubanda East Constituency, Moses Kamuntu Mwongyera for Rubanda West County, Jacqueline Katabazi as Rubanda District Woman MP, and Stephen Ampeire Kasyaba as Rubanda District LC5 Chairman.
Sheikh Yusuf Okiror, the county sheikh for Soroti City and District, encouraged the Muslim community to celebrate Eid peacefully and to share the meat from their sacrifices with others.
Msgr. Engurait, who has been serving as the diocesan administrator of Houma-Thibodaux, becomes the second Uganda-born to be appointed bishop outside Uganda, joining Bishop Joseph Mary Kizito of Aliwal Diocese in South Africa.
“We must not be afraid of the future. The martyrs laid down their lives for the faith, and we too must be willing to sacrifice and trust in Christ,” Orombi said.
He emphasized that today’s believers have inherited the mission of witness from the martyrs—a mission that calls for proclaiming the Gospel boldly in a world often overwhelmed by despair and uncertainty. “Life is filled with trials and suffering,” he said.
In his message ahead of Martyrs Day commemorations at Namugongo, Rabbi Wambede drew parallels between the 45 Christian converts executed between 1885 and 1887 and today’s political opposition, emphasizing the importance of respecting divergent views in a democratic society.
“We have received pilgrims with nearly all forms of health conditions and have managed to attend to them. For those whose conditions required more advanced care, we referred them to nearby health facilities using our ambulances,” said Tayebwa, while applauding support received from nuns of Lugazi Diocese.
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) counter-terrorism unit this morning intercepted and neutralized two armed terrorists in an intelligence-led operation. The joint security forces—comprising the army, police counter-terrorism units, Special Forces Command, and plain-clothed operatives—are now on heightened alert to ensure the Martyrs Day celebrations proceed without disruption.
As thousands gathered in prayer for the Martyrs' Day celebrations, some pilgrims shouted that they had seen visions of the Virgin Mary, while others said the sun appeared to be shining in an array of colors. “I have seen Mama Maria!” one pilgrim exclaimed, her voice trembling with emotion as others joined in, waving their hands toward the sky and falling into deep prayer—some even moved to tears.
Edward Kiwanuka, a councillor in Namugongo, expressed frustration on behalf of local traders. “Business people had taken loans and prepared stock, expecting to operate as usual, but the changes have disrupted their plans,” he said.
