Their petition comes barely a day after President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced on his tweeter handle to have assented to the bill which among others imposes capital punishments to same sex relations and also engaging children below 18 years into homosexuality.
After Monday's training session, Mugerwa announced that the team, which has been undergoing non-residential training, will reduce its size from 28 to 20 players and subsequently enter a residential camp.
Reverend Ssimbwa flagged off a group of 61 Anglican Christians who began their foot pilgrimage in the early hours of Monday. He noted that this growth in the number of foot pilgrims, although modest, signifies an expansion of faith within the community.
Mutesi emphasized that securing witnesses for court testimonies often proves challenging, and DNA evidence stands as a crucial means to incriminate perpetrators. However, the high costs associated with DNA analysis present a significant barrier.
Despite their physical challenges, with some relying on walking sticks, crutches, or wheelchairs, these war victims faithfully appear at the Soroti High Court circuit for nearly 15 years whenever their case is scheduled.
Releasing findings of the study, Dr Simon Peter Kibira who led the team said they surveyed both women and men aged between 15 to 49 years in Buyende, Mbale, and Mukono districts, and the majority couldn’t properly describe their menstrual cycle.
Dr. Cecilia Natembo, the Masaka Regional Director of Uganda Cares, highlights the detrimental impact of menstruation on girls' education. Many girls in rural areas struggle to afford sanitary pads due to high prices, compounded by taxes imposed on these products.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rogers Nsereko Kauma, the Kampala Metropolitan Traffic Police Commander, released the plan Monday, which will take effect from midnight on June 2. He specifically warned taxi drivers and bodaboda riders, who often disregard traffic regulations, not to be tempted to violate the rules.
To ensure the safety of the pilgrims, significant deployment of both police and UPDF personnel was observed along the roadsides, major highways, and the new bridge. The pilgrimage commenced with a march in Jinja city's central business district, featuring three bands and resonating with Christian hymns as the pilgrims prepared for their walk.
During the hearing, Nandutu's lawyers, led by Caleb Alaka, objected to proceeding with the case, citing imprecise, ambiguous, and vague charges that could potentially infringe upon her right to a fair hearing.
The Anti-Homosexuality Act, a highly contentious piece of legislation, has been a subject of intense discussion and lobbying both within and outside Uganda.
The metamorphosis of this sacred site is truly remarkable. Take, for instance, the amphitheater, which now offers a captivating view from every angle. Unlike the Catholic side, where plastic chairs were often rented, leading to increased costs, the Anglican site has installed fixed seating on all sides of the amphitheater.
According to the girls, they were enticed into relationships with these workers but were abandoned once the company completed its work in the area two years ago.
Under the program, the government aims to provide 17 million shillings to each of the 4,000 targeted families in the Bugisu region. The funds will enable them to purchase land and construct houses in safer areas while leaving their original land for agricultural purposes.
The body was discovered and retrieved from the river on Saturday. Following an investigation, the suspect was arrested on Sunday at her hideout in Mayanga.
On Wednesday, Wamika will hand over the cross to Namugongo Basilica. He will then preside over the first mass, welcoming pilgrims from various parts of the country and outside Uganda ahead of the Martyrs Day celebrations on June 3rd, 2023. The cross serves as a reminder of Jesus Christ's suffering during his crucifixion at Calvary.
Since the passing of Bob Mushikori, the second Bamasaba cultural leader (Umukukha), in 2020, Masaba cultural institution has been embroiled in a leadership dispute.
Josephine Angucia, the West Nile region Police spokesperson, confirmed that the suspect was arrested to assist the police in their investigations into the violence that led to the deaths of two individuals and left one severely injured.
According to the police, the incident arose from a disagreement that started on Friday, May 19, 2023, regarding a planned visit to Natukunda's parents. It is alleged that Natukunda's parents had invited the couple for a visit, but Arineitwe strongly resisted, citing financial constraints to facilitate the journey and purchase gifts.
