Religion

1Uganda, since the colonial days, has grappled helplessly with a barbaric and ferocious vice of ethnic and religious sectarianism, often shoved down our spines by selfish and evidently incompetent leaders, mostly in the political arena. Our history, shaped by the deep-seated mischiefs stemming from sectarian tendencies, serves as a vital lesson. It reminds us to learn from our past and to move beyond these harmful and anti-people flaws. The divide-and-rule strategy employed by the British colonial administration was significantly reinforced by...

The recent transfer of Busoga University from the Church of Uganda to the Ministry of Education and Sports represents a pivotal moment in the advancement of higher education in Busoga region. This transformation from a private institution to a public university is anticipated to expand educational access and drive regional development. On December 17, 2024, a formal ceremony at Nakasero State Lodge saw Archbishop Dr. Stephen Kazimba officially hand over ownership of Busoga University to First Lady Janet Museveni, who...

The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shabban Ramadhan Mubajje, has urged  government to expand employment opportunities for Muslim graduates, stressing the importance of "raising the national cake" to guarantee equitable access to jobs and economic prospects for them. Sheikh Mubajje made the remarks during the 52nd anniversary of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) held at the Old Kampala Secondary School Playground on December 12, 2024, where he reflected on a broader commitment to inclusivity within Uganda's socio-economic landscape. The Mufti expressed...

The family of Sheikh Abdul Obedi Kamulegeya, a prominent figure in Ugandan Muslim politics, has publicly disowned their brother, Hajji Obedi Lutale Kamulegeya, over his alleged involvement with Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is currently on trial for treason. This announcement was made by Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala Kamulegeya, a judge in the Land Division, during a media interview on December 11, 2024, at their father’s residence in Nakaswa Village, Mukono District. Justice Naluzze voiced deep disappointment in Lutale, who faces allegations...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on November 22, 2024, pardoned 19 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who were arrested in connection with violence in November 2020 ahead of the 2021 presidential elections. The group had been facing charges in a court-martial and sentenced on charges of treachery and unlawful possession of ammunition. “In exercise of the power vested in me under Article 121(1)(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 as amended, and on the advice of the...

The Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) has announced upcoming maintenance works at the Mabira section along the Kampala Jinja highway following the deterioration of the road surface. In the statement released by UNRA on November 22, 2024, it stated that remedial works to repair the damaged section will commence on November 23, 2024 and are expected to be completed by December 7, 2024. “Traffic will be restricted to one lane during repairs and motorists are strongly advised to use the Mukono-kyetume-katosi-kisoga...