Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security forces comprising anti-riot police and the military this morning sealed off the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom premises ahead of a clan leaders’ meeting intended to resolve an ongoing leadership crisis in the Kingdom. By 11 a.m., police and Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers had …
Read More »Security heightened ahead of protest against Bunyoro Prime Minister
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is heavy deployment of both Anti-riot police and the military in Hoima City ahead of a planned demonstration against Andrew Byakutaga, the Prime Minister of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, who has refused to vacate office. Security personnel are visibly stationed at the Bunyoro Kitara …
Read More »Bunyoro Kingdom subjects call for dialogue
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom subjects are calling for dialogue between the Babiito, the ruling clan of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom and the Prime Minister Andrew Byakugata. On September 2, the Babiito, the ruling clan fired Byakutaga, and appointed a new cabinet. In a letter, Eng. Fred …
Read More »Sacked Bunyoro premier vows not to vacate office
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Andrew Kirungi Byakutaga, the embattled Prime Minister of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, has vowed not to vacate his office, claiming that the new interim cabinet appointed by the Babiito clan is illegal. On September 2, Eng. Fred Rucunya Mugenyi, the Chief Prince (Okwiri) of Bunyoro Kitara …
Read More »Babiito clan gives Bunyoro Prime Minister deadline to vacate office
Masindi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Babiito, the ruling clan of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, has issued a one-week ultimatum to the Kingdom Prime Minister (Omuhikirwa), Andrew Byakutaga, to vacate his office, asserting that he is occupying it illegally. The Chief Prince (Okwir) of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, Eng. Fred …
Read More »Buliisa landowners, Bunyoro Prince, NFA feud over land
Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 1,000 families in Kitigo village in Biiso sub county in Buliisa district have accused Prince Harrison Samuel Gafaabusa Kintu- son to the late Omukama Sir Tito Winyi Gafaabusa of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom for allegedly attempting to grab their land. The land in question …
Read More »Bunyoro Kitara Diocese needs shs400million for consecration of Bishop
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bunyoro Kitara Diocese is currently hunting for 400 million Shillings for the consecration of the new Bishop-elect. Rev. Canon Jacob Ateirweho will be consecrated and enthroned as the 6th Bishop of the Diocese on 11th August 2024 at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Hoima City. Rev.Canon …
Read More »Clerics in Bunyoro tasked to join fight against corruption
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders in the Bunyoro sub region have been asked to join in the fight against corruption by ensuring enhanced accountability and transparency. Speaking during the Validation of Religious and faith organizations-RFO policy frame work at Hoima Resort Hotel on Wednesday, Nicholas Abola, the Commissioner …
Read More »Hundreds participate in Bunyoro Empango run in Hoima City
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom subjects have participated in this year’s Empango run. The run that was flagged off on Saturday by Andrew Byakutaga, the Kingdom’s Prime Minister saw hundreds of the Kingdom subjects from various districts within the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom participate. The marathon …
Read More »Flood victims in Bunyoro cry foul
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of people who were affected by floods that resulted from the rising water levels of lake Albert in the Bunyoro sub region are crying for government support. In 2020, the floods submerged several homes on the shores of Lake Albert in the districts of …
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