Tag Archives: Christmas

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Archbishop of Kampala Paul Ssemogerere is leading Christmas Mass at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Rubaga as Christians world wide celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. He has called on Christians to be clean in body and soul, saying contrary behavior leads to the uncleanliness witnessed …

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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Christians all over the world prepare  to celebrate Christmas tomorrow, scientists have urged them to be cautious with their amount of food intake, warning them also against the danger of food poisoning and toxicity. Dr Precious Tukamushaba, a nutritionist, told URN that people …

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Christmas celebrations draw near, traders in Nebbi District are counting losses due to a low turnout of buyers, which they attribute to poor harvests and financial strain among farmers. Traditionally, the festive season boosts sales, but this year, many traders are experiencing …

COMMENT | Steven Mwesige | A flurry of incidents in the news of cybersecurity breeches in recent weeks are a cause for concern, but with a better understanding of cybersecurity need not be our new reality. In the old days, when transacting with your bank it was mostly face-to-face transactions. You would …

LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Most of the drama in the Premier League will have to wait until Sunday, with Liverpool visiting Tottenham, while second-placed Chelsea will test the water at Everton with new owners and Manchester United has a difficult game at home to an in-form Bournemouth. There is …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENENT | The Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba, has directed commanders to recall all police officers on leave and cancel approved requests for purposes of having adequate personnel for Christmas and New Year’s Day. “All officers should be recalled and be on duty starting on …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero town clerk has ordered the immediate eviction of roadside vendors operating in kiosks and illegal market stalls ahead of the Christmas season. More than 100 vendors had erected kiosks, containers and stalls across the streets and roadside in Luwero town to maximize …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police and the military have arrested 139 suspected criminals in joint operations intended to ensure peace during the Christmas and New Year’s Day festivities. The fresh operations targeted criminals terrorizing residents majorly in densely populated municipalities of Nansana, Mukono and Kira. In Kira municipality, 38 …

Police Operations Director Summons KMP Commanders Over Christmas Security Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Operations of the Uganda Police Assistant Inspector General of Police-AIGP Frank Mwesigwa, has summoned an ad-hoc meeting with all Kampala metropolitan police commanders to plan for Christmas festivities. Mwesigwa summoned the commanders …