Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of elders and political leaders in the Acholi Sub-region have recommended the drafting of a legal framework to help govern Ker Kwaro Acholi (the Acholi Cultural Constitution) and avoid future leadership wrangles. The recommendation comes more than a month after a section …
Read More »Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of chiefs opposing the leadership of the Acholi Paramount Chief David Onen Acana II have been temporarily suspended from the Acholi Cultural Institution. The chiefs were suspended following a Council of Chiefs resolution held on June 8 this year during an …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Masaba Cultural Institution has distanced itself from the mediation meeting scheduled for Wednesday this week. Recently, Gender, Labor, and Social Development Minister, Peace Mutuzo, tasked Ambassador William Wamimbi Weyasa, the former Umukuka to convene a meeting with the two rival factions and 26 clan …
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Why children come before spouse COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala on June 27 ruled that the late Supreme Court Justice Mary Stella Arach Amoko be buried at Jukiya Hill Ward, Juba village in Nebbi District in northwestern Uganda without any disturbance in accordance with the …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned cultural institutions across the country to desist from causing ethnic tensions which cause the spirit of division that undermines development. In a speech read for him by Robinah Nabbanja, the prime minister of Uganda during the 29th coronation …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of dedicated individuals, passionate about preserving the cultural heritage and promoting socio-economic progress in the areas surrounding Mount Elgon, are calling for substantial investment in the region, with a particular focus on the Imbalu, the traditional circumcision festival. This revered festival, predominantly …
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Partnership focuses on transforming activities in culture, sports, health, education, digital and financial inclusion Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has extended its partnership with Buganda Kingdom for another three years. The contract renewal was announced Thursday at Bulange in Mengo. Since 2014, Buganda Kingdom in collaboration with Airtel …
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Punish violent homosexuality like armed robbery, NGO appeals to Parliament Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pentecostal pastors have differed on a proposed Anti-homosexuality law for Uganda. This came up with Pastors Solomon Male, David Kiganda, and Martin Ssempa appeared before the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs committee that is currently scrutinizing …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker Anita Among, has said Parliament will continue in its efforts to ensure that Uganda’s culture and heritage is kept intact. She said this while launching the Parliamentary Forum on Gender and Culture on Tuesday, 31 January 2023. The Speaker, who is the patron …
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Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The King of Tooro Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has tasked parents to ensure that they teach their children cultural norms and values in order to preserve the Tooro culture for future generations. Omukama Oyo was speaking at the Annual General Meeting …
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