Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hosted renowned international televangelist Pastor Benny Hinn at State Lodge – Nakasero, in a spiritual and reflective meeting that centered on the value of Christianity to Africa, national transformation, and prayer for the nation. According to a press statement …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has warned Christians against neglecting earthly responsibilities while pursuing their spiritual needs. Vice President Rt. Major Jessica Alupo represented President Yoweri Museveni as Luwero Anglican Diocese held a thanksgiving prayer in celebration to mark 33 years since it was consecrated …
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Local mosque leaders at the Namugongo Martyrs site are openly accusing senior figures within UMSC, who received the funds, of failing to disburse the money directly to the site for its intended purpose. Namugongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amid escalating disputes over state funds for this year’s Muslim Martyrs Day …
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Pentecost, Possession, and Sacred Language COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | Pentecost marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples, fifty days after the resurrection and ten days after the Ascension. According to Acts 2, the Spirit arrives with the sound of a rushing wind and tongues of fire, …
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Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheikh Khabu Lule, the Khadi for Kabale, Rukiga and Rubanda Districts, has asked Ugandans to shun politics of identity based on religion and tribes in the coming elections. Uganda is set to hold general elections next year, and some religious leaders and politicians have …
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Father Engurait was born on August 28, 1971, in Ngora, Uganda. Attended St. Peter’s College in Tororo District, Uganda, Studied at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana. Received a bachelor’s degree at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda (1995), Master of divinity from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, …
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For over three decades, political affairs in the former greater Arua and now Arua City have largely been pigeonholed by two major factors: clannism—popularly referred to as tribalism—and religious affiliation. These factors, often coupled with the influence of money, have continued to play a …
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Historical records from various sources indicate that the first official pilgrimage to Namugongo was made by the Mill Hill Fathers, led by Rev. Fr. Stephen Walters. This significant event took place on June 6, 1920—the very day Pope Benedict XV beatified the Uganda Martyrs. Namugongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | …
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President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni have in the past three years read thanks giving and apology messages to the people of Northern, Eastern and Western region; and capped the messages with one for Buganda, on May 24th NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | On May 24th, at …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 200 Ugandan Muslims will miss this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca after the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia closed the issuance of Hajj visas on May 25, 2025, leaving dozens of intending pilgrims stranded. In a communication to Hajj leaders dated 27th May 2025, the …
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