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According to Sheikh Twaib Bogere, the Secretary General, immediate registration of pilgrims has commenced in collaboration with various companies.

The assessment was announced on Tuesday by Samantha Burgess, Deputy Director of the European Commission's Copernicus Climate Change Service who reported that the month saw a temperature surge of approximately 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial era's average from 1815 to 1900.

A group of Christians led by David Lule Mutyaba Muzzanganda petitioned the High Court to challenge the nullification of Rev. Ssemakula's election.

Cephas Birungyi, a Team Leader at Birungyi, Barata & Associates and a representative of the Uganda Law Society underscored the need for a cautious approach in implementing the proposed legislation on Islamic Banking.

The 23 seminarians died on June 15, when a lorry they were traveling in had a head-on collision.

Speaking during the commemoration of Martyrs Day at the Namugongo shrines, the bishop specifically addressed the issue of gun violence and urged the government to implement stricter measures regarding firearm possession, both within the security forces and among private individuals.

Tayebwa emphasized the gravity of the patients' conditions, stating that they were immediately taken to hospitals such as Naguru, Mulago, and Norvik. He further explained that the Red Cross has responded to over 300 medical emergencies in total.

The current numbers evoke memories of pre-pandemic times if not slightly surpassing them. Local residents in the area have attested to the surge in pilgrim numbers, with reports of a large group of approximately 5,000 pilgrims arriving from Jinja.

Pilgrims had by Thursday evening reported 28 cases of mobile phone thefts and general theft majorly at the Catholic martyrs’ shrines where there is a huge number of pilgrims compared to the Anglican venue.

Deployments have been made throughout the premises, although public and private vehicles, as well as motorcyclists, are yet to be diverted.

Uganda Martyrs Development Committee Chairperson Retired Bishop Jackson Matovu said roofing of the sitting arena is estimated to cost 620 million while the public address system will cost 520 million Shillings.

Mohammad Ali Aluma who is the substantive head of Social Services takes over from Ramadhan Mugalu whose contract expired.

Muslims will have to perform the Eid prayers first, can then go back home, and later return to the mosque for the Juma prayers.

Unlike the previous years when the government restricted the number of worshipers because of Corona Virus, this time many of them stormed their places of worship.

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda – CoU, Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has urged President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to assent to the recently passed Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2023.

Octogenarian Father Makoboza Charles Lwanga is behind the idea of the Catholic Singles Club Makerere University. He believes that the club will provide a more suitable approach than using unorthodox avenues to search for a partner.

Kaziimba noted that while efforts are being made to address the marginalization of women, there is a tendency to overlook the boy child.

Dr. Lubanga, who is the substantial director for Zakat takes over from the second deputy Mufti, Sheikh Muhammad Ali Waiswa, who has been holding the office in an acting capacity following the retirement of the former Director, Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim Kakungulu.

Reverend Canon Godfrey Mbitse is to replace Bishop Cranmer Mugisha, who in 2021 sought early retirement. Mugisha was to officially retire in 2024.

In its Thursday vote, the national assembly of the Church of England voted to allow priests bless same-sex marriages and civil partnerships but maintained the ban on Church weddings for same couples. Reports indicate that the blessings are expected to begin later this year after the Church of England refines its guidance and issue supplemental prayers and liturgies for the priests to use.