In 2020 during his Presidential campaign tour in Koboko the President was tasked to support the construction of the new Nyangilia church estimated to cost over 2 billion Shillings.
The deceased Ayirwoth Mary, a resident of Ayila village, Parombo sub county in Nebbi district was reportedly waylaid at around 1;49 pm while on her way back home from the church.
Sheikh Mubaje, who turned 70 on March 12, 2025, was initially elected under the UMSC constitution as amended in 1987, which stipulated that a Mufti remains in office until reaching that age. The current UMSC constitution, amended in 2022, contains transitional provisions under Article 29(12) that required those in office at the time of enactment to complete their tenure without automatic extension.
Venerable David Ayikobua, the Archdeacon of Arua Urban Archdeaconry, questioned the lack of enforcement of environmental laws, despite the presence of responsible authorities.
The annual Northern Uganda Peace Week was hosted by Arua Catholic Diocese in Koboko Catholic Parish from January 20th to 24th, attracting over 5,000 visitors, including five bishops, district khadis, cultural leaders, and other dignitaries.
Robert Omito Steen, Vice Chairperson of the West Nile Development Association (WENDA) and LC5 Chairperson of Pakwach District, called on the church to design comprehensive structural proposals for the site to attract government support.
In their application filed before the Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala, the petitioners seek a court order declaring that Sheikh Mubaje is ineligible for re-election as Mufti. They argue that he will reach 70 years on March 12, 2025, and has already served for 24 years, having assumed office on December 11, 2000.
Addressing journalists at his residence on the preparations, Archbishop Wokorach noted that the national youth conference presents an opportunity for both young and old Christians to grow in faith and to learn from Christ.
Joseph Ejiet, the area catechist of St. Peter’s Catholic Church Olupe, explained that the construction, which was started on December 18, 2018, has since slowed due to financial challenges, including the loss of approximately Ugx 10 million in previous funds.
Tundu Lisu says Mwalimu Julius Nyerere like other post- colonial rulers killed and detained their citizens without trial. Mwalimu Julius Nyerere never allowed the Bill of rights in Tanzania during his 24-year rule in Tanzania .
Ash Wednesday signifies the start of 40 days of fasting and prayer, symbolizing Jesus's time of separation in the desert. The ashes, traditionally made from burnt palms of the previous year's Palm Sunday, represent repentance, humility, and mortality.
Tensions arose when a letter appointing Sheikh Ongu as the Acting Kadhi of Lango Muslim District began circulating, despite Sheikh Ali Yakoub Okwir having been appointed to the same position in September last year.
Citing the incidents on Monday in the Kawempe by-election campaigns, Zziwa said that although the police are mandated to maintain law and order, the enforcement should be done with dignity and respect.
In his homily, Rev. Fr. Pius Yobuta encouraged Christians to pray, repent, forgive, and extend alms to the needy while avoiding hypocrisy. Drawing from the day’s Gospel reading, he reminded the congregation of the significance of the ashes marked on their foreheads, symbolizing human mortality—“from dust we came and to dust we shall return.”
Reverend Father Michael Kamulegeya, the Diocesan Education Secretary indicates that the model is part of the broader annual policy work plan upon which all Catholic Church-founded education institutions in the area will operate.
Canon Ongeng, in an interview with Uganda Radio Network, explained that time in ministry is never short. He emphasized that a person can be called by God for even a brief period to accomplish a specific mission and that the primary responsibility of a bishop is to serve God's will.
Among the affected schools are Kikunyu Mixed Primary School, which lost three of its four acres; Kamira Church of Uganda Primary School, where three of five acres were seized; Kiso Church of Uganda Primary School, which lost an acre of land designated for a playground; and Kyawangabi Church of Uganda, which lost two of its four acres.
