Preaching at Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Soroti City, Bishop Eciru strongly condemned abortion and called on women to honor their divine role as life-givers. “Dear women, your wombs are sacred vessels of life, not death,” he declared. “Never turn them into tombs by committing abortion. Every life is a gift from God and must be protected and nurtured with love.”
In the capital, the head of the Orthodox Church in Uganda, Metropolitan Jeronymos Muzeeyi, delivered his Easter message from St. Nicholas Cathedral in Namungoona, urging Ugandans to embrace tolerance and reject hatred ahead of the upcoming elections.
While preaching to a packed congregation at Lubaga Cathedral during Easter Mass, the Archbishop described the Resurrection of Christ as a beacon of hope for a society struggling with broken families, substance abuse, and emotional distress among the youth.
While delivering his homily during the Easter mass at Lubaga Cathedral, Archbishop Ssemogerere clarified that the pastoral letter was not intended to single out any individual or group.
The appeal comes in response to continued unrest in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has raised security concerns in border communities.
Robert Agumywa, a fisherman at the lake, said that although the deceased sounded an alarm, it was impossible to save him as he was some distance away from the other fishermen.
In the new appointments, Benson Kule Baritazale has been named the new Prime Minister of Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu, replacing Joseph Kule Muranga, who is reportedly unwell. Baritazale previously served as the Deputy Prime Minister.
The event, running from Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21, 2025, brought together scholars from across Uganda whose education was made possible through Onapito’s vision and dedication.
According to preliminary information obtained by Uganda Radio Network (URN), Corporal Byamugisha, armed with an AK-47 rifle and dressed in civilian clothing, stormed the bar and began shooting indiscriminately.
Santa Ayo, the chairperson of Oyam Town Market Vendors, said the stall cannot accommodate both vendors and customers due to its cramped nature. She revealed that the structure can only house 68 vendors, yet the market has 120 members.
Mugala says her woes began shortly after the death of her husband during the COVID-19 pandemic, when a one Fred Bahati stormed her home, claiming ownership of the land.
Akena, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Lira City East, is facing growing speculation that he may not contest in the 2026 presidential race due to an alleged arrangement between UPC and the NRM.
The sub-county hosts several critical institutions, including the Nakapelimoru Army Secondary School, the 405 UPDF Brigade, a community police station, and a Health Centre III, which serves over 1,000 outpatients monthly.
According to Laurence Karyesubula, Chairman of Kampala City Abattoir, the price hike stems from a combination of increased livestock exports, higher transportation costs, disease outbreaks, and prolonged drought.
Held at Prime Agro Farm in Zirobwe Sub-County, the event emphasized the urgent need for Ugandan farmers to transition from subsistence and raw produce sales to practices that extend shelf life, increase market value, and ultimately enhance profitability.
“Let me say this, Bobi Wine and Mpuuga would not reconcile just because they came to church and sat together. In fact, whoever does that is making them commit the sin of hypocrisy. Making them sit together is just for pictures—it is cosmetic but not helpful at all. Reconciliation must come from the heart and should not be forced,” Fr. Mugambe said.
According to police, the incident occurred on the night of April 17 to 18, 2025, when unknown assailants allegedly gained entry into the girls' hostel and set it ablaze, killing two juvenile students. Their names have been withheld due to their age.
