Lukooya praised the school’s headteacher, Fredrick Kabonge, whom he promoted from classroom teacher more than a decade ago in recognition of his outstanding performance. Mukono district chairperson Francis Lukooya Mukoome has warned headteachers whose schools will not produce at least one first-grade pupil in the forthcoming Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) that they risk being demoted […]
St. Cyprian High School headteacher Joseph Kamya said the school had registered 292 Senior Four candidates and 154 Senior Six candidates for the 2026 UNEB examinations. Msgr Charles Kasibante, the Vicar General Emeritus of the Kampala Archdiocese, has blessed Senior Four and Senior Six candidates at St. Cyprian High School Kyabakadde in Mukono District, calling […]
In his maiden address as Omukama, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I welcomed the people of Tooro and paid tribute to his predecessor, the late King Oyo. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday presided over the coronation of His Royal Highness Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I as the 15th Omukama of Tooro, ushering in a new chapter for […]
He said: “Abaagala abaana baabwe basomere bwereere era bagenda kusomera bwereere!” meaning that those who want their children to study entirely for free risk gaining little from the education system. The Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Enos Kitto Kagodo, has challenged the Government over its policy discouraging parents from making financial contributions towards the education of […]
Another resident, Cissy Namirembe, said persistent livestock theft had discouraged many families from rearing chickens and goats, noting that thieves now steal animals even in broad daylight. Residents of Kituba Village in Nama Sub-county, Mukono District, have challenged their newly elected Local Council I (LCI) chairperson, Robert Wamala, to prioritise tackling crime, illegal land evictions, […]
In his homily, Bishop Kakooza commended families, parish communities and seminaries for their spiritual, moral and material support in the formation of priests. The Bishop of Lugazi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Christopher Kakooza, has urged parents and guardians to encourage their children to respond to God’s call by joining seminaries and religious institutions to prepare for […]
Kato also advised Church leaders to put Church land to productive use by establishing income-generating projects, arguing that idle land often attracts encroachers. Joy and celebration filled St. John the Baptist Buvuma Catholic Parish as Christians, clergy, and political leaders gathered to commemorate 125 years since the parish was founded. The thanksgiving Mass was presided […]
Fr. Kibirige explained that the existing church structure was originally intended to serve a sub-parish, over 40 years ago but the growing population of believers, particularly children, has made the construction of a larger church a necessity. Christians, religious leaders and well-wishers have rallied behind the construction of a modern 1,000-seater church at St. Andrew […]
Among those confirmed dead is driver Sam Kubalingira. The identities of the three other deceased victims had not been established by the time of publication. Four people have lost their lives and several others sustained serious injuries in a tragic road accident on their way from Entebbe International Airport on Monday after welcoming the Uganda […]
Despite the proposal, Kaziimba emphasized that the Church respects President Yoweri Museveni’s directive to postpone this year’s celebrations in order to protect the public from the spread of Ebola. The Church of Uganda has asked the government to permit a scaled-down and virtual commemoration of this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo following the […]