Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fuel prices in Kampala and beyond have continued to skyrocket, but more sharply over the last two months. A litre of fuel currently stands between 5,550 and 5,700 shillings, while the price of diesel at some stations is the same as petrol. Over the months, …
Read More »Standard Bank EACOP pipeline finance plan still on table despite protests
Cape Town, South Africa | MELISSA BRITZ – ALL AFRICA.COM | Climate activists have demanded answers from Standard Bank for its involvement and continued support for oil and gas projects on the African continent, even as the worst effects of the climate crisis are being seen and felt. Activist shareholders …
Read More »MARTYRS DAY: Kenyan Bishop castigates corruption, injustice in society
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans have been asked to emulate the Uganda martyrs by desisting acts of corruption and injustice. Bishop Samson Mwaluda from Kenya cautioned believers that indulgence in sinful practice is disobedience to God that must be resisted. While commending the martyrs for resisting the …
Read More »Stranded Namugongo pilgrims ask church, MPs for transport back home
Police, Church clash over stranded pilgrims Namugongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There were dramatic scenes at Namugongo Catholic shrines on Saturday afternoon, a day after the Martyrs day celebrations as police clashed with the administrators on how to handle stranded pilgrims. When our reporter arrived at the shrines in the …
Read More »Central bank raises key rate to curb inflation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Central bank on Thursday announced that it was increasing the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 7.5 percent from 6.5 percent to control the rising inflation. In a statement issued, the Bank of Uganda said it will continue to raise the CBR until inflation is …
Read More »Direct tax on coffee dealers stirs controversy among processors
Bukomansimbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government’s decision to directly charge coffee factories has upset coffee processors in Bukomansimbi district, who say it is likely going to force them out of business. In the 2018/19 budget framework, the government introduced a one percent direct tax on coffee buyers and …
Read More »Massive army, police deployment on roads to Kotido
Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is heavy deployment of joint Police and Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF troops on major highways connecting Kotido district to other districts in Karamoja. The deployment is meant to stem ambushes by suspected Jie warriors targeting motorists and other road users. Micheal Longole, the …
Read More »Increased witchcraft among Catholics worries Bishop Muhiirwa
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Fort Portal Diocese, Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki is bothered by the ever-rising unchristian practices at a time when Christianity has been spread nearly to every corner of the country. Bishop Muhiirwa, who also doubles as the vice-chairperson of the Uganda Episcopal Conference, …
Read More »Dozens of pilgrims rushed to Mulago with severe malaria, diarrhea
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police medical emergency team working together with the Uganda Red Cross at Namugongo Catholic Martyrs’ shrine, has referred dozens of pilgrims to Mulago national referral hospital with severe malaria, diarrhea, and hypertension. Dr. Edward Piyota, who is attached to the police medical emergency …
Read More »Stampede as pilgrims fight for Namugongo holy water
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was a stampede at the Catholic shrine in Namugongo at the end of the Martyr’s day celebrations on Friday afternoon as thousands of pilgrims fought to have at least a drop of water from the man-made lake. Hell broke loose when mass ended …
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