Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As thousands of Christians gathered in prayer on Christmas Day, leaders in Arua City emphasized the importance of peace, love, and security during the holiday season. Given the city’s ethnic and religious diversity, both religious and security leaders urged the community to celebrate peacefully …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders have decried the high levels of poverty and human rights violations that continue characterize Uganda. Speaking at Lubaga Cathedral during the celebration of Christmas, the Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga, National Unity Platform President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu and the minister of state for higher …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Christians across the country have been asked to embrace the true meaning of Christmas and desist from involving themselves in immoral acts. Delivering their messages during Christmas day celebrations, religious leaders from across the world said many people instead of reflecting on the birth of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas, scientists have urged them to be cautious with the food, warning them against the danger of food poisoning and toxicity. Dr Precious Tukamushaba, a Nutritionist told URN that people tend to start up unhealthy eating patterns during …
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Rome, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT | Pope Francis officially launched the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year on Tuesday evening by opening the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in a ceremony on Christmas Eve. The symbolic act began a year-long celebration, which will run until January 6, 2026. The event occurred just before the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Archbishop of Kampala Paul Ssemogerere is leading Christmas Mass at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Rubaga as Christians world wide celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. He has called on Christians to be clean in body and soul, saying contrary behavior leads to the uncleanliness witnessed …
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Those travelling outside the city or country, please don’t communicate your plans on social media. You will alert the criminals that your home is free with out any occupant. These crude guys will rob you clean. Share your travel plans with a few trusted inner people. COMMENT | Samson …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Christians all over the world prepare to celebrate Christmas tomorrow, scientists have urged them to be cautious with their amount of food intake, warning them also against the danger of food poisoning and toxicity. Dr Precious Tukamushaba, a nutritionist, told URN that people …
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Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Christmas celebrations draw near, traders in Nebbi District are counting losses due to a low turnout of buyers, which they attribute to poor harvests and financial strain among farmers. Traditionally, the festive season boosts sales, but this year, many traders are experiencing …
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COMMENT | Steven Mwesige | A flurry of incidents in the news of cybersecurity breeches in recent weeks are a cause for concern, but with a better understanding of cybersecurity need not be our new reality. In the old days, when transacting with your bank it was mostly face-to-face transactions. You would …
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