Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two catechists attached to Agwayugi Parish in Kilak South, Amuru district are in trouble for defying presidential directives on mass gatherings aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19. They are Michael Ojok and Peter Labalpiny. The two are in custody at Amuru Central Police Station …
Read More »Churches struggle to contain crowds amidst COVID-19 restrictions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of Christians thronged different churches for the third congregational prayer service since the government partially lifted the suspension on congregational prayers because of the COVID-19 the pandemic. At St. Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe, many congregants were asked to return home or stand outside and register …
Read More »14 arrested for holding congregational prayers in forest
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kabale police are holding 14 people for holding prayers in a forest in violation of the presidential ban on congregational prayers and any kind of gathering. Some of the suspects are Ruth Twebaze, Prudence Rosette, Naome Nahwera, Mercy Orishaba, Sheila Owomugisha, Grace Ninsima, Mary …
Read More »Clerics ask gov’t to open places of worship
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several church leaders want government to open places of worship saying they are essential to the well-being of Ugandans. The church leaders made the appeal at a press briefing organised by the Information and Communication Technology-ICT Ministry at Uganda Media Center on the role …
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