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16/07/2025

PFF & ANT Pray tribute to Late Justice Kanyeihamba, Judiciary Urged to Uphold Judicial Activism in Honor of Justice Kanyeihamba

The Common Ground Council (CGC) a coalition of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) and the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) have jointly held a press conference at the ANT offices in Bukoto, urging the Uganda’s judiciary to emulate the legacy of judicial activism championed by the late retired Supreme Court judge, Professor George Wilson Kanyeihamba. At the joint presser, leaders from both political groups hailed the late Justice Kanyeihamba, who passed away at age 85, for his fearless and principled judgments—particularly his landmark dissent in the 2006 presidential election petition—which they said played a critical role in shaping Uganda’s legal landscape and strengthening the rule of law.

16/07/2025

Join us tonight for Environment Dialogue

Topic: Youth & Conservation in Uganda

15/07/2025

The Executive Committee of Uganda Catholic Women’s Apostolate (UWCA) Invites you to the Opening Mass of Africa Regional Conference of World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations (WUCWO)

Venue: Uganda Martyrs Catholic Shrine, Namugongo
Date: Tuesday 29th July 2025

THE WORLD UNION OF CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ORGANISATIONS (WUCWO) encompasses 100 Catholic organisations from 50 countries, representing over 8m Catholic women worldwide.�WUCWO has consultative status with UNESCO, the United Nations and the Human Rights Council giving visibility to women who are normally invisible in the eyes of many.
WUCWO’s aim is to promote the presence, participation and co-responsibility of Catholic women in society and the Church, in order to enable them to fulfil their mission of evangelisation and to work for human development. WUCWO’s greatest asset is the silent, committed and effective work that each of its women members puts into practice on a daily basis.
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WUCWO sets out to promote the participation and joint responsibility of women in society and in the life of the Church, thereby fostering its evangelising mission and commitment to human development. The Union pursues this aim by encouraging the education of women, to enable them to address the challenges of the contemporary world; heightening their awareness to respect for cultural diversity; encouraging its member organisations to reach out to the international dimension; cooperating with other international organisations working to ensure respect for the rights of the human person and above all the rights of women; encouraging dialogue in an ecumenical and interfaith environment.

15/07/2025

UYD Gives Electoral Commission 7 Days to Act on DP Petitions

The Uganda Young Democrats (UYD) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Electoral Commission, demanding swift action on over 10 petitions filed by aggrieved Democratic Party (DP) leaders concerning the disputed delegates' conference held in Mbarara. Speaking at a press conference in Kampala, former UYD President Ismael Kirya accused the IEC of deliberately ignoring the petitions, despite its mandate to regulate political parties and resolve internal disputes. Kirya warned that failure to act within the stipulated timeframe will compel the group to pursue an unspecified next course of action.

15/07/2025

240 Seminarians Complete Formation Program at Ggaba Major Seminary

Approximately 240 seminarians from nine Catholic dioceses across Uganda have successfully completed a month-long preparatory program at St. Mary's National Major Seminary, Ggaba. In an exclusive engagement with Uganda Catholic Television, the seminarians expressed heartfelt gratitude to their formators, program coordinators, and the Uganda Episcopal Conference. They described the experience as spiritually transformative—deepening their understanding of the priestly vocation and renewing their commitment to serve God and His people with dedication, humility, and unwavering faith.
A seminary formation program for seminarians focuses on developing the whole person, preparing them for a life of ministry through four key dimensions: human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation. These dimensions are addressed throughout the four stages of formation: propaedeutic, discipleship, configuration, and vocational synthesis. The pastoral formation program prepares seminarians to become shepherds imbued with the charity of Christ, filled with a missionary spirit, possessing pastoral competence and pastoral skills which are developed through formative, supervised educational ministry experiences that include social service ministry, teaching, ministry to the sick and needy, evangelization, promoting vocations, developing administrative skills, and the ordained ministry of the transitional deacon.

15/07/2025

Museveni Commissions Busega Market, Opposition Leaders Faulted for Service Delivery Failures in Kampala

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially commissioned the newly constructed Busega Market and announced plans to build an access road linking the facility to the Northern Bypass. The pledge comes in response to concerns raised by traders, who pointed to traffic congestion and poor accessibility as key obstacles to business growth and customer turnout. During the ceremony, where he was accompanied by the First Lady, Janet Kataaha Museveni, the President attributed inefficiencies in public service delivery and delays in implementing livelihood programs in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area to the election of opposition politicians. He criticized their leadership as lacking the capacity and political will to effectively roll out government initiatives.

14/07/2025

Missionary Childhood Sunday Homily by Rev. Fr. Ambrose Bwangatto | Missionary Childhood Sunday 2025 Lubaga Cathedral

Missionary Childhood Sunday, also known as World Mission Day for Children, is a day for children within the Catholic Church to celebrate their faith and support missionary activities, particularly for children in need around the world. In Uganda, it is celebrated on the second Sunday of July. It's a time for children to pray for and contribute to missionary work, especially for those less fortunate. PontificalMissionarySocieties

14/07/2025

UCTV Weekend Edition | In Conversation with Counsel George Musisi – Legal Advisor, National Unity Platform (NUP)

In this thought-provoking episode of UCTV Weekend Edition, host Joseph Kabaale sits down with Counsel George Musisi, the Legal Advisor of the National Unity Platform (NUP), for an in-depth discussion on Uganda’s political and legal landscape as the country gears up for the 2026 General Elections.

Key discussion points include:
📜 Constitutionalism in Uganda – Is the rule of law being upheld?
🗳️ Credible Electoral Processes – Can Uganda achieve free and fair elections?
✊🏽 The NUP Political Struggle – A legal insight into the party’s resistance journey.
⚖️ The Necessity for Legal Reforms – Why Uganda needs urgent constitutional and electoral reform.
🗓️ Prepping for 2026 Elections – Legal preparedness, strategy, and challenges.
🤝 Opposition Collaboration – Can unity among opposition parties strengthen democratic change?
🏛️ The Kira Municipality Race – Musisi’s political ambitions and the battle ahead.
👩🏾‍🎓 Youth & Unemployment – Addressing Uganda’s ticking demographic time bomb.
Integrity of NUP Leaders – Responding to internal and external criticism.
📣 Final Call to Action – Counsel Musisi’s passionate appeal to Ugandans to work for a fair, just, and democratic society.

13/07/2025

Nigeria's former President Muhammadu Buhari has passed on at the age of 82.

Muhammadu Buhari served as the President of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023 has died at the age of 82 in London, United Kingdom. A retired Nigerian Army Major General, he was the Military Head of State of Nigeria from 31 December 1983 to 27 August 1985.

13/07/2025

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By Flavia Oyuu, Communications Office, Lira Diocese Bishop Emeritus Joseph Franzelli's remarkable recovery from a rare heart condition has left him speechless, yet overflowing with gratitude. Attributing his newfound lease on life to the intercession of Pope St. John Paul II and the prayers of the f...

12/07/2025

UCI Alarmed Over Surge in Deadly Oesophageal Cancer Cases

The Uganda Cancer Institute has sounded an alarm over the rising incidence of Esophageal cancer, now ranked as the country’s fifth most common and second deadliest form of cancer in Uganda. According to health experts, the surge is largely driven by risk factors such as excessive alcohol consumption, to***co use, unhealthy diets, and prolonged exposure to smoke from traditional cooking methods—particularly in rural areas where firewood remains a primary energy source. The Institute is now advocating for urgent investment in diagnostic infrastructure, increased public awareness, and widespread promotion of healthy lifestyle changes to reverse the deadly trend.
Esophageal cancer is a disease where malignant (cancerous) cells form in the tissues of the esophagus, which is the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. Two common types are adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Symptoms often include difficulty swallowing, weight loss, and chest pain. Esophageal cancer starts in your esophagus, the long muscular tube that moves food from your throat to your stomach. Most people don’t notice symptoms until after the cancer has spread. # DrAlfredJatho

11/07/2025

Nsambya Babies Home Appeals for Support Amid Financial Strain

Nsambya Babies Home is facing a severe resource crisis as it currently shelters a record number of approximately 30 adopted infants, pushing its capacity and financial resources to the limit. In response, the home’s management has issued a heartfelt appeal to the public, urging donors and well-wishers to support their mission by taking part in an upcoming fundraising charity walk, which aims to raise critical funds to help ease the growing financial burden and ensure continued care for the vulnerable children.
Nsambya Babies Home is a registered charitable organization that belongs to the Child Welfare and Adoption Society (CWAS). Its headquarters are in Nsambya, one of the suburbs of Kampala Capital City. The organization was established in 1958 to coordinate childcare activities and operates under the Kampala Archdiocese. The sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary Reparatrix-Ggogonya started managing this home in 1989.
CWAS HAS THREE CHILDREN’S HOMES AND A VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE.
• Nsambya Babies’ Home
• Kankobe Children’s Home / St. Clare Vocation Training Centre
• Nateete Family Group Home (NFGH)
CWAS Mission: To save, care, and groom children into responsible adults and sensitize the public about the dangers of child neglect/abandonment.
CWAS Vision: To become an outstanding, competent, innovative and self-sustaining Organisation with motivated staff that grooms and empowers children into responsible adults.
CWAS Goal: Empowering children to become independent, responsible adults.

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