Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1234 EAT on Monday 11 August 2025 Kampala, Uganda – August 10, 2025 — Thousands gathered on Saturday to celebrate the 11th anniversary of Phaneroo Ministries International, marking over a decade of spiritual impact, transformative teaching, and global outreach. Held at Phaneroo grounds in Naguru, the celebration brought…
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Senior Six Student Drowns in Seeta High School Swimming Pool
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1642 EAT on Wednesday 6 August 2025 Seeta High School Under Fire Again After Second Student Death at Mbalala Campus This YearSeeta High School is facing renewed criticism after another student died under unclear circumstances at its Mbalala campus—the second such incident reported in 2025. The deceased, 21-year-old…
Museveni Pledges shs 12 Billion to support Muslim Community Initiatives
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1617 EAT on Tuesday 2025 President Yoweri Museveni has sponsored 50 Ugandan Muslims to undertake the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, as part of a broader effort to support the Muslim community both spiritually and economically. According to Moses Byaruhanga, Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Mobilisation,…
Court orders Agago School to Refund Shs 1 Million to Former Board Members
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1638 EAT on Monday 4 August 2025 Gulu High Court has directed Adilang Senior Secondary School in Agago District, northern Uganda, to refund Shs 1 million to four of its former board members. The court ruled that the funds had been unlawfully collected under a flawed magistrate’s order….
Uganda’s ‘Mother of Parliament’ Rhoda Kalema Dies at 96
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1252 EAT on Monday 4 August 2025 Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema, widely known as Uganda’s ‘Mother of Parliament,’ has died. Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema, widely known as Uganda’s ‘Mother of Parliament,’ passed away on Sunday at Nairobi Hospital. She was 96. Despite her advanced age, Kalema remained active…
Fake Doctor Jailed for 2 Years Over Deaths of 3 Patients During Surgery in Hoima
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1558 EAT on Saturday 2 August 2025 A 27-year-old impostor doctor has been sentenced to two years in prison by a Hoima court after performing unauthorized surgeries that resulted in the deaths of three patients. The court also ordered him to refund Shs 21.6 million to the government,…
Who is Abed Bwanika? Inside the Life of Uganda’s Opposition MP and Party Leader
Updated by Faith Barbara Ruhinda at 0730 EAT on Friday 1 August 2025 In our Special Series, Senior Citizens, today we profile Dr. Abed Bwanika (born August 1, 1967) is a Ugandan veterinarian, pastor, and politician. He currently serves as the Member of Parliament for Kimanya-Kabonera Constituency. Bwanika is the president of the People’s Development…
TickToker Remanded to Luzira Prison Over Defamatory Remarks Against ESO chief
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 0926 EAT on Thursday 31 July 2025 A 32-year-old TikToker has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of allegedly publishing defamatory content against Ambassador Joseph Ocwet, the head of Uganda’s External Security Organisation (ESO). The accused, Benson Muyingo, popularly known online as Benson Pro UG, appeared on…
