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A big number of pilgrims, over 3000, reportedly from Pallisa and Tororo districts are currently stranded at Namugongo Martyrs Shrine. They apparently lack transportation funds to go back home. After two long years without making the pilgrimage due to Covid-19 related restrictions, pilgrims came this year only to get stranded. They were found at the entrance of the Martyrs shrine ...

Emmanuel Dombo, the NRM director of information, and publicity has expressed his disappointment in MPs who want to enhance their allowances at such a time. Emmanuel says MPs should not ask for any money increment yet doctors and teachers are demanding. He said this while on NBS on the morning breeze show. “Why would MPs enhance their allowances yet teachers ...

Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has said Parliament is going to continue working with the religious leaders to protect family institutions. Speaking during the Uganda Marty’s celebrations, Tayebwa said in no way will Parliament weaken family institutions. “I would like to pledge to you that under our leadership, Parliament will protect the sanctity of the Lord. The strong beliefs ...

Ramadhan Ggoobi, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has said there is hope for prices to go down. He assured Ugandans that by July, commodities like soap and cooking oil are likely to reduce. He is currently in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt to attend the 2022 Islamic Development Bank Group annual meeting which Uganda ...

It’s really such a shameless world when thugs without any thoughts decide to rob a 72-year-old woman on a pilgrimage. This is what happened to Agatha Nyinabutagwira who had captured the attention of many during the Uganda Martyrs celebrations. This is after she was one of the many who trekked on foot to Namugongo. Agatha came from Fort Portal to ...