Tag Archives: RELIGIOUS

A case for Uganda’s religious tourism

A case for Ugandas religious tourism

Pilgrms at Namugongo Martyrs Shrine Uganda has a bold goal: to grow its economy to $500 billion by 2040 from $50 billion in 2023 — a tenfold increase in less than two decades. This vision, outlined in the 10-Fold Growth Strategy and Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV), calls for prioritising sectors that can create jobs, bring in foreign money, …

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Cabinet reshuffle; luck, seniority and religious connection that makes 7 Kigezi leaders eat big in Museveni’s new cabinet

Cabinet reshuffle luck seniority and religious connection that makes 7

× President Museveni’s latest Cabinet reshuffle has elevated seven leaders from the Kigezi sub-region into key ministerial positions, strengthening the region’s influence in government through a mix of promotions, strategic reshuffles, and retained appointments. Seven leaders from Uganda’s Kigezi sub-region have been appointed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s newly unveiled Cabinet, in a reshuffle that highlights the region’s expanding presence …

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Religious Leaders asked to Encourage People Seek Medical Treatment when Sick

Religious Leaders asked to Encourage People Seek Medical Treatment when

Mukono– The Ministry of Health has raised concern over dangerous beliefs and misleading teachings by some religious groups that discourage people from seeking medical treatment, leading many to avoid hospitals and, in some cases, resulting in preventable deaths. This was revealed by Dr. Silver Kasozi from the Ministry of Health during a stakeholders’ engagement attended by various leaders, including religious …

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Swearing in Events:UMSC Secretary for Religious Affairs Arrives in West Nile Muslim region

Swearing in EventsUMSC Secretary for Religious Affairs Arrives in West

Nebbi- Sheikh Imran Abdunoor Ssali, the UMSC Secretary for Religious Affairs, has arrived in the West Nile Muslim Region for a five-day official working visit. Sheikh Imran Abdunoor being received on Tuesday. During the visit, he is scheduled to represent His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, as the chief guest at the swearing-in ceremonies of …

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Members of Korean Religious Affiliation Push for Fair Hearing

Members of Korean Religious Affiliation Push for Fair Hearing

  Full Statement The government has explicitly targeted a specific religious group, categorically labeling it a “social harm” and a “detriment” while mobilizing state power in a retaliatory manner. Such actions constitute a grave violation of Article 20 of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea, which guarantees the freedom of religion and the principle of the separation of church …

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TEACH FOLLOWERS TO DESIST FROM LAND FRAGMENTATION, FOCUS ON PRODUCTIVITY: RT HON TAYEBWA ON RELIGIOUS LEADERS

TEACH FOLLOWERS TO DESIST FROM LAND FRAGMENTATION FOCUS ON PRODUCTIVITY

Post Views: 1 By Sunday AloziousIn Kabarolewww.mknewslink.comThe Deputy speaker of Parliament Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has urged the Kigezi inter-religious Leaders through their platforms to sensitize Ugandans to stop partitioning their Land into small pieces among their children but rather make it more productive as a family to create wealth.Hon. Tayebwa made the remarks on Monday, November, 17, 2025, after …

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WAKE UP THE FLOCK! Minister Babalanda Takes War on Poverty & Crime to the Pulpit, Tells Religious Leaders to Drive Mindset Change

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The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, argues that religious leaders should fight poverty and criminality in the minds of their followers while preaching the word of God. Minister Babalanda, who is also the Director of SDA Busoga Women’s field, made her remarks Saturday, 18th October, during the closing ceremony of a 14-day retreat on mindset change that …

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OPINION:UGANDA’S RELIGIOUS LEADERS CAN CHAMPION MEDICINE ACCOUNTABILITY

OPINIONUGANDAS RELIGIOUS LEADERS CAN CHAMPION MEDICINE ACCOUNTABILITY

Post Views: 1 By Esther OlukaIn Kampala—– NMS General Manager Moses Kamabare addresses religious leaders and stakeholders in Entebbe Uganda’s churches and mosques are more than spiritual homes.They are powerful platforms of influence. In the fight against medicine theft, religious leaders have an opportunity to use that influence for the health of the nation.Despite government efforts through the National …

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