Author: Ali Ruralire

Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, Iranian Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic Iran has mourned Hassan Nasrallah, the late Lebanese cleric and politician. Hassan (31 August 1960 – 27 September 2024) served as the secretary-general of Hezbollah from 1992 until his assassination in September 2024. The following is the full text of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution’s message on the occasion of the martyrdom of Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah. In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful Indeed, we are from God and indeed to Him we shall return. Dear Iranian nation and the great Islamic Ummah, The great Mujahid,…

The “2024 Shincheonji Revelation Fulfillment Evidence Conference” was held in Busan on the 29, following its earlier event in Masan on the 25th. The conference drew over 70,000 attendees, including around 100 pastors, demonstrating the strong enthusiasm for the revealed word. Shincheonji, Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (led by Chairman Man Hee Lee) held another Open Word Seminar at the Busan Andrew Education Center. This followed a previous event in January,in response to the ongoing requests from pastors and believers in the Yeongnam region. Since the founding of Shincheonji, Church of Jesus in 1984,…

A meeting between key ministries and Members of Parliament (MPs) from Northern Uganda has been planned to address concerns over the closure of the Karuma Bridge. The Ministry of Works and Transport closed the bridge over the River Nile on the Kampala – Gulu Highway from access by all motorists on Monday, 23 September 2024 to pave way for rehabilitation of the bridge, with works estimated to take three months. The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi, told Parliament that the Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, had been assigned the task. Consequently, traffic has…

Parliament has condemned the reported mandatory HIV/AIDS testing of workers at the Hoima Stadium, which is under construction in preparation for the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Chairperson of the House Committee on Health, Dr Joseph Ruyonga, told Parliament that the workers at Hoima Stadium were under pressure to test for HIV/AIDS or suffer contract termination. He said that this was both unethical and degrading to the workers. “The staff who have been found [HIV/AIDS] positive have been terminated and stigmatised, which is illegal as it contradicts Uganda labour laws and International human rights guidelines,” Ruyonga said during…

Chairman Lee Man-hee said, “We must humble ourselves like children and base our faith on the standards of the Bible.” “A thought occurred to me that we should not disregard Shincheonji just because they belong to different denomination, but rather listen to their words directly and then make our own judgments.” This statement was made by a pastor who has been serving the church for 20 years during the ‘2024 Shincheonji Bible Seminar, Testimony on the Fulfillment of Revelation” held on the 25th at the Shincheonji Masan Church. He expressed his admiration for the Shincheonji Church of Jesus’ focus on…

Muslims have been tipped on Unity and cohesion at the Islamic Unity Week conference, held at Muteesa I Royal University. The event Organized by the Cultural Consulate of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in collaboration with several Ugandan universities, aimed to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and promote unity among Muslim faithfuls based on humility, empathy, and solidarity. The event was graced by esteemed guests, including H.E. Amokrane Mourad, Ambassador of Algeria; H.E. Dr. Tamouh Moustafa, Syrian honorary consul; Mr. Ali Mohammad, deputy Ambassador of Saharawi Democratic Arab Republic; Mr. Bilal Mohsin, deputy High Commissioner…

FUFA’s vision to create community clubs as a solution to rally fans to support club football has started being realised as the owners of Busoga United FC have legally handed over the club to the community of Busoga with immediate effect. This decision was blessed by the Patron of the club His Royal Highness the Kyabazinga of Busoga William Wilberforce Kadumbula Nadiope IV during a meeting held with the FUFA President at Igenge Palace on the 16th August 2024. The Kyabazinga delegated his 2nd Deputy Prime Minister Owek. Noor Ousman to represent him in the consequent meetings. In the legal…

Uganda and Belgium have reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation and collaboration. This follows a meeting between Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, and H.E. Hugues Chantry, Ambassador of Belgium to Uganda, which took place at the Special Forces Headquarters in Entebbe. The discussion focused on regional security matters, with Gen Kainerugaba highlighting Uganda’s regional peacekeeping efforts. Ambassador Chantry praised Uganda’s vital role in promoting regional stability and reiterated Belgium’s support for ongoing regional integration initiatives. Gen Kainerugaba expressed his commitment to continuing and strengthening the fruitful cooperation between the two nations, emphasising the importance of…

Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan marathon runner who competed in the Paris Olympics last month, has died days after she was burned by her boyfriend, the country’s athletics federation confirmed on X, formerly known as Twitter, Thursday. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence,” the Uganda Athletics Federation posted. “As a federation, we condemn such acts and call for justice. May her soul rest In Peace.” Cheptegei, 33, who lived in Kenya, had been in a critical condition after suffering burns on 75% of her body…

Police have commenced investigations into the alleged shooting of National Unity Platform, (NUP) President, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine. Kyagulanyi on Tuesday evening was injured in area of Bulindo, Kira following a scuffle with the Police. He had earlier attended a Thanksgiving ceremony the area, which concluded peacefully. According to Kituuma Rusoke, Police Publicist, Kyagulanyi was in the area at the invitation of George Musisi (NUP Lawyer). Kituuma said that when Kyagulanyi left the venue, he and his team moved out of their cars and embarked on a procession up to Bulindo town. “however, the police advised against it. Despite their…