By Fatemeh Ebrahimi Varkiani, Faculty Member of the Department of Women and Family Studies, Alzahra University Based on the innate and natural talents bestowed upon them by God Almighty, women have certain personal, family, and social rights and responsibilities, and, based on them, they have three individual, family, and social roles. As a leader, thinker,…
The President of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization, Mohammad Mahdi Imanipour, has expressed grief over the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi وَلا تَحسَبَنَّ الَّذينَ قُتِلوا في سَبيلِ اللَّهِ أَمواتًا، بَل أَحياءٌ عِندَ رَبِّهِم يُرزَقونَ (Do not suppose those who were slain in the way of Allah to be dead; no, they are living and…
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Cultural Consulate has successfully organized a significant gathering at the Female Campus of the Islamic University in Uganda. This event, commemorating International Quds Day, brought together around 300 participants who united in their condemnation of the Zionist regime’s atrocities against the Palestinian people. The aim was to…
By Pastor Patience Museveni Rwabwogo I’m deeply honoured to be with you today as you celebrate the 13th Tarehe Sita Thanksgiving Service commemorating 43 years of God’s blessing and favour over the UPDF and our nation, Uganda. When I first received a call from Madame Edith Nsaba Buturo, I told her that I had never…
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, is set to register and issue land titles and customary certificates of ownership on land belonging to the Church of Uganda (CoU). The Minister of Lands, Judith Nabakooba, confirmed the development while presiding over a three-day retreat of 40 bishops from the…
Amidst ongoing controversy within the Ugandan Muslim community, Mufti Shabaan Ramadhan Mubajje has declared stricter qualifications for religious leaders, aiming to ensure ethical and qualified leadership. Speaking at the opening of Islamic exams on Friday, January 5, 2024, Mubajje emphasized the importance of official Islamic education and proper credentials for aspiring leaders, from local positions…
Keddi Foundation has donated $30,000, approximately one Hundred and eleven Million Uganda shillings (111) towards the completion of Nakaloke Centre mosque. This happened during the marathon fundraising ceremony held at Nakaloke field in Mbale City on Saturday 30th Dec 2023. The funds were handed over to the organizers by the guest of honor for the…
The High Court in Luwero has summoned 37 bishops, including the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda (COU), Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu to defend themselves against the cancellation of the election of Rev. Canon Godfrey Kasana Ssemakula as the fourth bishop of the Luwero Anglican Diocese. On June 28, 2023, the House of Bishops,…
The Church of Uganda (COU) has directed the Anglican diocese of Luwero to pay Shillings 18m as legal costs related to the nullification of the election of the Bishop-elect. This directive is outlined in a December 21, 2023 letter, from the Provincial Secretary, Rev. Canon William Ongeng, addressed to Rt. Rev. James William Ssebaggala, the…
A court order granting authority to Babirye Yudaya, Burhan Namanya, and one Hussein to organize a special session of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council ( UMSC) General Assembly, has resulted in the group saying they have electing a new Mufti, Sheikh Abdallah Ssemambo, supposedly to replace Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje. Hadji Abbas Sekyanzi Muluubya, the…
