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Pastor Ronnie Makabai declares 2026 spiritual ‘new era’
Renowned preacher and founder of ETM Church International, Pastor Ronnie Makabai, has proclaimed 2026 as the dawn of a spiritual “new era,” urging Christians to align their lives with what he describes as “Code 6” — a divine principle designed to spark transformation both spiritually and economically. Speaking during a crossover service broadcast live on…
Kampala skies glow as prayers, music & fireworks usher in 2026
Kampala, 1 January 2026 — Across Uganda, the arrival of the New Year 2026 was marked with jubilant celebrations, prayers, and spectacular fireworks, as citizens embraced the start of a new year with faith, music, and community gatherings. In the capital, believers flocked to Namirembe Cathedral for the traditional Cross Over night service. Rev. Moses…
Security screens musicians wearing red at Mengo palace
Security at Mengo Palace reportedly restricted access to performers wearing red during the annual Enkuuka end-of-year festival, a colour widely associated with the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party. Musician Roden Y Kabako was barred from performing, while singer Pius Mayanja, popularly known as Pallaso, was only allowed entry after negotiations—on the condition that he…
Kabaka ushers in New Year 2026 at Enkuuka festival
Mengo — Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, accompanied by the Nnaabagereka, Sylvia Nagginda Luswata, on Wednesday evening, arrived at Lubiri, Mengo, to join thousands of his subjects in ushering in the New Year 2026 during the annual kingdom celebration Enkuuka. The event, organised by CBS FM, the Buganda Kingdom–based radio station, drew massive crowds who…
Ampe to Byabashaija: show me dismissal letter
Former Uganda Prisons officer Ampe Lawrence, known on social media as COP AMPE (@UgandanMind), has publicly called on authorities to issue his official dismissal letter, citing the delay as a hindrance to taking further legal or administrative steps. In a Twitter post on December 30, 2025, Ampe wrote: “Dear Sir, Canon Dr Johnson Byabashaija (Commissioner…