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#we_inform_the_uninformed . Read details in the link. Residents of Bukedea District witnessed a shocking incident on Wednesday 8-March-2023 when a group of individuals were caned for not attending a burial. The individuals, one woman and six men were reportedly found drinking alcohol during the funeral instead of paying their respects to the deceased. According to the video, the group was rounded up by members of the community and caned as punishment for their absence. Each of the individuals received more than two canes in front of a crowd of community members. The video has sparked outrage among residents, who are calling for an investigation into the matter. Some have expressed concern about the use of corporal punishment as a disciplinary measure, especially for something as seemingly minor as missing a funeral. The legality and morality of such a punishment have also been called into question, as it is a clear violation of human rights. Corporal punishment is often used as a disci...

#we_inform_the_uninformed . Read details in the link. Residents of Bukedea District witnessed a shocking incident on Wednesday 8-March-2023 when a group of individuals were caned for not attending a burial. The individuals, one woman and six men were reportedly found drinking alcohol during the funeral instead of paying their respects to the deceased. According to the video, the group was rounded up by members of the community and caned as punishment for their absence. Each of the individuals received more than two canes in front of a crowd of community members. The video has sparked outrage among residents, who are calling for an investigation into the matter. Some have expressed concern about the use of corporal punishment as a disciplinary measure, especially for something as seemingly minor as missing a funeral. The legality and morality of such a punishment have also been called into question, as it is a clear violation of human rights. Corporal punishment is often used as a disci...

#we_inform_the_uninformed . Details in this link. President Yoweri Museveni and Doreen Nyanjura. President Yoweri Museveni draw laughter from a Christian congregation on Thursday 16-2-2023 when he took a jab at Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura. The President while speaking as chief guest at the commemoration of Archbishop Janani Luwum Day in Kitgum District, described the 34-year-old FDC councillor and activist as “mad.” “In Runyoro-Rutooro you hear names like Nyanjura and Kenjura; there is a mad opposition girl called Nyanjura,” Museveni said. “It means she was born during the rain.” Museveni was speaking about the need for Kitgum and the greater Karamoja region to adopt crop irrigation in order to cope with the increasingly unreliable rainfall. “Water is needed all the time though the year, and if it’s not by rain we shall bring it by irrigation.” he said. “It is a big shame to hear in Africa that there is a war in Ukraine and Africans are dying of hunger because there is no...

#we_inform_the_uninformed . Details in this link. President Yoweri Museveni and Doreen Nyanjura. President Yoweri Museveni draw laughter from a Christian congregation on Thursday 16-2-2023 when he took a jab at Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura. The President while speaking as chief guest at the commemoration of Archbishop Janani Luwum Day in Kitgum District, described the 34-year-old FDC councillor and activist as “mad.” “In Runyoro-Rutooro you hear names like Nyanjura and Kenjura; there is a mad opposition girl called Nyanjura,” Museveni said. “It means she was born during the rain.” Museveni was speaking about the need for Kitgum and the greater Karamoja region to adopt crop irrigation in order to cope with the increasingly unreliable rainfall. “Water is needed all the time though the year, and if it’s not by rain we shall bring it by irrigation.” he said. “It is a big shame to hear in Africa that there is a war in Ukraine and Africans are dying of hunger because there is no...

#we_inform_the_uninformed . Read details in this link. Makella is a member of Mwoyo Gwe Church. The choir leader Anateo had been single for a long time because he was waiting for a sign from God. A month ago, Makella led worship, and Anateo’s eyes ‘opened’. He finally saw Makella as the beautiful girl that she is. Anyway, Anateo even went to the church leaders and said he had a ‘vision’ about marrying Makella as his wife. He registered both their names for an April wedding and marriage counselling classes last week. The marriage banns were read in church. Makella is in shock because Anateo never spoke to her or even proposed. Can Makella be forced to marry Anateo? WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY? In law, consent is one of the most important requirements for a valid marriage. Consent is when one person voluntarily agrees to something. So for a marriage to be valid, both parties should consent (agree) to the marriage. If a person is forced to get married through force, threats, manipulation or fra...

#we_inform_the_uninformed . Maseko is confused as to why her parents are against her getting married at her new church by her favourite pastor, where she met her ‘hubby’. According to her, her parents’ church is “old-fashioned and boring”, yet the theme for her wedding is enjoyment. Does it matter which church she gets married in? WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY? The law states that marriage must be celebrated in a licensed place of worship by a recognized minister of the church that is a Priest for the Catholic Church, a Reverend for the Anglican church, a pastor for the Pentecostal church and a Sheikh for the Islamic faith. Before deciding which church to marry, you need to find out if the church is licensed by searching at Uganda Registration Service Bureau. Getting married in a church that is not licensed makes the marriage invalid. HOW DOES THE CHURCH BECOME LICENSED? 1. The church writes an application letter to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional affairs through the Registrar Gener...

#we_inform_the_uninformed . Maseko is confused as to why her parents are against her getting married at her new church by her favourite pastor, where she met her ‘hubby’. According to her, her parents’ church is “old-fashioned and boring”, yet the theme for her wedding is enjoyment. Does it matter which church she gets married in? WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY? The law states that marriage must be celebrated in a licensed place of worship by a recognized minister of the church that is a Priest for the Catholic Church, a Reverend for the Anglican church, a pastor for the Pentecostal church and a Sheikh for the Islamic faith. Before deciding which church to marry, you need to find out if the church is licensed by searching at Uganda Registration Service Bureau. Getting married in a church that is not licensed makes the marriage invalid. HOW DOES THE CHURCH BECOME LICENSED? 1. The church writes an application letter to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional affairs through the Registr...