Church in Uganda razed overnight despite COVID-19 ban on evictions

Although St. Peter’s Church in Kampala had received their land through a donation, a title was never given, and the donor’s children sold the land. Thirteen people have been arrested so far in connection with the church’s demolition, which took place late at night during the government’s curfew hours for COVID-19.

Africa, News, PoliticsJohn SemakulaAugust 10, 2020Uganda, church of uganda, John Semakula, Africa, kampala, st. peter's church kampala, onyango, Yoweri Museveni, land grabs, eviction, Primary Feature, Christianity, Secondary FeatureComment

How COVID-19 has radically changed Uganda's wedding culture

Before the coronavirus pandemic, Ugandan church weddings were a show of financial prowess and status. Now during a lockdown, brides and grooms are holding small-scale events dubbed “scientific” weddings.

Africa, NewsJohn SemakulaJuly 1, 2020John Semakula, Uganda, Secondary Feature, COVID-19, wedding during covid-19, african wedding, kampala, Pandemic, church wedding traditions Comment

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