Uganda

Fri, 10 May 2024 16:24:52 GMT
Critical Conversation With Health Minister to Reduce Burden of Malaria On Citizens of Uganda
[Malaria Consortium] This week, Malaria Consortium's team in Uganda and Chief Executive, Dr James Tibenderana, engaged in key discussions with Uganda's Ministry of Health on partnership approaches to accelerate progress towards eliminating malaria in...

Fri, 10 May 2024 11:11:51 GMT
Sorry State of Road to Lake Bunyonyi Worries Authorities
[Nile Post] Leaders and tourism stakeholders with in the Kigezi sub-region have decried the state of Lake Bunyonyi road.

Fri, 10 May 2024 11:11:15 GMT
Heavy Downpour Leaves Six Lwengo Villages Reeling
[Nile Post] Six villages in Lwengo district have been left reeling after heavy rains wreaked havoc on their gardens.

Fri, 10 May 2024 07:24:09 GMT
Census - the Key Questions You Will Be Asked #ugandacensus2024
[Independent (Kampala)] Special Report -- The National Census starts at midnight and will run to 19th May. Enumerators will aim to capture events of Census Night, but in the event one is away from home when they eventually visit a home or residence, ...

Fri, 10 May 2024 07:21:42 GMT
Uganda's Political Maze - Bridging the Generational Gap Through Mentorship?
[Nile Post] Uganda's political landscape faces a conundrum. Experienced leaders lament the decline of a mentorship system that nurtures capable successors. The rise of "political rookies" in leadership positions, bypassing established hierarchies, ra...

Fri, 10 May 2024 07:21:19 GMT
Floods Displace Over 500 Households in Dokolo
[Nile Post] Dokolo -- Authorities in Dokolo District have raised concerns over the increasing number of residents being displaced by floods.

Thu, 09 May 2024 10:30:24 GMT
Rising Cases of HIV In Children Cause For Concern
[Nile Post] The Greater Masaka region has witnessed a troubling increase in the number of children born with HIV, with health officials reporting an estimated three to five paediatric cases diagnosed every week.

Fri, 10 May 2024 07:22:11 GMT
Unsafe Waters - Katosi Fishermen Decry Shortage of Condoms
[Nile Post] Despite Uganda's well-regarded national fight against HIV, a dark undercurrent threatens the health of a fishing community in Mukono district. Here, HIV infection rates are rising sharply, casting a shadow over the lives of residents and ...

Thu, 09 May 2024 09:54:24 GMT
Algae Chokes Lake, Leaves Kasensero Residents At Crossroads
[Nile Post] The tranquil waters of Lake Victoria have turned into a battleground for survival in Kasensero, a bustling fishing community nestled along its shores in Kyotera District.

Fri, 10 May 2024 07:37:19 GMT
Addressing Mental Health in Uganda - Breaking Stigma, Building Support
[Nile Post] In Uganda, as in many parts of the world, mental health remains a topic shrouded in stigma and silence.

Fri, 10 May 2024 07:27:56 GMT
The Evolving Face of Power - a Look At Uganda's NRM Leadership
[Nile Post] The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has held power in Uganda since 1986, ushering in a period of relative stability after years of turmoil. However, the party's leadership has undergone a significant transformation, raising questions a...

Fri, 10 May 2024 07:14:47 GMT
West Nile Ex-Combatants Receive Resettlement Package, Minister Urges Responsible Use
[Nile Post] In a ceremony held at Koboko district, the Ugandan government distributed a resettlement package valued at 5.1 billion shillings to 4,901 former combatants of the West Nile Bank Front (WNBF). This disbursement signifies a major stride tow...

Fri, 10 May 2024 07:58:33 GMT
Combating HIV Stigma - Uganda's Struggle for Awareness and Acceptance
[Nile Post] In Uganda, despite significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, stigma and discrimination continue to pose formidable barriers to prevention, treatment, and support.

Fri, 10 May 2024 07:37:07 GMT
The Crucial Role of Census in Shaping the Country's Future
[Nile Post] A census is a crucial tool for any country as it provides accurate and up-to-date information about its population.

Thu, 09 May 2024 15:36:24 GMT
Income Tax Amendments Will Derail Economic Progress
[Observer] Parliament, through its sectoral committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has called upon the general public, all stakeholders and other interested parties to submit views on the Tax and Revenue Bills that were presented at...

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:10:42 GMT
Lukaya Devastated By Floods - Community Appeals for Urgent Help
[Nile Post] Lukaya town in Uganda lies in ruins after devastating floods ripped through the community. Blamed on clogged waterways and environmental neglect, the floodwaters have brought immense suffering to both residents and businesses.

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:10:12 GMT
Leaders Warn Against Hiding People With Disabilities During Census
[Nile Post] With only a few days left until the census night, leaders in the Wakiso district have urged the population to include individuals with disabilities in the enumeration exercise.

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:09:28 GMT
World Health Organization Advises Updated Vaccine Composition to Tackle SARS-CoV-2 Evolution
[Nile Post] In a recent update from the World Health Organization (WHO), it has been highlighted that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, continues to circulate and evolve, posing ongoing challenges to vaccine efficacy. Notably, there hav...

Thu, 09 May 2024 10:32:36 GMT
URA to Deploy Drones On Smugglers At Border Points
[Nile Post] The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) will not leave even a rat squeeze through to evade taxes and the latest after the hullabaloo over EFRIS is the deployment of surveillance drones at porous border points to curb tax evasion and create a l...

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:09:58 GMT
Uganda Takes Strides in Fight Against HIV/Aids
[Nile Post] Dr. Daniel Byamukama, the head of HIV Prevention at Uganda AIDS Commission has shed light on the nation's ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS.

Tue, 07 May 2024 15:20:15 GMT
70 Arrested in Major Crackdown On Kira, Namugongo Criminals
[Nile Post] Police have successfully apprehended 70 suspects in a coordinated operation targeting criminal activity along the northern bypass and surrounding areas within Kiira Road and Namugongo Police Divisions. This decisive action comes in respon...

Tue, 07 May 2024 15:16:39 GMT
Police to Extend Canine Services to 13 More Districts
[Nile Post] The Uganda Police Force has said that it will soon extend canine services to 13 more districts.

Tue, 07 May 2024 11:49:34 GMT
Govt Exempts Electric Vehicle Makers From Stamp Duty
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Companies manufacturing electric vehicles, electric batteries, or electric vehicle charging equipment or fabricator of a frame and body of an electric vehicle; and employ 80 percent of Ugandans will not pay ...

Tue, 07 May 2024 04:33:56 GMT
Forced From the Flock - LGBTQ+ Believers Are Being Pushed Out of Churches in Uganda
[Global Press Journal] Kampala, Uganda -- "The gospel that is being preached on the pulpit these days is just meant to insult and belittle us," says a Ugandan churchgoer.

Mon, 06 May 2024 10:18:57 GMT
Uganda At Risk of Catastrophic Flooding As Kenya and Tanzania Struggle
[Nile Post] The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi has called on the government to provide an update to Ugandans regarding their preparedness to prevent a potential climatic catastrophe similar to the ongoing situation in Kenya and Tanzania.

Tue, 07 May 2024 15:18:48 GMT
How Flooding, Landslides Are Soaking and Submerging Economy
[Nile Post] One of the most immediate economic impacts of flooding and landslides is the destruction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities.

Tue, 07 May 2024 08:59:11 GMT
Parliament Demands Statement On Karuma Bridge
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Members of Parliament have asked government to provide the likely implications of restricted access to Karuma bridge, which has been found to be compromised.

Tue, 07 May 2024 11:39:31 GMT
Over 200 Acts to Perform At Vumbula Festival
[Observer] At least 200 acts are slated to perform at this year's Vumbula Uganda festival, which will take place at Nile Nest Resort, Jinja from May 31 to June 3.

Tue, 07 May 2024 05:04:17 GMT
Is There Witchcraft in Football, or We Are Just Being Africans?
[Observer] Drama ensued at the Masindi Municipal stadium on April 19, when Kitara FC hosted Vipers SC in the Uganda Premier League.

Mon, 06 May 2024 13:47:15 GMT
Alarming Number of Premature Deaths Linked to Air Pollution, Nema Warns
[Nile Post] The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has expressed deep concern about the alarming number of premature deaths attributed to air pollution.

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