Uganda
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:53:47 GMTExternalization of Labor Can Be a Game Changer for Youth
[Independent (Kampala)] Comment -- It is estimated that there are over 100,000 Ugandans working in the Middle East alone.
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:27:11 GMTSecurity Agencies Accused of Torture, Disappearances of Civilians
[VOA] Kampala, Uganda -- Human Rights Watch says Uganda's security agencies are responsible for hundreds of enforced disappearances and torture among civilians. The Ugandan army describes the report as political and without evidence.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:48:10 GMTAmong, Kadaga or Tayebwa - Who Will Replace Jacob Oulanyah?
[Nile Post] As the country mourns the death of Jacob Oulanyah, the late speaker of Parliament, the constitution dictates that before any business is carried out in Parliament, MPs must elect a speaker first if the office is vacant.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 07:06:02 GMTHundreds 'Disappeared,' Tortured, Says New Report
[HRW] Kampala -- The Ugandan government has failed to hold to account security officials, who have unlawfully detained and tortured hundreds of government critics, opposition supporters, peaceful protesters, and others, Human Rights Watch said in a r...
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:12:36 GMTUganda Development Bank to Play Critical Role in Post-Covid-19 Economic Recovery
[Nile Post] By Bob Twinomugisha
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:12:36 GMTLegendary 'Kagusunda' Shem Ssemambo Dies
[Nile Post] Former Club beer and Nile Breweries marketing guru, Shem Ssemambo, commonly referred to as 'Kagusunda' has died, the family has announced.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:12:36 GMTFDC Suspends Mobilisation Activities in Northern Uganda to Mourn the Death of Oulanyah
[Nile Post] The Forum for Democratic Change(FDC) has suspended its activities in Northern Uganda to mourn the death of the fallen Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:12:36 GMTUganda Bolsters Relations By Opening New Chancery Building in Burundi
[Nile Post] Uganda has opened a new chancery building at its Embassy in Bujumbura, the Burundian capital.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:12:35 GMTMinister Oboth Oboth Confirms He Will Stand for Speakership
[Nile Post] The minister of state for Defence, Jacob Oboth Oboth has confirmed that he will contest for the speakership of the 11th Parliament.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:12:35 GMTCSOs Rally Busia Community Leaders to Champion Fight Against Human Trafficking
[Nile Post] Make a Child Smile a Non- Governmental Organization (NGO) dedicated to ending modern day slavery and child sacrifice has appealed to local leaders in Busia district to rise up and use their positions and influence to end human trafficking...
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:12:32 GMTJumia Unveils 9th Edition of the Biggest Tech-Sale in Uganda
[Nile Post] Uganda's leading e-commerce platform, Jumia has officially launched the 9th edition of its annual tech-sale which runs from March 21st to April 3rd with the theme: "Upgrade your tech today".
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:19:57 GMTMao Preaches Unity As He Eulogises Oulanyah
[Nile Post] The president of Democratic Party (DP), Norbert Mao has called on Ugandans to learn from the death of the Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah's and preach unity rather than hatred amongst themselves.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:19:57 GMT"Don't Panic, New Passports Will Still Be Issued After the April 4th Deadline"
[Nile Post] The ministry of International Affairs Spokesperson Simon Peter Mundeyi has urged Ugandans with no urgent travel plans to delay processing passports.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:19:55 GMTMTN Pulse Partners With Victoria University Awards 10 Youths Scholarships
[Nile Post] MTN Uganda's youth dedicated platform, MTN Pulse, last week, awarded scholarships to 10 youths following a partnership between Victoria University and MTN Uganda, with a vision of supporting teens to attain further education for a prosper...
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 07:03:54 GMTIHK Opens a New Outpatient Department
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The International Hospital Kampala (IHK) officially opened up its new and revamped outpatient department.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 07:00:17 GMTAnita Among to Resign As Deputy Speaker
[Nile Post] Bukedea District Woman MP, Anita Among is set to resign her position as the Deputy Speaker of Parliament the Nile Post has learnt.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 06:55:46 GMTNRM Asks Members to Express Interest in Filling Deceased Speaker Oulanyah's Position
[Nile Post] The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has invited its members interested in vying for the speaker of Parliament to submit applications to the party's electoral commission for consideration.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:51:44 GMTOpposition Eulogises Speaker Oulanyah ,Prays for the Family
[Nile Post] Opposition leaders across different political parties have mourned the passing of the fallen speaker Jacob Oulanyah who only served as Speaker of Parliament for nine months and 24 days.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:51:44 GMTNabbanja Asks Muslim Community to Support Government's Poverty Eradication Projects
[Nile Post] The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has called upon religious leaders to always support government programmes such as Parish Development Model as one way of eradicating poverty in the households.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:51:44 GMTHow Oulanyah's Twitter Account Kept the Country Hopeful While He Lay On His Sick Bed
[Nile Post] How Oulanyah's twitter account kept the country hopeful while he laid on his sick bed
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:51:43 GMTParliament Will Never Be the Same Without Speaker Oulanyah, Says Among
[Nile Post] Deputy Speaker, Anita Among has said the August House will never be the same without the presence of Speaker Jacob Oulanyah.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:51:39 GMTUganda, Burundi to Strengthen Ties At Third Joint Permanent Commission Meeting
[Nile Post] Uganda and the Republic of Burundi will between March 22 and 24, 2022 hold the third session of the Joint Permanent Commission Meeting scheduled to take place in Bujumbura.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:10:24 GMTOulanyah's Burial Date Is a Public Holiday, Some Funeral Expenses to Be Deducted From His Salary
[Nile Post] The day departed Speaker Jacob Oulanyah will be buried shall be designated a public holiday, according to the Parliamentary Pensions Act, which among others stipulates benefits for the speaker and deputy speaker in the event of death or r...
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:59:32 GMTUgandan Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah Is Dead
[Nile Post] The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah is dead. Oulanyah passed away at a hospital in Seattle, USA, a few hours ago, where he has been battling an unknown illness.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:13:05 GMTThe Ugandan Teacher Who Risked It All to Save Her Class During Covid
[RFI] From her infectious laugh to her "can do" spirit, Irene Ocwee Trends is no ordinary educator. The head teacher of Hilder Nursery and Primary school in northern Uganda knew during the first days of the pandemic that schools would be closed for f...
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:14:22 GMTSpeaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah Dies in U.S.
[Observer] The speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah is dead.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:12:54 GMTBobi Wine Criticises Headteacher for 'Hounding' His Son
[Nile Post] National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine has gone hard on St.Mary's College Kisubi for "continuously" "hounding" his son Solomon Ssekayi Kampala.
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:12:46 GMTUganda, Tanzania to Become Oil Economies
[The Exchange] Tanzania and Uganda are gearing up to become the region's oil economies with the latter signing a mega oil pipeline deal to transport Uganda's oil to its port of Dar es Salaam.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:37:09 GMTStanbic Bank Retains 22 Percent Bancassurance Market Lead in Uganda
[Nile Post] Bancassurance contributed Shs 103.5billion to the Shs 1.1trillion Gross Written Premium (GWP) recorded by Uganda's insurance sector in 2021 with Stanbic Bank accounting for 22 percent of that share, consolidating its position as market le...
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:59:32 GMTPictorial - the Life and Times of Jacob Oulanyah
[Nile Post] On Sunday afternoon, Speaker of Parliament Jacob L'Okori Oulanyah was announced dead after falling sick for some time.