Uganda
Thu, 05 May 2022 07:31:21 GMTAt Least 20 Dead in Ugandan Bus Crash
[VOA] At least 20 people have been killed in a bus crash in western Uganda, Ugandan police said. Among the dead are at least seven children.
Wed, 04 May 2022 12:11:04 GMTAir Pollution at Its Highest in Kampala, Says Report
[Nile Post] The quality of air in Kampala, has hit its worst after exceeding the World Health Organisation permissible levels.
Thu, 05 May 2022 08:28:49 GMTUganda Condemns Sanctions Against Zimbabwe
[The Herald] WESTERN-imposed economic sanctions have brought untold suffering to ordinary Zimbabweans and should be lifted immediately, Uganda's Honorary Consul to Zimbabwe, Ambassador Chris Rugari Akansasibwa, has said.
Thu, 05 May 2022 07:35:10 GMTTayebwa Wants Malaria Funds to Reach Affected Communities
[Nile Post] The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has called for change of scope in the management of funds allocated to the fight against malaria, saying it needs to be spent on the cause other than conferences and workshops.
Thu, 05 May 2022 07:26:37 GMTSarrai's Wings in Mumias Suit Clipped as Court Extends Interim Orders
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Uganda's Sarrai Group Limited has suffered yet another blow in the Mumias Sugar Company lease case after the High Court ruled that it should keep off the miller until a petition challenging its operations is heard and determin...
Wed, 04 May 2022 10:06:50 GMTUganda's Coffee Industry Eyes New Markets, Value Addition
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda's coffee industry will seek new international market for their products to reduce over concentration on traditional buyers to boost farmer's income.
Tue, 03 May 2022 16:33:27 GMTUse of Cryptocurrency Not Allowed - Bank of Uganda
[Nile Post] Bank of Uganda has warned members of the public that it has not has not licensed any company or any person to offer cryptocurrency services in Uganda.
Tue, 03 May 2022 11:50:06 GMTIf Bread Is Expensive, Eat Cassava, Museveni Tells Ugandans
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Museveni has urged Ugandans to opt for cassava if they cannot find bread due to the skyrocketing prices of essential commodities.
Wed, 04 May 2022 08:16:55 GMTHow Wavamunno Created Uganda's First Fully-Fledged Private Museum
[Observer] Back in 1972 when Sir Gordon Wavamunno visited Europe, he was astonished by the relics he found in museums. He dreamt to one day start a museum in Uganda but he lacked any souvenirs to put in.
Wed, 04 May 2022 08:14:42 GMTCurrent High Prices Call for Self-Imposed Lockdowns
[Observer] The increasing prices of commodities in Uganda seem to be going on unabated with no clear indication of when they will stabilize.
Wed, 04 May 2022 08:14:03 GMTCoffee Deal a Minefield for Coffee Stakeholders, Warns Top Exporter
[Observer] Government's controversial Shs 284bn deal with Uganda Vinci Coffee Company to process and export Ugandan coffee has come under much criticism from various stakeholders over loopholes in the current regulatory framework.
Wed, 04 May 2022 08:10:51 GMTGolf - Mbasa Wins Fosabu Tournament
[Observer] Entebbe club was a bee-hive of activity as golfers from various clubs took part in a charity competition organised by the Forum of South African Businesses in Uganda (FOSABU) to raise funds for the Gulu War Affected Training Centre.
Wed, 04 May 2022 08:08:52 GMTPress Freedom Day - Journalists Say Proper Remuneration Still an Elusive Dream
[Nile Post] As the world celebrates the press freedom day, journalists in Uganda have decried the poor conditions, including poor pay that they work in.
Wed, 04 May 2022 08:08:16 GMTMPs Apply Brakes to Ministries Attempt to Have Power Over Non-Tax Revenue Fees
[Nile Post] The Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development has thrown out a proposal by the finance ministry that grants government Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) the discretion of setting user fees for services that are cons...
Wed, 04 May 2022 08:01:03 GMTUgandans Warned Against Mobile Money Conmen
[Nile Post] The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has urged Ugandans to be more vigilant following increased levels of transaction fraud in the country perpetrated by fraudsters commonly referred to as 'bafere'.
Wed, 04 May 2022 07:54:09 GMTPM Nabbanja Urges Muslims Not to Change After Ramadan
[Nile Post] Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has urged Muslims not to forget the guiding tenets of their faith even after celebrating Ramadan.
Tue, 03 May 2022 16:33:59 GMT"Some Government Officials Are Working With Our Enemies" - Mubaje
[Nile Post] The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Mubaje, has blamed elements in government for the continued disunity amongst Muslims saying the government is directly supporting one faction over the other.
Tue, 03 May 2022 13:44:25 GMTAfrica Can Solve the Energy Crisis - Museveni
[Nile Post] MUSEVENI: Africa can Solve the Energy crisis
Tue, 03 May 2022 13:44:24 GMTNakibinge Tasks Security Agencies to Investigate the Machete Killings in Kyengera
[Nile Post] The titular head of Muslims in Uganda, Prince Kassim Nakibinge, has urged for a reduction on taxes on commodity prices so that prices can lower.
Tue, 03 May 2022 13:38:17 GMTHow Will Banks Perform As the Economy Recovers?
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda's largest commercial banks reported a sharp growth in earnings in 2021, pointing to the recovery of the economy following its partial reopening.
Tue, 03 May 2022 13:37:46 GMTCovid Experts - We Need to Fight for Our Sovereignty, Rights and Freedoms
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- COVID-19 experts have emphasized the need for countries and people to fight for their sovereignty, personal health choices, rights and freedoms as authorities continue to battle the pandemic.
Tue, 03 May 2022 13:44:25 GMTMTN Uganda, Busoga Launch the Kingdom's 2022 Masaza Football Tournament
[Nile Post] MTN Uganda in partnership with the Kingdom of Busoga, over the weekend, launched the 2022 Busoga Kingdom County football tournament popularly called "Empaka z'omupiira gw'amasaza".
Tue, 03 May 2022 13:44:23 GMTContractor Fixes Dokolo Water Project Burst Pipe in Akalodong Swamp
[Nile Post] The Dokolo water project contractor M/s Zhongmei Engineering Group has restored regular water supply through Amwoma subcounty, Dokolo district after a brief disruption.
Wed, 04 May 2022 10:33:21 GMTFIA Youngins Maxine, Jeremy, Kimathi, Anwar Excited Ahead of Uganda Rally Debut
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- After almost a month's lull since the conclusion of the ARC Equator Rally, the FIA Rally Star quartet of Maxine Wahome, Jeremy Wahome, McRae Kimathi and Hamza Anwar are excited ahead of their debut in the continent's biggest r...
Mon, 02 May 2022 06:53:52 GMTJudicial Service Commission Promotes 10 Grade One Magistrates
[Nile Post] The Judicial Service Commission has appointed on promotion, 10 grade one magistrates to Senior Principal Chief Magistrate positions.
Mon, 02 May 2022 06:53:51 GMTKabaka Mutebi Returns From Europe
[Nile Post] Buganda Kingdom Prime Minister Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has confirmed the safe return of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II to Uganda following a number of weeks in Europe.
Mon, 02 May 2022 06:53:51 GMTUra Gives Back to Kampala Muslim Community in Early Iddi Celebrations
[Nile Post] Tax body, Uganda Revenue Authority has donated an assortment of items to the Muslim communities in Nakawa market, Komamboga, Naguru barracks and Kinawataka in Kampala as part of its early Iddi celebrations.
Mon, 02 May 2022 06:53:49 GMTGen Muhoozi Hints At "Winning Power" in Uganda
[Nile Post] The Commander of Land Forces Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has hinted at "winning power" in Uganda, a statement that has left many tongues wagging.
Mon, 02 May 2022 07:18:40 GMTWe Are Soon Finding a Solution to Skyrocketing Commodity Prices, Says Museveni
[Nile Post] President Museveni has described as small, the issue of committee prices that have skyrocketed in the recent months and noted government will soon find a solution.
Mon, 02 May 2022 07:40:41 GMTVipers SC Retain Uganda Premier League Title
[CAF] Vipers Sports Club are the champions of the 2021/2022 StarTimes Uganda Premier League title.