Uganda
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:59:10 GMTTourists Canceling Trips Over Ebola Fears
[VOA] Kampala -- Uganda's tourism sector is once again being hit by effects from a deadly disease. In 2021, it was the COVID-19 pandemic. This time, it's the Ebola outbreak, with 141 confirmed cases and 55 deaths.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:49:24 GMTRights Groups Challenge Controversial Internet Law in Court
[RFI] A coalition of leading Ugandan rights groups and lawyers on Thursday filed a court challenge in Kampala to a controversial internet law, which they say is aimed at curbing free speech and targeting government opponents.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:15:08 GMTMedics Urge Men to Accompany Spouses During Antenatal Visits
[Nile Post] Medics have urged men to accompany their expectant spouses for antenatal care visits to hospitals.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:14:06 GMT10 Injured in Iganga-Mbale Highway Accident
[Nile Post] Ten people have been injured, some severely, in an accident that occurred this morning in Busembatia town along the Iganga-Mbale high way.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:12:52 GMTThere Is No Political Will to Put Promises on Climate Change Into Action, Says Nakate
[Nile Post] Vanessa Nakate, a Ugandan climate activist, has criticized authorities for failing to keep their commitments on climate action, and claimed they lacked the political will to do so.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:12:02 GMTAuditor General Urges Parliament Action Over Unspent Public Funds
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has recommended that Parliament indulges the finance ministry to report unspent funds for each financial year.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:07:41 GMTWHO to Carry Out Clinical Trials for Three Ebola Vaccines in Uganda Next Week
[Nile Post] The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that Uganda will receive three Ebola vaccines for clinical trials next week.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:06:16 GMTMuseveni Again Disbands Leadership for All Kampala Markets - Issues New Directives
[Nile Post] President Museveni has again disbanded the leadership of all Kampala markets with immediate effect and directed for fresh elections, the Nile Post has learnt.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:03:00 GMTDriver Left Helpless As Range Rover Sport Burns to Ashes Along Masaka Road
[Nile Post] The driver of a Range Rover Sport looked on helplessly as his car caught fire and burnt to ashes along Masaka road on Thursday morning.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:02:01 GMTEddy Kenzo Explains Story Behind His Grammy Awards Nomination
[Nile Post] Hours after being nominated for this year's Grammy Awards, Ugandan singer Edrisah Musuuza, also known as Eddy Kenzo has broken the silence about how he beat the odds get nominated for the awards.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:01:19 GMTPoor Eyesight for Drivers Escalating Crashes on Ugandan Roads, Experts From Lapaire Say
[Nile Post] Experts have warned that poor eyesight for drivers are escalating the problem of accidents on Ugandan roads, urging that unless this is corrected, the country will continue experiencing crashes.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:53:04 GMTKenya Face Uganda in Battle for World Lacrosse Championship Slot
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya will take on Uganda this Saturday in a battle to represent Africa at the upcoming World Lacrosse Men's Championship in Santiago USA slated for July next year.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:54:29 GMTSuccession - Muhoozi, Museveni Race Hots Up
[Observer] The old guard of the ruling NRM has expressed frustration at President Museveni's silence as an army of his son's loyalists continues to mount an early campaign for his presidential bid.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:22:57 GMTEddy Kenzo Becomes First Ever Ugandan to Be Nominated for Grammy Awards
[Nile Post] Edrisah Musuuza, also known as Eddy Kenzo has broken the barriers to become the first Ugandan to be nominated for the prestigious Grammy Awards.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:34:14 GMTHIV/Aids Kills 17,000
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda Network of AIDS Services Organisation (UNASO) wants the fight against HIV/AIDS in Uganda to focus on encourage health-seeking behavior as the disease continues to spread; especially among young people.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:07:03 GMTKisubi Hospital Launches Weekly Wellness Clinic
[Nile Post] Our Lady of Consolata Kisubi Hospital, has launched the wellness clinic, a health program that involves doing general body check-up.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:51:51 GMTFour People Killed After Houses Collapse Due to Heavy Kampala Downpour
[Nile Post] Four people have been confirmed dead after a heavy downpour on Tuesday night in Kampala.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:06:58 GMTUganda to Develop Hydrogen-Based Green Energy Power Plant
[Nile Post] Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hydrogène de France SA ("HDF Energy") group to develop a hydrogen based storage green power generation plant as an alternative source of electricity in Uganda.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:20:34 GMTGovt Urges Tourists Not to Cancel Plans on Ebola Fears
[Capital FM] Kampala -- Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday urged foreign visitors not to cancel their plans over fears of the Ebola outbreak in the East African nation, insisting that the disease was under control.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:45:37 GMTRoadmap on Digital Transformation for Uganda Launched
[Nile Post] The ministry of ICT & National Guidance, UNDP and Centenary Technology Services (Cente-Tech), have started the process that will define Uganda's long term roadmap on digital transformation.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:37:33 GMTTake Child Mothers Back to School - Minister Muyingo
[Observer] The state minister for Higher Education, Dr John Muyingo, has said the ministry will not deviate from its policy on the reentry of teenage and expectant girls in schools amidst ongoing debates.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:39:51 GMTUganda to Leverage on MTN Kampala Marathon to Market Tourism
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda plans to leverage on the Kampala Marathon to market the East African nation as an ideal tourism destination.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:25:29 GMTOver 190 to Graduate From Jinja's Hotel and Tourism Institute
[Nile Post] A total of 199 graduands will on November 25, walk away with diplomas and certificates in various tourism-related disciplines at the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI).
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:24:36 GMTMuseveni Appoints Three New Judges to Supreme Court
[Nile Post] President Museveni has appointed three new judges to the Supreme Court.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:13:36 GMTUganda is Safe, Museveni Assures Visitors on Ebola
[Nile Post] President Museveni has assured visitors that Uganda is safe for everyone to visit, despite the outbreak of the Ebola virus which he said is in a few districts but also easy to avoid.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:10:41 GMTEddy Kenzo is Nominated for Grammy Award
[Nile Post] Renowned singer Edirisa Musuuza alias Eddy Kenzo, has been nominated in the 2023 Grammy Awards under the 'Best Global Music Performance' category becoming the first Ugandan artiste to get a nomination at the prestigious awards.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:56:26 GMTTeenage Mother Faces Prison for Dumping Six Weeks Old Son in Latrine
[Nile Post] Police in Nansana have apprehended a 15-year-old teenage mother for the alleged murder of her six weeks old son in cold blood.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:55:24 GMTKCCA Repossesses Kisekka Market After 8 Years Amid Heavy Security Deployment
[Nile Post] After eight years of no operation, Kisekka Market has been repossessed by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for renovation and subsequent occupancy by traders
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:50:37 GMTWarner Bros Executive in Uganda to Help Boost Local Movie Industry
[Nile Post] America Film Producer, Nikita S. Adams from Warner Bros Studio is in the country for a three day visit aimed at building lasting synergies between Ugandan movie stars and their Hollywood counterparts.
Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:05:30 GMTBiden to Meet Museveni Despite Opposition Calls to Uninvite Him
[Nile Post] The President of the United States Joe Biden will meet his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni next month on the sidelines of the US-Africa leaders' summit.