Uganda

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:17:58 GMT
Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Pledges to Demilitarise Lake Victoria
[Nile Post] National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has promised to halt military operations on Lake Victoria and hold security officers accountable for alleged torture and extortion of fishermen if elected president...

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:17:51 GMT
Museveni Dissolves Fisheries Protection Unit
[Nile Post] President Museveni has directed the immediate dissolution of all landing site committees operating on lakes across the country following widespread complaints and controversies raised by fishing communities.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 06:12:39 GMT
UPDF Regrets Death of Abim Reverend, Launches Investigation Into Military Vehicle Crash
[Nile Post] The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) have expressed regret over the death of Rev. Bosco Achilla, who was knocked dead by a military vehicle in Abim District, and announced that investigations into the incident are underway.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:44 GMT
Land Conflicts Rooted in Colonial Era, Says Museveni
[Nile Post] President Museveni has criticised Ugandans who collaborated with foreigners to grab land, saying the practice has left many citizens landless in their own country.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:15:38 GMT
Ayadi - Uganda's Kiriyandongo Camp Hosts 400 Sudanese Refugees With Disabilities
[Dabanga] Kampala / Kiryandongo -- Mona Abu Al-Qasim, Director of the Ayadi Organisation for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, has revealed alarming humanitarian conditions faced by people with disabilities at Kiryandongo refugee camp in Weste...

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:32:35 GMT
Kyagulanyi Pledges to Restore Public Access to Lake Victoria
[Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has pledged to restore public access to Lake Victoria and reopen landing sites to local communities if elected president in the 2026 general elections.

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:22:01 GMT
Afcon Matchday 3 - Tunisia Defeats Uganda, Lookman's Swift Reply Seals Nigeria Win, Senegal Cruise Past Botswana, DR Congo Edge Benin
[CAF] DR Congo secure narrow 1-0 win over Benin in Rabat Senegal cruise to 3-0 win against Botswana Nigeria recover from scare to beat Tanzania Tunisia ease past Uganda

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:27:10 GMT
Prof Muranga, Police Take Medical Outreach to Life-Saving Care to Communities in Jinja
[Nile Post] In a strong demonstration of community-focused leadership, the Director General of the PIBD, Prof Isabirye Muranga, has partnered with the Uganda Police to deliver a wide-reaching medical camp in Jinja, bringing essential healthcare servi...

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:45 GMT
How Culture Is Becoming Relevant Again to a New Generation
[Nile Post] Across Uganda, a quiet yet powerful shift is unfolding. A new generation of young people is increasingly looking inward--towards their roots, stories, and shared heritage--as a source of pride and identity.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:44 GMT
NUP MP Charles Matovu, Campaign Team Brutally Attacked in Busiro South
[Nile Post] Charles Matovu, the Busiro South Constituency Member of Parliament under the National Unity Platform (NUP), was attacked last night alongside close to twenty members of his campaign team.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:44 GMT
Bishop Baluku Urges Sober, Peaceful Christmas Celebrations
[Nile Post] The Bishop of South Rwenzori Diocese, Rt. Rev. Nasson Baluku, has called on Christians to mark Christmas Day with sobriety, prayer, and spiritual reflection, warning that excessive alcohol consumption during the festive season has contrib...

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:43 GMT
Consumers Turn to Agroecological Foods During Festive Season
[Nile Post] As families across East Africa head to markets to stock up on food for the festive season, nutritionists and agroecology advocates are urging consumers to reflect not just on quantity, but on the quality and safety of what they bring home...

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:43 GMT
Bishop Zziwa Preaches Forgiveness to Mityana Prison Inmates
[Nile Post] The Chairperson of the Uganda Episcopal Conference and Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese, Rt. Rev. Joseph Antony Zziwa, has urged inmates at Mityana Prison to embrace forgiveness and let go of resentment toward those who contributed to th...

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:43 GMT
Over 250 NUP Supporters Defect to NRM in Tooro Region
[Nile Post] More than 250 former supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) from Kyenjojo, Bunyangabu, and Ntoroko districts have officially defected to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:42 GMT
Festive Season Pushes Ibanda-Mbarara Transport Fares Higher, Straining Commuters' Budgets
[Nile Post] Transport fares along the Ibanda-Mbarara route have risen sharply as Christmas travel peaks, leaving many passengers grappling with higher-than-usual costs.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:42 GMT
Nakawa East MP Aspirant Godfrey Acer Okot Takes Campaign to Grassroots
[Nile Post] Godfrey Acer Okot, an aspirant Member of Parliament for Nakawa East, has intensified his grassroots campaign by engaging voters through door-to-door interactions across the constituency.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:42 GMT
Minister Byamukama Unopposed MP for Bugangaizi West
[Nile Post] Kakumiro District has formally declared Minister Fred Byamukama unopposed as Member of Parliament for Bugangaizi West Constituency following the close of nominations for the 2026 parliamentary elections.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:41 GMT
Canon Tereraho Urges Christians to Promote Peace, Reconciliation in Christmas Message
[Nile Post] The Chairman of the House of Laity of the Church of Uganda, Lay Canon John Tereraho, has called on Christians and all Ugandans to recommit themselves to unity, selfless service, and peace as the country celebrates Christmas and prepares f...

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:41 GMT
Pride Bank Brings Christmas Cheer to Children With Special Needs in Mengo Kisenyi
[Nile Post] Pride Bank has extended festive-season support to children with special needs under the care of the Missionaries of the Poor - Good Shepherd Home in Mengo Kisenyi, reaffirming the bank's annual commitment to giving back to its customers a...

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:41 GMT
Ipod Condemns Security Brutality During Campaigns, Calls for Peaceful Elections
[Nile Post] Political parties under the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD) have condemned acts of brutality and violence by security agencies against candidates and their supporters during the ongoing election campaigns, warning that such a...

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:40 GMT
How to Enjoy Christmas Food, Drink and Socialising in Uganda While Protecting Your Heart
[Nile Post] Christmas in Uganda is a season of colour, music and generous food. From family feasts after church to roadside gatherings filled with roast meats, matooke, posho and sweet mandazi, the celebrations are hard to resist. The good news is th...

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:40 GMT
Election Spending and Grants Pushed Govt Expenditure Well Above Budget in November
[Nile Post] Government expenditure rose sharply above planned allocations in November 2025, reflecting fiscal pressures from election-related spending, road maintenance, and additional transfers to local governments.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:39 GMT
VP Alupo Declared Unopposed for Katakwi Woman MP Seat
[Nile Post] Vice President Jessica Alupo has been declared unopposed for the Katakwi District Woman Member of Parliament seat following the withdrawal of her only challenger.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:39 GMT
Vote for Change, Samuel Eninu Tells Soroti Residents
[Nile Post] Independent parliamentary aspirant for Soroti County, Samuel Eninu, has intensified his campaign to unseat incumbent MP Patrick Aeku, promising sweeping reforms in education, infrastructure, health, and household income, while rallying vo...

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:39 GMT
A High Rollers' Affairs At One Man One Bottle With Don Julio
[Nile Post] When TikTokers casually remark that "nothing beats a Sheilah Gashumba party," the statement can sound exaggerated.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:38 GMT
Kyabazinga Extends Christmas Greetings, Urges Parents to Prioritise Children's Safety
[Nile Post] Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope has extended his warmest Christmas greetings to all Ugandans, describing the season as "a celebration of joy and enthusiasm that spreads the message of love and compassion."

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:07:38 GMT
Speeding UPDF Vehicle Kills Anglican Priest in Abim
[Nile Post] A reverend has been knocked dead by an alleged overspeeding Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) vehicle in Abim District as he headed to church for Sunday service, casting a dark shadow over the Christmas season for residents.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:04:57 GMT
The Afterlife of Empire - Cape to Cairo, Darfur to Kivu
[Independent (Kampala)] On Christmas Day in 1497, Vasco da Gama rounded the southern tip of Africa. He named the land he encountered Natalis--Portuguese for Christmas. Today, it is known as KwaZulu-Natal.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:59:47 GMT
Church Alleges Drunk UPDF Driver Caused Death of Anglican Priest in Abim
[Nile Post] The Anglican Church in Abim has alleged that the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) driver who knocked dead Rev. Bosco Achilla was drunk at the time of the fatal accident.

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:59:47 GMT
Ibanda Religious Leaders Urge Generosity and Peace As Christians Mark Christmas
[Nile Post] Religious leaders in Ibanda District have urged Christians to embrace generosity and peace as core values of the Christmas message, warning that unity and restraint are especially important as Uganda approaches the general elections.

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