Uganda

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:37:06 GMT
EACOP Hands Over Nyamasoga-Katooke Road
[Independent (Kampala)] Hoima, Uganda -- The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in partnership with Hoima City, has handed over the newly constructed Nyamasoga - KatookeRoad under its Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) programme.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:36:23 GMT
Ugandan Artist Fuses Music, Film and HIV Advocacy in Creative Surge
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Bashir Lukonge, professionally known as Bash Luks, is steadily emerging as one of the most multidimensional voices in Uganda's contemporary entertainment industry. Born in 1993 and raised between Mubende and...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:47:13 GMT
Museveni Compensates Shs55m to Hoima Thorough Group Members After Campaign Scam
[Nile Post] President Museveni has compensated Shs55 million to 55 individuals in Hoima City who were allegedly conned during the 2021-2025 general election campaigns under a mobilisation group known as THOROUGH.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:47:26 GMT
Three Arrested in Wakiso Over Motorcycle Robberies As Police Recover 10 Suspected Stolen Bikes
[Nile Post] Police in Wakiso have arrested three suspects in connection with a spate of motorcycle robberies and recovered 10 suspected stolen motorcycles during an intelligence-led operation.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:47:02 GMT
All of Africa Today - February 27, 2026
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Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:48:02 GMT
DR Congo Signs $1.2bn US Health Deal As Zambia and Zimbabwe Walk Away
[Nile Post] The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a $1.2 billion, five-year health partnership with the United States, joining Uganda in embracing Washington's new bilateral financing model, even as Zambia and Zimbabwe have rejected similar agr...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:50:15 GMT
Why Ugandan Male Sexual Violence Survivors Suffer in Silence
[IPS] Kampala -- When people ordinarily think about sexual violence, it's of the rape of women by men. In Uganda, as in other countries, activists say men are also victims of sexual violence perpetrated by women, though males remain silent.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:17:27 GMT
Museveni Will Decide Next Speaker, Says Lulume Bayigga
[Nile Post] The Deputy President of the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), Michael Phillip Lulume Bayigga, has asserted that the ultimate decision on who becomes Speaker of the 12th Parliament rests with President Museveni, underscoring the influence ...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:26:29 GMT
Supreme Court Confirms Museveni's Victory After Petition Withdrawal
[Nile Post] The Supreme Court of Uganda has confirmed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the duly elected President of Uganda after granting an application to withdraw a petition challenging his victory in the January 15, 2026, general elections.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:27:07 GMT
Go to Nairobi - Swedish Embassy in Kampala Closes Migration Service for Ugandans
[Nile Post] Ugandans wishing to travel to Sweden will no longer be able to obtain migration services, including visas and residence permits, through the Swedish Embassy in Kampala.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:25:44 GMT
Businesswoman Demands Justice After Arrest in Uganda
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The East African Community (EAC) is facing renewed scrutiny over the protection of foreign investors after the alleged arbitrary detention of a high-profile business executive in Uganda.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:15:55 GMT
Kikuube Faces Low Transition Rate From Primary to Secondary
[Nile Post] Kikuube District is struggling with a low transition rate of children from primary to secondary education, currently standing at just 35%, according to District Education Officer Deogratias Byakagaba.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:50:12 GMT
Tanqueray, Mami Deb & an Exclusive Bridgerton Viewing Party - Who's in and Who's Watching From Home?
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- It is salary week and in the streets of Kampala, that can only mean one thing: the gents are ready to spend, and the ladies of the ton are stepping out in full force.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:25:35 GMT
Foot & Mouth Disease Outbreak Shuts Ntungamo Livestock Markets
[Nile Post] Ntungamo District is grappling with a rapidly spreading outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that has paralyzed livestock markets, disrupted revenue collection, and highlighted tensions between veterinary authorities and farmers resis...

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:30:53 GMT
Incubator Program to Redeem Uganda's SME Sector Enters Day 2 - Entrepreneurs Tipped On Credit
[Nile Post] The MARU Business Incubator aimed at addressing the high mortality rate of small businesses in the country has entered its second day running, with over 80 entrepreneurs being tipped on credit and its implications at every stage of the bu...

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:30:31 GMT
Uganda Courts Belgian Tour Operators in Push to Expand European Tourism Market
[Nile Post] Team Uganda intensified its tourism marketing drive in Europe with a high-level networking engagement in Ghent, Belgium, aimed at expanding the country's footprint within the BENELUX region.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:30:06 GMT
C-Care Partners With Indian Oncology Giants to Boost Advanced Cancer Care in Uganda
[Nile Post] In a major step toward strengthening Uganda's capacity for complex cancer treatment, C-Care IHK has formalised a strategic partnership with leading Indian oncology institutions, including Gleneagles Hospitals and Fortis Hospitals. Both in...

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:29:08 GMT
From Roadside Fan to Safari Rally Contender, Oscar Ntambi Lives His Dream
[Nile Post] Ugandan rally driver Oscar Ntambi is living a dream he once experienced only through video games and roadside spectating.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:28:43 GMT
You Build a Mansion but Traffic Raised Your Children
[Nile Post] There is a quiet irony playing out across Kampala and its outskirts, and many of us are too busy sitting in traffic to notice it. People work relentlessly. They grind. They sacrifice. They build magnificent houses in Kampala outskirts. Ma...

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:28:05 GMT
Mob in Kazo Critically Injures Suspected Shoplifter
[Nile Post] Residents of Kazo village in Nansana Municipality descended on a suspected thief, leaving him critically injured after he was allegedly caught stealing merchandise from a local supermarket.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:26:50 GMT
Nsibambi Says 80 Political Prisoners Set to Be Freed Following Talks With Museveni
[Nile Post] Yusuf Nsibambi, the outgoing Member of Parliament for Mawokota South, revealed that about 80 political prisoners are expected to be released in the coming days following direct talks with what he described as "the Executive."

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:20:56 GMT
How a Shs 800,000 Lifeline From Finca Kept Ayilo Women's Businesses Alive
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- When one member of the Anyawi Amami Business Group quietly left Ayilo 1 Refugee Settlement for Juba, South Sudan, she left behind more than memories. She left a loan balance of Shs 800,000 -- and six anxious group m...

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:18:05 GMT
Police Probe Mysterious Death of 53 Cattle in Bushenyi Amid Poisoning Claims
[Nile Post] The Greater Bushenyi Region Police have launched investigations into the mysterious deaths of 53 cattle, amid allegations of deliberate poisoning targeting local livestock farmers.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:26:13 GMT
Cross-Border Trade Stalls At Bunagana As DRC Conflict and Refugee Influx Strain Local Businesses
[Nile Post] Trade activity at the Bunagana border post between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains subdued months after its official reopening, with local leaders and traders blaming continued instability in eastern Congo and re...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:01:19 GMT
Nekesa Urges Bukedi Leaders to Prioritise Wealth Creation Over Politics
[Nile Post] The National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Treasurer, Barbara Nekesa, has urged leaders and residents of the Bukedi sub-region to prioritize unity as a foundation for sustainable growth and development.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:01:18 GMT
Ggoobi Calls for Reforms in Internal Auditing to Safeguard Public Funds
[Nile Post] The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST) at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Ramathan Ggoobi, has urged heads of Internal Audit at District Local Governments, Cities, and Municipal Councils t...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:01:18 GMT
Buganda Sub-County Chiefs Trained On Administration of Royal Honours
[Nile Post] Sub-county Chiefs of the Kabaka of Buganda participated in an intensive training session on the administration and management of royal honours, held at the Buganda Kingdom Headquarters in Bulange, Mengo.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:01:17 GMT
Court Orders Costs As NUP Candidate Drops Nakawa Vote Recount Bid
[Nile Post] A councillor from the National Unity Platform (NUP) has withdrawn a court application seeking a vote recount in Nakawa Division following a legal challenge mounted by supporters of the National Resistance Movement (NRM).

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:01:17 GMT
Govt Strengthens Cervical Cancer Prevention With Ai Screening and Shs11bn Korean Support
[Nile Post] Uganda has intensified efforts to prevent and manage cervical cancer through a strengthened partnership with South Korea, introducing advanced Artificial Intelligence-assisted screening technology and expanding access to early detection a...

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:01:17 GMT
Katikkiro Mayiga Commends Investment As Peoples Medical Hospital Opens in Gayaza
[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has officially opened Peoples Medical Hospital in Gayaza, lauding its proprietor, Dr. Frank Ndugga, for investing in healthcare infrastructure to provide quality medical services to the comm...

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