Uganda
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:51:47 GMTByanyima Demands Govt Release Husband Besigye Following 'Abduction in Kenya'
[Nile Post] The alleged abduction in Kenya comes on the back of a similar experience suffered by 36 members of Dr Kizza Besigye political house in Kisumu four months ago.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:55:09 GMTBesigye's Demands Release of His Husband Reportedly Abducted in Nairobi
[Capital FM] Winnie Byanyima, wife of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, has called on the Ugandan government to release her husband, whom she claims was abducted in Nairobi.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:55:27 GMTCOP29 - Exploring Africa's Untapped Energy Potential Amid Global Energy Security Concerns
[Observer] World leaders and some more than 70,000 delegates from 170 countries descended on the Azerbaijan capital, Baku, for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29...
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:54:08 GMTFDC Katonga 36 Demand Justice After Torture Ordeal
[Nile Post] Thirty-six members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction, recently arrested in Kisumu, Kenya, and charged with terrorism, have recounted harrowing experiences of torture and inhumane treatment during their arrest and de...
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:33:24 GMTVP Alupo, Speaker Among Laud President Museveni's Skilling Initiative
[Nile Post] The Teso Zonal Presidential Skilling Hub in Soroti recently played host to a high-profile event, as Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, and Vice President Jessica Alupo joined other leaders from the Teso sub-region to receive President Kag...
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:18:26 GMTPresident Museveni Orders Courts to Deny Bail to PDM Fund Misusers
[Nile Post] The President's directive is part of his performance assessment tour of the Teso sub-region, aimed at evaluating the impact of PDM and promoting participation in wealth creation initiatives.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:18:25 GMTMuseveni Now Says Won't Meddle in Iteso-Japadhola Tororo Split Issue
[Nile Post] The President, who had previously pledged to resolve the conflict, compared the situation to ripening bananas.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:10:48 GMTUnicef and World Leaders Urge Immediate Climate Action to Protect Children
[Nile Post] From flooded schools to collapsing health systems, children are facing the worst consequences of a crisis they had no hand in causing.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:10:47 GMTCourt Martial Hands Sentences Four to Six Years for Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
[Nile Post] Keffa Kiwanuka, Jonathan Magoma Waswa, Moses Nyombi, and Saulo Ssekandi were convicted under the Firearms Act Cap 229 and the UPDF Act, 2005.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:10:46 GMT25 Repatriated ADF Rebels Reunite With Communities After Rehabilitation
[Nile Post] A total of 25 former Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels, including women and children, have been reintegrated into their respective communities after undergoing three months of rehabilitation by the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF...
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:05:56 GMTRenowned Ugandan Journalist Kabengwa Hospitalized in UK
[Nile Post] Ugandan journalist James Kabengwa's health crisis has captured the attention of the public eye, courtesy of prominent figure Frank Gashumba, shedding light on the perils of medical mismanagement within the nation.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:05:18 GMTNyege Nyege Festival 2024 Serves Unforgettable Showcase of Music, Art and Culture
[Nile Post] The four-day festival, which opened its doors to attendees on Thursday, attracted thousands of visitors from around the globe to experience a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and artistic expression.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:14:56 GMTMuseveni Starts Wealth Creation Mobilisation Tour in Teso
[Nile Post] President Museveni on Monday commenced his wealth creation mobilisation tour in Serere District with a visit to Joseph Ijala, a successful model farmer who earns approximately shs00 million net a year from his two-acre farm.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:14:56 GMTParliament Reviews Marriage Bill
[Nile Post] Uganda's Parliament is currently reviewing the Marriage Bill 2024, which aims to reform and consolidate the country's marriage laws.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:14:55 GMTUgandans Warned On Dangers of Drug Resistance
[Nile Post] Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is silently emerging as one of the most significant public health threats of the modern era.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:14:54 GMTFrance Invests Shs 1.12 Billion to Expand French Language Education in Uganda
[Nile Post] The French government has launched a €288,000 (Shs 1.12 billion) initiative to enhance French language education across Uganda.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:14:54 GMTDeath Toll in Kamwenge-Fort Portal Road Accident Rises
[Nile Post] The death toll from the Kamwenge-Fort Portal road accident has risen to two, according to updates from the Kamwenge Mobile Market Traders Association (KMMTA) chairperson.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:42:30 GMTMuseveni Calls for Intensified Nutrition Campaigns to Combat Diseases
[Nile Post] President Museveni commended Gavi and its donors for their support in strengthening Uganda's health sector.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:49:45 GMTMuseveni Promotes UPDF Doctor Henry Kyobe to Colonel
[Nile Post] Col Henry Kyobe led Uganda's pandemic response strategy, ensuring effective coordination and implementation of measures to control the virus's spread
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:42:30 GMTUgandans With Expired IDs Denied Crossing Borders
[Nile Post] A case of expired citizens, Ugandans with expired national IDs are being denied free travel across borders of neighbouring states despite the government earlier giving lofty assurances
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:42:29 GMTGovt to Relocate Thousands to Clear Way for Nuclear Plant in Buyende
[Nile Post] Concerns about compensation for affected residents were raised during a stakeholders' consultative meeting
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:42:25 GMTWater Crisis Hits Uganda's Parliament, Bringing Business to a Standstill
[Nile Post] A severe water shortage has crippled Uganda's Parliament, forcing the closure of all toilets and suspension of most committee meetings.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:13:14 GMT170,000 Coffee Farmers So Far Registered Ahead of EU Deadline
[Nile Post] Government has registered 170,000 coffee farmers in just two weeks as part of a nationwide effort to comply with the European Union's new coffee trade regulations.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:13:13 GMTPresident Museveni, Speaker Among Team Up to Tackle Poverty in Serere
[Nile Post] President Museveni has previously defended Among against criticism, stating that the real problem facing Uganda is "traitors working for foreigners" rather than individuals like Among.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:13:12 GMTBobi Wine Losing Support Due to Lack of Clear Message, Says NRM's Mulindwa
[Nile Post] Speaking on Sanyuka TV on Monday, Mulindwa forecasted a significant drop in the National Unity Platform's (NUP) influence in the 2026 general elections, particularly in Buganda.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:13:11 GMT86 Percent of Ugandans Say MPs Fail to Engage Public, Citing Unfulfilled Promises - Twaweza Report
[Nile Post] As Uganda's next election period nears, a new report highlights growing dissatisfaction with Members of Parliament (MPs) over unfulfilled campaign promises and inadequate public engagement.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:50:59 GMTMinister Tips Learners On Relevant Disciplines
[Nile Post] The state minister of finance Henry Musasizi has emphasized the importance of studying fields that align with the four main sectors of the economy including agro processing, industries , ICT and services.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:32:14 GMTOne Dead, 29 Injured in Kamwenge-Fort Portal Road Accident
[Nile Post] One person was killed and 29 others injured in a Sunday morning accident on the Kamwenge-Fort Portal road in Kamwenge district.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:31:42 GMTMinister Akello Investigates Illegal Sale of Govt Agro Inputs to Kenyan Businessmen
[Nile Post] The minister of state for Economic Monitoring Beatrice Akello Akori has said that her office is investigating circumstances under which government agro processing inputs in Northern Uganda were illegally sold to Kenyan businessmen.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:34:17 GMTAfrica Topples Asia, Europe, Us As Africa's Preferred Trade Market
[Independent (Kampala)] African businesses increasingly prefer to trade across the continent's borders over out-of-the-continent markets like Asia, the US, and Europe, due to a rising quality of made-in-Africa goods, lower market prices, and accessib...