Uganda

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:45:43 GMT
Bobi Wine Warns Against 'Musevenism' in Kenya Amid Abductions
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Bobi Wine, Uganda's leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party has cautioned against an emerging trend of abductions in Kenya saying the country risks taking a dangerous trajectory similar to Uganda.

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 06:18:13 GMT
Excitement As Keddi Launches Electricity Project in Butebo
[Nile Post] Excitement filled Namuswata Town Council in Butebo district as the Keddi Foundation, a non-governmental organization, launched an electricity project aimed at addressing power shortages in the area.

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 08:04:02 GMT
The Fading Beat - Preserving Traditional Drumming in Kigezi Churches.
[Nile Post] In the rolling hills of Kigezi, Uganda, the sound of drums has long been an integral part of Sunday church services.

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 08:04:46 GMT
Intelligence Officers Urged to Strengthen Peace Efforts in Karamoja
[Nile Post] The Commander of the UPDF 3 Infantry Division, Maj Gen Don Nabasa, has called for intensified efforts from intelligence officers to secure lasting peace in the Karamoja sub-region.

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 09:24:29 GMT
SH-ACU Busts Fraudsters With $2 Million in Counterfeit Currency in Entebbe
[Nile Post] The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SH-ACU), in collaboration with Entebbe police, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) security, and a local council leader, has uncovered a major counterfeit currency operation in Entebbe Municipality.

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:19:48 GMT
MP Nanyondo Criticised for Withdrawing Signature From Censure Motion
[Nile Post] During the attempt to censure parliamentary commissioners including Matthias Mpuuga over the controversial service awards, Nantondo sensationally withdrew her signature

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:19:47 GMT
Bobi Wine May Not Taste the Leadership of This Country With His Current Leadership Style - Mpuuga
[Nile Post] Former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga has expressed doubts about Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, becoming Uganda's president, citing flaws in his leadership style.

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:55:24 GMT
EC Postpones Updating of Voters' Register
[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a rescheduling of the national voters' register update exercise ahead of the 2025/2026 general elections.

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:26:31 GMT
Brig Gen Mbuusi Hands Over Command to Brig Gen Ssemwanga in Somalia
[Nile Post] The UPDF has marked a significant leadership shift within its Somalia contingent under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:20:36 GMT
Joint Military Command Proposed in UPDF Amendment Bill
[Nile Post] The Minister for Defence, Jacob Oboth Oboth, is pushing for an expanded role for military forces, with a new structure that would empower the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) to take on more functions previously reserved for the nati...

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:37:25 GMT
Besigye Sends Christmas Message From Luzira Prison, Calls for Freedom and Justice
[Nile Post] Veteran opposition stalwart,Dr Kizza Besigye has urged Ugandans to uphold the values of freedom, justice, and love during the festive season.

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:27:09 GMT
How Kasese's Ruboni Arts Village Is Transforming Lives
[Nile Post] At the centre of this transformation is Ruboni Arts Village (RAV), a grassroots organisation founded in 2020 by performing artist Kasoba Thembo Omumbere and self-taught craftsman Anthony Masereka.

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:27:10 GMT
Economic Growth At the Expense of Nature - the Perils of a Missing Biodiversity Plan
[Nile Post] Uganda, a nation known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity, is at a critical crossroads.

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:27:09 GMT
National Budget Slashed to Shs57tn, No New Taxes Introduced
[Nile Post] The Ugandan government has reduced the 2025/26 national budget to Shs57.441 trillion, a significant decrease from the current Shs72 trillion.

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:47:12 GMT
Presidency Defends Shs100m Pledge for Sex Workers' Organisation
[Nile Post] The Deputy Press Secretary to the Presidency, Hajji Faruk Kirunda, has defended President Museveni's commitment of Shs100 million into a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) for sex workers in Mbale City.

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:27:27 GMT
Cattle Shortages Disrupt Kampala Abattoirs During Festive Season
[Nile Post] The festive season in Kampala, traditionally marked by bustling activity in the city's abattoirs, is overshadowed this year by a severe shortage of cattle.

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:27:09 GMT
Chameleone Halts Performances Due to Health Issues
[Nile Post] Chameleone expressed disappointment that his hospitalisation had disrupted his annual tradition of celebrating with fans through music.

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:17:33 GMT
Vivo Energy Trains Drivers for Festive Season
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Vivo Energy Uganda, distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has launched a defensive driving training program for public transport operators. This initiative aims to enhance the driving skill...

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:47:54 GMT
Heavy Rainfall Leaves Mubende-Kasanda Route Impassable, Authorities Respond
[Nile Post] Heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc on the Mubende-Kasanda route at Kalongo, rendering it impassable and causing significant disruptions for travelers.

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:40:12 GMT
UPDF Denies Summons Letter to Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu As Fake
[Nile Post] The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed as fake a purported summons letter addressed to Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, alleging insubordination and mutiny against the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainer...

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:27:09 GMT
Banyarwanda Elect New Leadership
[Nile Post] The Banyarwanda community in Uganda has elected a new leadership committee, marking a pivotal moment in their decades-long struggle for equal recognition as Ugandan citizens.

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:27:09 GMT
Archbishop Kazimba Urges Legislators to Revisit Marriage Bill
[Nile Post] One of the key provisions of the bill requires that partners share their properties, with penalties of up to three years in prison or a fine of Shs10 million for those who refuse to comply.

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:27:08 GMT
Police Ramp Up Efforts Against Animal Theft in Savanna Region
[Nile Post] Police have intensified operations to combat a surge in animal theft in the Savanna policing region, with Nakaseke, Luwero, and Nakasongola districts identified as the hardest hit.

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:50:51 GMT
Volatility Hits Uganda Securities Exchange Trading Activity in 2024
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Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:27:10 GMT
Gen Takirwa Lauds Non-Commissioned Officers As Backbone of the UPDF
[Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has celebrated the graduation of 637 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) who completed four months of intensive training at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy (NCOA) in Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja Can...

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:27:10 GMT
Private-Public Partnerships in Uganda - a Business Model With Untapped Potential
[Nile Post] Private-public partnerships (PPPs) are a globally recognized business model, hailed for their potential to drive economic growth and development.

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:27:08 GMT
Mukono Leaders Call for MTN's Cybercrime Campaign to Reach Koome Island
[Nile Post] Ruth Kintu, from the Mukono Division Child and Protection Unit, emphasized the importance of strengthening the police force and providing better tools to combat online abuse.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:22:50 GMT
Museveni Pledges Additional Support for Landslide Victims
[Nile Post] President Museveni has promised to increase the 10-million-shilling resettlement package initially allocated to victims of landslides in Bugisu.

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:12:35 GMT
Malaria's Silent Drain On Blood Supply
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- While malaria remains a major public health challenge, its impact extends far beyond the immediate illness and death it causes. One of its less recognised but critical consequences is the severe strain it places on ...

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:57:19 GMT
Police Give Rare 'Special' Christmas Message to Kampala
[Nile Post] Police on Friday dominated various Kampala streets as the top leadership of the force gave a "special" but rare festive season message to city dwellers.

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