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[Nile Post] Human rights lawyers and activists in Uganda have filed a petition in the High Court (Civil Division) seeking the immediate release of two Kenyan political activists, Nicholas Oyoo and Bob Njagi, who are reportedly being held at Mbuya mil...

[Leadership] ActionAid Nigeria, the federal government, in collaboration with the 36 state governments and development partners, have reaffirmed commitment to strengthen agricultural transformation under the newly adopted Kampala Declaration (2026-20...

[Nile Post] MITYANA - Tension gripped Mityana Municipality on Monday as security forces mounted heavy deployment across the town, restricting National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi from accessing the municipal center for his much-a...

[Nile Post] Disgruntled young leaders affiliated with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have accused the party of manipulating the recently concluded National Youth Council (NYC) elections, warning that they will support independent candi...

[Independent (Kampala)] Mbarara -- In an effort to enhance quicker access to emergency services, Reach A Hand Uganda Clinic in Kempungu, Mbarara has provided a new ambulance for the area.

[Nile Post] Security was heightened across Mityana District on Monday morning as National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, launched his campaign tour in the Buganda region, ahead of the 2026 gen...

[Independent (Kampala)] Comment -- At the mention of poverty, most people's minds rush to finances - money, money, money - and we forget other aspects of social poverty, that is spiritual poverty and mental well-being. Biblically, the love for money ...

[Nile Post] The prosecution in the high-profile murder trial of Molly Katanga and four others accused of killing her husband, Henry Katanga, has made a surprise move to restrict media scrutiny of the case.

[Nile Post] Five people have been confirmed dead and 17 others injured after a truck they were travelling in from a burial lost control and overturned in Mayuge.

[Nile Post] President Museveni has commissioned 352 officer cadets of intake 04/22-25 and professional Cadet short course intake 08/25 at the Uganda Military Academy Kabamba, Mubende District.

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[Independent (Kampala)] Lira, Uganda -- In a striking transformation over the past five years, Lira Regional Referral Hospital has increased its number of medical specialists from just two to 17, enabling the facility to provide advanced life-saving ...

[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda's aviation sector is quietly experiencing its strongest recovery in decades. Entebbe International Airport recorded over 2.2 million international passengers in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Cargo exports of flo...

[Nile Post] -- The 2025 Accountancy Service Awards lit up Kampala with celebration and reflection on Friday as the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) marked ten years of recognising exceptional achievement and impact in the a...

[Nile Post] Lira Regional Referral Hospital is set to revolutionize emergency medical response in northern Uganda with the launch of a centralised, tech-powered ambulance dispatch centre -- the first of its kind in the Lango sub-region.

[Nile Post] In a bold move to tackle high school dropout rates and early marriages among young girls, residents of Nabirama Village in Naluwoli Parish, Butansi Subcounty, Kamuli District, have launched a community-driven project to construct a second...

[Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has passed out 62 soldiers who successfully completed a two-month Oracle Level 4 Kit Operator and End User Course at the Land Forces Headquarters in Bombo on Saturday.

[Nile Post] The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Jacob Markson Oboth Oboth, on Saturday presided over a symbolic firearms destruction ceremony at the Junior Staff College, Gaddafi Barracks.

[Nile Post] The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate, Rtd. Maj. Gen. Mugisha Muntu, has committed to establishing a comprehensive national health insurance policy and restoring the integrity of Uganda's justice system if ...

[Nile Post] A new chapter is unfolding in northern Uganda as Akii Bua Stadium, a 20,000-seater state-of-the-art facility under construction in Lira City, becomes the centerpiece of economic, social, and infrastructural transformation in the Lango sub...

[Shabelle] Awdheegle, Somalia -- Somali National Army (SNA) forces, backed by Ugandan troops as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), have recently taken control of Awdheegle district in Lower Shabelle region, the defense minstry sai...

[Nile Post] The Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny Dollo, has advocated for compulsory coffee growing across the country, saying it is the surest way to lift incomes and drive national development.

[Nile Post] The Uganda Health Communication Alliance (UHCA) has warned that "unregulated" e-cigarettes and tobacco products are increasingly entering Uganda, posing serious public health risks.

[Nile Post] In our busy city of Kampala, we all see the problem of too much trash on the streets. But there is a hidden danger that comes from this waste problem: it is poisoning the air we breathe every day. This is a serious issue for our health.

[Nile Post] The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has launched a nationwide program of mandatory long-distance route marches for all its divisions, marking a renewed focus on operational readiness, physical fitness, and rapid deployment capabilit...

[Nile Post] Nakasongola County MP incumbent Noah Mutebi Wanzara has announced his withdrawal from the 2026 parliamentary race just weeks before the Electoral Commission nominations.

[Nile Post] The Vice President of The Democratic Party (DP) Fred Mukasa Mbidde has striked a scathing attack on the National Unity Platform (NUP)'s vetting process, describing it as opaque, unserious, and detached from the spirit of people power.

[Nile Post] The Kawempe Chief Magistrate's Court has denied bail to 10 members of the National Unity Platform (NUP), including Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, Achileo Kivumbi, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, Doreen Kaija, and Sauda Madada, ci...

[Nile Post] Uganda's Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, Rebecca Amuge Otengo, has credited President Museveni's leadership with enhancing Uganda's position as a key player in regional peace and integration effor...