Uganda
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:09:35 GMTNakapiripirit Holds Belated Independence Day Celebrations
[Nile Post] Nakapiripirit District has held a belated Independence Day celebration nearly two weeks after the national event, drawing crowds for a colorful parade and cultural performances.
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:43:21 GMTMuseveni, Somalia President Discuss Peace, Stability in Horn of Africa
[Nile Post] Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has completed a one-day official visit to Uganda at the invitation of Ugandan President Museveni.
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:52:09 GMTGovt Urged On Promotion of Electric Cars to Curb Air Pollution
[Nile Post] The Commissioner of Transport Regulation and Safety at the Ministry of Works and Transport, Winston Katushabe has made a clarion call for the government to reduce the importation of second-hand and aging vehicles.
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:43:28 GMTKabale Locals Raise Concern Over Faulty Street Lights
[Nile Post] Residents of Kabale municipality are scratching their heads over the town's installed street lights which have been flickering and flashing like disco lights.
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:43:28 GMTKitagwenda Parents Tasked On Ending Forced Marriages
[Nile Post] The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kitagwenda District, Phillip Rutaremwa, has urged parents to stop forcing young people into marriages, citing the harmful consequences.
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:43:21 GMTAfricans Must Emulate South Korea, Japan to Control Their Own Economies - Mukula
[Nile Post] Renowned businessman and politician Mike Mukula has underscored the importance of local entrepreneurs in countries like South Korea, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates, where the economy is primarily controlled by indigenous citizens.
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:43:20 GMTMP Nkunyingi Calls for Increased Support for Blood Services and Health Awareness
[Nile Post] Kyaddondo East MP Muwada Nkunyingi has called for greater government support for the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS) and an increased focus on health awareness in communities.
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:43:18 GMTMuseveni Hosts Somali President, Forging Stronger Security and Trade Bonds
[Shabelle] Kampala, Uganda -- In a move to cement regional relations, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni hosted Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at State House Uganda on Saturday.
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 07:52:10 GMTUnidentified Man Drowns in Kabale's River Rwabakazi
[Nile Post] A body of an unidentified man has been retrieved from River Rwabakazi, Ihinoni village, Kyanamira sub-county in Kabale district.
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 02:05:59 GMTMost Ugandans Struggle to Access Information On Taxes They Owe and How Revenues Are Used
[Afrobarometer] Fewer than half think the government uses tax revenues for the well-being of its citizens.
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:11:38 GMTMilitary Warns Against Security Misinformation Spread
[Nile Post] I want to pass this information to Ugandans; if you are doing your fake news, you can afford to do it elsewhere but don't do it with the military because we are responsible for the security of this country
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 06:42:15 GMTMuseveni, Permanent Secretaries Agree to Bridge Performance Gaps
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised Uganda's Permanent Secretaries for aligning with the National Resistance Movement (NRM)'s vision of socio-economic transformation.
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:15:26 GMT65% of Human Rights Defenders Lack Access to Emergency Protection Services - Report
[Nile Post] Robert Sempala, executive director of Human Rights Networks for Journalists in Uganda, emphasized the importance of gathering regional-level feedback to enhance HRD protection.
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:15:26 GMTWildlife Disease Outbreaks Surge Globally, Threatening Biodiversity and Food Security
[Nile Post] The alarming figures, released by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), highlight the urgent need for collective action to protect wildlife health.
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:15:25 GMTVice President, First Lady Lead Seventh Regional Youth Life Skills Summit in Teso
[Nile Post] The summit, under the theme, "My Life, My Future," aimed to equip students from the Teso sub-region with critical life skills and empower them to make informed decisions about their futures.
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:12:42 GMTParliament Demands Action On Reducing Mpox Cases
[Nile Post] The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has urged the Ministries of Health and Tourism to present a statement and guidelines to tackle the increasing monkeypox cases in the country. Chairing a recent parliamentary sitting, Among emphasise...
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:12:41 GMTHuman Trafficking Crisis Hits Rwizi - Police Intensify Crackdown
[Nile Post] The Rwizi Region is witnessing a troubling surge in human trafficking, with recent statistics indicating 10 reported cases of child trafficking, 8 instances of abduction and kidnapping, and a staggering 80 cases of child disappearance fro...
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:12:41 GMTMuseveni's Advice to Mehta to Grow Own Cane Irks Out-Growers in Greater Mukono
[Nile Post] Last weekend, during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of SCOUL in Buikwe, President Museveni urged sugar investors to cultivate their own cane, citing the unreliability of outgrowers.
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:09:46 GMTUCC Warns Against Offensive Content On Media Platforms
[Nile Post] The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has raised concerns over the increasing broadcast of inappropriate content across various media platforms, including television, radio, and online channels.
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:32:35 GMTUganda Muslim Supreme Council to Conduct National Muslim Census.
[Nile Post] The Mufti of Uganda, Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has announced plans to conduct a nationwide Muslim census to determine the accurate Muslim population in Uganda.
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:40:24 GMTNakivale Refugee Camp Faces Food Crisis After Programme Closure
[Nile Post] Nakivale Camp, which welcomes over 500 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo each week, is now facing a mounting crisis, with leaders unsure how to address the growing food needs of these vulnerable newcomers.
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:12:10 GMTUCC, Police Strengthen Efforts Against Misinformation
[Nile Post] The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced plans to strengthen its collaboration with law enforcement to combat the spread of fake news.
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:10:41 GMTSpeaker Among to Run for the Blind
[Nile Post] Kampala -- The "Run for the Blind" event takes place on November 17, State Minister for Disability Affairs Hellen Grace Asamo said, and will coincide with the observance of International White Cane Day, which will be celebrated later this...
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:43:59 GMTImproving Food Security and Livelihood in Northern Uganda
[Nile Post] In an effort to improve livelihoods, food security, peace building, resilience, inclusion, and education for refugees in Northern Uganda, ADRA Uganda, in partnership with NORAD, has launched the ASPIRE (Action for Strengthening Partnershi...
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:08:42 GMTLemusui Sub-County Chairman Dies Following Collision With Police Bike*
[Nile Post] Lolima, who was riding a motorbike registered UG 4899R, collided with Police Constable James Bwambale, who was operating a police bike with registration UP 8141.
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:47:31 GMTNew Health Centre Iv in Arua Has No Theatre, Lab Equipment
[Nile Post] Despite the facility being established to enhance healthcare services in the region, its inability to operate has left the local population in distress.
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:45:36 GMTAki-Bua Stadium Construction Still On Course - Ogwang Assures
[Nile Post] The State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang has assured Parliament that the construction of the Aki-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira district is still on course.
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:45:34 GMTEnjovu Family Business Conference Highlights Insights On Sustainability of Family Enterprises
[Nile Post] The bi-annual event gathered family business leaders, advisors, and peers to explore strategies for ensuring the sustainability of family enterprises across generations.
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:45:31 GMTOkello, Kariisa Goals Send Vipers to the Summit
[Nile Post] Allan Okello opened the scoring for the Venoms from the spot on 33 minute before Milton Kariisa doubled the money and ensured of the maximum points shortly after the hour mark.
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:45:30 GMTCall for Inclusive Legislation to Support Visually Impaired in Uganda
[Nile Post] The group emphasized the significant challenges faced by the visually impaired in navigating urban areas and called for the use of technology to ease their movement.