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Uganda

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 01:16:51 GMT
Peace, Prosperity and Regional Integration - The 39th Heads of State and of State and Government
[IGAD] Nairobi -- Peace, Prosperity and Regional Integration - The 39th Heads of State and of State and Government

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:12:45 GMT
Where Menstrual Health and the Climate Crisis Meet - Safe Girl Reusable Pads #AfricaClimateHope
[allAfrica] Johannesburg -- Catherine Nakayemba was just starting high school when her very first menstrual cycle came. She wasn't sure what was happening, and thought she might be sick. In the school bathroom, she used pages from a book to stop the ...

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 06:39:14 GMT
Experts Weigh in On Financial Literacy in Uganda
[Nile Post] Experts have said that many people are likely to recover from financial illness as more insurance firms and commercial banks continuously pass on key-turning financial knowledge of saving and investing in highly-rewarding ventures.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 06:39:14 GMT
Teachers Suspend Strike After Museveni Meet
[Nile Post] The leadership of the Uganda National Teachers' Union (UNATU) has announced the suspension of their sit down strike following a meeting with President Museveni.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 06:39:14 GMT
"Release Media Centre's Obed Katureebe Immediately" - Govt Rights Body Orders Cmi
[Nile Post] The Uganda Human Rights Commission has ordered the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence(CMI) to release Obed Katureebe, Public Affairs Officer at the Uganda Media Centre who was arrested two months ago.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 06:39:14 GMT
Judiciary Bids Farewell to Long Serving Secretary
[Nile Post] Justice Cornelia Sabiiti has called upon staff of the judiciary to exercise high levels of integrity and loyalty as they exercise their work.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 06:39:13 GMT
I'm Not Ready for Any Debate - Inside Stormy Meeting Between "Angry" Museveni, Teachers
[Nile Post] The leadership of the Uganda National Teachers' Union (UNATU) on Monday afternoon announced the suspension of their sit down strike but this followed a stormy meeting they had earlier held with President Museveni.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 06:39:10 GMT
Ugandan Companies Make Inroads Into DRC Market
[Nile Post] Three months after Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) officially joined the East African Community, Ugandan companies have started making inroads by tapping into opportunities the new member of the block brings.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 06:50:03 GMT
Go Back to Class, Pay Rise Will Come Later - Museveni
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- President Yoweri Museveni has asked teachers to go back to class before discussions on a pay rise can continue. In a statement posted on twitter, he said government will stick to its long term plan for pay r...

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:56:20 GMT
Worldremit Ceases Money Remittance Business in Uganda
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- UK-based International money transfer service, Worldremit has ceased its operations in Uganda barely a month after saying it will no longer be offering bank transfers to Zimbabwe.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:28:42 GMT
Rwanda Beats Uganda in Davis Cup Opener
[New Times] Rwanda's national Tennis team started the Davis Cup Africa Group IV tourney on a perfect note after beating Uganda in a Group A opening match of the tournament that officially opened in Kigali on Monday, July 4.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:59:47 GMT
East African Crude Oil Pipeline Praised
[Independent (Kampala)] The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) represents a critical solution to making energy poverty history in Africa by 2030, say experts led by says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC).

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 16:35:42 GMT
International Criminal Court Marks 20 Years
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) on July 1 marked 20 years with few victories and many questions about its legitimacy. The fundamental question remains whether it can successfully prosecute the perpetrators of...

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 05:43:54 GMT
Rwanda, Uganda Drawn in Group A as Davis Cup Qualifiers Kick Off
[New Times] The Davis Cup by Rakuten Africa Group IV draw that was held on Sunday at Onomo Hotel saw hosts Rwanda and neighbors Uganda pooled in the same group ahead of the qualifying tournament which starts on Kigali Monday, July 4 and runs until Sa...

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:32:16 GMT
UPDF Peace Keepers in Somalia Acquire Skills On Child Protection
[Nile Post] More than 5,000 UPDF peace keepers serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia have received refresher training on child protection, most especially in conflict areas.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:32:16 GMT
Political Will Key in Ensuring Road Safety, Says Lukwago
[Nile Post] Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago has underpinned the dire need of whipping up the political will, especially in developing countries to consider road safety as one of the top priorities in their respective development programmes.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:32:14 GMT
Mayiga Salutes KCCA for Redeveloping Lubiri Ring Road
[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda ,Charles Peter Mayiga, has praised Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for redeveloping Lubiri Ring Road.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:32:16 GMT
Former Cranes Captain Ibrahim Sekagya Appointed Head Coach of Ny Red Bulls II
[Nile Post] Former Cranes captain Ibrahim Sekagya appointed head coach of NY Red Bulls II

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:22:40 GMT
Clinical Simbas Swallow Cranes to Storm Africa Cup Semis
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The national 15s team made light work of their East Africa rivals Uganda, demolishing the Cranes 42-7 in a one-sided Rugby Africa Cup cum 2023 World Cup Qualifiers quarter-final played in France.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:55:36 GMT
Americans Mesmerised As Ugandans Demonstrate Artistry in the Making of Barkcloth
[Observer] The world's largest museum, education, and research complex, the Smithsonian Institution in the US is this year, hosting Aloyzius Luwemba, a tenth-generation barkcloth maker from Bukomansimbi, Masaka. Founded in 1846, it has 21 museums and...

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 06:42:33 GMT
Museveni Extends Contracts for Brig Ddamulira, Four Other Police Directors
[Nile Post] President Museveni has extended contracts for five police directors at the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP), the Nile Post has learnt.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:31:27 GMT
Uganda - President Pledges Rights Improvements
[HRW] Kampala -- Promises to Halt Security Force Abuses; End Curbs on Journalists, Civil Society

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:17:29 GMT
Uganda Awards Tpdc for Eacop Project Roll
[Daily News] THE government of Uganda has presented an honorary award to the government of Tanzania in recognition of her contribution to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:39:41 GMT
Urbra to Celebrate Improved Regulation, Efficiency in Pension Sector
[Nile Post] The Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) this year marks its tenth anniversary with a call to all Ugandans to save for retirement and avoid old-age poverty.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:39:41 GMT
Experts Advise Ugandans On How to Cope Up With Life After Retirement
[Nile Post] The National Social Security Fund(NSSF) recently indicated that 80% of its beneficiaries use their entire savings after only two years.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 05:17:12 GMT
Uganda's Higher Education Council Says Team University Probe At an Advanced Stage
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Uganda's National Council of Higher Education (NCHE) now says a probe on Team University, a private institution from where Nairobi gubernatorial candidate Johnson Sakaja is said to have acquired his degree, is nearing completi...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:58:56 GMT
Museveni, U.S. Human Rights Activist Exchange Hot Words in Ntungamo Meeting
[Nile Post] "No one can teach me about the subject of human rights," the president told Roth

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:21:39 GMT
Local Tourism Boosted As Roast & Rhyme Heads to Jinja
[Nile Post] With just a few days to this year's Bell Lager and Swangz Avenue's Roast and Rhyme edition in

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:21:39 GMT
Byanyima - "Government Should Explain Why Partner Is in Prison"
[Nile Post] The executive director, United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winnie Byanyima has said she doesn't understand why government decided to imprison her partner, Dr Kizza Besigye instead of focusing on the issues he raised.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:21:37 GMT
Over 1000 Youths Recruited As UPDF Concludes Exercise in Eastern Region
[Nile Post] More than 1000 youths have been recruited by Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) teams in greater Eastern Uganda during the ongoing army recruitment exercise.



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