Uganda

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:42:47 GMT
63 Dead in Horrific Kampala-Gulu Highway Crash
[Nile Post] At least 63 people have died and several others sustained serious injuries in a devastating road accident involving four vehicles on the Kampala-Gulu Highway early Wednesday morning.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:06:43 GMT
Museveni to Build Technical Institute in Nwoya, Upgrade Health Facilities
[Nile Post] President Museveni has said government will construct a technical institute in Nwoya to skills locals, especially youths.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:43:42 GMT
Int'l Call for Sudan Ceasefire As Anti-Graft Leaders Convene in Uganda
[Dabanga] Cairo / Brussels / Entebbe -- Egypt and the European Union have renewed calls for a political solution to Sudan's devastating conflict, as academics and activists meeting in Uganda warned that entrenched corruption continues to fuel the war...

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:23:04 GMT
Gen Muhoozi Hails UPDF and Security Agencies for Independence Day Parade
[Nile Post] The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has applauded the UPDF and sister security agencies for staging a "brilliant parade" during Uganda's 63rd Independence Day celebration...

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:18:18 GMT
Former MP Sanjay Tanna Backs Son Sham to Contest Tororo MP Seat
[Nile Post] Former Tororo Municipality Member of Parliament Sanjay Tanna has declared his intention to support his son, Sham Tanna, as a candidate for the Tororo Municipality parliamentary seat in the 2026 general elections.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:18:18 GMT
Bobi Wine Pledges to Revamp Kagadi Hospital and Boost Health Services
[Nile Post] National Unity Platform presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi has pledged to revamp Kagadi Hospital, a 60-year-old facility long plagued by dilapidated structures and shortages of drugs and essential medical equipment.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:05:27 GMT
Uncertain National Voters Register Sparks Fear of Proxy Voting
[Nile Post] Political parties have expressed intense worry over the uncertain final composition of the national voters register, amid reports that the Electoral Commission (EC) is still engaged in an intensive cleaning exercise just two months before...

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:03:45 GMT
Museveni Wraps Up West Nile Rally, Promises Peace, Wealth Creation
[Nile Post] NRM presidential flag bearer for the forthcoming 2025 general elections, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, this afternoon concluded his campaign rally at Paridi Stadium in Adjumani Town Council, emphasising peace, development, and economic empowerm...

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:26:09 GMT
Zigoti Market Vendors Seek Govt Help After Eviction
[Nile Post] Vendors operating at Zigoti Market in Mityana District have appealed to the government to urgently intervene and help them secure an alternative working space after being ordered to vacate their current location, which has been declared p...

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:25:44 GMT
Ugandan Officials Enhance Skills in Small Hydropower Development and Rural Community Sustainability
[Nile Post] Two senior officials from Uganda's district governments have embarked on a capacity-building journey in China, focusing on small hydropower stations and sustainable rural community development.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:23:41 GMT
Ugandan Lawmakers Demand Domestic Funding Surge to End Malaria By 2030
[Nile Post] Ugandan lawmakers are urgently appealing for a significant increase in domestic funding and a reduction in reliance on foreign aid to sustain the nation's fight against malaria.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:23:20 GMT
Auto At 30 - Uganda's Tour Operators Celebrate Three Decades of Driving Tourism Excellence
[Nile Post] Uganda's tourism industry marked a significant milestone on Friday as the Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) celebrated 30 years of promoting the Pearl of Africa through professionalism, resilience, and unity.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:19:46 GMT
Parliament Pays Tribute to Raila Odinga
[Nile Post] The Ugandan Parliament has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Kenyan former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a statesman who championed democracy not only in Kenya but across Africa.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:19:25 GMT
Four Arrested in Kalangala for Illegal Logging
[Nile Post] Four people have been arrested for illegally cutting timber in Buswa Forest Reserve following a joint operation led by the Office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Kalangala and the Uganda Police Force.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:19:01 GMT
Museveni Returns to Ma'di Sub-Region to Ask to Protect Gains
[Nile Post] President Museveni is expected to hold a major campaign rally at Paridi Stadium in Adjumani Town Council this morning, starting at 11am.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:01:46 GMT
New Bridge At Laropi Tops Priorities Adjumani Wants Museveni Address
[Nile Post] Leaders in Adjumani have said a new bridge at Laropi is on top of the agenda of the items they want President Museveni address during his campaign rally in the district.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:24:01 GMT
Sicklebush Invasion Costing Uwa Billions in Queen Elizabeth National Park
[Nile Post] Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most popular and biodiverse safari destination, is under serious ecological threat from an invasive wild plant species -- the Sicklebush (Dichrostachys cinerea) -- which has spread across vast secti...

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:46:52 GMT
Museveni Skilling Hub Initiative SACCO Leaders Warned Against Fund Misappropriation
[Nile Post] The State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye, has cautioned the Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub SACCO leaders against misappropriation of funds.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:45:03 GMT
Raila, Life of a Statesman
[Independent (Kampala)] Lessons for politicians from the life of a man who should have been president of Kenya

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:22:41 GMT
Somalia's Bourse Chief Talks Building Investor Confidence, Tapping Diaspora Capital
[Nile Post] Yasin M. Ibar, the CEO leading one of Somalia's boldest economic transformations, the establishment of the country's first-ever securities exchange has in an exlcusive interview on the sidelines of the just concluded East Africa Capital M...

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:37:56 GMT
Stanbic Bank Tees Up Support As Uganda Ladies' Golf Team Chases Glory in Naivasha
[Nile Post] Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced its sponsorship of the Uganda National Ladies' Golf Team as they prepare to represent the country at the 2025 East and Central Africa All-Africa Challenge Trophy (ECA-AACT).

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:37:56 GMT
Tanqueray to Debut Showtime Daytime Series At Zara Gardens Hotel
[Nile Post] Tanqueray is set to elevate Kampala's daytime social scene with the launch of Showtime, a first-of-its-kind, bi-monthly luxury brunch experience that fuses cocktail artistry, culinary innovation, fashion, and culture into an unforgettable...

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:37:55 GMT
Uganda, DRC Launch Business Connect Forum, Expo in Butembo to Boost Cross Border Trade
[Nile Post] In a major step towards deepening regional economic integration, the Uganda Embassy in Kinshasa, in partnership with both public and private sector stakeholders from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has launched the Ugan...

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:37:55 GMT
Students Challenged to Take Charge of Their Future At Brightermonday's Career Fair in Mbale
[Nile Post] Students have been called upon to take responsibility for their future as the 2025 Eastern Edition of the National Career Fair concluded at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), Mbale Campus.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:45:14 GMT
Uganda and DRC Hold Historic Business Forum and Expo in Butembo
[Independent (Kampala)] Butembo, DRC -- In a bid to increase the volume and value of trade between Uganda and DRC, the Uganda Embassy in Kinshasa, partnering with public and private sector stakeholders both in Uganda and DRC, held a two-day Business ...

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:41:20 GMT
Mungu Feni Honored With East Africa Brand Quality Award for Outstanding Community Transformation
[Nile Post] In a momentous recognition of dedication and impact, renowned gospel singer and CEO of the Mungu Feni Foundation, Mr. Feni Benard, has been awarded the prestigious East Africa Brand Quality Award.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:41:19 GMT
Buweekula Storms Masaza Cup Final After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Kyaggwe
[Nile Post] Buweekula Ssaza team booked their place in the 2025 Masaza Cup final after edging Kyaggwe 4-2 on penalties in a thrilling semifinal encounter played at St Bishop's SS playground in Mukono Municipality.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:41:18 GMT
Cleric Urges Kenyans to Uphold Justice and Faith At Raila Odinga's Funeral
[Nile Post] Rev. Joseph Wesonga of the Anglican Church of Kenya delivered a moving sermon at Raila Odinga's final funeral service, urging Kenyans to draw strength from faith and uphold the democratic ideals the late leader stood for.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:41:17 GMT
Archbishop Obbo Calls for Regional Transformation As Centenary Bank Unveils Ultra-Modern Complex in Mbale
[Nile Post] The Archbishop of Tororo Archdiocese, Emmanuel Obbo, has called on believers and communities across Eastern Uganda to align their faith with productive action by embracing programs that foster self-reliance and socio-economic transformati...

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:42:21 GMT
Artists Use Paintbrush to Defend Freedom Ahead of 2026 Polls
[Nile Post] The presidential election in Uganda has always been tense -- and, at times, even life-threatening. As the 2026 polls draw closer, many Ugandans are anxious about how events will unfold.

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