Uganda

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:39:28 GMT
Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I Is New Omukama of Tooro
[Independent (Kampala)] Fort Portal, Uganda -- Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I was installed early Tuesday morning as the new Omukama of Tooro in a series of traditional rituals held at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City. The traditional installati...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:34:12 GMT
Museveni - Uganda Must 'Jealously' Guard Its Culture and Indigenous Knowledge
[UG Diplomat] President Yoweri Museveni has paid tribute to the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, praising his contribution to Tooro and calling on cultural leaders to strengthen traditional institutions and preserve indigenous knowledge.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:20:54 GMT
MPs Raise Alarm Over Wave of Murders in Kazo, Kiruhura
[Nile Post] Legislators from Western Uganda have raised alarm in Parliament over a spate of murders in Kazo and Kiruhura districts, where more than 15 people have allegedly been killed by unknown assailants in less than a month.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:19:21 GMT
Uganda's Tooro Kingdom Crowns New King
[New Times] Uganda's Tooro Kingdom on September 29 crowned Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as its new king, weeks after the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV triggered a dispute over his successor.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:26:15 GMT
Court Rejects Nyanzi Bid for Original Kawempe South Election Records
[Nile Post] The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application by Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu seeking access to original electoral records from 73 polling stations in Kawempe South Constituency, ruling that he had not provided sufficient evidence to jus...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:26:00 GMT
Breaking - Kivumbi Granted Bail
[Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy President for Buganda, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, has been granted bail by the Butambala Chief Magistrate's Court in a case in which he is accused of inciting violence and managing an unlawful society.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:05:23 GMT
A Few Taps Away - How Momo Is Making School Fees Easier for Parents
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- For many parents, school fees are not simply another household bill. They are a responsibility that returns every term, often competing with rent, food, transport, medical expenses and other family needs.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:45:26 GMT
EACOP Gives Hoima Community Mama Kit Boost, Starts Constructing New Maternal Wing
[Independent (Kampala)] EACOP inspects construction of maternal and childcare wing at Mbaraara Health Centre II

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:04:46 GMT
Dokta Brain Celebrates Songwriting Legacy At Doorkey Experience Concert
[Nile Post] Ugandan songwriter and artist Dokta Brain took centre stage on Saturday as he hosted the Doorkey Experience, a live concert supported by Bond 7 at Naguru Skyz.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:04:46 GMT
Museveni Calls On Cultural Institutions to Strengthen Indigenous Languages
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Museveni has challenged cultural institutions to work closely with the central government in promoting and preserving indigenous languages, describing language and culture as areas that have received insufficient attentio...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:04:45 GMT
Government Seeks Sustainable Path for Households to Move From Poverty to Self-Reliance
[Nile Post] Uganda is turning to the graduation model as a strategy to help vulnerable households move beyond temporary assistance and build sustainable livelihoods, amid concerns that many families remain at risk of falling back into poverty even af...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:04:45 GMT
As Tooro Crowns a King, Let Us Remember the Languages and Traditions That Define Us
[Nile Post] The significance of the coronation of His Majesty Edward Rukidi Nyabongo 1 today, reaches far beyond the Palace, the royal regalia and the colorful ceremony. It's a celebration of a people, their history and identity,

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:04:44 GMT
Hundreds Join Kampala Dog Walk to Promote Rabies Prevention
[Nile Post] Hundreds of dog owners, animal welfare advocates and canine enthusiasts gathered at Dolphin Suites in Bugolobi on Sunday, September 27, 2026, for the annual Kampala Dog Walk, an event aimed at raising awareness about rabies prevention and...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:04:43 GMT
Breaking - High Court Rejects Kananura Bid to Amend Petition Against Musisi
[Nile Post] The High Court at Nabweru has dismissed an application by NRM's Daniel Kananura seeking to amend his election petition challenging the election of NUP's George Musisi as Kira Municipality Member of Parliament.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:04:43 GMT
Identity Is the Foundation of Security, Development, Says Minister Kamuntu As Nira Expo Opens
[Nile Post] Legal identity is central to Uganda's national security, access to public services and socioeconomic transformation, Minister for Internal Affairs Ephraim Kamuntu has said.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:17:21 GMT
Asome By Schoolpay Keeps Education Going When the Unexpected Happens
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- For many families, keeping a child in school is a long-term commitment built on planning, sacrifice and financial consistency. Parents and guardians organise their finances term by term, often making difficu...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:17:21 GMT
Soroti City Officials Raise Concern Over Idle Industrial Park Land
[Independent (Kampala)] Soroti, Uganda -- Soroti City authorities are raising concern over the continued idleness of land in the Soroti Industrial and Business Park, more than a decade after it was allocated to investors.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:17:20 GMT
Bishop Kisembo to Tooro King - One Wife, One Woman
[Independent (Kampala)] Fort Portal, Uganda -- The Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese, Rt Rev Reuben Kisembo has urged the newly crowned King of Tooro, Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I, to honour the matrimonial vows he made to his wife by remaining faithfu...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:32:56 GMT
Skills Training Gives Kabarole Youth New Hope, but Taxes Threaten Emerging Enterprises
[Nile Post] More than 260 young people in the greater Kabarole area have acquired vocational and practical skills through a youth development project aimed at improving employment opportunities and enabling young people to create their own businesses...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:32:56 GMT
Absa Convenes Financial Sector to Strengthen Collaboration On Data Privacy
[Nile Post] Absa Bank Uganda has brought together financial institutions, regulators, fintechs, data protection and information-security professionals to explore how the sector can work more closely to protect customer information as financial servic...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:32:55 GMT
Excessive Bleeding After Childbirth: Why Nutrition Matters
[Nile Post] Prevent! Recognise! Respond! Save lives

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:32:55 GMT
Ardhi Mobilises Traders, Volunteers to Clean Nakawa Market
[Nile Post] More than 100 volunteers and traders joined a National Cleaning Day exercise at Nakawa Market in Kampala, with ARDHI calling for greater involvement of businesses and institutions in keeping public spaces clean.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:32:54 GMT
Uganda's Jet Fresh Takes On Global Cargo Giants for GSSA of the Year
[Nile Post] Uganda's air cargo industry is set for an international spotlight after Entebbe-based cargo sales and service agent Jet Fresh Cargo was shortlisted for the General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) of the Year award at the 2026 Air Cargo New...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:32:54 GMT
Uganda Calls for Stronger Global Action Against Online Scams
[Nile Post] Uganda has called for stronger international cooperation to combat online scams and cyber-enabled fraud, particularly schemes targeting Ugandan youth through fraudulent overseas employment opportunities.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:32:53 GMT
World Tourism Day - How Mbale Is Reimagining Tourism
[Nile Post] On a weekend when Uganda turned its attention to the tourism potential of the Elgon region, Mbale offered something more powerful than a collection of speeches. It offered an experience.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:26:26 GMT
All of Africa Today - September 29, 2026
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Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:14:14 GMT
Police Confirm Arresting Activist Praise Aloikin
[Nile Post] Police have said they arrested missing activist Praise Aloikin Opoloje.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:42:54 GMT
Rituals to Crown Tooro King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I Completed
[Independent (Kampala)] Fort Portal, Uganda -- On Monday night, King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I sat on the Tooro throne after completing all the traditional rituals to end mourning for King Oyo and crown a new king. After a symbolic mock fight and nigh...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:42:54 GMT
How Uganda Railways Built and Lost the Lake Victoria Highway
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- For a landlocked country, Uganda once had a railway that did not end at the shoreline. At Port Bell and Jinja, railway tracks ran to the water.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:42:53 GMT
King Rukidi Nyabongo I a New Chapter for Tooro Kingdom
[Nile Post] The coronation of His Majesty Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I on September 29, 2026, marks an important turning point in the history of the Tooro Kingdom. It comes after the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV on August 27, bring...

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