May 07
Uganda: How Flooding, Landslides Are Soaking and Submerging Economy [opinion]
Nile Post
One of the most immediate economic impacts of flooding and landslides is the destruction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities. Read more »
May 06
Uganda: Forced From the Flock - LGBTQ+ Believers Are Being Pushed Out of Churches in Uganda
Global Press Journal
"The gospel that is being preached on the pulpit these days is just meant to insult and belittle us," says a Ugandan churchgoer. Read more »
East Africa: Uganda At Risk of Catastrophic Flooding As Kenya and Tanzania Struggle
Nile Post
The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi has called on the government to provide an update to Ugandans regarding their preparedness to prevent a potential climatic catastrophe… Read more »
Uganda: Is There Witchcraft in Football, or We Are Just Being Africans?
Observer
Drama ensued at the Masindi Municipal stadium on April 19, when Kitara FC hosted Vipers SC in the Uganda Premier League. Read more »
Uganda: Alarming Number of Premature Deaths Linked to Air Pollution, Nema Warns
Nile Post
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has expressed deep concern about the alarming number of premature deaths attributed to air pollution. Read more »
Uganda: Concerns Rise As Political Parties Inflate Membership Numbers Ahead of 2026 Polls
Nile Post
With the countdown to the 2026 polls underway, political parties in Uganda are intensifying their recruitment efforts, aiming to bolster their ranks ahead of the elections. Read more »
Uganda: Census - Govt Declares Friday Public Holiday
Nile Post
The government has declared Friday May 10 a public holiday to enable citizens to fully participate in the sixth National Housing and Population Census. Read more »
Uganda: Over 200 Acts to Perform At Vumbula Festival
Observer
At least 200 acts are slated to perform at this year's Vumbula Uganda festival, which will take place at Nile Nest Resort, Jinja from May 31 to June 3. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans Held Captive in Myanmar Freed
Nile Post
Some of the Ugandans who had been held captive by rebels in Myanmar have been freed, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has said. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among Presses for Expedited Repair On Karuma Bridge
Nile Post
Parliament has urged the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to prioritise and expedite the repair work on Karuma Bridge to minimize delays faced by road users during the… Read more »
Uganda: Urgent Repairs for Karuma Bridge
Nile Post
Heavy rains have revealed a hidden threat on a vital Ugandan artery - the Karuma Bridge. Though no surface cracks were found, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) discovered… Read more »
Uganda: Kabaka Still Abroad for Treatment - Mayiga
Nile Post
Many, especially on social media had pressed Katikkiro Mayiga to address concerns regarding the Kabaka's whereabouts. Read more »
Uganda: National Census - Ugandans in Diaspora to Be Counted Digitally, Says UBOS
Nile Post
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has revealed that Ugandans living abroad will be recorded during the forthcoming national census. Read more »
Uganda: Prime Minister Nabbanja Commits to Youth Investment
Nile Post
Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja of Uganda has announced plans to prioritize investment in the country's youth, particularly those who have undergone training at the Presidential… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Legislators Call On Religious Leaders to Condemn Corruption Amid Orthodox Easter Celebrations
Nile Post
As Orthodox Christians gathered at St. Paul's Orthodox Church in Namungoona, Kampala, to celebrate Easter, Ugandan legislators seized the opportunity to urge religious leaders to… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Biggest Banks Record Bumper Profits Amidst Industry Turmoil
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's biggest banks recorded bumper profits in 2023 amidst industry turmoil that forced smaller banks to either divest their shares or voluntarily downgrade to credit… Read more »
Uganda: National Population Census - Ugandans Urged to Give Accurate Information
Nile Post
Uganda is on the cusp of its sixth national census, but this time with a twist: it's going digital! Scheduled to begin on May 9th, 2024, the 10-day exercise aims to gather… Read more »
Uganda: Homeless to Be Counted During Census, Says Ubos
Nile Post
Uganda Bureau of Statistics(UBOS) has said the homeless will also be counted during the forthcoming national housing and population census. Read more »
May 05
Africa: Celebrating Midwives - Edinah Delivers Babies, One Safe Birth At a Time
UNFPA
Grimacing and sweating, twenty-three-year-old Samiya, a refugee from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expecting her first child and is experiencing intense pain while waiting… Read more »
May 03
Uganda: Sanctions - I've No Pussycat in UK, Says Speaker Among
Nile Post
The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, says sanctions the UK slapped her with are politically motivated and whatever the case, she has nothing to lose because he does not even… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans Overwhelmingly Feel Climate Change Impact, Report Finds
Nile Post
A new report by Twaweza reveals a stark reality: 86% of Ugandans acknowledge the impacts of climate change in their daily lives. The report highlights not only the consequences but… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Start Paying Ex-Rebels This Month, Shs5.1bn Earmarked
Nile Post
Government will next week start paying pay ex-combatants of West Nile Bank Front(WNBF) to a tune of shs5.1 billion. Read more »
East Africa: Ugandan Defense Minister Pledges Continued Support for Eastern Africa Standby Force
Nile Post
Uganda's unwavering commitment to the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) was reaffirmed by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Honourable Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth.… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Speaker Faces Political and Economic Heat After UK Sanctions
Nile Post
The UK's recent sanctions against Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, and two former ministers have sent shockwaves through the country. Analysts are divided on the… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Meets Global Fund Boss
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met and held discussions with Mr Peter Sands, the Executive Director of the Global Fund at State House-Entebbe. Read more »