September 13
Uganda: Govt Urged to Ensure Social Protection for All Ugandans
Nile Post
Prof. Ezra Suruma has emphasized the importance of adopting social protection measures for all citizens to prevent them from falling into impoverished conditions. Read more »
Uganda: Nurses, Midwives Unite in Tribute to Fallen Leader Judith Kyarisima
Nile Post
In a poignant ceremony today, nurses and midwives from across Uganda gathered to honor the memory of Kyarisima Judith, the late National General Secretary of the Uganda Nurses and… Read more »
September 12
Uganda: Buganda Road Court Grants Bail to Three Anti-Graft Nude Protesters in High-Profile Case
Nile Post
Buganda Road Court has granted non-cash bail to three activists who stunned the public with a bold nude protest against corruption. The three Norah Kobusingye, Praise Aloikin… Read more »
Uganda: Report Reveals High Rates of Violence Against Children in Uganda's Refugee Settlements
Nile Post
A new survey conducted in Uganda's refugee settlements has revealed alarming rates of violence against children, highlighting the harsh realities faced by young people in these… Read more »
Uganda: Busoga Set for 10th Kyabazinga Coronation Anniversary
Nile Post
The stage is set for the 10th coronation anniversary of the Kyabazinga of Busoga, Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, slated for this Friday, September 13, 2024. Read more »
Uganda: Bunyoro Loses Health Partners Over Lack of Substantive District Health Officers
Nile Post
Leaders in the Bunyoro sub-region are urging the government to lower the qualification requirements for District Health Officers (DHOs), citing the loss of health partners due to… Read more »
Uganda: NEMA Raids Rakai Farms, Destroys Crops, Arrests Farmers Over Wetland Encroachment
Nile Post
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), in collaboration with the police, has launched a series of surprise raids on farms in wetlands and along the shores of Lake… Read more »
Uganda: Hoima City Residents Demand Relocation of Garbage Site Amid Health Concerns
Nile Post
Residents of Kibati village in Hoima City are demanding the relocation of a local garbage site, citing growing health concerns as the waste continues to encroach closer to their… Read more »
Uganda: Col Nakalema Asks Student Leaders to Use Innovations to Solve Problems
Nile Post
The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) Head, Col. Edith Nakalema has met a group of youth and student leaders. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni to Attend 5th Private Sector CEO Retreat in Kampala
Nile Post
President Museveni is set to attend the 5th bi-annual Private Sector CEO retreat, which is scheduled to be held starting today, September 12 to 14 at at the Kampala Serena Hotel . Read more »
Uganda: A Ground-Breaking Approach to Conflict Resolution
UNDP
There were times I felt I was going to die, but the idea of giving up was never in my mind. I was ready to risk my life for peace," says Betty Bigombe, former Minister of State for… Read more »
September 11
Uganda: Uganda Debt Hits Shs 92 Trillion Amid Spending Concerns
Nile Post
Uganda's public debt has soared to an alarming Shs 92 trillion, raising significant concerns about the country's fiscal management and the value for money on government projects.… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Plans to Invest $1.74 Billion in Kiira Motors
Observer
First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga has said government plans to invest more than $1.74 billion in Kiira Motors over the next four years to bolster the company's plans of… Read more »
Uganda: Defense Lawyers in Katanga Trial Question 'Contaminated' DNA Tests
Nile Post
The murder case in which five people are accused of killing Kampala businessman Henry Katanga has resumed at High Court on Wednesday. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Mourns Mateke
Nile Post
The President highlighted Hon. Mateke's role in a committee studying the situation in Congo, which included notable figures such as Gen. Taban Amin. Read more »
Uganda: Minister Mateke's Body Arrives in Kisoro Ahead of Burial
Nile Post
The body of Sarah Mateke, the former State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs has arrived in her home district of Kisoro. Read more »
Uganda: Nakadama Calls for Greater Inclusivity, Support for People With Disability
Nile Post
The Third Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda, Lukia Isanga Nakadama, has called for enhanced community-based rehabilitation and inclusivity for people with disabilities, emphasizing… Read more »
Uganda: Ntungamo Community Celebrates New Clean Water Courtesy of Salam Charity, Afo - Austria, and Hon Bata Kamateneti
Nile Post
Nyarwanya, Rubaare, Ntungamo District, welcomed a new clean water source, courtesy of Salam Charity, AFO - Austria, and Hon. Bata Kamateneti. The handing-over ceremony, held… Read more »
Uganda: Airtel African Foundation Unveils Fellowship Program for Students
Nile Post
The Airtel Africa Foundation has announced the launch of the prestigious 'Airtel Africa Fellowship Program' for the undergraduate students at IIT Madras Zanzibar. Read more »
September 10
Kenya/Uganda: Rebeca Cheptegei's Alleged Attacker Dies
Capital FM
Rebeca Cheptegei's former partner, Dickson Ndiema, has passed away at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Launches Inaugural Security Expo 2024
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially launched the first-ever Kampala Defense and Security Expo 2024, an event organized by the Ministry of Defense in collaboration with… Read more »
Uganda: Final Preparations for Minister Mateke's Burial
Nile Post
Burial preparations for the late Minister of state for defence and veteran affairs, Sarah Mateke, are in full swing at her father's home in Bungahe village, Nyakabingo parish,… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Warns UPDF Against Prioritizing Monetary Incentives in National Defense
Nile Post
President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) leadership against using financial incentives as the primary motivation for soldiers in defending… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Hails Late Aronda for Being Clear-Headed, Disciplined
Nile Post
President Yoweri Museveni has hailed the late Gen Aronda Nyakairima for being clear-headed but also disciplined throughout his life. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Women Still Face Barriers to Equality in Education, Employment, and Politics
Afrobarometer
Most citizens say the police and courts should do more to protect women and girls from discrimination and harassment. Read more »