August 07, 2022
Uganda: Opposition Shouldn't Confuse You - Orone Is the Deal - NRM's Kigongo Tells Gogonyo Voters
The NRM first national vice Chairperson, Alhajji Moses Kigongo, has rallied the people of Gogonyo County in Pallisa to continue supporting the NRM because it has been tried and… Read more »
Uganda: Kiplimo Wins Another Gold Medal for Uganda At Commonwealth Games
Long distance runner, Jacob Kiplimo did it again on Saturday when he won yet another gold medal for Uganda in the 5000m race at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Read more »
August 04, 2022
Uganda: Museveni Appoints New SFC Commander in Latest UPDF Changes
President Museveni in his capacity as the commander in chief of the armed forces has appointed Brig David Mugisha as the new commander of the Special Forces Command, an elite unit… Read more »
August 05, 2022
Africa: Your Sanctions On Russian Oil Hurting Uganda, Africa - Museveni Tells U.S.
President Museveni has said the sanctions put on Russian oil by the US government are hurting Uganda and Africa at large. Read more »
August 03, 2022
Uganda: Bukimbiri By-Election Attracts Five Candidates, Army Deployment Worries Opposition
Security was tight at the district headquarters in Kisoro as the Kisoro Electoral Commission finalized the two days nomination exercise of candidates for the Bukimbiri… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans to Undergo Mandatory Patriotism Training Before Flying to Middle East for Work
The Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs, Amb. Abbey Walusimbi has revealed that government has finalized plans to train all migrant workers in patriotism so that they… Read more »
Uganda: So Far 226 People in Nabilatu Have Died of Hunger - Government Official
So far 226 people in Nabilatu have died of hunger- government official Read more »
August 02, 2022
Uganda: Leaders Appeal Over Katanga Land Dispute
Local leaders from villages that comprise Katanga land have asked authorities to intervene in the operations of Makerere University administration that seek to evict more than… Read more »
Uganda: Ucc to Switch Off Six Million Fake Phones in Rejuvenated Campaign
Telecom industry regulator, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has said that in a rejuvenated campaign targeting fake devices, it is among others going to switch off six… Read more »
Uganda: Among Warns Parliament Staff Against Forming Cliques, Partisan Politics
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has cautioned staff of Parliament against forming cliques that inculcates negative energy, emphasising the need for teamwork. Read more »
Uganda: Vumbula Uganda Set to Showcase Ssezibwa Falls
Following the huge success of the recently held edition of Vumbula Jinja, Vumbula Uganda has come out to announce its next edition dubbed, 'Vumbula Ssezibwa'. Read more »
Uganda: Police Warn Protesters Could Face Five Years in Prison for Damaging Roads
Police have warned that rioters may face up to five years in prison for destroying roads as the opposition political leaders continue to mobilize crowds to protest the rising cost… Read more »
Uganda: NUP Drops Mapenduzi From Shadow Cabinet After Zaake Chaos
NUP drops Mapenduzi from shadow cabinet after Zaake chaos Read more »
August 01, 2022
Uganda: Mbale Floods Death Toll Rises to 24 As 10 Bodies Are Recovered From Sunk Car
The death toll from the floods in Mbale city has risen to 24. Read more »
Uganda: Mpuuga Jabs Government for Failing to Prioritise Health Sector
The Leader of the Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga, has said it is high time government refocused its priorities and invested in sectors that directly touch the ordinary person. Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine, Besigye Join Forces to Condemn, Fight "Brazen Thuggery" After Soroti By-Election
Opposition politicians, Dr.Kizza Besigye from the Forum for Democratic Change and National Unity Platform president Robert Kyagulanyi have joined forces to condemn what they termed… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni to Address the Nation for the Third Time in Two Weeks
President Museveni will address the nation again on Friday, August 5, 2022. Read more »
Uganda: 289 People Killed, 965 Injured On Ugandan Roads in July
The number of people killed or injured by crashes on Ugandan roads has continued to go up with the latest figures indicating that 289 people died in the month of July. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Urged to Consult Widely On Labour Export Business in the Country
Ugandan labour activists advocating for migrants labour rights have asked government to consult widely on labour export in the country in order to find lasting solutions related to… Read more »
July 31, 2022
Uganda: Lawmakers Ask Govt to Establish Legal Framework to Protect Domestic Workers
The parliamentary committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development, has urged government to expeditiously put systems in place to monitor Ugandans who labour in foreign countries… Read more »
July 29, 2022
East Africa: Drought, Flooding Displacing Millions in East Africa, UN Says
According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM, UN Migration), drought and flooding in East Africa are displacing millions of people. Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi - "President Museveni Never Stopped Me From Tweeting"
The commander of Land Forces in the UPDF, Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has scoffed at a section of Ugandans who say that he was stopped from tweeting by his father who is also the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Makes Progress in HIV/Aids Fight but Risks Remain - Report
At least158 people get infected with HIV/AIDS in Uganda daily Read more »
July 31, 2022
Uganda: 10 Dead, Scores Missing As Floods Hit Eastern Uganda
At least 10 people have been confirmed dead and several others are still missing after floods wreaked havoc in eastern Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Appoints New Press Secretary to Replace Linda Nabusayi
President Museveni has appointed Sandor Walusimbi as the new Senior Presidential Press Secretary to replace Linda Nabusayi, the Nile Post has learnt. Read more »