Uganda: Confusion and Hope As Tororo Awaits Implementation of New Administrative Units

High expectations have given way to frustration and uncertainty in Tororo District after the much-celebrated announcement of new administrative units failed to materialize within… Read more »

Uganda: Low Turnout As Third Term Opens in Ntungamo Amid Teachers' Strike

Schools in Ntungamo District opened for third term with low student turnout after parents withheld their children following reports of a teachers' strike. Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Pressures Govt to Act On Trafficking of Ugandan Girls Abroad

Parliament has demanded that government urgently explains why Ugandans, particularly young women working abroad, continue to suffer trafficking, torture, and exploitation, with… Read more »

Uganda: Airborne Survey Reveals Significant Mineral Deposits in Lamwo ,Karamoja

A comprehensive airborne geophysical survey, initiated in 2020 by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has revealed substantial deposits of gold, rare earth elements,… Read more »

Uganda: Besigye Marks 300 Days in Detention As Opposition Career Faces New Crossroads

Today marks 300 days since Dr. Kizza Besigye was detained after being abducted in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 16, 2024. Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro Mayiga Engages Dubai Minister On Investment Opportunities in Buganda

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has met with Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, the Minister of Economy and Tourism in the Government of United Arab Emirates UAE, to… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Extends Final Tax Amnesty to Boost Business Recovery

- The government has granted a final tax amnesty to support struggling businesses, waiving all interest and penalties on outstanding principal tax owed as of June 30, 2024. Read more »

Uganda: Nextars and Quonnect Host 'Brunch & Crotchet' to Celebrate Youth Creativity

On Sunday, September 14, Nextars partnered with Quonnect to host Brunch & Crotchet, a unique experience that brought together young creatives, dreamers, and trendsetters for an… Read more »

East Africa: Muyingo Calls for Action to Strengthen Higher Education Quality Assurance in East Africa

Minister of State for Higher Education John Chrysestom Muyingo has called on education leaders to transform political support into actionable strategies to strengthen quality… Read more »

Uganda: Fact-Check - Quote Attributed to First Lady Janet Museveni Is Fake

A digital card circulating online claims to feature a quote from First Lady Janet Museveni responding to the recent teachers' strike. The card bears NilePost branding and includes… Read more »

Uganda: Escalating Administrative Costs Raise Policy Alarms

Policy analysts are raising alarms over Uganda's escalating public expenditure, which they attribute to politically motivated decisions such as the creation of new administrative… Read more »

Uganda: Kaziimba Leads Ugandan Delegation to Global Anglican Mission Conference in US

The Most Rev Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, has departed for the United States to attend the New Wineskins Conference in Ridgecrest, North Carolina. Read more »

Uganda: MTN Momo Launches Term 3 of 'Win School Fees' Campaign

MTN MoMo Uganda has launched Term 3 of its "Win School Fees with MoMo" campaign, continuing an initiative that has already relieved more than 50 Ugandan families of the burden of… Read more »

Uganda: Toyota Urges NRM-Leaning Independents to Back Flag Bearers in Mubende

- The National Chairperson of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), Michael Nuwagira, also known as Toyota, has called on NRM-leaning independents to respect party discipline and… Read more »

Uganda: Teachers Strike Paralyses Kabale Schools

- Teachers in Kabale District on Monday joined their colleagues nationwide in the industrial action declared by the Uganda National Teachers' Union (Unatu), boycotting work over… Read more »

Uganda: Kabojja Warriors Dominate As International Schools Alumni League Season 2 Closes in Style

Season 2 of the International Schools Alumni League concluded in electrifying fashion, with players and fans gathering on Saturday for an unforgettable awards night at Meraki… Read more »

Uganda: Makindye RDC Urges Graduates to Embrace Vocational Skills to Curb Unemployment

University graduates in Uganda have been urged to supplement their academic qualifications with hands-on vocational skills to increase their chances of employment and… Read more »

Uganda: Nema Halts Illegal Backfilling of Nakiyanja Wetland in Sonde, Restores Four Acres

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), with support from the Environmental Protection Police Unit (EPPU) under the Ministry of Water and Environment, has conducted a… Read more »

Uganda: Guinness Powers ISA League Awards Night As Kabojja Warriors Are Crowned Champions

The International School Alumni (I.S.A.) League, powered by Guinness, on Saturday held its second season awards ceremony at Meraki Karting in Bugolobi, Kampala. Read more »

Uganda: EC Rejects NPP Nomination Forms Over Irregularities

The Electoral Commission has declined to receive nomination forms submitted by the National Peasants Party (NPP) for its presidential flagbearer Robert Kasibante, citing… Read more »

Uganda: Cattle Compensation Consultation Committee Concludes Exercise in Teso

The Teso Cattle Rehabilitation Committee has concluded its consultation exercise in the region, wrapping up the process with a meeting in Soroti City that included cattle claimants… Read more »

Uganda: Pilsner Lager Toasts Tooro Kingdom's 30th Coronation Anniversary At Ekyoto Ha Mpango Festival

The Ekyoto Ha Mpango Music Festival lit up the historic Karuzika Palace grounds in Fort Portal as Pilsner Lager joined the Tooro Kingdom in celebrating the 30th Coronation… Read more »

Uganda: Mufti Mubaje Urges Muslim Men to Fulfill Marital Responsibilities

The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called on Muslim men to take up their God-ordained responsibilities in marriage to ensure stability and harmony in families. Read more »

Uganda: EC Rejects Kasibante's Signatures Over Irregularities

The Electoral Commission has rejected signatures submitted to endorse Peasant Party presidential aspirant Robert Kasibante, saying the documents contained inaccuracies. Read more »

Uganda: Humanities Teachers Disown Ongoing Strike

The Uganda Professional Humanities Teachers Union (UPHTU) has publicly distanced itself from the ongoing nationwide strike by arts teachers, clarifying that its members will not be… Read more »