December 12, 2022
Uganda: Fallen Supreme Court Judge, Ruby Opio Aweri to Be Accorded State Funeral
President Museveni has directed that the fallen Supreme Court Judge, Ruby Opio Aweri be accorded a state funeral with all expenses met by the government. Read more »
Uganda: Gen Kayihura Targeted in New Sanctions By UK Government
The United Kingdom government has imposed sanctions on several individuals including former Police chief Gen Kale Kayihura for reportedly engaging in human rights abuses and… Read more »
Uganda: Indians Born in Uganda Welcome Museveni to UK
President Yoweri Museveni was on Sunday evening received by a group of high-profile Ugandan- Indian officials at the Harrods Aviation Luton FBO (Fixed-Base Operator) in London. Read more »
December 11, 2022
Uganda: Human Rights Commission Says It Is Investigating Abductions of Citizens
The Chairperson of Uganda Human Rights Commission Mariam Wangadya has said her committee is carrying out investigations in the alleged ongoing abductions of Ugandans. Read more »
Uganda: State House Dismisses as Fake Letter Ordering for Arrest of Businessmen for "Funding" a Rebel Group
The State House has dismissed as fake a letter that has been making rounds on social media indicating that President Museveni issued an order for the arrest of several businessmen… Read more »
Uganda: Mpuuga Charges Museveni With Human Rights Abuse Despite Criticism of Past Leaders
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga has said president Museveni's criticism of former Presidents Idi Amin and Milton Obote on human rights issues should not… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Off to U.S. to Deepen Ties
President Museveni has left for the US for the US-Africa Leaders Summit, State House has said. Read more »
December 10, 2022
Uganda: Museveni Explains Current High Cost of Living - Offers No Solution
President Museveni has explained the reasons behind the high cost of living in the country currently. Read more »
Uganda: Uproar as Environmental Activist Goes Missing
A section of environment activists in Uganda have asked police to unconditionally release environmental activists who were arrested for holding a peaceful demonstration against the… Read more »
East Africa: Activist Missing, Several Detained During Protest Against Crude Oil Pipeline
A section of environment activists in Uganda have asked police to unconditionally release environmental activists who were arrested for holding a peaceful demonstration against the… Read more »
Uganda: Gunmen Raid Police Station, Arrested Men Break Free
Police in Butambala have kicked off investigations into circumstances under which unknown gunmen raided Kyabadaza police station and rescued two of their colleagues who had been… Read more »
Uganda: Hospital Apologises Seven Years Later for Hiding Surgeon's Error That Nearly Killed Woman
A hospital trust has apologised to a woman for failing to admit a surgeon had been responsible for a massive haemorrhage that almost killed her after a Caesarean section. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among and "Husband" Are Fighting Me, Says Minister Namuganza
Persis Namuganza has blamed all her troubles on personal differences between Speaker Anita Among and herself. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Uganda: Police Accommodation Facilities Are an Embarrassment - Minister Otafiire
The Internal Affairs Minister, Gen Kahinda Otafiire has expressed concern over the deplorable state in which police officers' accommodation units are. Read more »
December 04, 2022
Uganda: Muslims Warned Against Washing Body of a Person Who Has Died of Ebola
Government through the Ministry of Health has warned the Muslim community to desist from the practice of washing the body of a person who has died of Ebola, noting that the dead… Read more »
December 02, 2022
Africa: Uganda's Pearl of Africa Satellite Begins Operations in Orbit
The Pearl of Africa Sat-1, Uganda's first indigenous satellite is Friday December 2, set to be deployed into the lower earth orbit to start operations and benefit the country. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Roots for Prevention As the Best Way to Fight HIV/Aids
President Museveni has said prevention is the best way for the country to fight HIV/AIDS. Read more »
Uganda: Fighting Gender-Based Violence Will Help Reduce HIV - Activists
Activists from Care International Uganda, have urged Ugandans to join the fight against gender based violence which in return will help reduce the risk of HIV infection. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni, Teachers Quarrel On World Teacher's Day
The World Teachers' Day national celebrations at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Wednesday were mired by exchanges and warnings from both the teachers' representatives and President… Read more »
December 01, 2022
Uganda: Another Nationwide Power Blackout Hits Uganda
Uganda on Wednesday night suffered yet another power blackout that affected the entire country. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni to Declare Wearing of Masks As No Longer Mandatory
President Museveni is set to declare that wearing of facemasks in public places as a measure to control the spread of Covid is no longer necessary, the Nile Post has learnt. Read more »
Uganda: Hands for Good Vows to Fight Violence Against Children
Parents and guardians have been urged to nurture, support and guide children instead of subjecting them to violence and pain. Read more »
Uganda: World Aids Day - U.S Reaffirms Commitment to End Aids in Uganda
The United States (U.S) government has reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Ayota to Take Charge of NSSF As Byarugaba Still Awaits Reappointment
The Minister for Gender ,Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi has renewed Patrick Ayota's tenure as NSSF deputy Managing Director but also appointed him to serve as the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni, Teachers Again Walk Different Lines On Salary Increment
President Museveni has once against walked a different line with teachers' body, UNATU over the discriminatory salary increment, especially for science teachers. Read more »