January 02, 2023
Uganda: Consistent Leadership Fights Shall Continue to Exploit Markets-Lukwago
Consistent leadership in these markets shall continue to exploit markets-Lukwago Read more »
January 01, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Regional Force Takes Over Town After M23 Withdrawal
The East African Community Regional Forces (EACRF) deployed in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have taken over two territories formally under control of the M23 fighters. Read more »
Uganda: New Year Fireworks Stampede Leaves Nine Dead
At least nine people were killed and others injured in a stampede at a new year's event that also had a fireworks display at Freedom City Mall in Kampala, police have said. Read more »
December 30, 2022
Uganda: Stop Lamenting, Focus on Improving Household Incomes, Museveni Tells Kiruhura, Kazo Leaders
President Yoweri Museveni has told the people of Kiruhura and Kazo to stop lamenting about bad roads in the districts as the cause of their poverty but instead focus on doing… Read more »
Uganda: Six Die on Spot as Two Buses Collide Head-On
Six people have died on the spot and 30 others are nursing injuries after a head-on collision between two buses on Rukiga-Mbarara highway this morning. Read more »
December 29, 2022
East Africa: Deaths That Shocked Uganda, East Africa in 2022 - Part Two
2022 has seen several important pillars of East African society pass away. Nile Post brings you part two of three memorials of who they were and why they mattered. Read more »
Uganda: Owino Traders Decry Exorbitant Taxes That Contradict Museveni Directive, Want to Elect Their Own Leaders
Minister for Kampala, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, has established a committee that will spearhead the resolution of issues affecting traders in Owino Market. Read more »
Uganda: Prophet Kakande Asks Church Members to Pay Shs500k for His "Special Touch"
For only Shs500,000, members of the Synagogue Church of All Nations will receive a special touch by their shepherd, Prophet Samuel Kakande. Read more »
Uganda: Musicians, Events Organisers, to Begin Paying Taxes as URA Threatens Crackdown
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has directed all individuals earning from entertainment activities to get a Tax Identification Number (TIN) and failure to comply could result in… Read more »
Uganda: Two Siblings Killed After Unidentified Explosive Detonates
Two children have died after an unidentified explosive they were playing with went off in Kanapa village on Wednesday afternoon. Kanapa village is in Kanapa sub-county, Kumi… Read more »
Uganda: Leaders of Notorious Kisekka Market Car Theft Gang 'Banzege' Nabbed
Police has finally arrested Ismail Mpalanyi alias Atilibo alias Biba the leader of "Banzege" group of thugs that have for long been terrorising unsuspecting victims in Kisekka… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Cranes Players Begin National Anthem Singing Lessons
The Uganda Cranes players and officials have kicked-off lessons to learn how to sing all the three stanzas of the national anthem ahead of African Nations Championship (CHAN) in… Read more »
December 28, 2022
Uganda: Solution to the Mess in the City is Mass Transport - General Katumba Wamala
The Minister of Works & Transport Gen Edward Katumba Wamala has said the solution to Kampala city's public transport system which is terrible, annoying and time and energy… Read more »
Uganda: Police Issue Tough Rules on New Year Fireworks Displays - 1430 Venues Cleared
Police have issued tough guidelines that will be followed by 1430 venues cleared to display fireworks during New Year 's Day celebrations on December, 31 across the country. Read more »
Uganda: Moroto District Council Votes to Sack RDC
The Moroto District Council has resolved to remove Moroto Resident District Commissioner (RDC), George William Wopuwa from office Read more »
Uganda: Mpuuga Challenges Critics to Stand for LOP If They Are Not Happy With Him
Mathias Mpuuga has challenged those who have been critical of his leadership as LOP to come forward and prove their mettle now that his tenure is coming to an end. Read more »
East Africa: Deaths That Shocked Uganda, East Africa in 2022-Part One
2022 has seen several important pillars of East African society pass away. Nile Post brings you part one of three memorials of who they were and why they mattered. Read more »
Uganda: Masaka Road Accident Claims 9 People, 12 Injured, One Critical
Masaka road accident claims 9 people in a grisly accident, 12 injured, one critical Read more »
Uganda: 55 Perish in Christmas Accidents, Says Police
At least 55 people perished in road accidents during the festive season, the Traffic Police has said. Read more »
Uganda: John Mitala Praised for Honesty as He is Laid to Rest
Former head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet Dr. John Mitala has been laid to rest at his home in Kiwoomya village, Bukulula sub county, Kalungu District. Read more »
December 27, 2022
Uganda: Besigye Calls for Changes in Road Design to Reduce Accidents on Ugandan Roads
Dr Kizza Besigye has called for changes in how roads are designed in Uganda to help reduce on the loss of life due to accidents, especially during the festive season. Read more »
Tanzania: American Warship That Excited Ugandan Opposition Returns, Docks in Tanzania
The American Warship dubbed emeeri by the Ugandans returned and docked in Tanzania during Christmas. Read more »
Uganda: Doctors' Association Denies Oledo Claim That Is Being Used By Opposition to Fight Museveni
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has refuted claims made by embattled association president, Dr. Samuel Oledo that it is being used opposition elements to fight him and… Read more »
Uganda: Team MK Chairman Urges Boda Boda Riders Not to Engage in Partisan Politics
Boda boda riders have been advised to desist from partisan politics to better their standard of living and future at large. Read more »
Uganda: One Person Shot as Police Foils an Illegal Road Block Along Semuto - Matuga Road
Police officers on patrol in Matuga shot and injured one suspect and arrested another after discovering them while staging an illegitimate roadblock along the Semuto-Matuga road. Read more »