Uganda: Uganda's Export Revenue Soars By 21.8 Percent in Q1 Fy 2024/25

Uganda's export sector has experienced substantial growth in the first quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, with total earnings reaching Shs 8.389 trillion (USD 2.262 billion), a… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Gen Z Don't Reason - Salvador

Local comedian Patrick Salvador Idringi has claimed that many members of Uganda's Generation Z (Gen Z) tend to be rational and often fail to reflect on their actions. Read more »

Uganda: Kigezi Youth Football Tournament Kicks Off, Promoting Talent, Fitness Environmental Conservation

The 3rd Edition of Kigezi Youth in Sports for Environment Football Tournament Kicks Off. The highly anticipated 3rd edition of the annual Kigezi Youth in Sports for Environment… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Aviation Scores Above Regional and Global Averages

This global assessment evaluated the effectiveness of Uganda's aviation security systems and their compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices. Read more »

Uganda: Policeman Petitions Over Abuse of Power By Deputy IGG Anne Muhairwe

A police officer has petitioned the Inspectorate of Government over what he termed as abuse of power, conflict of interest , torture and environmental degradation allegedly done by… Read more »

Uganda: Akena Demands Extension of Voter Registration Deadline

Akena warned that the current timeline risks disenfranchising many eligible voters, especially young citizens who will turn 18 after the deadline, thereby undermining inclusivity… Read more »

Uganda: Housing Finance Bank Unveils 'Move Like a Don' Salary Loan Campaign to Support Ugandans' Financial Goals

Housing Finance Bank has unveiled a new salary loan campaign dubbed 'Move Like a Don', as part of its commitment to financing a sustainable future for Ugandans. Read more »

Uganda: Afromobile Connects the World to 37 Years of Ragga Dee

With AfroMobile, fans can watch live on their phones, Smart TVs, or on the move, ensuring Ragga Dee's legacy continues to inspire and unite Ugandans everywhere. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Awards Shs30m to Busoga Entrepreneur

During his tour, he met with Buwala Tolofisa, a local entrepreneur from Namutamba District, whose dedication to business development earned her a Shs30-million grant to expand her… Read more »

Uganda: Kabamba Tales - Hajj Ibrahim Bagala'zimbye, 84, Reveals How NRA Attack

As the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) prepares to celebrate Liberation Day, a special report by Nile Post highlights the pivotal moments surrounding the first gunshot… Read more »

Uganda: FDC Congratulates Chadema On Peaceful Leadership Transition

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has congratulated Tanzania's CHADEMA Party on a successful and democratic leadership transition. Read more »

Uganda: Authorities Raise Concern Over Family Planning Requests Among Young Girls in Ibanda

Authorities in Ibanda District have expressed concern over the increasing number of young girls, aged between 13-15 years seeking family planning services at health facilities. Read more »

Uganda: Banyarwanda Citizenship Claimants Umubano Reject Proposed Executive Order

The Ugandan-Banyarwanda Cultural Development Association, known by their acronym as Umubano, has rejected a proposed executive order by President Museveni on citizenship rights,… Read more »

Uganda: Afromobile Brings Donald Trump's Inauguration to Ugandan Screens

The live coverage allowed Ugandans to witness Trump's swearing-in as the leader of the Western world, a position that often influences global dynamics, including those in Africa Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda District Leaders Pledge to End PDM Extortion, Restore Transparency

We are tired of being exploited. How can we improve our livelihoods when we are asked for money we cannot afford?" lamented one resident, highlighting the frustration among… Read more »

Uganda: Kabanda Calls for Manual System in Voter Register Update Amid Challenges

The Secretary General of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), David Kabanda, has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to consider using a manual system for the ongoing voter… Read more »

Uganda: Over Half 64 Percent of Girls Miss School Due to Lack of Pads - Audit Reveals

A Value for Money Audit revealed that 64% of female students miss school regularly due to a lack of menstrual materials, and inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)… Read more »

Uganda: 2024 Karamoja Police Report Released - Murder, Cattle Raids Declines

Police Crimes linked to gun violence and cattle raids have drastically declined across the Karamoja region, according to a report released by police today, Wednesday, January 22. Read more »

Uganda: EC Short By Nearly 8,000 Voter Registration Kits

Julius Mucunguzi, the EC spokesperson, disclosed that the Commission possesses only 2,703 voter registration machines to serve Uganda's 10,595 parishes, leaving many areas… Read more »

Uganda: Infant Killed in Fatal Kabale Crash

Tragedy struck in Kabale District on January 22, 2025, when a fatal road accident claimed the life of a 2-month-old infant, Mikiel Turyamureeba. Read more »

Uganda: Kitagwenda Residents Decry Exclusion From New Seed School Allocations

Residents of Kitagwenda District are voicing their frustration over being excluded from the government's latest allocation of new seed schools under the Uganda Intergovernmental… Read more »

Uganda: Experts Warn of Rising Narcissistic Behaviour in Society

Narcissism, marked by an inflated sense of self-importance, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy, is becoming increasingly evident in social and professional… Read more »

Uganda: Forget the Bite, Has Parliament Lost Even Its Bark?

Once it bit chunks of flesh, then it lost the bit but mustered the art of barking. And now it can hardly bark - it whimpers. So can Parliament rediscover its power and authority,… Read more »

Uganda: South Sudan Orders Social Media Shut Down for Three Months

In a Wednesday, January 22 directive, the South Sudan National Communication Authority (NCA) cited concerns over violent social media content related to events across its northern… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Halts USAID Funding for 90 Days

The United States government has announced a 90-day pause on foreign development assistance programs, a decision that could have far-reaching implications for countries like… Read more »