March 01
Uganda: Agra, Continental Free Trade Area Agree to Boost Intra-African Agricultural Trade
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to… Read more »
Uganda: Kabaka Honours Kwar Adhola Owor On 100th Birthday
The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has congratulated Moses Stephen Owor, widely known as Kwar Adhola, the cultural leader of the Jopadhola, on reaching the milestone… Read more »
Uganda: Finance Ministry Releases Shs60bn for Third-Quarter Road Maintenance
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has released Shs59.55 billion to districts, cities and municipalities for road maintenance in the third quarter of the… Read more »
Uganda: Prophet Mbonye - I Foresaw Targeted Strikes On Iran's Leadership
Prophet Elvis Mbonye, a Ugandan religious figure known for issuing public prophecies, has claimed that he predicted a coordinated military strike against Iran's top leadership… Read more »
Uganda: Mukono Police Probe Disappearance of UCU Student
Police in Mukono District have launched an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Nathan Tuwandike, 25, a student at Uganda Christian University and resident of… Read more »
Uganda: Divided Opposition Are the 'Iron Dome' Protecting Museveni Against US Missile Strikes
In my piece "Donald Trump: The New UN - Trouble-Shooter and Peacemaker in Gaza and Uganda?" published in the Nile Post on 14th October 2025, I wrote: Read more »
Uganda: Stop Wasting Your Time On European Football, Become Wealth Creators - Museveni Tells Youths
President Yoweri Museveni has urged Ugandan youths to stop spending their time on European football and instead focus their energy on wealth creation, saying opportunities for jobs… Read more »
February 28
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Confirms Death of Lt Col Willy Ngoma
The March 23 Movement (M23) has confirmed the death of Lieutenant Colonel Willy Ngoma, a commander and military spokesperson in its armed wing. Read more »
February 27
Rwanda: DR Congo Challenges Rwanda's Mushikiwabo With Lumumba Bid for Francophonie Top Job
The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced on February 26, 2026 that it is presenting Juliana Amato Lumumba as its candidate for Secretary-General of the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Compensates Shs55m to Hoima Thorough Group Members After Campaign Scam
President Museveni has compensated Shs55 million to 55 individuals in Hoima City who were allegedly conned during the 2021-2025 general election campaigns under a mobilisation… Read more »
Uganda: Three Arrested in Wakiso Over Motorcycle Robberies As Police Recover 10 Suspected Stolen Bikes
Police in Wakiso have arrested three suspects in connection with a spate of motorcycle robberies and recovered 10 suspected stolen motorcycles during an intelligence-led operation. Read more »
February 26
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Signs $1.2bn US Health Deal As Zambia and Zimbabwe Walk Away
The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a $1.2 billion, five-year health partnership with the United States, joining Uganda in embracing Washington's new bilateral financing… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Will Decide Next Speaker, Says Lulume Bayigga
The Deputy President of the People's Front for Freedom (PFF), Michael Phillip Lulume Bayigga, has asserted that the ultimate decision on who becomes Speaker of the 12th Parliament… Read more »
Uganda: Foot & Mouth Disease Outbreak Shuts Ntungamo Livestock Markets
Ntungamo District is grappling with a rapidly spreading outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that has paralyzed livestock markets, disrupted revenue collection, and highlighted… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Charged With Luring Young Men to Fight for Russia in Ukraine
Police in Kenya have charged a man accused of luring young men to Russia with job opportunities, only for them to end up fighting in Ukraine. Read more »
Uganda: Supreme Court Confirms Museveni's Victory After Petition Withdrawal
The Supreme Court of Uganda has confirmed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the duly elected President of Uganda after granting an application to withdraw a petition challenging… Read more »
Uganda: Go to Nairobi - Swedish Embassy in Kampala Closes Migration Service for Ugandans
Ugandans wishing to travel to Sweden will no longer be able to obtain migration services, including visas and residence permits, through the Swedish Embassy in Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Kikuube Faces Low Transition Rate From Primary to Secondary
Kikuube District is struggling with a low transition rate of children from primary to secondary education, currently standing at just 35%, according to District Education Officer… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Cross-Border Trade Stalls At Bunagana As DRC Conflict and Refugee Influx Strain Local Businesses
Trade activity at the Bunagana border post between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains subdued months after its official reopening, with local leaders and… Read more »
Uganda: Incubator Program to Redeem Uganda's SME Sector Enters Day 2 - Entrepreneurs Tipped On Credit
The MARU Business Incubator aimed at addressing the high mortality rate of small businesses in the country has entered its second day running, with over 80 entrepreneurs being… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Courts Belgian Tour Operators in Push to Expand European Tourism Market
Team Uganda intensified its tourism marketing drive in Europe with a high-level networking engagement in Ghent, Belgium, aimed at expanding the country's footprint within the… Read more »
Uganda: C-Care Partners With Indian Oncology Giants to Boost Advanced Cancer Care in Uganda
In a major step toward strengthening Uganda's capacity for complex cancer treatment, C-Care IHK has formalised a strategic partnership with leading Indian oncology institutions,… Read more »
Uganda: From Roadside Fan to Safari Rally Contender, Oscar Ntambi Lives His Dream
Ugandan rally driver Oscar Ntambi is living a dream he once experienced only through video games and roadside spectating. Read more »
Uganda: You Build a Mansion but Traffic Raised Your Children
There is a quiet irony playing out across Kampala and its outskirts, and many of us are too busy sitting in traffic to notice it. People work relentlessly. They grind. They… Read more »
Uganda: Mob in Kazo Critically Injures Suspected Shoplifter
Residents of Kazo village in Nansana Municipality descended on a suspected thief, leaving him critically injured after he was allegedly caught stealing merchandise from a local… Read more »
