June 01
Uganda: Today in History - Muslims Unite Under One Council
Nile Post
June 1, 1972 marked one of the most significant moments in the history of Islam in Uganda as the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) was officially inaugurated, bringing together… Read more »
Uganda: Kitara FC Crowned 2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup Champions After 2-1 Win Over SC Villa
Nile Post
Kitara FC were crowned champions of the 2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup after edging SC Villa 2-1 in a thrilling final played at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Saturday, May 30. Read more »
Uganda: Semuto Leaders Urge Parents to Prioritise Education After Oath Drama
Nile Post
There was drama in Semuto Sub-county, Nakaseke District, after a councillor representing Kikyusa Parish reportedly struggled to read the oath of office in English during a… Read more »
Uganda: Why Precision Matters in Uganda's Ebola Narrative [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
After news of a Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak in East-Central Africa, international media began portraying the region with exaggerated and harmful stereotypes. Over the weekend,… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Female Soldiers in Somalia Urged to Pursue Personal and Professional Growth
Nile Post
Uganda Contingent Administration Officer serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Colonel Hamza Kasajja, has urged female Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Pharmacists Reject Health Training Policy, Demand Suspension Over Internship Dispute
Nile Post
The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) has rejected key provisions of the National Education and Training for Health Policy 2025, calling for its suspension over concerns about… Read more »
Uganda: When Headlines Hurt - The Cost of Blurring Uganda and Congo's Ebola Realities
Nile Post
In an interconnected world, information travels faster than disease. That reality places an enormous responsibility on media organizations, public health agencies, and global… Read more »
Uganda: Mahyoro Town Council Tightens Ebola Prevention Measures At Landing Site
Nile Post
Authorities in Mahyoro Town Council in Kitagwenda District have intensified Ebola prevention measures at the local landing site as Uganda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Uganda: Wakiso - Police Rescue 24 Human Trafficking Victims, One Arrested
Nile Post
Police in Wakiso District are investigating a suspected human trafficking case after rescuing 24 young people and arresting one suspect during an operation in Wakiso Town Council. Read more »
Uganda: KCCA Assesses Kiira Motors As Kampala Targets 100 Electric Buses and Mass Transit Expansion
Nile Post
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has begun assessing Kiira Motors Corporation's capacity to support the city's planned mass transit system as the local manufacturer prepares… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council Launches Maiden Research Journal to Boost Evidence-Based Healthcare
Nile Post
The Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC) has officially launched the Uganda Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, its inaugural research publication designed to document and… Read more »
Uganda: Mawokota Unveil Malinga As Head Coach for Masaza Cup
Nile Post
With less than two weeks remaining before the start of the 2026 Buganda Masaza Cup, three-time champions Mawokota have officially unveiled Richard Malinga as their new head coach… Read more »
Uganda: NEMA Cracks Down On Kajjansi Wetland Encroachers, Arrests Suspects
Nile Post
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has stepped up enforcement operations against wetland encroachment, halting illegal developments and arresting suspects during… Read more »
Uganda: Government Scraps Funding for Most National Celebrations
Nile Post
The government has announced a major shift in public expenditure policy, scrapping funding for most national public holiday celebrations beginning in the 2026/27 financial year as… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Plea Bargain Hearings Resume As Judiciary Pushes Faster Criminal Case Resolution
Nile Post
Daily Non-Capital Plea Bargain Hearings for the Kampala Metropolitan Area are underway at the Judicial Training Institute (JTI), as the Judiciary intensifies efforts to decongest… Read more »
Uganda: Doctors Form Technical Team to Review Contested Health Training Policy
Nile Post
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has established a Technical Working Group (TWG) to review the controversial National Education and Training for Health Policy 2025 and assess… Read more »
Uganda: Plascon Celebrates Uganda Cup Standout Performers As Kitara Clinches Second Title
Nile Post
Kitara FC were crowned champions of the 52nd Stanbic Uganda Cup after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over SC Villa at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, bringing the 2026 edition of… Read more »
Uganda: Police Speak in Tongues On Anita Among Probe
Nile Post
The Uganda Police Force has maintained a guarded stance over ongoing investigations involving former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, offering limited details about the status… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda Pushes Back Against Ebola Misinformation Reporting
Nile Post
The Ugandan government has launched a coordinated campaign against what it describes as inaccurate and misleading reporting on the country's Ebola situation, warning that… Read more »
Uganda: Ntungamo Extends Cattle Quarantine By Two Weeks Despite Significant Progress in FMD Control
Nile Post
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) containment efforts in Ntungamo District have registered significant progress, prompting veterinary authorities to intensify interventions aimed at… Read more »
Uganda: Prosecution Raises No Objection to Kivumbi's Sureties
Nile Post
The prosecution team led by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Thomas Jatiko and Chief State Attorney Richard Birivumbuka on Monday raised no objection to the suitability of… Read more »
Uganda: Fire Destroys Students' Property At Ngora School As Police Probe Cause
Nile Post
Police in Ngora District are investigating a fire outbreak that occurred on the morning of May 31, 2026, at Mukura Union Vision Primary and Secondary School in Mukura Town Council. Read more »
Uganda: Banyarwanda Citizenship Revisited - Beyond Politics and Prejudice
Nile Post
The debate surrounding Banyarwanda citizenship in Uganda has once again resurfaced, this time in the wake of recent public appointments. As has often been the case, the discussion… Read more »
Uganda: Ntungamo Allocates Shs100 Million for Bwongyera HCIII Renovation As Residents Call for More Staff
Nile Post
Bwongyera Health Centre III in Ntungamo District is set to benefit from a Shs100 million renovation and facelift in the 2026/27 financial year, a move aimed at improving healthcare… Read more »
Uganda: Police Tighten Traffic Enforcement in Mityana After Fatal Crash Linked to Reckless Youth Driving Group
Nile Post
Police in Mityana District have introduced stricter traffic enforcement measures following a fatal road crash that left two women dead and four others injured in Mityana… Read more »
