June 26
Uganda: Mbale Schools Promote Sanitation and Hygiene Through Music, Dance and Drama Competitions
Nile Post
Six schools participated in the event held at Wambwa Primary School: Bukonde Secondary School, Bukasakya Primary School, Mabale Primary School, Musoto Primary School, Watsemba… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Pours Cold Water On Speculation About Fire Set at Uganda House in Nairobi
Nile Post
Uganda House, a commercial building on Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi's Central Business District, was vandalised and set ablaze during protests in Kenya. Read more »
Uganda: Upcountry Health Facilities Grapple With Blood Shortage, Lack of Ambulance Services
Nile Post
Uganda Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, have embarked on a supervision visit across four districts. Read more »
Namibia: No, Video of 'Fun Moment' At 2019 Ugandan Music Festival Doesn't Show Marriage 'Cultural Practice' in Namibia
Africa Check
No, video of 'fun moment' at 2019 Ugandan music festival doesn't show marriage 'cultural practice' in Namibia Read more »
Uganda: Entitlement, One-Term Politics Driving 2026 MP Re-Election Agenda
Nile Post
POLITICS | The 2026 parliamentary elections is shaping into a vote of entitlement and one-party politics, with the members National Resistance Movement (NRM) appearing on early… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Road Safety Crisis - More Than Just Bad Roads [opinion]
Nile Post
It has become a grim reality to travel between two points in Uganda without witnessing a tragic accident. Lives are lost daily, and we often attribute these losses to the… Read more »
Uganda: Lions Club Commended for Its Social Contributions
Nile Post
The Deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG), Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria, has lauded corporate social organizations for their impactful contributions towards societal welfare,… Read more »
Uganda: Superstition, Witchcraft Keeping Ugandans Poor [opinion]
Observer
Many years ago, a car carrier was parked on the side of the road that connects Kireka to Kyaliwajjala on the outskirts of Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Nay, Madam Speaker, It Is Not Right to Steal and Share [editorial]
Observer
The recent comments made by speaker of parliament Anita Among regarding the bribery allegations against three members of parliament are deeply troubling and indicative of a broader… Read more »
Uganda: Striking Gold, Bitcoin Mining and Energy Exploration in Uganda [opinion]
Observer
On May 23, 2018, Uganda hosted the first-ever African Blockchain Conference, and crypto-currency was among the discussion topics. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Needs to Use Education to Prevent Corruption [opinion]
Observer
Let us face it. We are losing the fight against corruption. In 2023, during the ceremony to honour the late Charles Okello Engola at Kololo Ceremonial grounds, President Yoweri… Read more »
Uganda: ULS Asks Among, Kinyamatama to Withdraw Statements On Corruption
Nile Post
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called upon the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, and Rakai Woman Member of Parliament, Juliet Kinyamatama, to retract their statements… Read more »
Africa: IGAD Scales Up Efforts to Enhance Food System Resilience
Nile Post
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Agriculture and Environment Division, has intensified efforts to prioritize key areas of intervention to boost… Read more »
Kenya: Watching Kenya's Protests Under the Ruins of Kampala [opinion]
Observer
Believe me, dear reader, Nairobi protests under the labels #RejectFinanceBill2024 and the #OccupyParliament movement had me in tears -- tears of joy. Read more »
Uganda: Despotism Cannot Deliver Prosperity for Uganda [opinion]
Observer
Debate has been raging online about Ugandans' take on how disgruntled they are about public issues and governance. Read more »
Uganda: Police Announce Reporting Date for New Recruits
Nile Post
The police have set July 13, 2024 as the date for new recruits to report to Kabalye for training, and all successful candidates must report without fail. Read more »
Uganda: New Wave of Murders Worries Pallisa Locals
Nile Post
Pallisa district has witnessed a shocking trend of murders, where victims are killed and their bodies dumped on the road to make it appear as accidents. Read more »
Uganda: Mawokota Stadium Given Greenlight to Host Masaza Games
Nile Post
The works for the construction and elevation of the Mawokota county stadium are almost complete, with the facility given a green light to host matches for the Masaza Cup… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Pilgrims Celebrate Successful Hajj Journey
Nile Post
The successful pilgrimage highlights the strong collaboration between Salam TV, Weli Travel, Muzaata Hajj and Umrah Tours, and Uganda Airlines. Pilgrims' gratitude reflects the… Read more »
Uganda: Bombo Military Hospital Welcomes New Director
Nile Post
Col Dr. Ronald Nangamba has officially handed over the leadership of the General Military Hospital Bombo to Col Dr. Norbert Kabugo in a ceremony held at the Land Force Headquarters… Read more »
June 25
Kenya: Bobi Wine Condemns Abduction of Protestors in Kenya
Nile Post
The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has expressed his concerns regarding the reported abductions of activists in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Uganda Should Retaliate Against Kenya's Persistent Trade Bans - Mwenda
Nile Post
The decision by the Kenyan government to block Uganda's milk again from accessing their market has drawn mixed reactions from analysts and economists. Read more »
Uganda: Blankets & Wine Kampala 2024 - the Ultimate Weekend Experience Is Here!
Nile Post
With a thrilling line-up featuring South Africa's Samthing Soweto, Kenya's Nameless, and Ugandan icons like Eddy Kenzo, Rachel Magoola, and A Pass, the live stage is set to deliver… Read more »
Uganda: Jinja Gets More Factories
Nile Post
Jinja, once known for its industrial prowess, is seeing a resurgence as new factories set up in the area. Read more »
Uganda: Lango Paramount Chief Moves to Block Rival Chief's Coronation
Nile Post
The reigning Paramount chief of Lango, Yosam Odur Ebii, has written to the Inspector General of Police seeking interventions to block the coronation of his rival chief, Eng. Dr.… Read more »