November 12
Uganda: Leaders Champion Climate Finance, Energy Resilience, and Adaptation At COP29
Nile Post
Uganda's delegation is taking a proactive stance at COP29 in Baku, presenting ambitious strategies in climate finance, sustainable energy, and climate adaptation--key areas for… Read more »
Uganda: Nyege Nyege Offers Discounted Tickets for Jinja Residents, Invites Religious Leaders Amid Controversy
Nile Post
The Nyege Nyege Festival is offering discounted tickets to Jinja City residents, lowering the price to UGX 120,000 from the standard UGX 250,000. Read more »
Uganda: Court Orders Prosecution to Disclose Evidence in Katanga Trial
Nile Post
Despite the judge's order for the prosecution to disclose evidence, he deferred the decision on its admissibility to a later stage in the trial. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Leonard Zulu Lands Top UN Post in Uganda
New Zimbabwe
LEONARD Zulu has been appointed the United Nations Resident Coordinator to Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Several Roads in Jinja City to Be Closed During the Nyege Nyege Festival
Nile Post
The Traffic Police Directorate has announced strict traffic guidelines for the 9th Edition of the Nyege Nyege Festival at Jinja Club. Read more »
Africa: Time Is Now for Youths to Take Charge of Africa, Says Rugunda
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Former Prime Minister, Dr.Ruhakana Rugunda has said the time is ripe for youths to charge of the affairs of the African continent. Read more »
Uganda: Opposition Leaders Convene an Emergency Meeting After Parliament Incidents
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The opposition leaders have convened an emergency meeting to determine their response following the recent passage of the controversial Coffee Amendment Bill 2024. Read more »
Uganda: Kyambogo Hosts First East African Disability-Inclusive Education Conference
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Kyambogo University, a leading institution in Uganda for disability-inclusive education, is hosting the first East African Conference on Disability-Inclusive Higher Education. Read more »
Uganda: Janet Museveni to Grace First-Ever National Robotics Education Championship
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The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports is set to grace the first-ever Ugandan National STEM Education and Vex Robotics Championship. Read more »
Uganda: Filmmakers Contribute Shs57m to Parliament for National Culture Policy Reform
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Filmmakers have contributed Shs 57,600,000 to Parliament to support the Parliamentary Forum in revising the National Culture Policy. Read more »
Uganda: Sironko District Bans Volunteers Serving At Public Health Facilities
Independent (Kampala)
Sironko district has banned volunteer health workers at all public health facilities. This decision was announced by Nelson Kirenda, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of… Read more »
Uganda: Prosecution Accused of Withholding Evidence in Katanga Trial
Independent (Kampala)
In the ongoing Katanga trial, tensions are high as defense and prosecution attorneys clash over the admissibility of digital evidence, particularly CCTV footage and mobile phone… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Expected in Kisoro to Back NRM Candidate in Woman MP By-Election
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President Museveni is expected to visit Kisoro District today to support National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Rose Kabagyeni in the District Woman Member of Parliament… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Developing Nations Urge Action On Unmet Climate Promises
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As COP29 opens in Baku, Azerbaijan, global attention shifts to the widening gap between the ambitious pledges of past climate summits and the urgent action needed to address the… Read more »
Uganda: Equity Group Holdings PLC Reports 3rd Quarter 2024 Profit After Tax of Kshs 40.9 Billion #equity2024q3results #equitybankuganda
Independent (Kampala)
|Against a backdrop of continued macroeconomic headwinds of high interest rates and volatile exchange rates across the markets that the Group operates in, Equity Group Holdings Plc… Read more »
Uganda: Cfao Mobility Uganda Launches the 18th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest for Kids
Independent (Kampala)
CFAO Mobility Uganda is thrilled to announce the return of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest for its 18th edition, marking the second time Uganda will host this exciting global… Read more »
November 11
Uganda: Analysts Warn of 'Briefcase' Political Parties Flooding Uganda's Electoral Commission
Nile Post
Senior political analyst Wandera Ogalo voiced skepticism about the intentions behind many of these new registrations. Read more »
Uganda: Police Warn of Racket Sedating, Robbing Passengers in Buses
Nile Post
Police have kicked off investigations into rising cases of attacks on passengers in upcountry buses who are sedated and robbed of valuables. Read more »
Africa: Prince of Wales Launches Insurance Programme for Africa's Wildlife Rangers
Independent (Kampala)
In a week which saw a Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) ranger, Pte Jonathan Olara, succumb to a poacher's bullet while on patrol of a section of the vast Kidepo Valley Conservation… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Concludes PDM Tour in Bukedi
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President Museveni has reassured the people of Bukedi Subregion of the government's continued support to boost the Parish Development Model (PDM), an initiative aimed at helping… Read more »
Uganda: More Than 50 Stranded Ugandan Migrant Workers Repatriated From Saudi Arabia
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The process has been closely overseen by Uganda's State Minister for Labour, Employment, and Industrial Relations, Hon. Read more »
Uganda: EALA Speaker Ntakirutimana Faces Censure Motion Over Incompetence
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The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), sitting in Kampala, has resolved to impeach its speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana for alleged incompetence and violations of the oath of… Read more »
Uganda: Police Investigate String of Vehicle Fires On Entebbe Expressway
Nile Post
The police have launched investigations to determine the cause of the fire, while also urging motorists to ensure their vehicles are properly maintained to prevent such incidents. Read more »
Uganda: UNHCR Urges Public to Reject Hate Speech Against Refugees
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued a strong call for the public to reject misinformation and hate speech targeting refugees, highlighting the… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Rallies Kisoro to Turn the Tables On NRM
Nile Post
During his campaign rally for the NUP candidate Salim Sultana in the upcoming Kisoro Woman MP by-election, Kyangulanyi emphasized the importance of critical thinking and cautioned… Read more »
