June 24
Uganda: UBC Yet to Pay Besigye Shs80m Court Award
Nile Post
This award stemmed from UBC's refusal to broadcast Besigye's political advertisements during the 2016 general elections. Read more »
Uganda: Finishing School and Getting a Job - Is It Still the Desired Practice in Uganda? [opinion]
Nile Post
The pressure to finish school and immediately find employment leads to a lack of self-discovery and exploration. Young individuals may feel compelled to choose a career path… Read more »
Uganda: Don't Dare - Police Warn MPs Organising Protests Over NEMA Evictions in Lubigi
Nile Post
Police have stated that NEMA's ongoing eviction exercises are legitimate and will provide protection to the equipment and personnel involved throughout the country. Read more »
Uganda: Katanga Murder Case - DPP Accused of Withholding Crucial Evidence From Defence Team
Nile Post
The High Court first ordered the DPP to furnish the defence team with pre-trial evidence and information on March 3 Read more »
Uganda: Kibaale Kiswahili Teachers Seek Govt Support to Implement New Lower Secondary Curriculum
Nile Post
Kiswahili teachers in the Greater Kibaale Districts of Kagadi and Kakumiro district are seeking government support in the implementation of Kiswahili Language in the new lower… Read more »
Uganda: Security Guards Who Pulled Guns On Minister Nyamutoor Face Attempted Murder Charges
Nile Post
The five private security guards who drew guns on the Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development Phiona Nyamutooro and her team last week are facing charges of inciting… Read more »
Uganda: Cheers As Kadaga, Namuganza Bury Hatchet in Busoga
Nile Post
Kamuli District Woman MP and Busoga's political linchpin Rebecca Kadaga and Namutumba iron lady Persis Namuganza had not seen eye to eye in a long while Read more »
Uganda: New National Planning Authority Board Inaugurated
Nile Post
The State Minister for Finance, Amos Lugoloobi has presided over the inauguration of the newly appointed National Planning Authority executive board. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Poisonous Political Climate - Hatred and Divisiveness On the Rise [opinion]
Nile Post
Experts warn that this poisonous political climate is eroding Uganda's social fabric and threatening the country's stability. "Hatred and divisiveness are becoming the norm, and… Read more »
Uganda: Sparing Structures Is Not Selective Eviction - Nema ED
Nile Post
The Executive Director of the national environment management authority (NEMA), Dr. Barirega Akankwasah, has revealed that government under section 55 of the national environment… Read more »
Sudan: Urgent Plea to Aid Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia and Uganda
Dabanga
The No to Women's Oppression initiative has launched an urgent humanitarian appeal to the international community to resolve the crisis of Sudanese refugees stranded in the Kumer… Read more »
Uganda: Lukwago Says Nema Evictions 'Selective and Illegal'
Nile Post
Kampala Lord Major Erias Lukwago has accused the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) of unlawful evictions and markings on houses in Bwaise in Kawempe Division. Read more »
Uganda: Kalangala MPs Accuse District Officials of Corruption
Nile Post
Kalangala Members of Parliament (MPs) and other leaders have accused some of the district officials of being corrupt. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Sends Sweet Birthday Message to Wife, Janet
Nile Post
President Yoweri Museveni celebrated his wife, Janet's 76th birthday with a sweet message on social media. Read more »
Uganda: West Budama Leaders Want Oboth Oboth Unopposed
Nile Post
A section of leaders in Tororo district are rallying residents of West Budama South Central to allow Defence minister Jacob Oboth Oboth make it back to Parliament unopposed in… Read more »
June 23
Uganda: Lubigi Evictions Were a Painful Necessity to Prevent Greater Disasters - NEMA Boss [interview]
Nile Post
NEMA boss defends leaving fuel stations and factories in wetlands but says poor people staying there will endanger the population Read more »
June 22
Uganda: Refugees Scoring Goals for Solidarity in Kampala
Nile Post
In a bid to harness solidarity and celebrate the unity and resilience of refugees in Uganda, the Refugee-Led Organisations Network of Uganda (RELON) organised a remarkable football… Read more »
June 21
Uganda: Museveni to Extend Whip to Corrupt District Leaders
Nile Post
President Yoweri Museveni was warned the whip on corruption is going to be extended to other government officials including district leaders like RDCs, chief administrative… Read more »
Uganda: Hacks On How to Kick Out School Fees Pressure
Independent (Kampala)
As a parent, one of the greatest challenges to your resolve and financial planning skills is managing school fees payments. Read more »
Uganda: Emyooga Initiative Helps Reduce Crime, Says Tororo RDC
Nile Post
Tororo district leaders have said there is a reduction in crime rates, attributing it to the Emyooga program which provided seed capital to many youths in the district and… Read more »
Uganda: Buikwe Farmer Counts Losses After Sugarcane Plantation Is Sprayed With Dangerous Chemicals
Nile Post
The family of the late Alexander Kiwombojjo at Ngogwe Sub-county in Buikwe District is counting losses after a self-claimed landlord sprayed their sugarcane plantation with… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Connect 54,000 New Customers in Rural Electricity Access Project
Nile Post
Government is targeting to connect 54000 new customers under the Uganda Rural Electricity Access Project (UREAP) before it ends by December, 31. Read more »
Uganda: Why Museveni Must Extend Corruption Fight to Local Govts
Nile Post
The recent announcement by President Yoweri Museveni to extend the anti-corruption crackdown to district leaders has sparked widespread discussion about the critical need for such… Read more »
Uganda: Two Journalists Remanded Over Operating Media House Without Licence
Nile Post
Two journalists, Alirabaki Sengooba and Dickson Mubiru, from Grapevine Publications and Ono Bwiino Newspaper, have been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of publishing… Read more »
Uganda: Media Urged to Embed SDGs Into Their Daily Work
Nile Post
The media have been called upon to embed discussions on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their daily works to accelerate their implementation by 2030. Read more »