March 05
Uganda: Father Kills Senior Three Daughter, Later Lynched By Mob
Nile Post
Shock and horror have swept through Kitengeesa village in Masaka City following the brutal killing of a Senior Three student, Sophia Nantume, by her father, Mwebe Deo. Read more »
Uganda: Hailstorm Destroys Dormitory At Bombo Secondary School in Luweero
Nile Post
A downpour accompanied by a hailstorm wreaked havoc in Bombo Town Council, Luweero District, on Monday, March 3, leaving massive destruction in its wake. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Embraces Francophonie Month With Vibrant Cultural Celebrations
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda is immersed in a month-long celebration of French language and Francophone culture, as Francophonie Month takes center stage throughout March. The Embassy of France in… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Trains Officers On Disaster Response, Management
Nile Post
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces has commenced a disaster response and management exercise (Table-Top Exercise), code-named "OKOA MAISHA 2025," at the headquarters of the Uganda… Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Condemns Security Agencies Over Torture During Kawempe North By-Elections
Nile Post
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has strongly condemned the violence and human rights abuses surrounding the Kawempe North by-elections, accusing security agencies of… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution to Strengthen Justice System
Nile Post
President Museveni has emphasized the need to strengthen Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, calling for their expansion to grassroots levels as a more effective and… Read more »
Uganda: Stray Goats, Cows Chew Up What Is Left of Soroti City's Greens
Nile Post
The increasing presence of stray goats and cows in Soroti City has raised concerns among residents, who are pointing fingers at local authorities for failing to address the issue. Read more »
March 04
Ethiopia: From Nile Basin Initiative to the Commission
Independent (Kampala)
The pressing need to accelerate the establishment of a Nile Basin Commission topped the issues at this year's Nile Day celebrations on Feb. 22 in the Ethiopian capital, Addis… Read more »
Uganda: Red Cross Recommits to Road Safety As Third Phase of Safe Steps Campaign Is Launched
Nile Post
Prudential Uganda has announced the start of the third phase of its Safe Steps campaign. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Red Cross Expands Road Safety Initiative to Reduce Accidents
Nile Post
The Uganda Red Cross, in partnership with Prudential Uganda and the government, has launched the third phase of its road safety initiative, aiming to cut road accidents and… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Says Committed to Guarding Against Election Violence
Nile Post
The government has committed to taking measures to prevent violence during elections nationwide. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Denies Role in Kawempe North By-Election Violence As Opposition Raises Doubts
Nile Post
The government has distanced itself from the violence that marred the recent Kawempe North by-election campaigns, instead attributing the incidents to individual perpetrators. Read more »
Uganda: Legislators Question Finance Ministry Over Rising Supplementary Budgets
Nile Post
Legislators on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have accused the Ministry of Finance of financial indiscipline over its frequent use of supplementary budgets. Read more »
Uganda: Is It Time for Uganda to Lift the Ban On Facebook After Meta's New Policies? [opinion]
Nile Post
In January 2021, just before the country's general elections, the Government of Uganda banned Facebook. This came after the platform deleted accounts it claims were linked to the… Read more »
Uganda: Health Authorities Swiftly Contain Mpox Cases in Rubirizi
Nile Post
Health authorities in Rubirizi District have swiftly responded to an Mpox outbreak after six cases were confirmed, five of them among students at St. Michael Secondary School. Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Summons NRM MPs for Caucus Meeting At State House
Nile Post
President Museveni, the National Chairperson of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), has summoned the NRM Parliamentary Caucus to State House Entebbe this Friday. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Anti-Terrorism Officers Brutally Assault Journalist
CPJ
Two masked officers with Uganda's security agency Joint Anti-Terrorist Task Force (JAT) assaulted Ibrahim Miracle, a reporter for Christian broadcaster Top TV, while he was… Read more »
Uganda: Man Killed, Another Injured in Suspected Mental Health Crisis
Nile Post
Police in Mityana District have arrested a suspect in connection with a violent attack that left one person dead and another injured. Read more »
Uganda: Women Leaders Unite to Address Funding Challenges and Discrimination
Nile Post
Women leaders from across Uganda gathered at Parliament in Kampala on Monday for the second sitting of the Women's Parliament, where they discussed key challenges affecting rural… Read more »
Uganda: Surge in Neurosurgeries At Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
Nile Post
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital has expanded its neurosurgical capabilities, now performing over 500 complex surgeries annually, up from 200 a few years ago. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Energy Sector Gears Up for Innovation Convention Amid Rapid Growth.
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's energy sector is experiencing exceptional growth, fueled by significant oil and gas projects and a surge in renewable energy initiatives. Read more »
Uganda: Class of 2024 of the Rahu Peer Educators Academy Graduates
Independent (Kampala)
Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) has held a colorful graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024 of the Peer Educators Academy. Read more »
Uganda: Airtel Money Launches Global Virtual Visa Card
Nile Post
Airtel Money and Visa have unveiled a new virtual card that enables customers in Uganda to shop using their mobile money account at more than 100 million merchants across 200… Read more »
Uganda: Mumba Kalifungwa Takes Charge At Stanbic Bank Uganda
Nile Post
Mumba Kalifungwa has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive at Stanbic Bank Uganda, the nation's largest lender by assets, revenue, and deposits. Read more »
Uganda: Mawanda Vows to Strengthen NRM Leadership in Western Uganda
Nile Post
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has made another bold step in Uganda's political landscape as its Director of Mobilization, Hon. Michael Maranga Mawanda, officially declared… Read more »
