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 »
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 »
The DRC Conflict Enters a Dangerous New Phase
ACSS
The regionalization of the Democratic Republic of the Congo crisis raises prospects for another multinational Congo War and the need for a robust African response. Read more »
Gen Muhoozi in Rwanda for Military Pact
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba is in Rwanda for a high-profile meeting with President Paul Kagame, ChimpReports has reported. Read more »
Ugandan Army Deploys to Town in Northeast DR Congo Amid Fears of Wider Conflict
RFI
The Ugandan army confirmed Sunday it has sent troops to another town in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight local armed groups, amid fears a raging conflict could… Read more »
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 »
Museveni Rallies Ankole On Industrialization As He Concludes PDM Tour
Nile Post
President Museveni has asked the people of Ntungamo District to identify 300 acres of land for the establishment of a factory to manufacture industrial charcoal. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
