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November 5, 2025, 7:07 am
When You Remain Poor, You Cheat the Country - Museveni
- [Nile Post] President Museveni has emphasised the role of wealth creation in the development of the country.
Sebei Landslide Death Toll Rises to 21 As Search for More Bodies Continues
- [Nile Post] The death toll from last week's landslides in the Sebei sub-region has risen to 21 after five more bodies were recovered in Bukwo District on Monday evening, as rescue teams continue to dig through the mud and debris using rudimentary tools.
Soroti - Museveni Recounts How UPDF Crushed Otti
- [Independent (Kampala)] Soroti -- President Yoweri Museveni on Monday revisited the National Resistance Movement's (NRM) wartime exploits in Teso, recalling how government forces used air power to defeat a Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebels group led by Vincent Otti nearly two decades ago.
Gonahasa Highlights Uganda's Leap Toward an Innovation-Driven Economy
- [Nile Post] The Team Lead at Industry 4.0+, David Gonahasa, has reaffirmed Uganda's commitment to accelerating technological transformation and strengthening its innovation ecosystem.
Katikkiro Mayiga Urges Religious Leaders to Prioritise Development and Empower Believers
- [Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called upon religious leaders to prioritise development among believers to enable Christians to improve their livelihoods while supporting the Church's mission.
So Far So Good for Museveni Campaigns, Says Todwong
- [Nile Post] The NRM Secretary General, Richard Todwong has said the campaigns for President Museveni are so far moving as planned.
Uganda Urged to Cut Smartphone Taxes, Prioritise Broadband Use to Close Digital Divide
- [Nile Post] Stakeholders in the digital ecosystem are calling for a reduction in taxes on entry-level smartphones and a shift in broadband rollout priorities to drive internet adoption, despite the country's remarkable progress in expanding network coverage.
Kyankwanzi NRM Boss Steps Down to Campaign for Wife in Parliamentary Race
- [Nile Post] The Kyankwanzi District NRM Chairperson, Paul Bukenya, has stepped aside from his role to campaign for his wife, Christine Bukenya Sendawula, who is running as an independent in the Kyankwanzi District Member of Parliament contest.
Mukono Strengthens Emergency Response With Two Modern Ambulances From Unicef
- [Nile Post] Mukono Municipality has received a major boost in its health emergency services with the addition of two modern Type B ambulances, a donation from UNICEF under the Global Road Safety Project.
Muhumuza Calls for Bold Investment in E-Mobility to Drive Uganda's New Economy
- [Nile Post] Team Lead at Mobility Bureau, Allan Muhumuza, emphasised the critical role of innovation and e-mobility in shaping Uganda's economic future
Munyagwa Promises Expulsion of Foreign Small Business Operators, Release of Political Prisoners If Elected President
- [Nile Post] The President of the Common Man's Party (CMP), Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, popularly known as 'Mugati gwa Butter', has pledged to expel all foreigners engaged in nonprofessional activities in Uganda within 48 hours if elected president in the January 15th general elections.
Ipola Pushes Indigenous Innovation and Bio-Economy to Strengthen Health Security and Create Jobs
- [Nile Post] Program Officer for the Pathogen Economy, Patrick Ipola, has reaffirmed Uganda's commitment to harnessing indigenous scientific knowledge, strengthening health security, and expanding innovation-driven employment opportunities.
The Making of Better Men - How New Approach to Raising Boys Is Tackling Gender Abuse
- [Nile Post] On a bright Tuesday morning in Wakiso District, laughter fills the schoolyard of Divine Mercy Junior Primary School. Boys and girls chase one another across the dusty compound, their blue-and-white uniforms fluttering in the breeze.
Munyagwa Distances Himself From Former FDC Allies
- [Nile Post] Mubarak Munyagwa has said his newly formed political outfit, the Common Man's Party (CMP), will not join any coalitions or alliances with other opposition forces, insisting its primary goal is to take state power.
Rwenzori Fraternity Association Condemns Deadly Attacks, Calls for Calm and Quick Investigations
- [Nile Post] The Rwenzori Fraternity Association (RWEFRA) has expressed deep concern over the recent wave of deadly attacks that left at least 19 people dead in parts of the Rwenzori Sub-region, including Bundibugyo, Kasese, Bunyangabu, and Kabarole districts.
Mpuuga Urges Government to Support Flood-Affected Kampala Traders
- [Nile Post] The President of the Democratic Front (DF), Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, has called on the government to urgently intervene and support traders in Kampala whose businesses have been severely affected by the recent floods that hit several parts of the city.
Walking to Remember, Walking for Safer Roads
- [Nile Post] The Joe Walker Remembrance Relay 2025 returns this year with a renewed call to action: to remember those lost on Uganda's roads and to advocate for safer transport for all.
Time to End Fear-Based Politics in Western Uganda-Munyagwa
- [Nile Post] Common Man's Party (CMP) leader Mubarak Munyagwa has said that voters in Western Uganda have long been driven by fear rather than conviction when supporting President Yoweri Museveni.
Ministry of Health Responds to Deworming Incident in Ntungamo
- [Nile Post] The Ministry of Health today issued a formal statement regarding a serious medication mix-up in Ntungamo District, where a group of school children were mistakenly administered Phenobarbitone (an anti-seizure medication) instead of the deworming drug Albendazole during an outreach program.
Ssenyonyi Alleges Shs 1.6 Billion 'Service Award Bonanza' Claims Funds Routed Via Parliament Sacco
- [Nile Post] The Leader of Opposition (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has revealed fresh and explosive allegations against four Parliamentary Commissioners, claiming they have "again" awarded themselves substantial service allowances totalling Shs. 1.6 Billion of taxpayers' money.
Amputee Self-Help Network Uganda Calls for Urgent Action Following Tragic Kiryandongo Accident
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The amputees, under their umbrella, The Amputee Self-Help Network Uganda (ASNU), have appealed to the authorities to enhance policies and regulations that strengthen and support accident survivors, highlighting the need to establish rescue and emergency point areas to save casualties.
Eurogold Partners With Mubende Artisanal Miners to Boost Gold Sector
- [Independent (Kampala)] Empowering Uganda's Gold Future
How Uganda's Smart Monitoring Helped Police Track Kanungu Murder Suspect
- [Independent (Kampala)] News Feature -- Ugandan police detectives have credited the country's newly rolled-out transport monitoring system for helping them trace a stolen vehicle linked to the recent killing of businessman Anthony Mutinisa, leading to the arrest of two suspects in Kanungu District.
Anthony Natif Notes From Court - Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others 03/November/2025
- [Independent (Kampala)] Special Report -- As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X.
Uganda Ready for 2025 EAC Parliamentary Games
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda has confirmed readiness to host the Edition of 15th East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games with major logistical, medical, and venue preparations finalised ahead of the December kickoff.
Museveni Hails Arrow Boys for Fighting Rebels in Teso
- [Independent (Kampala)] Amuria -- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid glowing tribute to the Arrow Boys of Teso for their bravery and sacrifice in defending their communities against insurgent forces, describing them as heroes who helped restore peace and stability in the region.
Police Warn Presidential Candidates Against Rallies Near Exam Centres
- [Nile Post] The Uganda Police Force has cautioned presidential candidates and their campaign teams against staging rallies or loud political events near examination centres, saying such activities could interrupt learners' concentration during final examinations.
Is Oil Discovery in Uganda an Opportunity or a Looming Curse?
- [Nile Post] As Uganda stands on the brink of an oil era, the world watches. Will it emulate the model of Norway, which used oil wealth to build a trillion-dollar sovereign-wealth fund? Or will it fall victim to the "resource curse," where abundant natural resources breed corruption, inequality and economic fragility?
NRM Intensifies Bukedi Mobilisation Ahead of Museveni's Visit
- [Nile Post] The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has stepped up its mobilisation drive in the Bukedi sub-region ahead of President Yoweri Museveni's campaign tour, in a bid to strengthen its support base and counter growing competition from opposition parties.
