Agaba Muzoora Highlights Voter Apathy, Unemployment, and Electoral Reforms Ahead of January 15th Polls
01/08/2026

[Nile Post] Independent Kampala Central Member of Parliament (MP) candidate Agaba Muzoora has called for intensified voter education, economic empowerment, and improved electoral processes, citing growing voter apathy and unemployment as some of the most pressing challenges facing Kampala Central ah

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting After Burglary Attempt At Kassanda Gold Processing Plant
01/08/2026

[Nile Post] Police in Kassanda District have launched investigations into a deadly incident that occurred on the night of January 3, 2026, after unidentified burglars broke into the Kamakya Gold Ore Processing Plant in Lugongwe LC1, Lugongwe Parish, Kijuna Subcounty.According to Wamala Region Police

UPDF Engages Kigezi Students On Patriotism, Ideological Clarity and Peaceful Democratic Participation
01/08/2026

[Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), through the Joint Staff Political Commissariat, has engaged more than 400 university and tertiary institution students from the Kigezi sub-region, urging them to embrace patriotism, ideological clarity, wealth creation and peaceful participation

More Than 20 Ethiopian Migrants Killed in Road Accident
01/07/2026

[Nile Post] At least 22 migrants have been killed and 65 others injured after a lorry they were travelling in overturned in Ethiopia's north-eastern Afar region, authorities have confirmed.

A Senseless Election
01/07/2026

[CFR] Museveni's efforts to ensure an electoral victory will almost certainly be successful, but will only exacerbate simmering resentment.

Bobi Wine Set to Campaign in Amudat, Moroto and Napak
01/06/2026

[Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is expected to campaign today in the Karamoja sub-region, with scheduled rallies in the districts of Amudat, Moroto and Napak.

UCC Reaffirms Professionalism and Readiness to Respond to Any Internet Disruptions
01/06/2026

[Nile Post] The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Thembo Nyombi, has reiterated the Commission's commitment to professionalism, efficiency, and responsible management of the country's communications infrastructure.

UCC Denies Plans to Shut Down Internet Ahead of Polls - Nyombi
01/06/2026

[Nile Post] The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Thembo Nyombi, has dismissed claims that the government is planning to shut down internet services during the election period, saying no such directive has been issued.

Presidential Candidates Race Against Time As Polling Day Draws Closer
01/06/2026

[Nile Post] With just nine days left to Uganda's presidential election, candidates are intensifying their campaign schedules in a last-minute push to reach districts they have not yet visited, while others plan return trips to areas they believe remain politically strategic.

Bobi Wine Appeals to Elon Musk After Starlink Shutdown Ahead of Uganda Election
01/05/2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has appealed directly to billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, urging him to intervene following the shutdown of Starlink internet services in Uganda just days before the country's January 15 general election.

Uganda, As NAM Chair, Condemns Us Military Action Against Venezuela
01/07/2026

[Nile Post] Uganda, acting in its capacity as chair of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), has condemned the United States for what it described as an "act of aggression" against Venezuela, calling for an immediate end to hostilities and accountability for those responsible.

Nala Secures PSP and PSO Licences From Bank of Uganda
01/06/2026

[Daba Finance] African payments startup Nala has been granted Payment Service Provider and Payment System Operator licences by the Bank of Uganda, expanding its regulatory footprint in East Africa.

Uganda's Trade Deficit Narrows By Over 70 Percent As Export Earnings Surge
01/07/2026

[Nile Post] Uganda's merchandise trade position improved markedly in October 2025, with the trade deficit narrowing significantly on the back of a strong rebound in export earnings, according to the performance of the economy monthly report for November 2025.

Unnecessary Detentions, Prison Trauma, and the Persecution of Sarah Bireete
01/05/2026

[Nile Post] In a constitutional democracy committed to free and fair elections, transparency around voter data should not provoke panic unless the State fears scrutiny. Sarah Bireete's arrest is not about data protection; it is a classic case of political persecution masquerading as law enforcement.

Political Policing in Museveni's Uganda - What It Means for the 2026 Elections
01/04/2026

[The Conversation Africa] Uganda's police have long faced criticism for politically charged interventions. These include episodes in which lethal force has been used in ways that observers describe as excessive or indiscriminate. The main targets of restrictive or coercive tactics are supporters of

Kabale Muslim Leaders Urge Mature Politics
01/06/2026

[Nile Post] Muslim leaders in Kabale District have called on politicians across the political divide to embrace mature and peaceful politics ahead of the 2026 general elections scheduled for January 15.

UHRC Opens Two-Day Karamoja Tribunal Over Alleged Security Force Abuses
01/06/2026

[Nile Post] The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has opened a two-day tribunal at its Moroto Regional Offices to hear human rights complaints from across the Karamoja sub-region, with many cases centring on alleged abuses by security forces.

Museveni Tackles Traffic Congestion, PDM Theft in Mukono
01/06/2026

[Independent (Kampala)] Mukono, Uganda -- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to fast-track alternative road networks around Kampala to ease traffic congestion while vowing to crack down on the theft and mismanagement of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds in Mukono District.

Maduro's Arrest a Wake-Up Call for Africa's Strategic Security - - Museveni
01/04/2026

[Nile Post] President Museveni has said the recent arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States underscores the urgent need for Africa to strengthen its strategic security across land, sea, air, and space.

Victoria University and Mubs Lecturer Found Dead in Bed
01/06/2026

[Nile Post] Police at Kira Road Division have launched investigations into the sudden death of Dr.L Tom Patrick Mugizi, a lecturer at Victoria University and Makerere University Business School (MUBS).

Mafabi Pledges Palace Reconstruction, Compensation for 2016 Victims
01/06/2026

[Nile Post] The presidential candidate of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Nathan Nandala Mafabi, has pledged to reconstruct the Omusinga wa Rwenzururu's palace and fully compensate individuals affected by the 2016 clashes between government forces and the Rwenzururu Kingdom.

Eacop Project Sees 10,000 Jobs Created in Tanzania, Uganda
01/07/2026

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, which runs from Uganda to Tanzania, has successfully created more than 10,000 jobs while also equipping citizens with various skills, the Tanzanian Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembe, has revealed.

Sanyuka TV Set for the 2025 Uncut Awards - Unfiltered
01/05/2026

[Nile Post] Sanyuka TV is set to kick off 2026 with the 2025 Uncut Awards: Unfiltered, scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026, from 4pm to 7pm at the National Conference Centre (NCC).

Inside Israel's Foray Into the Horn of Africa
01/04/2026

[Independent (Kampala)] When Israel announced on Dec.26 that it had formally recognised Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, it triggered diplomatic shockwaves far beyond the arid plains of northern Somalia.