allafrica.com
@allafrica Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:59:46
Panic in Mbarara Over HIV/Aids Surge, 440 New Infections, Young Females Most Affected
[Nile Post] Panic has gripped locals and leaders in Mbarara District following revelations that the district has for the last 3 years registered 1789 new HIV infections, resulting in the district having the second highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in the country.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:19:27
Minister Urges Arua City Council to Address Market Allocation Issues - Responds to Land Grabbing Allegations
[Nile Post] The Minister for local government, Raphael Magezi, has called upon the Arua City Council to address the allocation and resettlement issues in the Arua Central main market.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:19:29
Deputy Speaker Questions Delayed Mpigi - Busega Expressway Project
[Nile Post] Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has tasked authorities at the Uganda National Roads Authority to explain the delays in the completion of the Mpigi-Busega Expressway.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:19:30
Govt Signs Agreement With Vitol Bahrain to Monopolize Petroleum Imports Amid Rising Fuel Prices
[Nile Post] The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, has revealed that the Ugandan government has entered into an agreement with Vitol Bahrain, a Middle Eastern company, to monopolize the importation of petroleum products. This development comes as a response to the ongoing challenges of increasing fuel prices in the country.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:07:49
Uganda Seeks World Bank Funding to Train Artistes
[Nile Post] The Ugandan government plans to seek funding from the World Bank to train and equip its artistes with technical skills to meet international standards, the Minister of State for Gender and Culture Affairs, Peace Mutuuzo has revealed.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:14:35
Digp Katsigazi Camps in Jinja Ahead of Nyege Nyege
[Nile Post] The Deputy Inspector General of Police Geoffrey Katsigazi Tumusiime spent greater part of Wednesday in Jinja for a reconnaissance mission at Nyege Nyege and Royal Wedding venues.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:23:39
Unlocking Opportunities for Mutual Economic Benefit With South Africa
[Observer] Uganda has ambitions to fast-track socio-economic development especially through targeted export-oriented growth strategies to create a strong foundation for trade growth and increased economic opportunities.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Thu, 09 Nov 2023 06:36:33
Journalists Urged to Embrace Unity to Own Freedom
[Nile Post] Ugandan journalists have been advised to challenge some laws, and unite for a better cause as they anchor their fight into the legal framework if they are to fight for their freedom.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:52:46
StopEACOP Activists Celebrate Dropping of Charges Against Students, Reiterate Calls to Stop EACOP
[#StopEACOP] Kampala, Uganda -- The StopEACOP Coalition celebrates news that charges have been dropped against nine courageous Ugandan students and youth activists who faced arrest and have been in and out of court for over a year simply for exercising their democratic right to peacefully protest the controversial East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:12:34
Over 20 Invigilators Arrested for Assisting Pupils in Cheating During Ple
[Nile Post] Police, in collaboration with the Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB), arrested 23 people for engaging in examination malpractice during the recently concluded Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE).
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:12:36
British, American Embassies Issue Security Alert For Nyege Nyege Festival
[Nile Post] The British and the American Embassies offer travel advisories to their nationals on attending large gatherings in Uganda due to what they saw as eminent security concerns.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Sat, 11 Nov 2023 11:09:01
Govt Breaks New Ground for Nordic Markets, Warns Ugandans Against Negative Sentiments
[Nile Post] The government has expressed concerns over a section of Ugandans who habitually spread negative stories that have significantly impacted the country, especially its tourism sector.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Sat, 11 Nov 2023 11:11:00
The Chiefdom of the Queen of Busoga Jovia Mutesi
[Nile Post] 286 years ago, the Bunha chiefdom where the 4th Inhebantu of Busoga Jovia Mutesi was born was formed as one of the crucial chiefdoms that unite the people of Busoga. Today we bring you the history of this chiefdom which carries the prestigious opportunity of mothering the Inebantu.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Sat, 11 Nov 2023 11:24:16
Kenya, Uganda Drive Simplified Trade Regime for Entrepreneurs
[Nile Post] The First Deputy Prime Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has emphasised the potential for prosperity through the expansion of the regional market, which supports the production of goods and services.
read more