Wakiso Schools Receive Handwashing Facilities Amid Heightened Ebola Prevention Efforts

[Nile Post] More than 40 government primary schools in Wakiso District have received handwashing facilities in a move aimed at improving sanitation and preventing the spread of communicable diseases, including Ebola.

At Revive in Kololo, a Quiz Night became more than just a weekly social stop

For a few hours on Thursday evening, Revive- By Ark Organics located in Kololo, stopped feeling like just another Kampala hangout spot. Phones slowly disappeared from tables, casual conversations turned into full-blown strategy meetings, and groups of friends leaned in closer, debating answers with the seriousness of people trying to solve national issues. At one The post At Revive in Kololo, a Quiz Night became more than just a weekly social stop first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Ayu Alali Forms Land Owners Association to Guard 60,000 Hectares from Rogue Investors

Pride Bank Launches Grow Loan in Soroti to Deepen Financial Inclusion

[Independent (Kampala)] Soroti -- Pride Bank has launched a new financing product in Soroti aimed at expanding access to affordable credit for small businesses, women entrepreneurs, and youth-led enterprises, as financial institutions intensify efforts to tap into underserved markets outside Kampala.

Today in History - Uganda Declares Lake Victoria a Disaster Zone Amid Rwanda Genocide Crisis

[Nile Post] Uganda formally declared the northern shores of Lake Victoria a national disaster area on this day in 1994, as bodies from the Genocide against the Tutsi continued washing ashore at an alarming rate.

Explainer - Why Don't We Have Transparent Water Tanks?

[Nile Post] At first glance, transparent water tanks are really cool to the eyes and appear to solve several everyday problems. Homeowners could easily monitor water levels without climbing ladders or opening lids. Dirt accumulation, algae, or sediment would also become visible early enough for cleaning.

What Every Woman Should Know About Vaginoplasty and Why It's Time to Stop Whispering About It

[Nile Post] Let us talk about something most women feel, however, few say out loud. After childbirth, most women notice changes down there. Looseness. Reduced sensation. Discomfort during intimacy. A quiet disconnect between the body you inhabit and the one you remember. And yet instead of seeking answers, most women do what they've been trained to do. They accept it, minimise it, and say nothing.

Scholars Call for Pan-African Intellectualism to Counter Neocolonialism

[Nile Post] University scholars from Uganda and across Africa have called for renewed Pan-African intellectualism as a strategy to counter neocolonialism and promote African-led solutions to the continent's challenges.

Women Demand Gender Balance in Speakership Race

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Women have asked the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to ensure gender balance when electing the Speakers of the 12th Parliament following the withdrawal of outgoing Speaker Anita Annet Among.

Seven Official Vehicles Withdrawn From Among's Nakasero Residence

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Seven official parliamentary vehicles have been withdrawn from the Nakasero residence of former Speaker Anita Among and returned to Parliament.

State House Blames Umsc-Hajj Bureau Wrangles for Delays in Museveni-Sponsored Pilgrims' Travel to Mecca

[Nile Post] Some pilgrims selected under President Yoweri Museveni's Hajj sponsorship programme risk missing this year's pilgrimage to Mecca following disputes involving the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) and the Uganda Bureau of Hajj Affairs.

WWF Calls for Greater Investment in Uganda's Wildlife Corridors

[Nile Post] The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has launched a new Wildlife Corridor Report, calling for stronger investment in Uganda's conservation landscapes and greater recognition of the ecological, economic, and cultural importance of wildlife corridors.

Kampala Traders Applaud Museveni's Anti-Corruption Drive

[Nile Post] Traders in Kampala have welcomed government's intensified anti-corruption campaign, praising President Museveni's renewed commitment to tackling graft while urging authorities to extend investigations across all public institutions.

Museveni Hails Karangwa As Loyal NRM Cadre and Champion of Development

[Nile Post] President Museveni has hailed the late Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Duties and National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chairperson for Kayunga District, Moses Karangwa Kalisa, as a dedicated leader whose mobilisation efforts and public service contributed significantly to Uganda's socio-economic transformation.

The Chef's Table Africa Returns With a Cross-Border Culinary Experience

This Saturday, The Chef's Table Africa returns to Kardamom and Koffee with one of its most anticipated editions yet, as Nairobi-based Chef Marcelino headlines the latest dining experience that continues to reshape Kampala's understanding of fine dining. Scheduled for May 23, the edition promises an immersive multi-course experience built around storytelling, regional ingredients, and collaborative The post The Chef's Table Africa Returns With a Cross-Border Culinary Experience first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Stephen Colbert says farewell to The Late Show in heartfelt finale

Stephen Colbert hosted The Late Show for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa says he will leave role after poor season

Arbeloa says he will not be coaching the team next season, amid reports that Jose Mourinho is returning to the club.

CBS News Radio signing off after nearly 100 years: An American institution

After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio is signing off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.

Anita Among Sought Museveni's Approval Before Accepting Rolls-Royce Gift - Mwenda

[Nile Post] Embattled outgoing Speaker of Parliament Anita Among sought the advice of President Museveni when she received an offer of a Rolls-Royce gift, journalist Andrew Mwenda has said.

Katonga Reconstruction Enters Final Stretch As Asphalt Works Begin On Kampala-Masaka Highway

[Nile Post] Motorists using the busy Kampala-Masaka Highway are being urged to prepare for temporary traffic delays after the Ministry of Works and Transport announced the start of asphalt-laying works on the new Katonga bridge road approaches, signalling that the long-awaited reconstruction project is entering its final stages.