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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:53:29
Police Warn Money Lenders Over Illegal Property Seizures in Wamala
[Nile Post] Police in the Wamala Region have issued a stern warning to money lenders operating in the area, urging them to stop engaging in illegal practices or face prosecution.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:53:30
Scholar Calls for Modern Approaches to Crime Prevention in Uganda
[Nile Post] Security and Strategic Studies scholar Richard Bard Byamukama has emphasized the need for adaptive and modern approaches to crime prevention, noting that crime patterns continue to evolve alongside societal changes.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:53:30
Capital Markets Authority Trains Entrepreneurs On Investment Readiness
[Nile Post] The Capital Markets Authority Uganda has convened a capacity-building workshop for business founders at Four Points by Sheraton Kampala, aimed at equipping entrepreneurs with the knowledge and technical expertise needed to access and effectively participate in Uganda's capital markets.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:20:31
Man Hacks 4 Children to Death At Ggaba Daycare Centre
[Independent (Kampala)] Ggaba, Uganda -- A machete-wielding man has this afternoon attacked a Ggaba daycare centre in Kabuuma zone near Lake Victoria, hacking four school children to death. Police in Kampala have arrested and identified the suspect, 39-year-old Christopher Okello Onyum.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:32
Tumwebaze Advises Farmers On Cost-Effective Dairy Feeds
[Nile Post] The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, has urged dairy farmers to prioritize planning for sufficient animal feeds to ensure sustainable production, good animal health, and proper nutrition.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:33
DFCU Bank Strengthens Urban Presence With Ntinda Branch At Capital Shoppers
[Nile Post] dfcu Bank has reinforced its urban growth strategy with the official commissioning of its Ntinda branch at Capital Shoppers Mall, positioning itself at the heart of one of Kampala's fastest-evolving commercial districts.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:34
Funding, Population Pressure Stall Education Policy Implementation
[Nile Post] The government has blamed inadequate funding and rapid population growth for slowing the implementation of key education policies, despite a strong legal and policy framework already in place.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:34
Eating Healthy Amidst Easter Season
[Nile Post] During the Easter season, motivation to eat well and stay healthy can come and go. At the beginning of the holiday, many people feel inspired to take control, whether it is to manage weight, reduce stress, or simply avoid overindulging. The intention is often strong. You tell yourself, "This Easter will be different," and for the first few days, it usually is.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:36
Bank of Uganda, IFAD Launch Interactive Dashboard to Track Diaspora Remittances
[Nile Post] Bank of Uganda, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has launched an interactive remittance dashboard aimed at improving the tracking, accuracy, and analysis of financial inflows from the Ugandan diaspora.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:37
Wakiso Headteachers Urged to Uphold Regulations Amid Tightened Enforcement
[Nile Post] Headteachers of government schools, especially in Wakiso District, have been warned to exercise caution and strictly follow regulations or risk facing the law amid increasing enforcement against public servants.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:38
Government Cracks Down On Rising Land Disputes
[Nile Post] Government has unveiled a series of measures to curb escalating land disputes and crimes, following a sharp rise in cases that officials warn is undermining investment, social stability, and land ownership rights.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:39
Kabale High Court Judge Urges Juveniles to Embrace Second Chances
[Nile Post] Kabale High Court Resident Judge, Karoli Lwanga Ssemogerere, has urged juveniles at the Kabale Regional Remand Home to embrace opportunities for personal reform, emphasizing that their current circumstances do not define their future.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:39
Can Uganda Raise Shs4.8 Trillion in Domestic Revenue Without Hurting Businesses and Households?
[Nile Post] Uganda is planning to increase public spending by 12.7 percent in Financial Year (FY) 2026/27, bringing the total budget to Shs78.2 trillion, according to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. To help fund this, the government proposes raising an additional Shs4.8 trillion in domestic revenue, a push that is both timely and necessary as borrowing from abroad becomes harder and more expensive.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:40
Sheema MP Kateshumbwa Says NRM Budget Promises Stand, but Needs 'Are Much More'
[Nile Post] Sheema Municipality Member of Parliament and Budget Committee Member Dickson Kateshumbwa has outlined the government's commitment to fulfilling its post-election promises, even as Uganda prepares to implement what is expected to be its largest national budget to date.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:43
UNAU, City Leaders Rally to Fast-Track SDGs As 2030 Clock Ticks
[Nile Post] Urban leaders in the capital have stepped up efforts to accelerate delivery on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), following a high-level engagement convened by the United Nations Association of Uganda (UNAU).
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:44
Luweero Lc5 Chairperson Opposes Roadside Trader Evictions
[Nile Post] The Luweero District LC5 Chairperson, Erasto Kibirango, has strongly opposed the government's directive to evict roadside traders, arguing that the move will deepen poverty and deprive many families of their only source of livelihood.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:46
Katanga Trial - Prosecution Evidence Confirms Aponye Debt
[Nile Post] The prosecution on Thursday presented documentary evidence confirming a loan relationship between the late businessman Henry Katanga and Apollo Nyegamehe, also known as Aponye, as cross-examination of widow Molly Katanga intensified.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:19:49
Budget Only Makes Sense When It Transforms From Paper to the People
[Nile Post] Economist and businessman Jonan Akandwanaho has called for a stronger focus on practical economic transformation in Uganda's national budgeting process, emphasizing that government spending must translate into tangible benefits for ordinary citizens and local enterprises.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:19:49
Tumwebaze Says Uganda, World Bank Target Irrigation, Mechanisation Boost
[Nile Post] The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze has said Uganda is strengthening its partnership with the World Bank to boost agricultural productivity through investment in irrigation, mechanisation and private sector-led farming.
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