NRM Supporter in Masaka Claims Car Torched Overnight

[Nile Post] An NRM supporter in Masaka City has been left devastated after waking up on Tuesday morning to find his vehicle burned to ashes under unclear circumstances.

Prosecution Presents 25th and Final Witness in Molly Katanga Trial

[Nile Post] The Criminal Division of the High Court on Tuesday resumed proceedings in the case of Uganda v. Molly Katanga and four others, marking a major step in the trial as the prosecution presented its 25th and final witness.

Muntu Promises to Tackle Corruption and Restore Trust

[Nile Post] Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate, Gen. Gregory Mugisha Muntu, on Wednesday visited Adjumani District, marking the 75th district on his nationwide campaign trail.

Museveni Appoints Morris Muhindo, 36, As Under Secretary

[Nile Post] President Museveni has appointed 36-year-old Morris Muhindo as an Under Secretary in the Office of the President, a position that places him among the youngest Ugandans to ascend to the senior civil service rank.

Parliament Passes Huge Supplementary Budget Amid Fierce Opposition

[Nile Post] Parliament has approved a supplementary budget totalling Shs 8.104 trillion, making it one of the largest supplementary allocations ever passed since the amendment of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 2015.

Activists Renew Call for Monthly Support to Families Raising Children With Disabilities

[Nile Post] As Uganda joins the world in marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities tomorrow, disability rights activists are renewing calls for the government to implement a long-standing proposal: a monthly allowance of Shs10,000 for households raising children with disabilities, similar to the SAGE grant for the elderly.

Museveni Rallies Bushenyi for Peace and NRM Support

[Nile Post] President Museveni, accompanied by First Lady Janet Museveni, addressed a rally in Bushenyi today, urging Ugandans to value peace and support the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).

Katikkiro Urges Conservative Party to Stay Committed to Federalism Cause

[Nile Post] Members of the Conservative Party (CP), led by Party President and Rubaga South Parliamentary aspirant John Ken Lukyamuzi, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, at Bulange, Mengo.

We Want an Industrial Park in Mbarara - Leaders

[Nile Post] Mbarara City Mayor and National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi, has called on President Museveni to address unemployment in the city by prioritizing the establishment of an industrial park.

Uganda Advances Preparations for Innovative Diaspora-Backed Health Financing Pilot

[Nile Post] The government has launched formal preparations for its nomination as a pilot country in a groundbreaking, guarantee-backed health financing initiative.

Uganda Launches Southern Africa Tourism Roadshow in Johannesburg

[Nile Post] The Uganda High Commission in Pretoria has officially launched the Southern Africa Tourism Roadshow in Johannesburg, kicking off a week-long series of engagements aimed at strengthening tourism cooperation, trade partnerships, and regional market linkages.

C-Care, Rotary Partner to Boost Lifeline Health Services in Underserved Communities

[Nile Post] C Care Uganda has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rotary Districts 9214 and 9213, marking a significant step toward expanding essential health services in underserved communities.

Celebrity Traitors Star Ruth Codd Recovering After Second Leg Amputation

[Nile Post] Celebrity Traitors player and actress Ruth Codd has said she is recovering after a second leg amputation operation.

Katikkiro Urges Df to Define Clear Agenda As Party Introduces Itself to Mengo

[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged leaders of the Democratic Front (DF) to clearly define and articulate their core agenda as they build their political identity.

Uganda Launches One-Stop Consular Services Centre for Diaspora in Switzerland

[Nile Post] Ugandans living in Switzerland can now apply for National IDs, register for National Identification Numbers (NINs)--including for children--and update personal records without leaving the country, following the launch of a fully functional one-stop registration centre at the Ugandan Mission in Geneva.

Activists Call for Stronger HIV/Aids Response

[Nile Post] As the world observes International HIV/Aids Awareness Day on 1st December, activists in Uganda are urging the government to intensify efforts to close information gaps and improve access to essential HIV services, particularly in rural communities.

Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers of sexual abuse and environmental destruction

The UK has previously expressed regret over Leresh's shooting by an on-duty British soldier, but in a statement to the parliamentary committee in October, the Ministry of Defence noted that British prosecutors had concluded there was insufficient evidence to bring charges. The UK said it remained open to considering any new evidence that might emerge.

UPDF Dismiss Reports of Shootout with Congolese Forces in Ituri

Colonel Chris Magezi, the acting Director of Defence Public Information, says reports from DR Congo alleging its troops killed two FARDC soldiers in Djugu-centre are inaccurate and misrepresent what happened, insisting the incident involved attacks by rogue militants linked to CODECO.

Brig Gen Richard Tukachungurwa appointed as new head of the General Court Martial

Brig Gen Richard Tukachungurwa has been named the new chairperson of the General Court Martial, following a communication issued by State House on 25 November 2025. He replaces Brigadier General Robert Freeman Mugabe, who has been in office since 12 July 2022. Before his appointment, Brig Gen Tukachungurwa served as the Judge Advocate of the […] The post Brig Gen Richard Tukachungurwa appointed as new head of the General Court Martial first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Peace is as Delicate as Glass, Otafiire Warns as Museveni Urges Mitooma to Safeguard Gains