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@allafrica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:34
No Visa Card? No Problem As Travel By Momo Offers Ugandans a New Way to Book Flights
[Nile Post] Ugandans can now search for and book flights directly through the MoMo app using mobile money, offering an alternative to bank cards for online travel payments.
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:32
Namirembe Diocese Honours Bishop Ssekkadde Two Years After His Death
[Nile Post] Namirembe Diocese and the family of former Bishop Samuel Balagadde Ssekkadde have held a memorial service to honour his life and ministry, reflecting on his contribution to the Church of Uganda and the wider community.
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:32
Power Tariffs Could Rise As Demand Overwhelms Distribution Network
[Nile Post] Electricity tariffs could rise as Uganda struggles to meet rapidly growing demand amid overloaded substations, ageing distribution equipment and persistent power outages, State Minister for Energy Sidronius Okaasai Opolot has warned.
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:33
Principal Judge Warns Judges Against Rushing Plea Bargains to Clear Cases
[Nile Post] Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo has cautioned judicial officers against prioritising case disposal figures over the quality of justice, warning that improperly handled plea bargains can violate the rights of accused persons and erode public confidence in the Judiciary.
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:34
Judiciary Reviews Gender Policy to Improve Access to Justice
[Nile Post] The Judiciary has begun reviewing its Gender and Equity Policy to strengthen access to justice, eliminate institutional barriers and promote equal opportunities for judicial officers and other staff.
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:35
Kumumanya Urges Local Council Leaders to Prioritise Service Delivery and Accountability
[Nile Post] The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has urged newly elected local council leaders to prioritise service delivery, accountability and citizens' concerns to strengthen Uganda's decentralisation system.
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:35
Mukono - Police Urge Kalagi Residents to Strengthen Community Crime Prevention
[Nile Post] Police have urged residents of Kalagi in Nakifuma Town Council, Mukono District, to strengthen community-based crime prevention efforts by reporting suspicious activities, sharing security information and working closely with security agencies.
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:36
Abodo Urges Election Petition Judges to Protect Their Health
[Nile Post] Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo has urged judges handling election petitions to prioritise their physical and mental health as they work to conclude the cases within stipulated timelines.
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:36
140 Local Government Leaders Undergo Induction Training in Kibaale
[Nile Post] A total of 140 parish and sub-county councillors, sub-county chiefs and town clerks from Buyanja Constituency in Kibaale District are undergoing a three-day induction training organised by the Ministry of Local Government to strengthen their leadership and management skills.
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:37
Buganda Minister Urges Men to Give Women Land for Coffee Growing
[Nile Post] Buganda Kingdom Minister for Women and Children Mariam Nkalubo has urged men to allocate portions of family land to their wives for agricultural production, saying women's economic empowerment is key to improving household incomes and driving community development.
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:37
Elevating Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Uganda
[Nile Post] In the discourse surrounding the extractives sector in Uganda, attention is frequently dominated by multinational exploration corporations and large-scale mining (LSM) entities. Yet, a closer evaluation reveals a striking reality: the actual heartbeat of the nation's mineral production lies within the domain of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners (ASMs).
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:38
Lira Teenager Held Over Uncle's Murder
[Nile Post] Police in Lira City are holding a 16-year-old boy suspected of hacking his paternal uncle to death following a dispute over cutting trees along a land boundary.
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:38
Kabale Leaders Begin Distribution of 102 Heifers to Wetland Evacuees
[Nile Post] Kabale District leaders have launched the distribution of 102 heifers that a supplier had failed to deliver on time under a Green Climate Fund (GCF) project supporting households that voluntarily vacated wetlands.
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:21:33
Nebbi Farmers Receive Farm Inputs Under Climate-Smart Agriculture Project
[Nile Post] Farmers in Nebbi District have received agricultural equipment and other inputs under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project, a government initiative aimed at improving productivity and strengthening resilience to climate change.
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:28:49
Uganda, Kenya Agree to Scrap Barriers Choking Cross-Border Trade
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda and Kenya have agreed to remove remaining barriers that restrict the free movement of goods between the two countries, reaffirming their commitment to the East African Community Common Market as officials concluded a joint meeting in Kampala on Monday.
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:21:04
Anti-Oil Activist Who Collapsed in Court Granted Bail Over Medical Concerns
[Nile Post] Environmental activist Shakirah Kasoga has been released on court bond due to her medical condition after her collapse during proceedings at Buganda Road Magistrate's Court on Monday.
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