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@allafrica Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:21:14
Naro Licenses More Seed Companies to Boost Seed Exports
[Nile Post] The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) has made a move to license more 10 seed companies to boost the supply and export of seeds both locally and internationally.
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@allafrica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:07:58
Activists Warn of Declining Public Trust in Justice System As Victims Abandon Cases
[Nile Post] Human rights activists have warned that delays, neglect and poor handling of complaints by public institutions are eroding confidence in Uganda's justice system, with some victims abandoning their pursuit of redress.
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@allafrica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:07:59
EALA MP Kiryowa Flags Coordination Gaps, Funding Constraints in Integration Process
[Nile Post] Uganda's efforts to deepen its integration into the East African Community (EAC) are facing institutional and financial constraints, with poor coordination among government agencies, limited stakeholder participation and inadequate funding threatening to slow the country's engagement in regional programmes.
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@allafrica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:07:59
Gender Ministry Engages Media On GBV Prevention, Launches Multimedia Strategy in Jinja
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has engaged media practitioners in Jinja on their role in preventing gender-based violence (GBV), as government seeks to strengthen public awareness and improve support for survivors.
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@allafrica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:08:00
Alupo Warns Climate Change Threatens Uganda's Economic Growth
[Nile Post] Vice President Jessica Alupo has warned that worsening climate change could undermine Uganda's economic growth and development ambitions, as prolonged droughts, devastating floods and unpredictable rainfall increasingly threaten agriculture, natural resources and vulnerable communities.
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@allafrica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:08:00
Paradise Island Resort Set to Open On Lake Victoria
[Nile Post] Uganda's luxury tourism sector is set for a new addition with the opening of Paradise Island Resort on December 1, bringing premium accommodation and leisure experiences to a private island on Lake Victoria.
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@allafrica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:08:01
Police Warn Parents Against Online Radicalisation, Drug Abuse Among Children
[Nile Post] Uganda Police have urged parents, guardians and community leaders to strengthen supervision of children during the school holidays, warning that increased exposure to the internet, peer pressure and limited parental guidance could expose them to drug abuse, radicalisation and criminal activities.
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@allafrica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:08:01
Nanyondo Rules Out Appeal After Losing Election Petition Against Katushabe
[Nile Post] Former Bukomansimbi District Woman MP Veronica Nanyondo has ruled out appealing the dismissal of her election petition against National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Ruth Katushabe, saying she has lost confidence in obtaining justice through the country's appellate courts.
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@allafrica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:08:02
Court Dismisses Nanyondo's Election Petition Against Katushabe
[Nile Post] The High Court in Masaka has dismissed an election petition filed by former Bukomansimbi District Woman MP Veronica Nanyondo challenging the election of National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Ruth Katushabe.
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@allafrica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:08:02
Mayiga Inaugurates New Boards for Bucadef, Mmwanyi Terimba
[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has inaugurated new boards for the Buganda Cultural and Development Foundation (BUCADEF) and Mmwanyi Terimba, tasking them with strengthening the institutions' contribution to household incomes and economic development.
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@allafrica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:08:03
Parliament Faults Ageing Network for Persistent Power Outages
[Nile Post] Persistent electricity outages have been linked to an ageing and increasingly overloaded distribution network, with a parliamentary inquiry finding that nearly half of the country's power transformers have exceeded 30 years of service.
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@allafrica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:11:11
Educators Warn Against Skipping Classes Over Risks to Children's Development
[Nile Post] Educators have warned against the growing practice of promoting learners to higher classes before they complete their current grades, saying premature advancement could leave children with academic gaps and undermine their psychological and social development.
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@allafrica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:11:11
Uganda Commits Shs20bn to Expand Eye Care, Benefit 5 Million People By 2031
[Nile Post] Uganda has committed $5 million (about Shs20 billion) to expand access to eye care and benefit more than five million people by 2031 as part of efforts to reduce avoidable blindness and strengthen the country's health system.
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@allafrica Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:11:12
Kasanje Residents Demand Transfer of Police Boss Over Extortion, Harassment
[Nile Post] Residents of Kasanje Town Council in Entebbe have petitioned police leadership to transfer the officer in charge of Kasanje Police Station, accusing him of harassment, extortion and arbitrary arrests that they say have disrupted their livelihoods and undermined public confidence in law enforcement.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:54:04
European Roasters' Resistance to Robusta Tests Uganda's Coffee Value Addition Drive
[Nile Post] Uganda's ambition to earn more from its coffee exports is facing a challenge in some European markets, where roasters remain reluctant to process Robusta beans, citing limited knowledge of how the variety behaves during roasting.
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