63 Dead in Horrific Kampala-Gulu Highway Crash
[Nile Post] At least 63 people have died and several others sustained serious injuries in a devastating road accident involving four vehicles on the Kampala-Gulu Highway early Wednesday morning.
🟥 Breaking - 63 Dead in Accident On Kampala-Gulu Highway
[Independent (Kampala)] Gulu, Uganda -- Uganda Police have confirmed that 63 people have lost their lives in a road accident early today on the Gulu-Kampala Highway. The accident involved two buses, a truck, and a saloon car.
Representation of Special Interest Groups Approved Ahead of 2026 Elections
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Parliament has endorsed the composition of special interest groups in ahead of the 2026 electoral cycle.
Stanbic Bank Donation Eases Rukoki Hospital Maternal Services Challenges
[Independent (Kampala)] Kasese -- A recent donation of maternal health equipment worth sh44 million to Rukoki Health Centre IV in Kasese District by Stanbic Bank Uganda will help resolve close to 90% of the facility's prevailing maternity ward challenges.
Nova Microfinance and Spiro Partner to Accelerate Access to Clean Transport
[Independent (Kampala)] In a move to advance sustainable mobility and economic empowerment, NOVA Microfinance, a leading provider of inclusive and green financial services, has partnered with Spiro, a pioneer in electric mobility solutions.
Baroda Batongola Nominated to Defend Kamuli Municipality MP Seat
[Nile Post] The incumbent Member of Parliament for Kamuli Municipality, Baroda Batongola, has been officially nominated and cleared by the Electoral Commission to contest in the 2026 general elections.
URA, Please Take Over LST Administration for Greater Efficiency
[Nile Post] Uganda's Local Service Tax (LST) was introduced to give local governments a sustainable source of financing. However, years of decentralized collection have exposed deep inefficiencies -- fragmented systems, poor compliance, revenue leakages, and an unnecessary administrative burden on b
Nira Launches National Identification Enrolment and Renewal Exercise for Ugandans in Somalia
[Nile Post] The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has officially launched a targeted national identification enrolment and renewal exercise for Ugandan citizens and Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel serving in Somalia.
Ssewanyana, Luyirika Set for Seismic Makindye West Clash
[Nile Post] The contest for Makindye West has intensified following the official nomination of incumbent MP Allan Ssewanyana and National Unity Platform (NUP) flagbearer Zahara Luyirika ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Nambooze Responds to Electoral Commission's Announcement On Election Date
[Nile Post] Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament, Betty Nambooze Bakireke, has expressed concern over the Electoral Commission's recent announcement changing the general presidential and parliamentary election date to Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Radiowalla and Afromobile Join Indian Community in Uganda to Celebrate Diwali in Grand Style
[Nile Post] The Indian community in Uganda came together in large numbers at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Sunday to celebrate Diwali -- the festival of lights -- in a colourful and joyous gathering.
PWD's Call for Fair Treatment From Security Agencies Ahead of 2026 Polls
[Nile Post] As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, People with Disabilities (PWDs) have urged the Electoral Commission and security agencies to ensure fairness, safety, and equal treatment for all citizens particularly those from vulnerable groups--throughout the electoral process.
Munyagwa Pauses Presidential Campaign to Back Bigirwa's Kamuli Municipality Bid
[Nile Post] Presidential candidate and Common Man's Party (CMP) flag bearer, Mubarak Munyagwa, has suspended his presidential campaign in Makindye to show solidarity with the party's Secretary General, Moses Bigirwa, ahead of his nomination for Kamuli Municipality MP.
VP Alupo Nominated for Katakwi Woman MP
[Nile Post] Vice President, Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, has been officially nominated to contest as the Katakwi District Woman Member of Parliament on the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Archbishop Ssemogerere Calls Believers to Attend 100 Years of Rubaga Cathedral
[Nile Post] The Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, Most Rev. Paul Ssemogerere, has called upon all Christians across the country to join in large numbers this weekend to commemorate the Centenary Celebrations of Rubaga Cathedral, a landmark event marking 100 years of faith, history, and community se
Mufumbiro Slapped With Fresh Incitement Charges
[Nile Post] Nakawa East MP hopeful Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro appeared Wednesday morning before Nakawa Magistrates Court, where he was charged with inciting National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters to commit acts of violence against security officers.
MP Nominations Are an Extension of NRM Tribunal, Says Rwomushana
[Nile Post] Political analyst and former Cheif Spy Charles Rwomushana has described the upcoming Member of Parliament (MP) nominations as an extension of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) election disputes tribunal, suggesting that some aspirants who were dissatisfied with the ruling party's in
Burora Slams Opposition for Lack of Vision, Says Presidential Hopefuls Echo Museveni
[Nile Post] The National Resistance Movement (NRM) aspirant for Nakawa West Parliamentary seat, Burora Herbert Anderson, has taken a sharp swipe at opposition presidential candidates, calling into question their ability to address national issues as Uganda approaches the 2026 general elections.
Boxing Boss Moses Muhangi Enters Race for Kampala Central
[Nile Post] Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) president Moses Muhangi has entered the political arena, declaring his candidacy for the Kampala Central parliamentary seat in the 2026 general elections.
Ministry of ICT Inaugurates New Members of the Media Council to Champion Professionalism and Accountability
[Nile Post] The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has inaugurated new members of the Uganda Media Council, marking a renewed era of professionalism, ethics, and accountability within the country's media landscape. The ceremony, attended by government officials and media stakeholders, signified b
Jovrine Kaliisa Nominated for Ibanda Woman MP Seat
[Nile Post] Jovrine Kaliisa Kyomukama, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for Ibanda District, was officially nominated by the Electoral Commission to contest in the upcoming elections.
It Will Be Ssingo Vs Buweekula in Masaza Cup Final
[Independent (Kampala)] Mityana, Uganda -- Sunday delivered both nerves and passion as Ssingo County held off Bugerere while Buweekula staged a dramatic comeback to shatter Kyaggwe's dreams of a maiden final appearance to book their slots in the 2025 Masaza Cup final. The second leg of the semi-fina
UBL Launches 2025 Festive Gifting
[Independent (Kampala)] Personalized Hampers & Premium Editions Take Center Stage
Elderly Medical Insurance Critical but Underused
[Independent (Kampala)] Business Feature -- Uganda's insurance industry is tiptoeing into one of the country's most neglected frontiers - medical cover for the elderly. The move, long overdue, marks a subtle but significant shift in how the country is beginning to think about ageing, healthcare, and