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1 month ago | nilepost.co.ug | Samuel Muhimba |Jacobs Seaman Odongo |Ramson Muhairwe |Canary Mugume

The airline also achieved a 10% increase in available seat kilometers (ASKs) and a 4% growth in passenger numbers, totalling 5.23 million. Kenya Airways (KQ) has reported a historic after-tax profit of KShs 5.4 billion for the fiscal year 2024, marking its first profit in 11 years. The airline also achieved a 10% increase in available seat kilometers (ASKs) and a 4% growth in passenger numbers, totalling 5.23 million.

1 month ago | nilepost.co.ug | Jacobs Seaman Odongo |Tracey Kansiime |Muhamadi Matovu |Canary Mugume

There are politicians who have recently won by-elections and waited 14 days to be sworn-in. Elias Nalukoola has just been 11 days in the rain and he is threatening to undress in public. Just imagine three more days... just imagine...

1 month ago | nilepost.co.ug | Tracey Kansiime |Muhamadi Matovu |Canary Mugume |Benson Ongom

No Excerpt The Opposition has raised concerns over Uganda’s sluggish progress in expanding electricity access, with just 30% of the population connected to the grid and a starkly low 7% access rate in rural areas. The Shadow Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Evans Kanyike, highlighted the dire implications of this limited access on productivity and job creation while presenting the 2025/26 Alternative Ministerial Policy for the Energy and Minerals Sector.

1 month ago | nilepost.co.ug | Canary Mugume |Muhamadi Matovu |Pedson Mumbere |Priscilla Nakayenze

No Excerpt The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting local content creation across the country, expanding its initiatives beyond Kampala. Speaking at the Regional Film Competition Awards Gala in Tororo, Mr. Ibrahim Bbossa, Head of Public and International Relations at UCC, highlighted the commission’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Uganda’s film industry through training, funding, and international exposure.

1 month ago | nilepost.co.ug | Canary Mugume |Muhamadi Matovu |Irene Nalumu |Pedson Mumbere

No Excerpt The President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Isaac Ssemakadde, has condemned the ongoing attacks on journalists covering Kawempe by-election calling them “unacceptable” and demanding urgent action to protect press freedom. His comments follow reports that four journalists covering the Kawempe North by-election were assaulted, arrested, and transported in an unmarked drone vehicle by security operatives.