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4 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Ramson Muhairwe |Carolinah Nakibuule |Samuel Muhimba |Henry Mugenyi
No Excerpt The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has announced that its membership has risen to 20.7 million, up from 18 million last year, as the party finalizes its register ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Speaking at a press conference held at the party headquarters in Kampala, NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong revealed that the party’s numbers have steadily grown since it began updating its register in March last year.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Kenneth Kazibwe |Carolinah Nakibuule |Eddy Enuru |Bridget Nsimenta
No Excerpt In a bid to promote culture, the iKON Awards have adopted traditional attire as the official dress code for the highly anticipated third edition of 2025.
Under the theme, ‘Back to the Roots’, all guests including nominees, VIPs will don traditional outfits to showcase the beauty of their cultures and heritage.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Kenneth Kazibwe |Carolinah Nakibuule |Ramson Muhairwe |Dan Ayebare
No Excerpt KAMPALA – Daniel Kalinaki, the General Manager of Editorial at Nation Media Group in Uganda, has taken Sanlam Insurance to task after a prolonged six-month battle to receive his insurance claims.
Despite numerous attempts, Kalinaki claims he has yet to receive the payment owed to him.
In a public outcry on social media, Kalinaki expressed his frustration, revealing that his repeated efforts to collect his claim had been met with resistance from the insurer.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Kenneth Kazibwe |Carolinah Nakibuule |Sam Ibanda Mugabi |Ramson Muhairwe
No Excerpt The Board of Directors of the GSMA elected Gopal Vittal, the Bharti Airtel Vice Chairman and Managing Director as its new Chairman, until the end of 2026
Gopal is currently the acting chair of the GSMA board.
In his role as the Chairman, Gopal will oversee the strategic direction of the GSMA.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Kenneth Kazibwe |Carolinah Nakibuule |Sam Ibanda Mugabi |Ivan R. Mugisha
Joan Kagezi was killed in 2015 in Kiwatule, Kampala as she returned home. KAMPALA – The International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala has confirmed terrorism and murder charges against four men accused of orchestrating the killing of prosecutor Joan Kagezi.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Fahad Masereka |Lindah Nduwumwami |Kenneth Kazibwe |Carolinah Nakibuule
No Excerpt Authorities in Kasese District have stepped up efforts to curb the rising cases of domestic violence by launching an enhanced community policing strategy.
The initiative comes in response to a surge in reported incidents, highlighting the urgent need for intervention.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Fahad Masereka |Lindah Nduwumwami |Kenneth Kazibwe |Carolinah Nakibuule
No Excerpt Karamoja, one of Uganda’s most climate-vulnerable regions, faces rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and frequent droughts and floods, threatening food security, livelihoods, and natural resources.
In response, ADRA Uganda, in partnership with the Organization for Peace, Relief & Development (OPRD) and Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU), has launched the STRENGTH project.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Kenneth Kazibwe |Carolinah Nakibuule |Sam Ibanda Mugabi |Ivan R. Mugisha
No Excerpt Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, has extended its partnership with Dubai-based carrier flydubai to introduce mobile money payments for its customers in Kenya and Uganda.
This move will facilitate seamless transactions for bookings and other airline-related services in the East African Region, enabling travellers to access more payment options beyond cards.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Carolinah Nakibuule |Sam Ibanda Mugabi |Ivan R. Mugisha |Catherine Namugerwa
No Excerpt A few weeks after acquiring Ugandan pharmacy chain, Pharma Ville, XRP Healthcare , a pioneering force in healthcare innovation has announced it will be a public company by the third quarter of 2025.
The company confirmed it is accelerating its initial public offering (IPO) timeline, moving the planned listing date from 2027 to the third quarter of this year on the Canadian stock exchange.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Carolinah Nakibuule |Sam Ibanda Mugabi |Ivan R. Mugisha |Catherine Namugerwa
No Excerpt A meeting intended to assess the impact of the Parish Development Model (PDM) program in Kabowa turned chaotic as residents clashed with local leaders over allegations of favoritism and mismanagement of funds.
The meeting, organized by LC2 Chairperson Cissy Makanga and other local leaders, was meant to bring together beneficiaries of the PDM funds.
