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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Moses Namayo |Joseph Omagor |Kenneth Kazibwe |Catherine Namugerwa
In 2021, the government spent Shs7 billion on presidential swearing in events. The Office of the President has earmarked Shs6 billion in the 2025/26 financial year for the swearing-in ceremony of the President-elect for the 2026-2031 term.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Joseph Omagor |Kenneth Kazibwe |Catherine Namugerwa |Alan Mwesigwa
In a WhatsApp message addressed to Gulu City Mayor Alfred Okwonga, Bjorn said that he had decided to look for another country to host the festival after being scammed and bullied by his local partners.
The highly anticipated Gulu Music in Space International festival on climate change has been canceled after the organizer, Bjorn Vido, complained of being scammed, bullied, and threatened while preparing for the July 2025 event.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Kenneth Kazibwe |Catherine Namugerwa |Alan Mwesigwa |Ivan R. Mugisha
No Excerpt Ugandan welders have applauded the East African Crude Oil Pipeline company for its recently launched advanced orbital welding training program to equip local engineers and welders with the expertise needed for the region’s largest oil
pipeline.
Uganda’s oil sector is expected to create up to 160,000 jobs, with a significant portion requiring specialised technical skills.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Muhamadi Matovu |Kenneth Kazibwe |Lindah Nduwumwami |Catherine Namugerwa
No Excerpt Absa Uganda has appointed Keith Kalyegira as the new chairman of the bank's board, effective 1 March 2025.
Kalyegira is a highly respected and seasoned advisor on strategy, investments, and capital markets, with a wealth of experience cutting across both the public and private sectors.
He previously served as the CEO of Uganda's Capital Markets Authority and is currently a consultant on
strategy and investments.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Catherine Namugerwa |Alan Mwesigwa |Ivan R. Mugisha |Fred Ssewajje
No Excerpt Lira University is in the process of developing a curriculum focused on organic farming as part of its efforts to combat the environmental threats caused by excessive chemical use in agriculture.
This initiative was revealed by the university's Deputy Vice Chancellor, Associate Professor Opio Okaka Dokotum, during the End of Research Project Dissemination and Validation workshop on small-scale centered agricultural development in Uganda.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Shamim Nabakooza |Samuel Muhimba |Victor Tayebwa |Catherine Namugerwa
MPs on the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee did not mince words, accusing the judiciary of favoring the prosecution and overlooking human rights abuses. The judiciary is facing intense criticism from members of parliament over the perceived decline in the quality of justice being dispensed in courts of law.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Samuel Muhimba |Victor Tayebwa |Catherine Namugerwa |Muhamadi Matovu
He defended his decision to align with the NRM, stating, “I subscribe to a good cause and believe in NRM. You can’t fight the dictator without being close to them.” Television personality Miles Rwamiti has declared his intention to challenge Leader of Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi for the Nakawa West parliamentary seat in the 2026 elections, expressing confidence in securing victory under the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Victor Tayebwa |Catherine Namugerwa |Muhamadi Matovu |Kenneth Kazibwe
No Excerpt The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has entered a new era with the appointment of James Musinguzi as its Executive Director, following the retirement of Sam Mwandha after seven years at the helm.
Musinguzi, who officially took over during a handover ceremony, outlined an ambitious vision to transform Uganda’s tourism sector into a $50 billion industry by 2040.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Catherine Namugerwa |Muhamadi Matovu |Kenneth Kazibwe |Jamila Mulindwa
No Excerpt The healthcare sector in Mubende District has received a boost with the commissioning of Gayaza Health Centre III, a facility expected to improve access to medical services, particularly maternal and emergency care.
The development has been welcomed by many, but the Shs 1.4 billion expenditure has raised concerns about the efficiency of fund usage.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Priscilla Nakayenze |Kenneth Kazibwe |Alex Mugasha |Catherine Namugerwa
Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister and Giuliano Simeone were on target for Messi-less Argentina, whose World Cup qualification was confirmed before kick-off by Bolivia's draw with Uruguay. BBC | Brazil captain Marquinhos has apologised to the fans after an "embarrassing" display in their 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by Argentina in Buenos Aires.
