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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Jacobs Seaman Odongo |Samuel Muhimba |Salmah Namwanje |David Ijjo
No Excerpt President Museveni has arrived in Juba, South Sudan, on a working visit at the invitation of President Salva Kiir Mayardit.
The two leaders are set to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between their nations.
Museveni’s visit comes at a critical time as South Sudan grapples with rising political tensions that threaten regional stability.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Kenneth Kazibwe |Samuel Muhimba |Shamim Nabakooza |Jacobs Seaman Odongo
There’s nothing worse than looking back at your life and realising you misused money that could have changed your future. Last week, we talked about giving your money a job. I hope your wallet had a productive week. But now, let’s talk about something even more crucial—discipline. Because, let’s be honest, we don’t just have a money problem in Uganda. We have a money management problem.
I see it every day. People making decent money but living like they’re broke.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Kenneth Kazibwe |Samuel Muhimba |Shamim Nabakooza |Jacobs Seaman Odongo
The attack, which occurred at around 3am at his residence on campus, left Kitumba, his wife, and children nursing serious injuries. Police have arrested a suspect and recovered stolen household items following a violent robbery at the home of former Makerere University Director of ICT Support, Eng. Frank Kitumba.
The attack, which occurred at around 3am at his residence on campus, left Kitumba, his wife, and children nursing serious injuries.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Kenneth Kazibwe |Samuel Muhimba |Shamim Nabakooza |Jacobs Seaman Odongo
No Excerpt China Town, a supermarket in Kampala has opened a new store at Akamwesi Mall along the Kampala- Gayaza Road.
Speaking during the opening ceremony on Thursday, Kawempe Division Resident City Commissioner, Hajji Noor Njuki Mbabali hailed the Chinese store for creating employment for Ugandans but also providing products at a relatively lower price than others.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Samuel Muhimba |Shamim Nabakooza |Kenneth Kazibwe |Jacobs Seaman Odongo
No Excerpt The State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang has called on the government to financially support KCCA FC in completing the MTN Omondi Stadium in Lugogo.
In 2021, KCCA FC hired Sarjan Construction to upgrade the stadium, which included the addition of a VIP stand.
However, the club, which had initially projected to finish the construction works by 2023, has faced several setbacks, such as design changes, logistical issues, and unexpected scheduling conflicts.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Shamim Nabakooza |Kenneth Kazibwe |Jacobs Seaman Odongo |Hakim Kanyere
Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance, presented the seven Tax Bills to Parliament’s Finance Committee, outlining the government’s strategies to boost revenue amidst economic pressures. The Ugandan Ministry of Finance has proposed significant tax hikes on cigarettes, locally brewed beer, and imported goods, aiming to generate billions of shillings for infrastructure development and public health initiatives.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Kenneth Kazibwe |Shamim Nabakooza |Jacobs Seaman Odongo |Hakim Kanyere
No Excerpt Liberty Life Assurance has partnered with Equity Bank and Turaco Insurance Brokers Limited to introduce a new insurance product that will see members reimbursed with cash for every night spent in hospital.
Named Equi-life, the product is designed to enhance the financial security of Uganda's impoverished and underprivileged population but also to address the stark reality that only 1% of Ugandans have formal insurance, according to an FSD Uganda 2018 report.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Jamila Mulindwa |Jacobs Seaman Odongo |Muhamadi Matovu |Salmah Namwanje
Makerere has been at the centre of several controversies with the university staff accusing Nawangwe of a plethora of failings. The government last week ordered an investigation into his running of the affairs at the Ivory Tower . Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe is set to appear on NBS Live @9 tonight amid government investigations into allegations of corruption and administrative irregularities under his leadership.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Ivan R. Mugisha |Samuel Muhimba |Muhamadi Matovu |Jacobs Seaman Odongo
No Excerpt Authorities in Ibanda District have suspended all stone quarrying activities on Ibanda Hill due to severe environmental degradation, which poses a significant risk to the local community, particularly during the rainy season.
During a site visit on Wednesday, a team led by District Resident Commissioner (RDC) Godfrey Mbetegyereize found the hill heavily degraded due to human activities, including quarrying.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Samuel Muhimba |Muhamadi Matovu |Ivan R. Mugisha |Jacobs Seaman Odongo
No Excerpt House of Prayer Ministries' lead pastor, Aloysius Bugingo, has expressed his desire to build a number of churches (Pentagons) across the country.
In a recent interview, Bugingo shared that he has been overwhelmed by the turnout at various congregations he has organized throughout the country, thus the need for more and bigger churches in those areas.
