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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Samuel Muhimba |Ivan R. Mugisha |Josephine Namakumbi |Jamila Mulindwa
Let’s be clear: saving is a good thing. But saving alone is not a wealth strategy. It’s a safety net, not a ladder. If you’re saving without direction, without a goal, without a plan for growth, then you’re just pressing pause on poverty — not deleting it. Last week, we sat down and listened to our wallets. Some of them whispered. Others screamed. A few were just silent, too exhausted to even speak.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Josephine Namakumbi |Jamila Mulindwa |Jacobs Seaman Odongo |Kenneth Kazibwe
Andrew Felix Kaweesi was a senior police officer who served as the Police Force spokesperson and director of human resource development. He was shot dead near his home in Kulambiro alongside his bodyguard and driver, on March 17, 2017 The long-delayed trial of men accused of the murder of former Assistant Inspector General of Police Andrew Felix Kaweesi has once again hit a snag after one of the accused failed to appear in court.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Salmah Namwanje |Ivan R. Mugisha |Lukia Nantaba |Josephine Namakumbi
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The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Henry Okello Oryem, has pledged to secure funding for the establishment of Madrasa institutions up to the university level.
Speaking at an Iftar dinner hosted by Democratic Party (DP) president and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, at his residence in Lubowa, Oryem revealed that President Museveni had entrusted him with the task.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Ivan R. Mugisha |Lukia Nantaba |Josephine Namakumbi |Bridget Nsimenta
No Excerpt Residents of Kitonzi Parish in Mahyoro Sub County, Kitagwenda District, are calling for a government health facility to provide essential medical and antenatal services.
With a population of approximately 41,593, Mahyoro Sub County lacks both a Health Centre III and a Health Centre II, forcing residents—especially pregnant women—to travel long distances for healthcare.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Ivan R. Mugisha |Lukia Nantaba |Josephine Namakumbi |Bridget Nsimenta
No Excerpt Refugee Crisis Worsens as 6,000 Flee to Kisoro in One Month
Kisoro District has witnessed a sharp rise in refugee arrivals, with over 6,000 Congolese crossing into Uganda since the beginning of this month.
The influx follows escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), forcing thousands to seek safety, food, and shelter.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Josephine Namakumbi |Sam Ibanda Mugabi |Isaac Otwii |Bridget Nsimenta
No Excerpt The Minister for Agriculture, Frank Tumwebaze, has announced the launch of the Sustainable Agriculture for Forest Ecosystems Uganda (SAFE) Project, an initiative aimed at promoting sustainable coffee farming while protecting Uganda’s forests.
“We are thrilled to launch the SAFE Project, which will empower coffee farmers with the knowledge and skills to farm sustainably, protect our forests, and comply with EU regulations,” said Minister Tumwebaze.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Hakim Kanyere |Samuel Muhimba |Priscilla Nakayenze |Josephine Namakumbi
We have evidence of voter intimidation and irregularities that undermined the credibility of this election. We will explore all legal avenues to contest the results Kawempe North MP-elect Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, accompanied by National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya and party lawyer George Musisi, has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) over the delay in gazetting his victory.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Samuel Muhimba |Priscilla Nakayenze |Josephine Namakumbi |Muhamadi Matovu
No Excerpt The National Unity Platform (NUP) has launched a Vote Protection Unit (VPU) in the Busoga subregion as part of its nationwide strategy to safeguard votes in the 2026 general elections.
The initiative, following a directive from NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi, is aimed at ensuring electoral integrity and protecting party candidates throughout the campaign period.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Jacobs Seaman Odongo |Josephine Namakumbi |Muhamadi Matovu |Henry Mugenyi
Among those sanctioned are high-ranking figures in the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), including Maj Gen Ruki Karusisi, commander of the RDF's Special Forces deployed in eastern DR Congo. The European Union (EU) has imposed sanctions on several key Rwandan and M23 officials linked to the ongoing war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Josephine Namakumbi |Muhamadi Matovu |Henry Mugenyi |Samuel Muhimba
No Excerpt The Uganda Traffic Police have cautioned vehicle owners against delaying ownership transfers, emphasizing the upcoming introduction of digital number plates and an e-ticketing system that will strictly enforce vehicle registration compliance.
According to Traffic Police spokesperson Michael Kananura, some previous vehicle owners have been hindering the transfer process by demanding payment from current owners before releasing ownership details.
