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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Kenneth Kazibwe |Lukia Nantaba |Shamim Nabakooza |Samuel Muhimba
No Excerpt Airtel Uganda has reinforced its commitment to providing superior network connectivity by commissioning five new
network sites in Kabale Municipality.
Speaking at the commissioning event, Airtel Uganda’s Sales Director, Mr. Wongani Muthayi, emphasized the company’s dedication to bridging the digital divide and supporting economic transformation through reliable connectivity.
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4 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Lukia Nantaba |Kenneth Kazibwe |Bridget Nsimenta |Ivan R. Mugisha
The tremors, felt across Thailand and as far as China, caused a 30-storey skyscraper to collapse in the Thai capital Bangkok, trapping 43 workers under the rubble. People in Myanmar and Thailand have been talking about their shock and horror after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck on Friday, toppling buildings across the two countries.
A resident in Yangon, Myanmar's largest city, told the BBC the shakes were "quite intense" and lasted for around four minutes.
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4 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Lukia Nantaba |Kenneth Kazibwe |Bridget Nsimenta |Ivan R. Mugisha
Born 71 years ago to John Mushakamba and Amina Kanyomya, Ssali hailed from Mwajari Ward, Southern Division in Kabale Municipality.
The Kigezi sub-region is mourning the passing of renowned Voice of America (VOA) journalist and former host of the flagship program Straight Talk Africa, Shaka Ssali.
News of his death has sent shockwaves throughout the region, with residents expressing their condolences.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Julius Kitone |Salmah Namwanje |Ivan R. Mugisha |Lukia Nantaba
Former abductees such as Betty Akenyo and Paul Ocen recount harrowing experiences of forced recruitment, violence, and torture. Betty, abducted at nine, was turned into a child soldier, while Paul bears permanent physical scars from brutal mutilation.
Eighteen years after the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency ended in Northern Uganda, its victims remain haunted by the physical and psychological scars they endured.
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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 | Lukia Nantaba |Moses Namayo |Hakim Wampamba |Ivan R. Mugisha
The missing children include 14-year-old Pamela Ayamba from Rwiraguju Primary School, 13-year-old Merabuh Tashobya from Kikungiri Primary School, and 12-year-old Keith Bakkabulindi from Bigombe Cell, Lower Bugongi. Concern is mounting in Kabale District as three children have gone missing within the span of less than three weeks, with each case reported to Kabale Police Station.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Moses Namayo |Hakim Wampamba |Lukia Nantaba |Ivan R. Mugisha
The new flight marks a pivotal milestone for Uganda Airlines, expanding its network to include London as its third international destination outside Africa, after Dubai and Mumbai. Uganda Airlines is set to unlock a world of opportunities for Ugandans with the launch of direct flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick starting May 18, 2025.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Hakim Wampamba |Lukia Nantaba |Ivan R. Mugisha |Samuel Muhimba
Mukula's plea comes as his syringe factory faces reduced market demand, which could lead to its closure and a potential loss of jobs. Businessman Mike Mukula has called on the government to shield local manufacturers from foreign competition, particularly Chinese and Indian importers.
Mukula's plea comes as his syringe factory faces reduced market demand, which could lead to its closure and a potential loss of jobs.
