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Family of Murdered Seeta High School Teacher Seeks Justice

1 month ago | nilepost.co.ug | Herbert Sseryazi |Victor Tayebwa |David Ochieng |Richard Olwenyi

Five individuals, including a 16-year-old boy, have been arrested in connection with the crime, though the motive for the murder remains under investigation. A wave of grief and sorrow enveloped St Paul Catholic Church in Mukono Municipality as friends, family, colleagues, and students gathered to honour the life of Ivan Oloya, a history teacher at Seeta High School Mbalala campus, who was murdered just days earlier.
Stanbic Posts a Strong Shs478bn Profit After Tax

1 month ago | nilepost.co.ug | Herbert Sseryazi |Victor Tayebwa |David Ochieng |Richard Olwenyi

Total assets grew to Shs10.4 trillion, up from Shs9.3 trillion. Total revenue grew to Shs1.3 trillion. Operating expenses closed at Shs612 billion. Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited has posted a profit after tax of Shs 478 billion in 2024, representing a 16.2% growth, driven by a 7.2% increase in Net Interest Income for the year ended December 2024.
Fake Cement Racket Busted in Tororo

1 month ago | nilepost.co.ug | Catherine Nakato |Victor Tayebwa |David Ochieng |Richard Olwenyi

The operation, conducted in Osukuru Town Council, uncovered an illegal trade that had allegedly been thriving for years, with suspected involvement of key district leaders and police officers. Tororo District authorities have dismantled a large-scale counterfeit cement racket, leading to the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of over 700 bags of adulterated cement.
Man Arrested for Chopping Off Wife’s Arms in Kasese

1 month ago | nilepost.co.ug | Fahad Masereka |Muhamadi Matovu |Ivan R. Mugisha |Richard Olwenyi

No Excerpt Police in Rwenzori East have arrested a man for allegedly severing both arms of his wife in a brutal case of domestic violence. Hassan Ngobi Kadogo is said to have turned his rage on Ester Mbambu following accusations of infidelity on Thursday night in Nyakasonjo Lower, Bulembia Division, Kasese Municipality. Mbambu, a vendor at Sauliyako Market, was found bleeding profusely near her home before being rushed to Mt St Mary’s Hospital.
French Ambassador Lauds Media’s Role in Strengthening Francophone Ties

1 month ago | nilepost.co.ug | Muhamadi Matovu |Ivan R. Mugisha |Richard Olwenyi |Eddy Enuru

No Excerpt French Ambassador to Uganda, Xavier Sticker, has underscored the vital role of media in bridging cultural and linguistic divides. Speaking at the Francophonie Day celebrations held at the French Residence in Kampala, Ambassador Sticker emphasized the media’s contribution to fostering dialogue and strengthening cooperation between Francophone nations and their partners.
UMSC leadership secures full endorsement from regional muslim leaders

1 month ago | nilepost.co.ug | Muhamadi Matovu |Ivan R. Mugisha |Richard Olwenyi |Eddy Enuru

No Excerpt Muslim leaders from across Uganda have pledged total loyalty to Mufti Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje and his Deputy, Sheikh Muhammad Ali Waiswa, following their election by the Majlis Al-Ulama and endorsement by the Joint Session of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC).
Bwenda Parish Residents Decry Lack of Electricity

1 month ago | nilepost.co.ug | Ivan R. Mugisha |Muhamadi Matovu |Richard Olwenyi |Eddy Enuru

Many locals expressed frustration that they are unable to start businesses such as salons, welding workshops, and popcorn production, all of which require electricity. Residents of Bwenda Parish in Rukiri Sub-county, Ibanda District, have raised concerns over the lack of electricity in their area, which they say is stifling development and limiting business opportunities.
Opposition decries heavy reliance on foreign funding in health budget

1 month ago | nilepost.co.ug | Ivan R. Mugisha |Muhamadi Matovu |Richard Olwenyi |Eddy Enuru

Shadow Minister of Health Timothy Batuwa warned that excessive reliance on donor funds threatens the sustainability of Uganda’s healthcare system. The opposition has raised concerns over Uganda’s heavy dependence on external financing for health sector projects in the 2025/26 National Budget. They revealed that 82.5% of the Shs1.125 trillion allocated for health development projects will come from foreign funders.
FDC's Amony Takes Over Inter-Party Women Platform Leadership

1 month ago | nilepost.co.ug | Richard Olwenyi |Eddy Enuru |Joseph Omagor |Samuel Muhimba

IWOP, an umbrella organization uniting women activists from political parties such as the NRM, FDC, DP, ANT, the Ecological Party, and JEEMA, continues to champion greater female participation in Uganda’s political landscape. The Inter-Party Women Platform (IWOP) has undergone a leadership transition, with Irene Nasolo of the Ecological Party handing over the chairperson role to Alice Amony of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC).