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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Bridget Nsimenta |Ivan Rush MUGISHA |Salmah Namwanje |Kenneth Kazibwe
No Excerpt The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on Ugandans, including politicians, to denounce violence and embrace dialogue as a means of resolving conflicts.
His remarks came as Members of Parliament from the National Unity Platform (NUP) visited Bulange, Mengo, to purchase kits for the 70th Kabaka Birthday Run, contributing Shs 25 million toward the cause.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | JULIUS KITONE |Bridget Nsimenta |Ivan R. Mugisha |Salmah Namwanje
No Excerpt The government has moved to amend the penalty structure governing the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS), scrapping the controversial Shs6M fine imposed on noncompliant taxpayers.
Instead, traders will now pay twice the amount of tax they owe in penalties.
The decision was announced by Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance, during a meeting with Parliament’s Finance Committee.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Ivan Rush MUGISHA |Salmah Namwanje |Kenneth Kazibwe |Adam Mayambala
No Excerpt The political landscape in Kitagwenda District is set for a shake-up as Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Ephrance Kenyonyozi officially declares her bid for the district chairperson seat ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Her decision follows growing calls from the public urging her to contest.
Speaking to The Nile Post, Kenyonyozi expressed her readiness to serve the people of Kitagwenda in a greater capacity.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Ivan Rush MUGISHA |Salmah Namwanje |Kenneth Kazibwe |Adam Mayambala
No Excerpt The Kampala Northern Bypass, a crucial road network linking different parts of the city, urgently needs the completion of its renovation works to restore smooth traffic flow and support businesses.
While the repairs are necessary, the delays have created a traffic nightmare, affecting thousands of commuters, businesses, and travelers heading to Entebbe International Airport.
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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 | David Ochieng |Hakim Kanyere |Muhamadi Matovu |Salmah Namwanje
No Excerpt With just eight months until Uganda’s 2026 general election cycle begins, political parties are under growing scrutiny for their slow preparations.
While the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the Democratic Party (DP) have already mapped out their election strategies, key opposition parties including the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), National Unity Platform (NUP), Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), and JEEMA remain largely inactive.
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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 | Kenneth Kazibwe |Muhamadi Matovu |Ivan R. Mugisha |Salmah Namwanje
No Excerpt It was all glamour over the weekend at Kampala Serena Hotel as iKon Awards has announced the winners of the edition.
The awards night was highlighted by embracing African culture with stunning African glamour all around, awarding Nigerian film stars, Kanayo O Kanayo and Patience Ozokwor with the African Ikon of the year accolades – celebrating influential figures in African cinema.
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4 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Sam Ibanda Mugabi |Jacobs Seaman Odongo |Henry Mugenyi |Salmah Namwanje
At least seven people were killed in Wednesday's flooding that wreaked havoc across the Kampala Metropolitan area Parliament on Thursday paid tribute to the seven individuals who lost their lives in the devastating floods that hit Kampala on Wednesday.
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4 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Jacobs Seaman Odongo |Henry Mugenyi |Salmah Namwanje |Pius Serugo
The RGB has warned that any attempts to bypass these financial restrictions, including indirect transactions through subsidiaries or partner organisations, will be met with strict penalties. The Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) has announced a sweeping prohibition on all cooperation between Rwandan entities and the Government of Belgium, following the severance of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
