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2 months ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Shamim Nabakooza |Muhamadi Matovu
The Office of the National Chairman (ONC) has unveiled a new campaign slogan aimed at securing support for President Museveni ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections. The slogan, “Settle for the Best, Museveni is the Best,” was announced by Hadijah Namyalo, ONC head and key mobiliser for Museveni’s supporters, during an event on Thursday at the ONC headquarters in Kyambogo.
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2 months ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Shamim Nabakooza |Kenneth Kazibwe
President Museveni has paid tribute to the late Pope Francis, describing him as an extraordinary spiritual leader whose legacy of compassion, humility, and interfaith unity will endure for generations. In an official message of condolence addressed to Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, Museveni extended Uganda’s deepest sympathies to the global Catholic community following the pontiff’s death.
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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Samuel Muhimba |Jacobs Seaman Odongo |Kenneth Kazibwe |Shamim Nabakooza
Geosteady, one of Uganda's most talented RnB artists, has been battling depression arising out of drug addiction Fashion model Judith Heard has urged an end to the glamorisation of drug substances, emphasizing that they are silently destroying lives.
In an April 1, 2025, social media post, Heard highlighted the silent suffering caused by drug addiction and called for increased efforts to assist those struggling with substance abuse.
"Let’s stop glamorizing substances.
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2 months ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Jacobs Seaman Odongo |Kenneth Kazibwe |Shamim Nabakooza |Samuel Muhimba
No Excerpt BBC | The UK's Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is launching an appeal to help the thousands of people injured and displaced as a result of last week's powerful earthquake which struck Myanmar and the wider region. Made up of 15 UK aid agencies, including the British Red Cross, Oxfam and Save the Children, the DEC is asking the British public for donations before the monsoon season arrives in two months.
