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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Kenneth Kazibwe |Tracey Kansiime |Muhamadi Matovu |Ivan R. Mugisha
No Excerpt The third session of the India-Uganda Joint Trade Committee (JTC) has concluded in New Delhi, India, with both sides expressing a renewed commitment towards strengthening bilateral trade relations.
The meeting was jointly organised by the Uganda High Commission in New Delhi and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India.
The previous session of the JTC was held in Kampala in 2002.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Kenneth Kazibwe |Muhamadi Matovu |Ivan R. Mugisha |Tracey Kansiime
No Excerpt Today has markeed a historic milestone in Uganda’s power sector as Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) officially took over power distribution from UMEME, following the end of the concession agreement that began on February 1, 2005.
Paul Mwesigwa, the Managing Director of UEDCL, expressed his gratitude and confidence in the company’s ability to manage power distribution effectively.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Kenneth Kazibwe |Tracey Kansiime |Ivan R. Mugisha |Jamila Mulindwa
No Excerpt Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, has urged the government to regulate TikTok, citing its misuse for idleness and the spread of harmful content.
He made these remarks as the Muslim community in Uganda joined believers worldwide in celebrating Eid El-Fitr, marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadhan.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Kenneth Kazibwe |Ivan R. Mugisha |Tracey Kansiime |Shamim Nabakooza
Ugandans who grew up in the 80s and 90s kibanda era will remember Richard Norton for his starring roles alongside Cynthia Rothrock, the captivating female martial arts star who came to be fondly known as China O'Brien among fans from the 1990 action film by the same name Australian actor, stunt man, and choreographer Richard Norton has died, aged 75.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Amon Katungulu |Kenneth Kazibwe |Ivan R. Mugisha |Tracey Kansiime
No Excerpt NRM leaders in Buganda region have vowed to continue popularizing the government's achievements and also seek support for President Yoweri Museveni and party flag bearers in the upcoming 2026 polls.
The team of ministers, MPs and local leaders hailing from the central region committed yesterday while at Nabbunga playgrounds in Kalisizo town council, Kyotera district as they joined the NRM Deputy Secretary Rose Namayanja in a “Buganda for Museveni” dubbed campaign.
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3 weeks ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Tracey Kansiime |Shamim Nabakooza |Ivan R. Mugisha |Henry Mugenyi
No Excerpt Thousands of Muslims gathered at Kibuli mosque today to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.
However, the festive mood was overshadowed by growing concerns about potential violence in the lead-up to Uganda’s next general elections.
In his sermon, Supreme Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Muhammed Galabuzi, condemned the recent reports of brutality allegedly carried out by security forces, including the use of drones against civilians.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Bridget Nsimenta |Jacobs Seaman Odongo |Tracey Kansiime |Muhamadi Matovu
RGB Chief Executive Doris Picard Uwicyeza announced the new rules on March 7, 2025, emphasizing that faith-based organizations must also meet stringent financial and governance standards to prevent money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Jacobs Seaman Odongo |Tracey Kansiime |Muhamadi Matovu |Canary Mugume
There are politicians who have recently won by-elections and waited 14 days to be sworn-in. Elias Nalukoola has just been 11 days in the rain and he is threatening to undress in public. Just imagine three more days... just imagine...
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Tracey Kansiime |Muhamadi Matovu |Canary Mugume |Benson Ongom
No Excerpt The Opposition has raised concerns over Uganda’s sluggish progress in expanding electricity access, with just 30% of the population connected to the grid and a starkly low 7% access rate in rural areas.
The Shadow Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Evans Kanyike, highlighted the dire implications of this limited access on productivity and job creation while presenting the 2025/26 Alternative Ministerial Policy for the Energy and Minerals Sector.
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1 month ago | 
nilepost.co.ug | Salmah Namwanje |Samuel Muhimba |Priscilla Nakayenze |Tracey Kansiime
No Excerpt The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) is making significant strides in the fight against cancer by expanding access to specialized treatment and investing in state-of-the-art technology.
As part of its commitment to decentralizing cancer care, UCI is establishing regional cancer centers across the country, ensuring life-saving services are more accessible to patients outside Kampala.
