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    Ntungamo to Celebrate Rural Women with Coffee Marathon and Mega Concert

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 22, 2025
    Uganda’s coffee heartland turns festive this Saturday as Ntungamo hosts its first-ever Coffee Marathon and Concert—a vibrant mix of races, music, and rural trib...

    Tottenham End Trophy Drought With Gritty Europa League Final Win Over United

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 22, 2025
    Ange Postecoglu prediction that he always wins something in the second season comes sweetly true for the whites of North London.

    Pope Leo Redeploys Nuncio Bianco to Slovenia

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 21, 2025
    The Vatican did not name Luigi Bianco's replacement in Kampala

    Trucks Diverted as Repairs on Kampala–Jinja Highway Commence

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 20, 2025
    Starting May 20, remedial works focus on restoring the road surface at Kigombya in Mukono District, alongside patching potholes at Namawojjolo, Lugazi, Kawolo,...

    Rwanda’s Trinity Metals Strikes US Tin Deal as Washington Seeks to Cut China Reliance

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 20, 2025
    The agreement, signed at the US State Department, comes amid rising scrutiny of Rwanda’s mineral exports and Washington’s efforts to build clean supply chains i...

    'This Is the Best a Ugandan Album Has Sounded' – Juliana on Bebe Cool’s Upcoming Release

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 20, 2025
    The album is set to drop on Friday, May 30, across major streaming platforms including Spotify, Tidal, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and Boomplay.

    ‘My Blood is Finished, I'm Going To Die,’ Shamba Boy narrates Molly Katanga’s Ordeal to Court

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 19, 2025
    Testifying before the High Court in Kampala, Amanyire said he had woken up early on November 2, 2023, to perform his usual duties, including washing vehicles, w...

    Jailed Judge Mugambe Faces Early Deportation Under New UK Prison Rules

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 19, 2025
    Under the new deportation and sentencing reforms expected to be tabled this week, foreign offenders will now be removed “as soon as operationally possible” afte...

    Fifi Pinky, So Mad in Love with Serena, Ronaldo That She Named Her Son 'Serenold'

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 19, 2025
    The bubbly Phiona Namiiro, aka Fifi Pinky, named her son Serenold—a blend of Serena Williams and Cristiano Ronaldo—reflecting her deep passion for sports and de...

    RwandAir Unveils New ‘Holidays’ Platform to Simplify Travel Planning

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 19, 2025
    The innovative platform, RwandAir Holidays, allows travellers to combine flights, hotel bookings, airport transfers, and curated local experiences into one seam...

    Uganda–China Coffee Tour Kicks Off with Landmark Visit to Kibinge Cooperative

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 17, 2025
    Against a backdrop of traditional music and the aroma of freshly brewed Robusta, guests were warmly welcomed into the heart of Kibinge Sub-county—home to one of...

    Rwanda Dangles Fat Bait – Offers to Host UN Agencies

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 16, 2025
    In a letter addressed to Secretary-General António Guterres, Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente conveyed Rwanda’s readiness to provide cost-effective infrastructur...

    Lawyer Akleo Migisha Remanded Over Shs444m Fraud Scheme Targeting Nurses’ Council

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 16, 2025
    Forgery, theft, and conspiracy charges emerge from elaborate scam involving fake court documents and a garnishee order.

    Nnaabagereka Urges Women to Shun Short-Termism and Embrace Digital Growth

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 16, 2025

    Canary Mugume: The Grind Beneath the Glamour

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 16, 2025
    Canary Mugume is that guy many out there claim got on TV because he is well connected and has good looks but behind curtains is a young man who works his socks...

    Off the Chopper, Into the Dust - Museveni Faces Uganda’s Harsh Roads

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 16, 2025
    In the end, what Museveni now faces is not just the crumbling state of roads, but the crumbling façade of progress

    Bank of Uganda Holds CBR at 9.75% as Global Risks Overshadow Local Gains

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 15, 2025
    The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced that the decision reflects a cautious approach, even as inflation projections remain close to the 5% target

    Rwanda Says Medical Cannabis Facility Nearly Complete

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 15, 2025
    As global demand for cannabis-based medicines grows, Kigali is racing ahead of its East African neighbours with a tightly controlled export-only model

    Strong Bookings, Fresh Produce Cargo Signal a Promising Start for Uganda Airlines’ London Gatwick Route

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 15, 2025
    As of Wednesday midmorning, at least 120 travellers had secured seats on the inaugural flight alone, while exporters prepare to ship up to 10 tonnes of hot pepp...

    Molly Katanga’s Injuries Described as ‘Catastrophic’ in Court as Nurse Recounts Bloody Morning Scene

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 13, 2025
    Visibly disturbed in the recording, Otai recounts how Patricia arrived at the facility in a Land Cruiser V8, frantically calling for help.

    Ugandan Duo Named Among World’s Top Inventors for Game-Changing Fruit Preservation Sachets

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 13, 2025
    Only African innovators on the prestigious 2025 global list by the European Patent Office, the pair are tackling food waste one biodegradable sachet at a time.

    Live Reporting | Nambi Takes the Stand in Election Petition

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 13, 2025
    Follow the Live Reporting for the latest updates from around the country only on Nile Post online, You can also text us your comments via WhatsApp +256782970042...

    LIVE REPORTING | 'Diddy Forced Ex to Have Sex With Escorts'

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 12, 2025
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    Betting Tops East Africa Internet Search Data

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 11, 2025
    Also appearing in the top five for all three countries were related queries like “LiveScore,” suggesting that citizens aren’t just placing bets—they’re tracking...

    Rwanda Sinks Another Shs1.8tn Into 'Slow But Sure' Bugesera Airport Project

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 11, 2025
    Patience over pressure: Kagame’s quiet bet on Qatar contrasts his past interventionist style on delayed mega-projects such as the Kigali International Conferenc...

    KCCA Thrash Wakiso, Delete Giants from Top-Flight

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 10, 2025
    Purple Sharks relegated after 5-0 humiliation, ending a six-year top-tier stay

    Anne Mugisha Chastises Museveni Over Power, Succession, and 'Lost Dreams'

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 10, 2025
    Veteran activist returns from political silence to warn Uganda is “trapped in the very paralysis” President built

    XIV: Why Pope Leo Needs His Numbers

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 8, 2025
    While “Pope Francis” rolls off the tongue without a number, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV comes with Roman numerals — and for good reason. Here's why the disti...

    KCCA to Charge for Posters in the City

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 7, 2025
    Anyone intending to participate in the elections must first apply to KCCA for authorisation before displaying posters

    First Smoke At 8pm Local Time

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 7, 2025
    133 Cardinal Electors are locked in the Sistine Chapel for the Conclave that is voting for the next pope in utmost secrecy whose only results can be told by smo...

    A Modern City Should Have a Public Crematorium

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 7, 2025
    Indeed, while Uganda struggles with managing medical waste and abandoned corpses in public hospitals and city morgues, a modern crematorium with an industrial-g...

    Breaking: Fire Guts Muzirango Supermarket in Busega

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 6, 2025
    The inferno is feared to have destroyed most of the property in the supermarket

    Soltilo Bright Stars Bow Out of Top Flight After 11-Year Stay

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 6, 2025
    The club’s demotion to the FUFA Big League was confirmed on Tuesday after they suffered a 1-0 defeat to UPDF in Bombo.

    ‘Bang the Twins’ Slur Tears Apart Ssemakadde Girls

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 6, 2025
    Uganda Law Society president Isaac Ssemakadde is once again under fire as a bitter fallout between twin sisters Yvonne Babirye and Cynthia Nakato erupts into a...

    Minister Mao Condemns Torture of Eddie Mutwe, Says Court Wrong to Try Victims of Abuse

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 5, 2025
    Justice Minister Norbert Mao has denounced the alleged torture of Eddie Mutwe and urged courts to reject cases tainted by abuse, as outrage grows over the treat...

    Eddie Mutwe Dumped at Masaka Court Amid Tight Security

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 5, 2025
    Eyewitnesses described a visibly battered Mutwe, barefoot and limping, as he was helped out of the vehicle and hurried into the court by two operatives.

    Trump criticised after posting AI image of himself as Pope

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 4, 2025
    The picture, which was shared by official White House social media accounts, comes as Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis, who died on April 21, and prepa...

    'Why Are You Geh?' – Pastor Ssempa Launches Book Provoking Thought on Family, Faith and Culture

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 3, 2025
    Book launch blends personal testimony, political resistance, and cultural affirmation as Ssempa calls Africans to defend traditional values

    From Sway to Skyline: Rajiv Ruparelia’s Flame Flickers Out Too Soon

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 3, 2025
    He lit up Kampala’s nightlife in his teens, then set about redrawing its skyline. Rajiv Ruparelia, heir, hustler and heartbeat of a new business generation, is...

    BREAKING: Rajiv Ruparelia Dies in Motor Accident

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 3, 2025
    Rajiv, son of city tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia, played a central role in expanding the Ruparelia Group’s footprint across real estate, education, hospitality, and a...

    UK Judge Said Mugambe Showed No Remorse, Blamed Victim in 'Very Sad Case'

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 2, 2025
    A British judge has condemned Ugandan High Court judge Lydia Mugambe Ssali for showing no remorse and blaming her victim after being convicted of trafficking an...

    Judge Lydia Mugambe Sentenced to Six Years for Modern Slavery Offences in UK

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 2, 2025
    A Ugandan High Court judge and former UN Criminal Tribunal official has been jailed in the UK for modern slavery offences after exploiting a woman she trafficke...

    Ugandans Rally Outside Oxford Court Ahead of Justice Mugambe's Sentencing

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 2, 2025
    The demonstrators, some of whom described the trial as a miscarriage of justice, held placards questioning the fairness of the case and urging British authoriti...

    Eng Silver Mugisha Awarded Golden Jubilee Medal for Transforming Water Sector

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 2, 2025
    The Golden Jubilee Medal, awarded personally by the President, stands as a formal endorsement of Eng Mugisha’s contribution to national development—and of NWSC...

    UK Crown Court to Sentence Judge Mugambe Today

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 2, 2025
    Ugandan High Court judge Lydia Mugambe, 49, was found guilty on March 13 of conspiring to facilitate a breach of UK immigration law, arranging travel for exploi...

    Mukula Defends Role as NRM Eastern Vice Chairman

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 1, 2025
    Captain Mike Mukula has defended his record as NRM Vice Chairman for Eastern Uganda, warning rivals in the 2026 race against misleading voters about the role’s...

    Kabila, DR Congo Political Leaders Call for Inclusive Dialogue

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | May 1, 2025
    The appeal comes as M23 rebels maintain de facto control over large parts of North Kivu and South Kivu, where they have set up parallel administrations

    Mbarara University Starts Specialist Training to Treat Childbirth Injuries in Women

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | Apr 30, 2025
    This innovative programme marks a major step forward in improving maternal health, restoring dignity, and addressing the stigma associated with these often-over...

    Makerere Don Seething After Main Hall Denied for Witchcraft Dialogue

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | Apr 30, 2025
    A Makerere University philosopher has accused administrators of sabotaging an academic dialogue on witchcraft by locking organisers out of the Main Hall at the...

    Caution Bells Ring Loud as Truck and Bus Brush Sides on Karuma Bridge

    Jacobs Seaman Odongo | Apr 30, 2025
    A close call between a trailer and a Nile-Star bus on Karuma Bridge has raised concerns about traffic safety, despite recent repairs. While the bridge is wide e...
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