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October 10, 2025, 9:29 pm
Uganda Baati Crowned Best Exhibitor in Building, Construction, and Housing At Uma Trade Fair
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda Baati emerged as a standout performer at the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, earning top honours for its leadership and innovation in the building and construction sector. The company was awarded the title of Best Sector Exhibitor in Building, Construction and Housing Technology, underscoring its longstanding commitment to industrial excellence and contribution to Uganda's development.
Comesa Competition Commission Defends Lengthy Case Investigation Process
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Chief Executive Officer of the COMESA Competition Commission (CCC), Willard Mwemba, has defended the lengthy timelines involved in the Commission's case investigations, saying the process is necessary to ensure credibility, accuracy, and fairness in decision-making.
Uganda Baati Honoured At 31st Uma Trade Fair
- [Nile Post] Uganda Baati took center stage at this year's 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, taking home accolades in recognition of its commitment to industrial excellence and sector leadership.
Uganda to Host 15th EAC Parliament Games
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda will host the 15th Edition of the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games from 05 to 15 December 2025, an event designed to strengthen regional integration, cooperation, and unity among partner states.
Condom Shortage Hits Ibanda
- [Nile Post] Health authorities in Ibanda District have urged residents to buy condoms from private clinics as public health facilities struggle with an acute shortage of free supplies.
Police Officer Assaulted, Robbed During Nup Rally in Mubende
- [Nile Post] The territorial police in Mubende District have launched investigations into a violent robbery incident that occurred on October 7, 2024, at Kyegulusu Playground, where a police officer was reportedly attacked and robbed during a National Unity Platform (NUP) campaign rally.
Polic Hunt Land Broker Muhammad Kamoga Over Fraud, Forgery
- [Nile Post] Police have said they are currently hunting land broker, Muhammad Kamoga who is wanted for a series of forgery , uttering false documents and obtaining registration by false pretences.
Uganda Showcases Economic Potential At National Day Celebration in Osaka
- [Nile Post] Uganda marked its National Day at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka Kansai, Japan, on October 8 with a vibrant celebration presided over by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja.
It Won't Be Business-As-Usual, Says New Igg Naluzze
- [Nile Post] The new Inspector General of Government (IGG), Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, has pledged to revamp the IGG office and take decisive action against public servants involved in corruption.
Uganda Elected Onto International Organization for Standardization Council
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kigali, Rwanda -- The Executive Director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Eng. James Kasigwa, has been elected as a Council member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for the period 2026 to 2028.
Museveni Welcomes Col Samson Mande Back Home, Calls for Continued Peace, Reconciliation
- [Nile Post] President Museveni has commended peace-loving Ugandans and the UPDF for ensuring sustained stability across the country, describing peace as the bedrock of Uganda's ongoing progress.
The Dealer-Centric Approach - How Understanding Partners Drives Growth
- [Nile Post] When people think about sales leadership, they often picture someone chasing targets, measuring margins, and closing deals. They think about numbers on a spreadsheet, and in manufacturing, it's easy to simply refer to sales leadership with regard to how many tonnes move in a quarter or what percentage market share is captured. Those things matter, yes, but they are outcomes, not the foundation.
Black History Month - the Scramble for Africa, Partitioning Lives and Land
- [Nile Post] If the slave trade uprooted millions, the Scramble for Africa uprooted entire nations. In the late 19th century, Europe turned its gaze once more to Africa--not just for people, but for land, minerals, and control. Within a few decades, the continent was carved up like a cake at a table where Africans had no seat.
Kariisa Salutes Next Media Viewers and Partners During Customer Service Week
- [Nile Post] Next Media Group Chief Executive Officer Kin Kariisa has expressed appreciation to the company's audiences and partners as the organisation joins the rest of the world in celebrating Customer Service Week.
UNBS Executive Director Elected As Iso Council Member
- [Nile Post] The Executive Director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Eng. James Kasigwa has been elected as a Council member of the International Organization for Standardization
Traders Cry Out to Eabc for Rescue As Bureaucracy, Dollar Charges, and Border Delays Cost Economy Shs 13 Trillion Annually
- [Nile Post] Ugandan traders are calling on the East African Business Council (EABC) to intervene and address persistent challenges at regional border points that continue to cripple cross-border trade despite the promises of East African Community (EAC) integration.
Woman in Dutch Beach Cold Case Named After 21 Years
- [Nile Post] A woman whose body was found on a Dutch beach in 2004 has become the fourth person to be named through an international police campaign called Operation Identify Me.
Man Who Appealed Pelicot Rape Conviction Handed Longer Jail Term
- [Nile Post] A court in southern France has increased by a year the jail term of the only man who challenged his conviction for raping Gisèle Pelicot.
President Museveni Honours Red Cross Chief Robert Kwesiga
- [Nile Post] The Secretary General of Uganda Red Cross society Robert Kwesiga was honoured with a prestigious award by President Museveni for his exemplary leadership and distinguished humanitarian service.
Uganda Bets On Industry to Power Its $500 Billion Dream
- [Nile Post] Uganda's bold ambition to multiply its economy tenfold to a $500 billion powerhouse is resting squarely on the shoulders of its manufacturing sector -- a pillar the government says will drive employment, exports, and long-term competitiveness.
Students Urge Parents to Embrace Open Communication and Involvement
- [Nile Post] Students have decried parental involvement in education and challenged them to listen, understand and engage in open communication with their children.
How Health and Hopes Is Linking African Patients to Global Care
- [Nile Post] In a world where access to quality healthcare often determines life's trajectory, Health and Hopes Medicare is bridging the gap between African patients and world-class medical facilities abroad.
Mengo Minister Urges Discipline and Self-Reliance Among Students in Mityana
- [Nile Post] The Buganda Kingom Minister of Local Government, Royal Travels, and Affairs Abroad, Joseph Kawuki, has called on students to uphold discipline, hard work, and self-reliance as foundations for a purposeful and successful life.
Bukedi Regional Police Boss Tells Journalists to Be Accountable
- [Nile Post] The Bukedi Regional Police Commander, Kapchemut Ayatollaw, has met with media professionals from across the Bukedi subregion in a bid to strengthen collaboration between the police and journalists ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Uneb Cracks Exam Fraud Cartels, Suspects Arrested in Multi-District Operation
- [Nile Post] In a major breakthrough against academic malpractice, the Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) has arrested several individuals accused of orchestrating a sophisticated exam fraud scheme.
Museveni Hails Return of Rebel Col Mande
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has saluted peace-loving Ugandans and the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) for ensuring sustained stability across the country, describing peace as the foundation upon which Uganda's progress stands.
Coca-Cola Beverages - Uganda Earns Bronze Employer of the Year Award
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has been honoured with the Bronze Employer of the Year Award by the Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE), recognising the company's outstanding contribution to job creation and entrepreneurship in the country.
Ntungamo Intensifies Grassroots Mobilization for Museveni Support
- [Nile Post] The Mzee Tova Ku Main movement in Ntungamo District has embarked on a vigorous grassroots mobilization campaign aimed at securing overwhelming support for President Yoweri Museveni ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Soroti Youth Rally Behind Museveni Ahead of 2026, Demand Fulfilment of Presidential Pledges
- [Nile Post] A wave of youthful energy has swept through Soroti City as hundreds of young people under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) vowed to intensify mobilisation for President Yoweri Museveni and all NRM flag bearers ahead of the 2026 general elections.
From Teen Mother to Diplomatic Leader - 20 Year Old Jane Muya Takes Over As British High Commissioner
- [Nile Post] In a landmark event ahead of the International Day of the Girl Child, Jane Muya, a 20-year-old peer educator and young mother from Adjumani District, assumed the role of British High Commissioner to Uganda for a day.
