Bridget Nsimenta

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Health Featured image for Mbarara City Pushes to Contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease with 20,000-Dose Vaccine Drive
Mon 11 Nov, 2024 19:12
Mbarara City Pushes to Contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease with 20,000-Dose Vaccine Drive
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This new shipment follows an initial batch sent in May, marking a renewed effort to protect livestock and stabilize the livelihoods affected in Uganda’s western cattle corridor.


Sports Featured image for MTN Uganda’s Profit Jumps 29.6% on Strong Data and Fintech Growth
Mon 11 Nov, 2024 18:30
MTN Uganda’s Profit Jumps 29.6% on Strong Data and Fintech Growth
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The telecom giant attributed this growth to significant expansions in data and fintech services, as well as a continued commitment to enhancing Uganda’s digital and financial inclusion.


UNEB Featured image for 16 inmates from Mbarara Main Prison  among  S.6 candidates sitting for UACE exams

News Featured image for Police Probe After Suspected Arsonist Sets Vocational Institute Dormitory on Fire
Mon 11 Nov, 2024 10:31
Police Probe After Suspected Arsonist Sets Vocational Institute Dormitory on Fire
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At least one person sustained injuries in the Monday morning inferno that police say was started by an arsonist


Mable Ingabire Featured image for Mbarara City schools to get more teachers

Ugandan News Featured image for The credit crisis: Why youth entrepreneurs in Uganda are stuck at the starting line

News Featured image for Zaake Demands Apology, Compensation from Akol
Fri 08 Nov, 2024 19:19
Zaake Demands Apology, Compensation from Akol
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Mr Zaake’s legal team, Lukwago & Co. Advocates, has filed a notice of intention to sue for assault and battery, detailing the incident during a heated debate on the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill.


Justice Law and Order Featured image for The Lasting Scars of Discipline: Addressing Child Abuse
Thu 07 Nov, 2024 23:55
The Lasting Scars of Discipline: Addressing Child Abuse
Featured image for The Lasting Scars of Discipline: Addressing Child Abuse

The violence inflicted at home and in schools does not only harm a child’s mental and physical health but also hinders their future prospects and social development.


News Featured image for Mbarara City Moves to Rehabilitate Road After Nile Post Story
Thu 07 Nov, 2024 22:21
Mbarara City Moves to Rehabilitate Road After Nile Post Story
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The Nile Post on Tuesday brought to the attention the state of the road in Rwenjeru Ward, a vital gateway to Mbarara City for travellers from Kampala, after the residents expressed frustrations over c...


International Education Day Featured image for Rwenjeru Primary, A School With Only 7 Teachers
Thu 07 Nov, 2024 21:40
Rwenjeru Primary, A School With Only 7 Teachers
Featured image for Rwenjeru Primary, A School With Only 7 Teachers

This critical staffing gap has limited the individual attention students receive, a situation school administrators say is affecting the overall performance and educational experience.


International Education Day Featured image for Breaking Barriers: A Tale of Two Schools Empowering Learners with Disabilities to Conquer PLE
Wed 06 Nov, 2024 17:22
Breaking Barriers: A Tale of Two Schools Empowering Learners with Disabilities to Conquer PLE
Featured image for Breaking Barriers: A Tale of Two Schools Empowering Learners with Disabilities to Conquer PLE

As candidates started PLE on Wednesday, the Nile Post followed up with several learners with disabilities to their document their challenges and the opportunites UNEB has availed to facilitate their c...


News Featured image for Mbarara City Rwenjeru Ward in Dire Straights Over Water and Electricity Crises
Tue 05 Nov, 2024 22:28
Mbarara City Rwenjeru Ward in Dire Straights Over Water and Electricity Crises
Featured image for Mbarara City Rwenjeru Ward in Dire Straights Over Water and Electricity Crises

Despite being situated in a growing urban area, the lack of basic infrastructure is severely impacting the community, which also serves as a hub for visitors to Lake Mburo National Park.


News Featured image for Deadly Potholes on Mbarara-Bushenyi Highway:Accidents Surge as Road Conditions Worsen

Opinions Featured image for Restoring Compassion: A Call to Rebuild Humanity in Uganda

Uncategorized Featured image for Kicunguro, the centre giving pregnant teens a lifeline
Mon 04 Nov, 2024 10:53
Kicunguro, the centre giving pregnant teens a lifeline
Featured image for Kicunguro, the centre giving pregnant teens a lifeline

Founded to support vulnerable girls in Ankole, the center currently shelters twenty young mothers and their infants, providing them with safety and a fresh start.


Health Featured image for Strengthening One Health: A Vital Approach for Uganda’s Future

Ugandan News Featured image for Mbarara calls for vigilance over rise in Mpox cases

Ugandan News Featured image for Mbarara authorities move to avert another Kiteezi disaster in their area

International Education Day Featured image for Early Teachers Retirement Hurts Mbarara City

News Featured image for Mbarara’s Elderly Demand a Voice in Community Development
Fri 01 Nov, 2024 13:21
Mbarara’s Elderly Demand a Voice in Community Development
Featured image for Mbarara’s Elderly Demand a Voice in Community Development

Local leaders are emphasizing the urgent need to consider the unique challenges faced by seniors.


News Featured image for Encroachment Jeopardises Mbarara’s Vision of a Green City

Features Featured image for Young Brothers Forced to Scavenge for School Fees
Wed 30 Oct, 2024 22:10
Young Brothers Forced to Scavenge for School Fees
Featured image for Young Brothers Forced to Scavenge for School Fees

Orphaned and under the care of their ailing grandmother, Janet Anyango, the two young boys have adapted to this harsh reality but remain anxious about their future.


News Featured image for Land Disputes in Mbarara: A Growing Crisis with 700 Cases and Rising Violence
Wed 30 Oct, 2024 20:37
Land Disputes in Mbarara: A Growing Crisis with 700 Cases and Rising Violence
Featured image for Land Disputes in Mbarara: A Growing Crisis with 700 Cases and Rising Violence

The cases encompass various issues, including land evictions, trespass, family-related land conflicts, and land grabbing, with trespass emerging as a particularly concerning trend.


Health Featured image for Tuberculosis Resurgence in 2023 Hits Record Levels, WHO Calls for Immediate Action

Health Featured image for Caregivers: Uganda’s Silent Heroes Facing Hardships to Save Lives

Ministry of Health Featured image for Health Minister Aceng Advocates for Skilled Birth Assistance, Advises Against TBAs for Safer Childbirth

Justice Law and Order Featured image for Tanzanian Children Rescued from Trafficking Nightmare in Mbarara
Tue 29 Oct, 2024 20:54
Tanzanian Children Rescued from Trafficking Nightmare in Mbarara
Featured image for Tanzanian Children Rescued from Trafficking Nightmare in Mbarara

The suspected traffickers, Francis and Magebu, reportedly approached the children’s families in Tanzania with promises of assistance, only to later force the children into begging on the streets of Mb...


Entebbe Mayor Featured image for Creatives Encouraged to Stay Authentic and Resilient to Succeed in Uganda's Growing Industry

Stephen Curry Featured image for Breaking Barriers: Strengthening Communities for Adolescent Wellness in Uganda

News Featured image for Mbarara's Waste Crisis: Residents Around Kenkombe Dumpsite Plead for Urgent Action
Mon 28 Oct, 2024 18:09
Mbarara's Waste Crisis: Residents Around Kenkombe Dumpsite Plead for Urgent Action
Featured image for Mbarara's Waste Crisis: Residents Around Kenkombe Dumpsite Plead for Urgent Action

The vast dumpsite, littered with piles of uncollected garbage, has left locals in despair, fearing for their lives.


International Education Day Featured image for Kiruhura Schools Face Infrastructure Crisis
Sun 27 Oct, 2024 19:42
Kiruhura Schools Face Infrastructure Crisis
Featured image for Kiruhura Schools Face Infrastructure Crisis

With about 300 pupils, Rwenjubu Primary School operates under deteriorating conditions, struggling with limited access to clean water, insufficient buildings, lack of staff quarters, and absence of ge...


Health Featured image for Pediatric Heart Care Crisis: 16,000 Children in Need, Only 300 Treated Annually

Health Featured image for Population Boom Strains Health Facilities in Ankore Region
Sat 26 Oct, 2024 18:18
Population Boom Strains Health Facilities in Ankore Region
Featured image for Population Boom Strains Health Facilities in Ankore Region

Despite the challenges, the Ministry of Health is working to expand healthcare access by establishing more health facilities and promoting community self-care.


Sports Featured image for Mbarara Council  Questioned  Over Revenue Discrepancies and Financial Accountability

Ireland Featured image for Decentralised Heart Care: Ten Closed Heart Surgeries Completed

News Featured image for Mbarara to Build Makeshift Bridge at Striken Katete
Wed 23 Oct, 2024 23:45
Mbarara to Build Makeshift Bridge at Striken Katete
Featured image for Mbarara to Build Makeshift Bridge at Striken Katete

Concerns about funding for the Katete bridge have been prevalent among local residents, prompting the Mayor to clarify the financial allocations received from the government.


News Featured image for MP Bwahika Urges More Efforts on Road Safety After Priest Dies in Accident

Health Featured image for NCDs Patients Struggle as Medication Shortage Hits Health Centres in Mbarara
Wed 23 Oct, 2024 22:36
NCDs Patients Struggle as Medication Shortage Hits Health Centres in Mbarara
Featured image for NCDs Patients Struggle as Medication Shortage Hits Health Centres in Mbarara

Despite boasting modern facilities like Bwizibwera Health Centre IV, patients are struggling to access the vital drugs needed to manage the conditions that are categorised under noncommunicable diseas...


UniPod Featured image for Mbarara's Neonatal ICU Overwhelmed Amidst Rise in Preterm Births
Tue 22 Oct, 2024 19:23
Mbarara's Neonatal ICU Overwhelmed Amidst Rise in Preterm Births
Featured image for Mbarara's Neonatal ICU Overwhelmed Amidst Rise in Preterm Births

Dr Stella Kyoyagala, head of the NICU, highlighted that preterm births represent 13-15% of all normal deliveries, and the unit admits approximately 1,200 preterm infants annually.


Kuhahaara Featured image for Four  Mpox Cases Confirmed in Ankole Region

Uganda Journalists Association Featured image for School Dropouts in Kakindo Parish Fuel Crime Surge Amidst Deepening Poverty

uganda Featured image for Kitagwenda parents tasked on ending forced marriages

Ugandan News Featured image for Phillip Demmerle emerges best student at Mbarara University's 2024 graduation

uganda Featured image for Over 1600 graduate at Mbarara University

International Education Day Featured image for Demmerle Phillip Martin Emerges as Best Student at MUST Graduation

News Featured image for Uganda Reports 108 Mpox Cases, Strengthens Response with WHO Support

Resident District Commissioners Featured image for Human Trafficking Crisis Hits Rwizi: Police Intensify Crackdown

Entebbe Mayor Featured image for Hailstorm Leave Farmers in Isingiro Counting Losses
Thu 17 Oct, 2024 11:34
Hailstorm Leave Farmers in Isingiro Counting Losses
Featured image for Hailstorm Leave Farmers in Isingiro Counting Losses

The impact has been widespread, affecting both households and businesses as flattened gardens and ruined fields threaten livelihoods.


Health Featured image for Three in Ten Sex Workers Are HIV-Positive - survey
Wed 16 Oct, 2024 20:37
Three in Ten Sex Workers Are HIV-Positive - survey
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The survey, conducted across 12 districts, was presented at Makerere University’s School of Public Health, shedding light on the urgent need for targeted interventions to address the HIV epidemic amon...


News Featured image for U.S. Government Boosts Mpox Response in Uganda with $4.1 Million and Test Supplies