A degree program  to safeguard Intangible Zambian heritage has reportedly been developed by the University of Zambia, following the grant of $340,000 from UNESCO . It was gathered that the first intake of 20 “Witches” have been accepted into the University, to study witchcraft.t he Zambian Observer reported that the Intangible Heritage comprises of practices such as Witchcraft, social practices such as expression through music, Knowledge, skills-as well as the instruments, objects, artifacts and rituals. Dr. Charles Ndakala, the Zambia National Commission for UNESCO Secretary General, who spoke to Hot FM News on the sidelines of a five days’ workshop for the orientation of UNZA Lecturers on Intangible Culture Heritage, said that despite efforts in safeguarding cultural heritage, there are cases of destruction of priceless culture heritage in certain countries which threatens traditions and customs. Few years ago also, the South African Minister of Higher Educat...

Former Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura was reportedly detained at Makindye military barracks  last week. According to his  lawyers; Caleb Alaka and Evans Ochieng, they have been denied access to their client for the past three days. “We tried on Friday; they said it was a public holiday. They said we come on Saturday, yesterday, we came and they again refused. They refused and that is the truth. Yes, they refused and the whole of yesterday, we had no access to them at all. Those people are still detained illegally and I think it is very wrong, “  said Alaka. Alaka further states that no one should be detained for more than 48 hours without being produced in court to show cause for his/her arrest. On such ground they, are set to file a petition today to the High court so that former IGP and Col Atwooki Ndahura, former Director of Crime Intelligence may be immediately produced in court. Kayihura was arrested on Wednesday last week from his farm in...

The  things that Diamond will do just to get back at Zari oh! He's done it all the sensual dances with his mistresses and well the kisses till he bought a house for Hamisa the news spread through but the boss lady  threw no comment. And then Diamond like he knew Zari would be watching broadcast the house on his Wasafi television television station.  Perhaps this he did to cast out all the doubts many had about  whether Diamond had really bought the house for Hamisa and their son Dylan. Then Zari who was probably watching blows up on InstaGRAM blasting the bongo star for telecasting the house when he could be airing material that would in turn pull in sponsors for him. She rants on with her two cents advice that if the management of the station is really interested in pulling a quality audience and want prosperity for their business then they really should switch to material that is worthy. But was Zari hurting in her post? Seems so. Read th...

 Police In Kampala have this morning closed a building found on plot 66 Kampala road next to Fidodido after discovering two bombs wrapped i n polythene bag. According to Luke Oweyisigyire the Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson the police bomb squad has responded very fast and has taken the two suspected bomb away for proper disposal. Oweyisigyire noted that the same building last month was found with 3 three suspected stick bombs He adds the building is closed until further notice to give police time to do more search and make sure the building is safe to be used again. Police call upon the public to remain calm and also to be on the look out for any suspicious items.

A deadly accident along the northern bypass between Bukoto and Kisaasi has claimed the life of one person a woman yet unidentified who was driving a Toyota RAV4 UAK 217C that collided with a crane lifter truck. Rest in peace woman. Share this post so the driver of the Rav4 can be identified

Ugandan comedian Anne Kansiime continues to prove that her talent is her gold mine with yet another award added to her big collection. She won the Honorary Recognition award at the Siikie TV Network Rising Academy Awards 2018 held in USA. Siikie TV is a multinational company that provides streaming and video on demand of independent films and original contents to film lovers, giving every artist a voice within the entertainment Industry. It holds awards annually and this was the second edition took place yesterday at the Presidential Ballroom Clarion Hotel in Philadelphia, USA. Anne Kansiime attended the event and walked away with a well-deserved Honorary Recognition award in recognition of her outstanding efforts and hard work as well as influence in the world of film and entertainment. Anne Kansiime attended the event and walked away with a well-deserved Honorary Recognition award in recognition of her outstanding efforts and hard work as well as influence...

A pig with “special powers” has chosen the four nations that will reach the World Cup semi-finals – and an African nation is one of them. Mystic Marcus, a micro pig from Heage, Derbyshire, chose Belgium, Argentina, Nigeria and Uruguay. He did it by eating apples marked with the flags of all the other teams.                                             Mystic pig He correctly predicted the outcome of the 2014 Fifa World Cup, the Brexit referendum and Donald Trump’s election, said owner Juliette Stevens

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has had to settle for a place on Egypt’s bench for their World Cup opener against Uruguay. The winger has been struggling to prove his fitness after sustaining a shoulder injury in Liverpool’s Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid. Salah was crowned PFA Player of the Year after lighting up the Premier League last season, scoring 44 in all competitions for the Reds following his arrival from Roma. However, Egypt will be without their main man from the start as Salah was picked to start on the bench.

Kenyan doctors are seeking to block the government’s plan to deploy 100 Cuban doctors to fill gaps in the country’s health care system. A group of unemployed doctors filed a lawsuit against the move, arguing that as citizens, they should have been hired first. But the Kenyan government has defied a court order blocking it from hiring the Cubans. Despite opposition from Kenyan doctors and sections of the public, Kenyan health officials are going forward with a plan to use Cuban doctors in the country’s public health care facilities starting next month. In doing so, the government also is defying a court order suspending the employment of some 100 doctors who arrived in the country last week. A petition was filed by four Kenyan doctors. Their lawyer, Anangwe Maloba, says the doctors feel discriminated against in terms of employment and pay. “We are submitting that the decision to pay Cuban doctors a higher or a better remuneration package than the local ones is discri...

Politician cum musician Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu aka Bobi Wine has donated goodies to muslim believers within the Kyadondo East constituency as a way of parity and togetherness.   With just days to sum up the Holy month of Ramadan, the ‘Kyarenga hit singer had to carry a van filled of several food items to the thirty eight Masjids making up his constituency as a way of breaking their fast and give them morale as they fulfill one of the maiden pillars of the religion. The sheiks of the various Masjids had to convene at Kasangati so as to take the share of their people interacting their legislator on various issues

Big wigs in the Ugandan security have met this afternoon following the ‘arrest’ of former Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura. The meeting that happened at the army headquarters in Mbuya on Wednesday afternoon was attended by the Chief of Defence Forces, Maj Gen David Muhoozi, the spokesperson Brig Richard Karemire and other top brass. Sources confirm to Nile Post that President Museveni was part of the meeting by conference call.  Minutes of the meeting were then delivered to the fountain of honour at Nakasero State House. Another source confirms that Museveni has Okayed resolutions from the meeting among which include trial at the General Court Martial. Nile Post cannot independently verify which charges have been preferred on the former IGP. However, when we contacted an official at the General Court Martial, he confirmed there would be a sitting today. “Yes there is a sitting today and you will need to be accredited to attend,” the official said. ...

Twitter announced Wednesday it would be updating its services to make it easier for users to find content about major events such as natural disasters and the FIFA World Cup that begins on Thursday. “We’re keeping you informed about what matters by showing the tweets, conversations and perspectives around topics you care about,” Keith Coleman, product vice president, said in a blog post. “Our goal is to make following what’s happening as easy as following an account.” Users will receive notifications about breaking news stories based on their personal interests — the accounts they follow or what they tweet about, Coleman explained. These notifications will become available in the coming weeks to users in the United States. When clicked, users will be taken to a specialized timeline about the topic. “If someone uses Twitter all the time, they’ll have a perfectly curated timeline,” Twitter spokesperson Liz Kelley told VOA. “But if you don’t have those things in place, there’s...

The Arua District Chairperson Mr Sam Wadri Nyakau, wants the Rhino Camp road changed and named after slain Arua Municipality Legislator Ibrahim Abiriga. Wadri was speaking during the last funeral ceremony for Abiriga and his bodyguard brother Saidi Butele Buga, at the deceased’s’ ancestral home in Rhino camp, lower Madi county in Arua district. Wadri said that to honour Abiriga, all roads within the municipality need to be tarmacked while the one in Rhino camp should be named after the former Arua Resident District Commissioner (RDC) and legislator. He called upon government to build a befitting house for the family of Abiriga as well as support his children he has left behind and the widow because the deceased used all his resources to mobilize for the ruling NRM Party. Born in 1956 in Arua,Abiriga joined the Uganda Army in 1971 up to 1976 and went into exile in Congo . Abiriga later returned and joined National Resistance Army where he rose to second division adm...

President Museveni has opened war on the boda boda industry, saying the loopholes in the business are responsible for the unnecessary murders including that of Arua Municipality Member of Parliament, Ibrahim Abiriga. Museveni was speaking at the funeral function for the slain legislator and his brother Saidi Butele Buga who were gunned down in Kawanda Friday. The President now says, the government will burn hooded jackets and other outfit so that it makes it easier to see people faces when a search is mounted. “Why do we allow people putting on hoods, we are going to burn the covering of your heads even when driving or on a bike,” Museveni said. He also issued directive regarding helmets by motorcycle riders and boda boda cyclists, saying that each helmet will have to be numbered with reflector paint. “The helmets we shall require new helmets with numbers and they must shine at night. No more hoods and helmets must have clear numbers. We also have other methods I don’t...

 Eddy Kenzo shared his HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) results with the public to counter various reports from tabloids and bloggers who have been claiming that his recent bedridden state is because his HIV positive. Edrissa Musuuza is not new to blunt attacks from the media. He has for long been aimed at by a few tabloids, journalists and bloggers with a couple of wrong reports and rumors. Apart from the time when he hit back physically against Kasuku’s false rumors, the Stamina’ singer has always kept his cool and avoided retaliation. Not this time though! Eddy Kenzo was reported to be suffering from a killer disease according to Kamunye, a local tabloid. They wrote that the singer has been on medication but not following his doctor’s prescriptions and it is the reason he suddenly fell ill to the point of being admitted for days at Case Clinic. He actually missed performing at the One Africa Music Fest in London because of illness. On reading the news, ...

Zari Hassan a.k.a the Boss Lady has had a fair share of her stardom dragged through numerous controversial twists. It has made her famous on the continent and she is now focusing on using her fame for a good cause. First, she is soliciting money from her followers and fans to help raise funds and build a hospital for mothers in Tanzania. From her personal life, to her family, to literally everything associated to her, there will always be a bad side picked out and publicized. This year alone, her breakup with Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz has revealed so much about her hidden side. Despite her flaws, the Ugandan socialite has a heart of gold and she is always willing to help when she can. With a huge following that she has gained over the years, Zari is an influential figure with fans from across the world. She made 4 million followers on Instagram yesterday and she asked all her followers to give her just $1 to help raise funds and construct a hospital for women i...

  Feminist, human rights activist, and academic Stella Nyanzi is set to run for the Kampala Woman Member of Parliament. The intentions known just after political activist Frank Gashumba announced that he will join the race for Kampala Mayor. Very soon, the entire parliament might be filled with celebrities from other spheres away from politics. Just as Frank Gashumba is aiming for Erias Lukwago’s seat to become the mayor of Kampala in the coming elections, Stella Nyanzi has picked up the pace and expressed her intentions of replacing Nabilah Naggayi Sempala as  Kampala Woman MP. The Uganda parliament is a lready star studded with celebrities like Bobi Wine, Kato Lubwama, Judith Babirye among others. Their major strengths has been attributed to their influence in the social spheres especially in the entertainment industry where they gained a huge following. It should for the above said factors that Stella Nyanzi is choosing to go head-to-head with Nabilah...

Late Abiriga's quotes 1. " Uganda is still here it is not going any where it will be us perishing one by one today me tomorrow you but Uganda is here. 2. " I don't work out and I don't go for this gym things, just eat,sleep that's all. When l don't feel good l go and see the doctors ,exercises 4 wat at this age ? You see am going to die soon 3. " Tell me from here where am l going ? In the grave l always tell my people that no matter how good you storied houses and golden houses are, those are not yours, you house is down. Seven fit that is your permanent house Rip Hon Ibrahim Abiriga

Hon. Ibrahim Abria  famously known for his yellow out fit and yellow has this evening been shot dead by unknown assailants while on his way back home along with his Body guard.  The Arua  Municipality legislator and member of parliament was shot dead in Kawanda, Kampala with his body guard.however investigations are being carried out to ascertain the murderers 

After a series of continued conflict from last year between musicians and UPRS when artists furiously disagreed on how the association (Uganda Performing Rights Society) was charging and benefiting from the artiste’s music. The complaints raised by several artistes led to emergency of several associations in the country including UMA (Uganda Musicians Association). Meanwhile, yesterday during a general annual meeting at Satellite Hotel Kisasi, the committee that had gathered to pass the resolutions, launch new music app that will track the performance and airplays of each song and election of the new committee denied access to most of the artistes and media with allegations that they were only allowing the members of the association and a few journalists. The committee however held elections of the new board which is going to be headed by faded singer Dr Tee and 15 other directors on the board. Shockingly, most of the country’s top artistes shun the meeting...