By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa, Umoja Standard. Mukono, Uganda: Important to Note; Statistics has it that, on a daily 12 women die due to childbirth related complications in Uganda which translates to a maternal mortality ratio of 169 per 100,000 live births which is worrisome, there are various reasons that favilitate these statistics. Then, about 287,000 mothers and four million children die annually due to preventable pregnancy and child birth complications, almost 95% of these deaths occur in developing countries. On a daily, close to 800 women die in developing world that translates to nearly one maternal death every two minutes.…
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We convey our heartfelt sympathies to the family, the entire media fraternity and the nation at large, upon the sadden loss of senior journalist Joseph Tamale Mirundi who passed on, on Tuesday 12th 2024. Tamale Mirundi is one of the esteemed former UJA Presidents who principally and greatly served the association in various capacities as Vice President from 1991-1994, Secretary for Labor from 1994- 1996 as well as the President from 1998- 2001. During his leadership, he strongly and passionately fought against the draconian Press and Journalist Act which he said was intended to undermine independent journalism, thereby advocating for…
Seoul, South Korea – On September 18, 2024, the 10th Anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit will be celebrated in South Korea and various locations worldwide reaching 122 countries. Under the theme ‘Creating World Peace Community Through Regional Collaboration’, this event commemorates, global leaders’ and citizens’ commitment to peace that lasted for a decade, with an eye towards future strategies to promote global harmony. In 2014, the Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international peace organization, convened over a thousand global leaders from politics, religion, women’s groups, youth organizations, and the media from about 140…
Kumawood actor Ogyam has disclosed the failure of his second wife to perform some home chores made him divorce her. According to Oygam, he married his wife with the intention of her coming to help him in life but this wife had her own plans. He claimed that instead of his wife staying home and helping take care of the family she was always moving from one place to the other. Oygam claimed that his wife was only interested in attending funerals and weddings neglecting all the work at home including cooking. He continued that since he didn’t want to…
The launch of the CN Sugar Factory in Kifuyo, Namayingo district, by Vice President Jessica Alupo, demonstrates the government’s support for the establishment of a sugar mill in the area. The Vice President expressed her pleasure with the investment by CN Sugar Company during the launch ceremony on Friday, August 9, 2024. The launch ceremony, which took place at the company site in Kifuyo trading center, Buyinja Sub county, marked the first mega-investment in Namayingo district. The factory’s construction has been a long-awaited development for the community, and its launch triggered jubilation throughout the district. In her speech, delivered by…
Kampala, Uganda. WEDNESDAY: The Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, is set to release the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) May/June 2024 examination results on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. This release is in accordance with the Statutory Instrument 2009 No.9, which established UBTEB. The May/June 2024 examination series was conducted from May 14 to June 25, 2024, at 220 examination centers nationwide. A total of 1,694 candidates sat for the end-of-programme examinations, comprising 880 female candidates (52%) and 814 male candidates (48%). The examinations covered a broad range of disciplines, including; Diplomas in various Engineering programs,…
Joseph Tamale Mirundi (born 1964)is a Ugandan journalist, author and political analyst who appeared on the STV political show Sharp Talk with Tamale Mirundi . In 2022, Tamale opened up an online newspaper where he publishes news and information named Kab News. He previously appeared on NBS Television on the One on One show. In 2021, he joined STV Uganda on The Sharp Talk show and Embuga which aired twice a week. He is a former presidential press secretary, and media advisor. He was born in Rakai District, Uganda. He went Rubaga Senior Secondary School Makerere University. He was an…
*PM Nabbanja Delivers 300m Shs for Hoima Catholic Church hospital project donated by President Museveni. The Prime Minister of Uganda, the Rt Hon Robinah Nabbanja, on Sunday delivered 300m shs contribution by President Museveni towards the ongoing construction of St Mary’s Children and Women Specialised Hospital in Hoima City. Nabbanja handed over the cash to the Vicar General Hoima Catholic Diocese Rt Rev Robert Mugisa Amooti. The 40billion specialized hospital is intended to boost healthcare services in the diocese and outside Bunyoro sub-region. The proposed multi-billion St Mary’s Children and Women specialized hospital is situated on Bujumbura hill in Hoima…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: In a celebration of African heritage and contemporary fashion, NAOMI FASHIONS is revolutionizing the industry with its unique blend of Kitenge prints and high-style aesthetics. Naomi Fashions embodies the bold, vibrant spirit of African style, blending traditional Kitenge prints with modern fashion sensibilities. The brand’s designs are a fusion of classic and contemporary elements, creating a unique, eye-catching aesthetic that turns heads. Naomi Fashions features high-quality Kitenge fabrics, known for their bright colors, intricate patterns, and soft textures. The brand offers a range of collections, from statement pieces to everyday wear, including:…
Finally relief appears for Nyendo-Mukungwe County Member of Parliament and Commissioner of Parliament Hon. Mathias Mpuuga as the High Court in Kampala delivered a significant ruling regarding a contentious service award granted to former Leader of Opposition (LOP)Â and three backbench parliamentary commissioners. In a ruling by Justice Douglas Karekona Singiza, the court upheld the decision made on May 6, 2022, which awarded UGX 500 million to Mpuuga and UGX 400 million each to commissioners Solomon Silwany, Prossy Mbabazi, and Esther Afoyochan. Justice Singiza clarified that the allowances for members of the Parliamentary Commission are determined by the Commission with…