The ‘Enkola ya Taxi’ artiste and band singer Catherine Kusasira has unveiled intention to run for the Buikwe Member of Parliament (MP) seat in the 2026 elections. Recognized for her NRM cadership, Kusasira is confident that she can effectively represent the people of Buikwe in Parliament. Kusasira emphasized that her commitment to honesty and the welfare of the community are the main reasons behind her decision to run. I’m not selfish. My focus is solely on what’s best for the people. People in Buikwe are going to be happy, peaceful, and they should be ready for me anytime from now.…
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By Ritah Ainembabazi Ayesigomwe || The writer is a journalist and CEO Standard Reports. Credit: Standard Reports. Growing up in a devout Anglican family, I made a vow to myself to save my virginity for marriage. Throughout my school years, I stuck to my promise, despite having boyfriends. After completing my diploma at the age of 22, I landed a job at a radio station in Mbarara and quickly rose through the ranks to become a news reporter, anchor, and eventually, a news editor and presenter of a weekly entertainment show. As a young and ambitious professional, I attracted many…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Mariam Fauzat Wangadya, the Chairperson Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) sounded this warning during the launch of a one-week tribunal at the Kabale Regional Office during which she strongly appealed to security agencies like the police and others to abhor from engaging in unlawful practices that could culminate in harm or even death of human beings. “impunity will not be tolerated, all you need to do is upholding the law and protect the rights of Ugandan citizens.” She stated. This tribunal is the first of its kind at the Kabale Regional office…
The Kiteezi horror is still haunting, this morning, the Uganda Police affirmed that, with it, it has seven unclaimed bodies that were killed over the weekend in Kiteezi garbage saga in Kampala. Addressing the media at police headquarters in Naguru a Kampala suburb, the police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke confirmed that a total of 21 people were killed and 12 of them were males while 9 were females. He added that out of 21 killed, 17 were adults while 4 were juveniles. “We took all the killed persons to Mulago mortuary for Postmortem and only 14 bodies were identified by their…
Reportedly, according to highly placed sources at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Dr. Okello’s re-appointment as the Director in charge of Public Health and Environment Directorate (PH&ED) at KCCA apparently hangs in balance. Dr. Okello whose tenure is only one month to expire, is said to be apparently moving office to office with City hall and President’s office as he looks for recommendation to be reappointed. Information from whispers have however told us that the former first son seems to be losing it. This source alleges that from a brief report, Dr. Okello, has been faulted in a lot of…
In a serious endeavor following the Kiteezi horror, Police have provided the identities of the 21 dead bodies that have so far been retrieved at Kiteezi landfill. On Saturday, the Kiteezi landfill collapsed, leading to the death and injury of people and cattle. Property was also destroyed. Since the incident, Police, the Uganda Red Cross, the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Works, and KCCA have been on a rescue mission. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, so far, 21 dead bodies have been retrieved and taken to the City Mortuary Mulago. The names of…
After authorities received several warnings on the possible collapse of the landfill but keeping a deaf ear. Heavy rainfall triggered the collapse of the landfill in the Ugandan capital, Kampala. Rescue operations are ongoing as the search for more victims is underway. A landfill collapsed in the Ugandan capital of Kampala, killing eight people including two children, authorities said on Saturday. Heavy rainfall caused the collapse of the landfill late on Friday. Known as Kiteezi, the landfill has served as Kampala’s only garbage dump for decades, turning gradually into a big hill of garbage. VIDEO: – https://youtu.be/-wrYsWtEHyQ “On a very…
Recently, Kasasa FC secured a well-deserved victory against Rukoge FC in a thrilling match. The game, which showcased the talents of both teams, ended in a triumph for Kasasa FC, much to the delight of their supporters. The match was graced by the presence of Team Princess Dianah Abwooli, an aspiring MP for Hoima City in the upcoming 2026 elections. After the match, Princess Dianah generously donated a brand-new football to Kasasa FC and contributed 200,000 shillings to the team’s association, in recognition of their dedication and teamwork. The members of Kasasa FC expressed their gratitude to Princess Dianah, praising…
As Pastor Wilson Bugembe celebrates his birthday today, the leader of The Worship House church opens up about a new chapter in his life—love. After years of dedication to building his church and guiding his congregation, Pastor Bugembe has revealed that he is finally seeing someone special. Pastor Bugembe shared his desire to get married and start a family, a dream he has long held but often placed on the back burner due to his commitment to his spiritual responsibilities. He expressed that while he has spent much of his life focused on his church, the time has come for…
The horrible incident that befell Kiteezi people is said to have claimed lives of eight people, including two children. This happened when a landfill in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, collapsed on Saturday, according to the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). The tragic incident occurred in Kiteezi, a district in the northern part of Kampala, following heavy rainfall that triggered a landslide at the garbage dump. Local media reported that the landslide engulfed homes, people, and animals in the area, leading to the significant loss of life and damage. The KCCA, which manages the landfill, confirmed the deaths in a statement…