Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo saw their team tactics take a dent when Martin Magengo Kiprotich fell off the pace early on. Aregawi and Kejelcha again increased the rhythm through the halfway stage, the main pack now cut to 15. Barega was back at the helm with 10 laps to run, Canada’s Mohammed Ahmed and Kenya’s Benard Kibet muscling their way through to sit on Kejelcha’s shoulder. As Cheptegei and Fisher made their way up through a bunching pack, Kejelcha was again on hand to offer a spurt of acceleration. Into the last kilometre, Aregawi took up the running, but the…
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By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: On a cool Friday afternoon, the Bunyangabu County Member of Parliament Hon Kamukama Davis Araali paid a courtesy visit to Kabale Muslim Primary School in Kibiito Sub County in Bunyangabu District. The legislator’s main purpose for the visit was to check on the progress of the school, plan together with school officials as well lobbying for the school. He commended the valuable work witnessed at the school. Addressing the Legislator, the Headteacher of the school stressed that they successfully organized donors conference where they raised funds to construct staff quarters. ‘We are…
The statistics bureau of Uganda, legally known as Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) reported that 829 census tablets are still unaccounted for by enumerators. Dr. Chris Mukiza, the UBOS executive director, announced that out of 122,026 tablets distributed, 121,197 (99.3%) have been returned from various districts and cities. Credit: Nile Post. Additionally, a significant number of power banks are still missing, with 11,733 yet to be retrieved. A total of 119,418 power banks were distributed, and 107,685 (90.2%) have been recovered. Mukiza mentioned that some gadgets were genuinely lost, while others were stolen by enumerators. The bureau has offered an…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: The Director Public Health in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Daniel Kyabayinze noted that as government of Uganda is struggling to identify money, ‘we should tell government that research is Part and parcel of development.’ (L-R) Dr. Daniel Kyabayinze, Director Public Health – Ministry of Health Consults with Dr. Andrew Kambugu, the Sande-Mckinell Executive Director Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University. “There is no single country which does not invest in research which develops and you cannot be doing research as government. So, government should encourage and put money in all research universities,…
Joy circumvents music industry worldwide after renowned Jamaican artiste Vybz-Kartel is realsed released from prison after 13yrs. Jamaican dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel born Adidja Azim Palmer has finally found freedom after thirteen(13) years behind bars for murder together with some others. Vybz Kartel now 48 years old was arrested in 2011 for possession of cannabis but an additional murder charge was brought against him and was convicted in 2014. He was charged and accused of killing Clive “Lizard” Williams in Jamaica but the musician had always maintained his innocence. The case was resolved not to return to court by Jamaican…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: On a spirit-field Wednesday Parliamentary fellowship, the Bunyangabu County Member of Parliament Hon. Kamukama Davis Araali was charged with the duty of preaching the word of God. Let by the holy spirit, the renowned man of God stepped on the pulpit and transformed the congregation through the word of life. The fellowship was conducted under the theme ‘who is your friend?’. Hon. Kamukama quoted the scripture in Romans 8:35 that says, Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: On Tuesday, while speaking to you g women and girls in the Women in Business Expo 2024 at Uganda National Cultural Center, UNCC – the home of National Theatre, Prudence Ukkonika the Managing Director of K-Roma Ltd, Manufacturers of BELLA Wines and Juices advises that the strongest key in starting business is the element of honesty (trust). She cited that most people think that, one needs to first gather millions of money to initiate their business dreams which she says it’s not primarily right. “Honesty is one your biggest Capital that you…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Hundreds of people on Sunday gathered at Makerere-Kikoni based Karimero Souls Redemption Ministries, (KSRM) – a church pastored by Brother Charles Mukundane as Overseer to witness God’s Glory as the Ministry held their third anniversary celebrations of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and transformative message of Heavenly Kingdom. The Celebrations lifted the Director Mobilization of the ruling National Resistance Movement, (NRM Secretariat), Hon. Rosemary Nansubuga Seninde to share the joy with KSRM family. In her remarks, Hon. Seninde applauded Senior Pastor Bro. Charles for guiding such a large congregation for Christ’s…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: While addressing young women in business today at Uganda National Cultural Center, Mrs. Jacklene Arinda Akampwera the CEO JADA Coffee emphasized the issue of quality of products brought to marked. “Product quality is essential for your sales and company image. In this era of social media people have brief comments on your product if found deserving but in case poor quality they’ll write a whole paragraph describing every detail of how your item is undeserving.” Jackie stated. “To avoid this therefore, you need to always emphasize that you suit acceptable product standards…
The company did not give any reason for the closure but this coming after the eruption of violence at some of its offices on Monday. Mobile network operator MTN on Tuesday announced the closure of all its offices in Nigeria. The company in a statement posted on its X handle urged its customers to explore its digital channels for services. “Yello customer, please be informed that our shops nationwide will be closed today, 30th July. We are available 24/7 to support you via our digital channels,” the company said. Although the company did not give any reason for the closure,…