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…
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Tech governance and policy regulation refer to the frameworks, rules and practices that guide the development, deployment and use of technology to ensure it aligns with societal values, laws and ethical standards. Both tech governance and policy regulation aim to balance innovation with protection, ensuring that technology serves the public good while minimizing risks and negative consequences. In Uganda, tech governance and policy regulation have been shaped to address various aspects of technology use, including data privacy, cybersecurity, and ICT development. For instance, government created the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) to oversee the development and implementation of IT policies…
In a very disappointing moment, youthful Uber driver has been caught in bed with a married woman inside her matrimonial home. A video from the incident that has surfaced on social media shows the Uber driver begging for mercy. As alleged by the Uber driver, the married woman lied to her that she was a divorcee not knowing that she was in an active marriage. Video Uber driver caught in bed with a married woman inside her matrimonial home Despite his pleas and claim that he wasn’t aware that the woman was still married, he was still physically attacked by…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: The Bunyangabu County Member of Parliament on Saturday graced the heartwarming thanksgiving of the Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa the Deputy Speaker of the 11th Parliament. Together with mwenge North legislator in Kyenjojo Hon. Muhumuza David, Hon Kamukama drove to Mitooma District where Deputy speaker hails as part of showing solidarity to him. Deputy speaker and Hon. Kamukama have been closest friends so quite good time dating from when they were business associates in Kikuubo business Center in the heart of Kampala City little did they know that at one time, they would…
Journalist Paleki has stirred reactions on social media after walking down the aisle a second time. The media personality married again in a simple ceremony held over the weekend. Paleki divorced her first husband, John Garang after he was arrested for failing to repay the millions he had borrowed to fund their wedding. Paleki, a news anchor at SSBC and a musician, married Garang John in 2016. Hot in Juba reports that the lavish and colourful wedding ceremony was held at Freedom Hall. The event was widely celebrated and attended by high-profile guests, reflecting the couple’s prominence in the media…
A market was turned into the centre of attraction as a single mother appeared neatly dressed with placards looking for a husband. The woman appeared at the market centre dressed as if she was having her traditional marriage while playing music from a Bluetooth speaker. A young boy who was also seen in the video was seen holding a cardboard with the inscription seeking a single man as her husband. The inscription on the sign reads, “Yes I’m a single mum searching for a single dad,” which suggests she doesn’t want a man who doesn’t have a child like her.…
Police in Serere central police station in Serere district have commenced investigations into the matter of suspected murder by Strangulation of a 45 year old woman identified as Betty Ayango Alias Movit, a resident of Akudumu Cell, Osuguro Ward, Serere Town Council in Serere District. Credit: East News. The incident occurred on the Night of 26/27 July 2024 at unknown time at Serere Township Ward, Serere Town Council in Serere District. Edson Obukulem, the east Kyoga acting police spokesperson says the report was made at Serere central police station vide: CRB 370/2024 by one Mathew Emelu 45 years old, the …
The heartbreaking incident occurred at Madera Boys Boarding Primary School in Soroti City East, after an 11-year-old pupil met a sudden and tragic death. The deceased, identified as John Paul Ekaru a Primary 3 pupil, died in a pit latrine accident within the school premises on the night of July 26th. According to the East Kyoga police spokesperson, Edison Obukulem, the incident was reported by the school’s head teacher, Annet Grace Ariokot at Madera Police Station under case file vide SD REF05/27/072024. The police report indicates that the pupil, now the deceased, went to the pit latrine around 9 pm,…
As protests continue to rock the nation, it’s clear that guns and tear gas won’t bring peace or silence the cries for justice. True peace emerges when Ugandans’ voices are heard and their concerns addressed. The current situation mirrors the warnings of what has happened in Kenya, where corruption, tribalism, greed for power, and impunity have plagued the nation. The unrest in many African countries stems from unchecked corruption and frustration. Disappointment in stolen elections, high taxes, a failed justice system, unfair treatment, divide-and-rule tactics, and unaccountable governments inevitably lead to conflict, violence, and even changes in government. History teaches…
Just after a few weeks of her arrest on corruption allegations, President Museveni has sacked the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Geraldine Ssali. Ssali has now been replaced by the former Ministry of Education P.S, Alex Kakooza. Mr. Kakooza was introduced during the Ministry of Trade top management committee meeting on Friday morning. The top management meeting was convened by Francis Mwebesa, the Minister of Trade and attended by the Ministers of State, under secretaries, directors and commissioners of the Ministry. Ssali, was apprehended and charged on July 18, 2024, by the Anti-Corruption Court for allegedly causing…