Exhilaration and delight were witnessed when the Director Finance and Marketing Kampala University, Mrs. Jolly Shubaiha Kateregga, visited Berufliche Hochschule Hamburg (BHH) University in Germany for a course of action on how the two Sisterly Institution can collaborate in a number of areas, most especially in Nursing and Midwifery. Mrs Jolly whispered to us that Kampala University is planning to execute this noble mission for a number of cardinal reasons that include, but not limited to; having shared resources and expertise such as simulation labs, clinical placements, and faculty expertise, because this will help to have enhanced training facilities and…
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FAMILY IN GRIEF OVER A HORRIBLE INCIDENT. A Nigerian police command says it has begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the demise of a 21-year-old student of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Awesu Mojisola. In a statement released, the spokesperson of the command, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, said on August 12, 2024, at about 7.30a report was made by a resident of the body of an unidentified female dumped in a refuse site. Ejire-Adeyemi stated that following this report, a team of detectives was immediately dispatched to the scene. She said upon arrival, the scene was carefully examined…
The recent arrest of three individuals attempting to unlawfully obtain Ugandan passports for drug trafficking has raised concerns about the security and integrity of the country’s passport system. The suspects, from Cameroon and Nigeria, had both national IDs and passports from their respective countries, as well as Ugandan IDs, highlighting the sophistication of their scheme. This incident has sparked questions about the vulnerability of Ugandan passports to exploitation by international criminal networks. Despite the advanced security features of the new machine-readable passports, which are considered among the most secure globally, the fact that individuals sought to exploit the system is…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: In a heartwarming tale of resilience and determination, a Ugandan entrepreneur has successfully established a thriving beadwork business, Sagati creations, despite the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women’s livelihoods between 2020 and 2021. During an exclusive interview with Umoja Standard News Agency, Joyce Gimbo, the CEO of Sagati Creatives and Designs speaker narrated the inspiring story of how her business idea was born in 2020 COVID-19 lockdown. With a passion for African-inspired products, she embarked on a journey to create unique beadwork pieces, only to face numerous challenges in appealing…
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 20, 2024: Comfortable, cost-effective personal protective clothing, an essential component of safe crop protection handling practices, has been launched in Kenya. In Summary § The new PPEs enhance safe crop protection handling practices. § Developed in alignment with government regulatory bodies and standards. § Accessible to farmers around the country to promote a safety culture. The new protective garment is a collaboration between the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), the International Center for PPE (ICPPE) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, BASF, and Syngenta to address operator safety. Over 110 farmers throughout Kenya participated in a…
The Ministry of Internal Affairs, in collaboration with intelligence and investigative agencies, has intensified efforts to apprehend two suspected fraudsters involved in a large-scale job scam that has defrauded Ugandans of UGX 934 million. The scam targeted individuals seeking employment opportunities in Israel, leaving at least 43 victims devastated after being misled into paying substantial sums of money for non-existent jobs. The suspects, identified as Jackline Mbulateire and Andrew Sekimuli, allegedly operated a fraudulent online tours and travel company, Akia Guest Tours Limited, which purported to offer job placement services for the Israeli government and other European countries. However, the…
Dr. Aminah Zawadde assumed the position of the Ps. Ministry of ICT and National Guidance on July 15th, 2021 replacing Hon. Vincent Waiswa Bagiire who had been the permanent secretary for the ministry since November 2016. Dr. Aminah Zawedde is among the seven (7) reappointed as permanent secretaries for their respective ministries by President Yoweri Museveni for another three years. The reappointment was confirmed by the Head of Public Service, Lucy Nakyobe, saying that the President indeed had renewed the contracts of the permanent secretaries, Dr. Aminah Zawedde inclusive. The appointees are Ramathan Ggoobi (Finance), Adolf Mwesige (Clerk to Parliament),…
BIG BOOST: The newly launched CN Sugar factory in Namayingo district is expected to benefit over 2000 people directly and indirectly. The factory, which was launched by Vice President Maj. Gen. Jessica Alupo, has brought excitement to the locals in the Busoga Subregion. Although the factory is still under construction, with only 50% complete, it has already employed over 600 people as potters, transporters, gardeners, builders, and loaders, among others. The factory’s manager, Kakungulu Rashid, expressed optimism that the factory will greatly benefit the locals, the entire Busoga Subregion, and Uganda at large. Namayingo District Chairperson, Ronald Sanya, highlighted the…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Uganda’s leader of the leading Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) Party and musician, Bobi Wine, has announced the passing of his grandfather-in-law, Mzee Ernest Nvunganyi. In a heartfelt message on his social media handle, Bobi Wine expressed his condolences and sought divine comfort. “I regret to announce the passing of my grandfather-in-law, Mzee Ernest Nvunganyi of Rukanda, Rwentobo-Ntungamo District. May the almighty God receive his gentle soul,” Bobi Wine wrote. Mzee Nvunganyi, a resident of Rukanda in Ntungamo District, was a respected member of the community and a patriarch of the family. His…
Credit: Capital FM. In Summary The changes aim to enhance governance and administration at the local level Namulindwa Pheovene has been appointed RDC of Katakwi. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reshuffled Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) countrywide. The changes, which take effect immediately, aim to enhance governance and administration at the local level. New appointments and transfers have been made, with some districts receiving new commissioners while others have their incumbents replaced. In the reshuffle, Namulindwa Pheovene has been appointed RDC of Katakwi, while Rtd.Maj. Katamba Godfrey becomes RDC of Kayunga. Nalubega Mariam Seguya takes over as RCC of Kibaale, and…