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By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: The International University of East Africa (IUEA) has announced that preparations are complete for the inaugural International Youth Festival 2024, scheduled to take place in Uganda. At the unveiling ceremony held at IUEA’s Kansanga campus, Professor Emeka Akaezuwa, the Vice Chancellor, expressed excitement about the opportunities this festival will bring. “We’ll be hosting the International Youth Festival 2024 to celebrate and give back to the community, while exploring narratives around culture, music, tourism, technology, business, and cultural exchange,” he said. Professor Emeka emphasized that this festival is not exclusive to IUEA students but…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Uganda’s 11th Parliament kickstart Regional Sitting with Northern Uganda given the first slot and Gulu City as the host. This aim articulating specific issues that affect the region. On its commencement on Wednesday 28th August, 2024, the Bunyangabu County Member of Parliament , Hon. Kamukama Davis Araali found the sitting to be an eye-opener for the Western Region, implying that it provided valuable insights and lessons, he and fellow legislators in Western need to leverage on as they await their turn. Hon. Kamukama Davis Araali, Bunyangabu County Member of Parliament seen in House…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Red Cross Society in collaboration with Prudential Uganda has reported significant success in its partnership with the Boda Boda community in Uganda, aimed at promoting road safety and first aid training. According to Robert Kwesiga the Secretary General of the Society, the initiative has received positive testimonials from both the boda boda riders and the public, indicating a substantial impact on the delivery of first aid care at accident scenes. Robert Kwesiga, Secretary General Uganda Red Cross Society. He says, the program’s objective is to establish a consistent partnership with the…
Kampala, Uganda – August 28, 2024: Today marks the successful conclusion of Prudential Uganda’s six-month SAFE STEPS Road Safety Campaign, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness and promoting safer driving habits nationwide. This campaign, a collaborative effort between Prudence Foundation, Prudential Uganda, and implemented by Uganda Red Cross Society, has equipped over 8,000 boda boda riders with essential road safety and first aid skills. The campaign covered Central, Western, and Eastern Uganda, specifically targeting the five divisions within the Kampala Metropolitan Area, as well as Mbarara, Mbale, Masaka, and Mityana districts. Launched on October 31, 2023, the second phase of…
A faction of the FDC based in Katonga has taken steps to register a new political party, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), with the Electoral Commission. The party’s symbol is a phone, and its slogan is “Freedom for All and All for Freedom,” diverging from the traditional “One Uganda One People.” The PFF, supported by 12 promoters, has chosen royal blue and white as its official colors. This development comes after the alleged dissolution of the FDC Party, as stated in a letter by Ambassador Birigwa on August 26, 2024. After submitting the application to the Electoral Commission, a…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: In the picture is Hon. Kamukama Davis Araali, the Bunyangabu County Member of Parliament already in the house awaiting the session to kick-off. Gulu City is bustling with activity as Members of Parliament (MPs) and other stakeholders decent upon it for the inaugural regional parliament sitting to be held from 28 to 30 August, 2024. This historic event has sparked a wave of activity, from cleaning up the streets to reorganizing the town’s infrastructure. The city’s transformation reflects both anticipation and hope as it welcomes this significant occasion. In the days leading up…
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana will be heading to Uganda next month, but not for a visit – he’ll be in action on the football pitch. Onana will join the Cameroon team as they face Zimbabwe at Namboole Stadium on September 10 in a Group J match of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Interestingly, Zimbabwe will first host Kenya at the same venue on September 6, also as part of the AFCON qualifiers. Both Zimbabwe and Kenya lack approved stadiums in their countries, prompting them to request Namboole management to host their ‘home’ games at the stadium for a fee. Initially,…
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, residents of Namabya, Bukhaweka, and Bupoto sub-counties in Namisindwa District came together to rehabilitate community roads, led by their dedicated Woman MP hopeful, Dr. Khanakwa Sarah. The initiative, driven by the community’s need for improved access to social services, showcases the power of collective action in driving positive change. The road rehabilitation effort, which began after residents noticed the deplorable state of the roads, highlights the impact of community-led initiatives in addressing local challenges. By taking ownership of their problems, the residents of Namisindwa are demonstrating a model for grassroots development that can…