The launch of the CN Sugar Factory in Kifuyo, Namayingo district, by Vice President Jessica Alupo, demonstrates the government’s support for the establishment of a sugar mill in the area. The Vice President expressed her pleasure with the investment by CN Sugar Company during the launch ceremony on Friday, August 9, 2024. The launch ceremony, which took place at the company site in Kifuyo trading center, Buyinja Sub county, marked the first mega-investment in Namayingo district. The factory’s construction has been a long-awaited development for the community, and its launch triggered jubilation throughout the district. In her speech, delivered by…
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Kampala, Uganda. WEDNESDAY: The Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, is set to release the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) May/June 2024 examination results on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. This release is in accordance with the Statutory Instrument 2009 No.9, which established UBTEB. The May/June 2024 examination series was conducted from May 14 to June 25, 2024, at 220 examination centers nationwide. A total of 1,694 candidates sat for the end-of-programme examinations, comprising 880 female candidates (52%) and 814 male candidates (48%). The examinations covered a broad range of disciplines, including; Diplomas in various Engineering programs,…
Joseph Tamale Mirundi (born 1964)is a Ugandan journalist, author and political analyst who appeared on the STV political show Sharp Talk with Tamale Mirundi . In 2022, Tamale opened up an online newspaper where he publishes news and information named Kab News. He previously appeared on NBS Television on the One on One show. In 2021, he joined STV Uganda on The Sharp Talk show and Embuga which aired twice a week. He is a former presidential press secretary, and media advisor. He was born in Rakai District, Uganda. He went Rubaga Senior Secondary School Makerere University. He was an…
*PM Nabbanja Delivers 300m Shs for Hoima Catholic Church hospital project donated by President Museveni. The Prime Minister of Uganda, the Rt Hon Robinah Nabbanja, on Sunday delivered 300m shs contribution by President Museveni towards the ongoing construction of St Mary’s Children and Women Specialised Hospital in Hoima City. Nabbanja handed over the cash to the Vicar General Hoima Catholic Diocese Rt Rev Robert Mugisa Amooti. The 40billion specialized hospital is intended to boost healthcare services in the diocese and outside Bunyoro sub-region. The proposed multi-billion St Mary’s Children and Women specialized hospital is situated on Bujumbura hill in Hoima…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: In a celebration of African heritage and contemporary fashion, NAOMI FASHIONS is revolutionizing the industry with its unique blend of Kitenge prints and high-style aesthetics. Naomi Fashions embodies the bold, vibrant spirit of African style, blending traditional Kitenge prints with modern fashion sensibilities. The brand’s designs are a fusion of classic and contemporary elements, creating a unique, eye-catching aesthetic that turns heads. Naomi Fashions features high-quality Kitenge fabrics, known for their bright colors, intricate patterns, and soft textures. The brand offers a range of collections, from statement pieces to everyday wear, including:…
Finally relief appears for Nyendo-Mukungwe County Member of Parliament and Commissioner of Parliament Hon. Mathias Mpuuga as the High Court in Kampala delivered a significant ruling regarding a contentious service award granted to former Leader of Opposition (LOP) and three backbench parliamentary commissioners. In a ruling by Justice Douglas Karekona Singiza, the court upheld the decision made on May 6, 2022, which awarded UGX 500 million to Mpuuga and UGX 400 million each to commissioners Solomon Silwany, Prossy Mbabazi, and Esther Afoyochan. Justice Singiza clarified that the allowances for members of the Parliamentary Commission are determined by the Commission with…
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.…
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…