A video of a Ugandan man experiencing snow for the first time in Quebec has amassed millions of views on TikTok. “Now, finally I’m in Canada,” he says, while his spouse giggles behind the camera. “This is what we call Canada.” The video, which had over 5.3 million views at the time of writing, was posted to the TikTok account @peterandmarie(opens in a new tab). The account follows the couple’s unique love story. According to previous posts, Marie (from Quebec) and Peter (from Uganda) met online, and travelled back and forth across the world to be with each other. Peter’s first…
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Things look not to be moving well in the family of Inebantu, Mutesi Jovia, Silent political war has erupted between his father and NRM leaders/mobilizers. This was clearly seen during the inbantu’s kasiki which happened on Saturday 28th October 2023, at her father’s home in Mayuge Town, Mayuge District. According to our reporter, all NRM top officials from the Busoga region shunned the event claiming that the faction had turned political with FDC-affiliated guests. It should be noted that Inebantu’s father, Mr Bayole Stanely was an FDC strong carder before crossing to the National Resistance Movement (NRM). It is on…
The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has announced the appointment of Belgian football tactician, Paul Put, as the new head coach of the Uganda Cranes. Put has signed a two-year contract and his immediate task is to lead the Cranes in the upcoming 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Guinea and Somalia this month. The unveiling ceremony took place at FUFA House in Mengo, where federation president Moses Magogo expressed confidence in their choice, stating, “FUFA rolled out an application process and we got over 150 coaches including two Ugandans who applied for the job. After a thorough analysis, the…
Kampala, Uganda: Stakeholders in Social Protection have collectively called on Ugandan government to lay a ground that will spur equality amongst its subjects if the economy is to take off. Hon. Flavia Kabahenda, who doubles as the Chairperson of Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Social Protection and Kyegegwa District Woman Representative expressed a concern as Social Protection Financing in the National Budget Framework Paper for the Financial Year 2023/24 is being affected by extreme funding shortfalls. Meanwhile, in an attempt to deliver comprehensive social protection, the Government has implemented the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE) which is currently benefiting 302,000…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda. Uganda Red Cross Society, Prudential Uganda in partnership with Prudence Foundation has rolled out Phase 2 of the SAFE STEPS Road Safety Campaign in Uganda. Th e campaign started in 2022, aiming at reminding people to stay safe on the roads and sharing important messages to help save lives. In this phase, efforts are directed to teach 8,000 boda boda riders in areas like Kampala, Mityana, Masaka, Mbale, and Mbarara about safety and how to help in emergencies. The SAFE STEPS campaign shows Uganda Red Cross Society’s strong commitment to keeping people safe on the…
Tensions flared in the Wakiso district council meeting as NUP (National Unity Platform) councilor Robert Segawa unleashed his anger on fellow party councilors, accusing them of aligning with the ruling government and betraying their party’s interests. A video that has gone viral on social media captures the intense moment when Segawa addressed a council meeting comprised solely of NUP members before his outburst against his party colleagues. In the video, Segawa appears visibly furious as he criticizes his colleagues for what he perceives as their betrayal of the NUP cause. Segawa accused the councilors of turning their backs on their…
A stepmother identified as Komuhendo Harriet has been arrested by Masindi Police for the alleged murder by poisoning of her two stepchildren, aged 8 and 6, and the attempted murder by poisoning of a third victim, a 2-year-old child who is currently undergoing treatment at Masindi General Hospital. The incident happened on October 26 in Labongo sub-county, Masindi district, where the suspect is said to have given the three siblings a meal laced with suspected poison. As a result, all three children became unconscious, sending their family into a state of panic. They were immediately rushed to Masindi General Hospital…
By Richard Onapatum The beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in the villages of Getom Subcounty, Katakwi district are in tears after wolves invaded their homes and killed 24 goats and 35 sheep in various households. The most affected villages that have been terrorized for three months now include Moru b village, akide Village, Getom Village, paliakol Village, Africa Village with residents living in fear of both their lives and the animals. The Parish Development Model (PDM) is a government led initiative aimed at transforming subsistence households into the money economy and improve service delivery and alleviate poverty at the grassroots level in Uganda. Josepine…
The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has announced that it is indefinitely cutting all ties with the Katonga Road-based “People’s Government” faction. As a result, FDC President Patrick Amuriat Oboi told pressmen on Monday that going forward, the party will no longer participate in any activities involving the “People’s Government.” “This may only resume when the conflict between the two is resolved,” he added. The party recently split into two factions, one at Najjanankumbi led by Amuriat, and the other at Katonga Road under founding father Col Dr Kizza Besigye. The split was a culmination of longstanding disagreements over…
By Okidi Patrick/ NORTHERN UGANDA CORRESPONDENT. GULU: The Gulu Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Cosmas James Okidi ,has warned members of the public in Gulu district about getting involved in some criminal activities and urged them to expose criminal elements in the society. While appearing in one of radio talk show in Gulu on Tuesday, Okidi warned members of the public about getting involved in some common crimes such as gender based violence(GBV) which results into quarrels and fight among family members. He said the main cause of GBV is alcoholism and frustration from some family heads who end up…