By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Uganda Airlines has made its maiden flight between Entebbe to Lagos in Nigeria. The national carrier has made it flight to Lagos on October 19th this year. The route will reduce on the travel time between two countries from over eight hours to four hours. Uganda Airlines CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki said their aim is to open more routes on the continent. This development came after the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding between themselves and was rubber-stamped whne Uganda’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Gen Jeje Odongo met Nigeria’s minister for aviation, Hadi Sirika far…
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By Okidi Patrick/ Umoja Standard. ABIM: The family members of the 1st Pilot engineer killed by president Idii Amin Dada ,want him recognized and declared a hero by H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda,General Yoweri Museveni Kaguta. Talking about the First Pilot Engineer in Uganda who hails from Agago district in East Acholi district ,one of the family members had an interactive interview with our reporter on Tuesday from Abim District at Orwamuge town Council. Esther Immaculate Ajwang confirmed to our reporter that they went through a number of pain as orphans who grow up without a father…
Kampala, (UG): The Police at Natete Division in collaboration with the Fire Prevention and Rescue Services have swiftly responded to a fire outbreak after a fuel tank exploded and burst into flames along the Masanafu-Busega Northern By-pass on Wednesday evening. Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson, Mr Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed the report this evening saying the incident occurred today (Wednesday), October 18, 2023, at approximately 16:04 hrs. According to Mr Owoyesigyire, the fuel tanker involved in the fire incident of registration numbers KBL 022A and ZD 3482 was driven by Ismail Umar, a 27-year-old Kenyan national. “While the cause of the fire…
Credit: The East African Gazette. After being denied entry to the gallery where they report from, Ugandan journalists were seen today October 18, 2023 stuck outside Parliament. The door to the gallery was locked at the time journalists arrived as usual to gain admission and set up their gadgets before the plenary kick off. However, no explanation as to why they were prohibited was provided. Journalists during press conference at Media Centre recently. By East African Gazette As a result, the proceedings of today will not be broadcast anywhere, not even by Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC), the country’s official broadcaster.…
Singer Alien Skin real name Patrick Mulwana has come out and declined the chances that were offered to him by fellow singer and politician Bobi Wine to pull up his socks. After encountering significant opposition from numerous supporters of the People Power political wing, Bobi Wine publicly emerged to advocate for Alien Skin, asserting that he should be given an opportunity to rectify his mistakes. Nevertheless, in an audio recording circulating on various social media platforms, Alien Skin discloses that he does not require any opportunities or support from Bobi Wine. He explicitly emphasizes that he has never been associated…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. KAMPALA, UGANDA: Two congregants at Kikoni-based Karimero Souls Redemption Ministries (KSRM) under Lead Pastor and Overseer, Bro. Charles Mukundane have come out and testified to the Almighty God having healed them from Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) after several tests revealed NEGATIVE test. Two ladies, A lawyer by profession and a worshipper in the church on Sunday 15th in a mega Service confirmed to the congregation the hand of God as they are now freed from the syndrome they have battled with for years before. Bro. Charles Mukundane, Lead Pastor and Overseer, KSRM Church…
Today, the Consulate General of the Republic of Uganda in Guangzhou organised a Promote Uganda Origin Event held at Meta Incubator – Wisdom Valley, an Industrial technological innovation hub in Panyu District, Guangzhou to celebrate Uganda’s 61st Independence Anniversary and a special afternoon session with particular focus on promoting Ugandan coffee among Chinese consumers. The event was attended by the Deputy Director General of Guangdong Provincial Foreign Affairs Office together with the Director and Deputy Directors for African Division, Officials from the Guangzhou Foreign Affairs Office, Consular Generals from 30 Consulates and other members of the Diplomatic Corps, and a cross-section…
By Usaid Siddiqui, Edna Mohamed, Dalia Hatuqa, Joseph Stepansky and Arwa Ibrahim Published On 16 Oct 202316 Oct 2023 Click here to share on social media An Israeli air strike has hit al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City where thousands of civilians are seeking medical treatment and shelter from relentless attacks. Gaza health ministry says at least 500 casualties in hospital blast. A UN-run school housing refugees also struck. Read more 147 UpdatesAuto updates 5m ago (18:51 GMT) Egypt condemns deadly Israeli attack on Gaza hospital Egypt has condemned the Israeli attack on al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, calling it “a dangerous violation of International…
Police said they were pursuing suspected members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) – an armed group aligned with Islamic State (IS) – over the attack. CREDIT: SKY NEWS. Image:The attack took place in the Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda, according to police. File pi Two foreign tourists and a Ugandan national have been killed in an attack by suspected Islamist rebels, police have said. The attack happened in the Queen Elizabeth National Park – one of Uganda’s most popular conservation areas – according to police. “We have registered a cowardly terrorist attack on two foreign tourists and a…
By Okidi Patrick/ NORTHERN UGANDA CORRESPONT. LIRA, LANGO: The Mayor of Lira City West Division, Michael Ogwal Achonga has died of cancer from Mulsgo Regional Rrefferal Hospital on Sunday. Mayor Ogwal Achonga was recently operated and was diagnosed with cancer according to the organising committee He died from Mulago cancer institute in Kampala. According to Ogwal oyer he congratulated Lira City mayor Sam Atul and Lira City women MP hon Minister for health Dr. Ruth Jane Aceng Ocero for supporting and standing with the deseased in all ways. He died at 10:00 PM on Sunday three days ago after a long…