KIRYANDONGO, UGANDA: Three people including the driver are feared dead after a Mercedes SINO trailer in which they were travelling overturned at Karuma bridge and drowned into the falls on Tuesday morning. According to eyewitnesses at the time of the incident, the truck, Registration number UAT 113F was coming from Elegu at a high speed when the driver lost control close to the bridge and rammed into the high-speed waterfalls. By press time, there was a single trace of a trailer vehicle or its occupants but bottles of beer are seen broken and scattered all over the point of the…
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PARLIAMENT: Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Anita Among, has directed government security agencies to expeditiously investigate and reprimand those behind the gruesome attack on Mpondwe -Lhubiriha Secondary School in Kasese District on Friday night. “We want to condemn this loss in the strongest terms and such acts should be investigated and the perpetrators should be brought to book,” Speaker Among directed during plenary on Tuesday 20th June 2023. Important to note: The attack, blamed on suspected Allied Defence Forces (ADF) rebels, left at least 42 people of whom 37 were students dead. Speaker Among’s directive is also in line…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. NAMASUBA: It was ululating and chanting for the victors of the House competitions at Golden Age Schools located in Namasuba Kikajjo. Students from Eastern House emerged overall winners of the 2023 Inter-ouse Competitions organized by the school at Ndejje Playground and were awarded prize money. The team leader of Eastern House Mr. Sam Ojilongo praised winners of the competition and lauded the Director of the Schools Mr. Male Hussein and the Headteacher Madam Aida Kayongo for making pupil’s talents a key priority. The department of Physical Education and Sports (PES) under Ministry of Education has…
BY SIRAJE LUBWAMA Barely two months after the gruesome murder of Colonel retired Charles Okello Engola by his military driver Private Wilson Sabiiti on May 2, more than six other security officers or private guards have either killed themselves or other people Another threat After those murders which included an Indian and blogger Icuri who was gunned up in Kampala which are still under investigations, more are asking who is next. This reporter’s investigations reveal that, the deputy Secretary General of Justice Forum (JEEMA) Eddie Kasajja on May 8 reported told Old Kampala police station accusing the assistant Administrator General…
By John Kusolo The Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, has emphasized the importance of conducting peaceful and orderly elections during the by-elections. During the just concluded by elections in Bukedea District, Byabakama Mugenyi called upon all candidates to refrain from engaging in violence and to ensure a peaceful electoral process, highlighting the significance of upholding democratic principles in the country. According to Justice Byabakama, the recently held elections were successful, and the Electoral Commission (EC) promises to continue organizing successful elections in the future. The EC completed the preparation of the National Voters’ Register for Bukedea District, which…
By John Kusolo Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) in Uganda have gained significant attention for their positive impact on savings and investment. Over the past five years, an impressive amount of 1.75 trillion Ugandan shillings has been mobilized from savers for investment purposes, representing an annual growth rate of 79%. Additionally, more than 60,000 Ugandans have opened CIS accounts, as reported by Keith Kalyegira, the CEO of Capital Markets Authority Uganda. These numbers highlight the growing interest in CIS and the potential they hold as investment channels for individuals. The substantial growth in CIS assets is a testament to the hard…
By John Kusolo The Youth Alliance for Development Leadership in Africa (YALDA) recently organized a discussion on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), emphasizing the need for Ugandan youth to reposition themselves in order to benefit from this landmark agreement. The event, held at the National Theatre on May 29th, 2023, focused on the theme of “Repositioning Youth Businesses for AfCFTA.” The speakers included Ronnie Kawadwa, the Chairperson of the YALDA board, Don Patrick Bugingo, a lecturer at MUBS and Managing Director of Aloesha Organic Natural Health Products, Milton Kambula, a Peace Service Ambassador, and other distinguished individuals. The AfCFTA,…
For 18 th June 2023 International Day for Countering Hate Speech By Nathan Mwesigye Byamukama In July 2021, the United Nations General Assembly designated June 18th as the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, emphasizing the global significance of addressing this pressing issue. Hate speech is pervasive in both online and offline settings, posing a severe threat to peace, stability, security, and development. It undermines human rights, erodes social cohesion, and can lay the foundation for violence, hindering the pursuit of peace, stability, sustainable development, and human rights for all, as stated by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Described by…
By The Associated Press In this image made from video, people gather on Saturday in front of a building of the Lhubiriha Secondary School Mpondwe, Uganda, near the border with Congo following an attack on the school. AP KAMPALA, Uganda — Suspected rebels attacked a school in a remote area of Uganda near the Congo border, killing at least 41 people in a nighttime raid before fleeing across the porous frontier, authorities said. Thirty-eight students in their dormitories were among the victims. Some students were burned beyond recognition, and others were shot or hacked to death after militants armed with…
The MPs from Teso sub region,including the Speaker Anita Among and Vice President Jessica Alupo, all belong to a WhatsApp forum called”TPG 2021-2026 OFFICIAL” This is used for coordination purposes. The same MPs all belong to a grouping called Teso Parliamentary Group (TPG)whose current Chairman is BoscoOkiror, the MP Usuk County. Okiror is actually one of the few MPs and elected leaders in Teso who still work very closely with Vice President Jessica Alupo who has fallen out witha lot of fellow elected leaders since becoming VP. With full Alupo backing,Okiror got the position after the reign of Bishop Patrick…