NEWS: This world is so difficult and if you have somewhere you are and are able to get somewhere to sleep, then thank God for it. This is because a lot of people suffer to get something to eat and where to sleep. Credit: Buzznation. And it gets even more difficult when you’re in a foreign land where everything is almost alien to you. If you happen to hit a dead end in such places, then you are bound to find life so difficult. This was the case for this girl while working abroad. She revealed how she reached to…
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NATIONAL: Buvuma District Woman Member of Parliament Hon Suzan Nakaziba has been rushed to hospital in critical condition after a scuffle with security officers. The Security Officers mostly comprised the UPDF and Police had a confrontation with Hon Nakaziba after they blocked the Women Day Celebrations which were slated for yesterday at Kyanja-Kutale in Bweema Sub County in Buvuma District. According to the Deputy RDC Buvuma, Patrick Mubiru, the Member of Parliament who subscribe to National Unity Platform Hon Nakaziba, didn’t seek permission to hold the Women Celebrations in the area thus confronting the security forces. Mubiru told journalists that…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Rubaga, Uganda: On Sunday, Uganda Red Cross Society received a huge donation from World Bicycle Relief to a total of 1,250 Buffalo Bicycles from World Bicycle Relief manufactured to adapt to African rural situation in a bid to relieve mobility of red Cross responders as they execute their duties. It should be noted that Uganda Red Cross has up to 500,000 volunteers spread across 51 branch networks countrywide most of whom were fully catered for in this manner yet they are meant to reach communities in fulfillment of their mission. This means therefore, this donation…
GOSSIP: Wow being a woman must be one of the hardest tasks ever on this planet and with especially the current generation. Many women want to go with the current trends of enhancing their beauty despite such making their lives difficult. Credit: Buzznation. Well a video of a slay queen on social media has left people in a different kind of mixed reactions. This slay queen had long artificial nails. And she wanted to peel a boiled egg but the struggle she went through is untold. One could probably move from Kampala to Mombasa and return on foot before she’s…
VIDEO: Singer Jamie Culture is mentally disturbed again as he was found eating from the dustbins again. Jamie Culture used to be a local musicians but two years ago, he said he no longer wants that kind of music he is going to be a traditional singer. Credit: Buzznation. Jamie Culture said he sings the music told to him by his ancestors where they were burried. He even said his ancestors are the ones that tell him to eat from the dustbins but otherwise he is okay and understands everything. Most of Ugandan musicians struggle with drugs addiction that affects…
FOOTBALL: The Spanish side led after eight minutes when Youssef En-Nesyri finished following an error from Harry Maguire. Sevilla doubled their advantage with a looping header from defender Loic Bade, before En-Nesyri again capitalised on a mistake – from goalkeeper David de Gea – to complete the win. United were well below their best as they exited Europe with a whimper. This is the first of a series of potentially season-defining games for United – they take on Brighton at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday and face a key Premier League match at Tottenham on 27 April…
NATIONAL: The Minister of gender, labour and social development, Hon. Betty Amongi has today launched the second women, peace and security program 2022-2026 with the commitment of prioritising sustainable and inclusive peace and security for women in Uganda. She enumerated the various program government has undertaken to address issues of peace and security including:- Localising UN security council resolutions 1325, scaling programs to address GBV, Scaling multi-sectoral approach to enhance access to justice by women continuing to implement an open door policy on refugees. Hon. Betty Amongi, Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development officiates the launch as othe dignitaries…
IRON SHEET SCANDAL: The Minister of State for Defense and Veterans Affairs, Mr Jacob Oboth Oboth has reported to Criminal Investigations Directorate at Kibuli, Kampala to record an additional statement in regard to the diversion of iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities in Karamoja sub-region. The mood at CID headquarters was by press time tense after the counterterrorism officers deployed in the premises ordered the minister’s military escorts to remain at the gate as detectives grill him. He was by press time appearing before the Deputy CID director, Beata Chelimo. This comes just days after Christians at St Andrews Church…
EID-Al-FITR: The public service ministry on Thursday announced Friday, April 21, will be a public holiday to allow Muslims to host the Idd celebrations. In her letter to information ministry permanent secretary (PS) Aminah Zawedde, Public Service PS Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwire said, “The honourable minister of public service informs the general public that tomorrow April 21, is Eid-Al-Fitr and will be observed as a public holiday throughout Uganda pursuant to the Public Holidays Act 1965”. Eid al-Fitr is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide because it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. Different countries celebrate…
Kampala, Uganda: The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has remanded Hamuza Farouk Kintu, a street beggar, to Luzira Prison on charges of being in possession of a firearm without a valid firearm certificate. Kintu also known as Tonny Anthony Mayambala Mugabi has been charged before the Court presided over by Grade One Magistrate Sienna Owomugisha and charged with two counts namely unlawful possession of government stores and being in possession of a firearm without a valid firearm certificate. Begger. The Court has heard that during the month of April 2023 at Biina Upper Zone in Nakawa District in Kampala, Kintu was…