You are the Bank, The long-awaited Bank, The People’s own Bank, The Bank that The President wants. For the local Farmers to own, participate in, and economically flourish in their Country. You are the Bank! You are bank, That will walk in tandem with the presidents call, For the 4 Acre model, Which the farmer will enjoy to eradicate poverty in our country thru the changing of the homestead’s income, At grassroot level, You are the Bank! You are the Bank, That all MPs & all Area local leaders & Stakeholders viewed as the solution for poverty eradication. The Bank…
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After weeks of hype, scintillating reviews and speculation, Queen of Buganda Nnaabagereka Sylvia Nagginda Luswata’s new autobiography finally hit the shelves today. Credit: Chimpreports. The book was unveiled at a glamourous event at the Kampala Sheraton, and graced by dignitaries from Buganda and other kingdoms, the central government, players in the business sector, her family and friends among others. The book chronicals Nnaabagereka’s childhood and education, her love affair and subsequent marriage to the Buganda Monarch and the works she has done during her tenure as the Nnabagereka spanning over two decades. Addressing the guests at the event, the Queen…
Credit: Observer. STORY ONE: On March 11, 11-year-old Dan Gasore died shortly after being rushed to Kisoro hospital. On March 9. Gasore had returned home from school, visibly distressed, according toThe Observernewspaper. Gasore’s father recounts the boy came home in tears, narrating that his teacher had hit him on the head and back. The boy’s condition continued to deteriorate until his tragic death in the hospital. What happened to Gasore? On March 9, Gasore’s teacher, Pasco Hakizimana, hit him on his back and head for failing to understand what he/Hakizimana sought to impart. Hakizimana is currently on the run. Spare…
When Ugandan Parliament passed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, Pro LGBTQ+ Companies threatened to leave the country. It is against this background the Uganda’s First Son and Senior PresidentialAdvisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba boldly told pro-homosexual companies operating in Uganda to quit if they are not comfortable with the recently passed anti homosexuality bill. Muhoozi this morning via his twitter inked that he had learnt of some foreign companies that want to leave the country because Parliament passed the Anti-homosexual bill. He said if those companies feel like quitting, they should alert him and help in packing their bags. ”I…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: John Kabanda, a long-time trader in Kampala and fellow traders on Wednesday had their cheeks literally shine after seeing court process flow well and almost in their favor. Kabanda and a team accuse Kampala based businesswoman, Christine Nabukeera claiming that she maliciously and unlawfully removed the door from his shop raising from failure to pay rent arrears that accumulated during the lockdown on 28th, July, 2020 after relief of Covid lockdown. Speaking to journalists after Court sitting, john Kabanda lauded Court under Chief Magistrate Sanula Namboozo for giving poor opportunity to have justice…
Kasese, Western Uganda: Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is implementing a disaster preparedness program aimed at strengthening capacities of District Disaster Management Committees (DDMCs), District Task Forces (DTFs) and their local structures to establish well-functioning multi-hazard preparedness and response systems to ensure effective Early Warning and Early Action (EW/EA). This is being done with Support from European Union Humanitarian Aid, through a consortium consisting of Netherlands Red Cross, Austria Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent. One of the key activities of the project is training DDMCs from Ntoroko, Kabarole, Bundibugyo and Kasese districts as…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Makerere University has today during Vice Chancellor’s press briefing outlined a number of strategies that are already being implemented in a bid to strengthen the safety and well-being of students as part of University’s Strategic plan 2020/2030. Speaking to journalists, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Vice Chancellor of Makerere University said that they are cognizant of increasing concerns and emerging needs of addressing risks and safety for students, staff and different stakeholders within and outside the campus. Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor of Makerere University addresses press. Photo by Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa. He stressed…
Zombo, Uganda: Police in Zombo district are holding 18-year-old woman for allegedly practicing lesbianism with three minors. The suspect Be-God-future Ayaa, a resident of Karombo village in Zombo town council was rescued by the police on Monday 20th March 2023 after angry residents attempted to lynch her for allegedly sexually abusing three primary school girls. Maureen Kitembo, the Officer in Charge of Crime Investigations in Zombo, says that Police have examined Ayaa and one of her victims and confirmed that the suspect has been seducing and having sexual intercourse with her. According to Kitembo, the 16-year-old told police that Ayaa…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Ms. Nassuna Husinah, a young lady who scouped Miss Elite Uganda 2023/24 Award has paid back to Victoria University fraternity regarding her triumph in the just concluded contest. It is very clear that Victoria University was pivotal in the successful journey Husinah has travelled to meet her unforgotable day of March, 18th, 2023 where she emerged Miss Elite Uganda 2023/24 and it is against this backgroung that thanking the fraternity was inevitable. Dr. Lawrence Muganga, the Vice Chancellor of Victoria University and Rajiv Ruparelia were at the forefront of this successful journey that…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Makerere University: On Tuesday, The US Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Natalie Brown represented by Ms. Amy Peterson officially launched the Makerere University Research, Grant Writing and Publication Centre. The project will see Early Career Researchers (ECRs) boost their skills in this field. In her speech, H.E Natalie E Brown the Ambassador of US Mission in Uganda who was represented by Amy Peterson, the Cultural Affairs Officer at the US Embassy in Kampala said that the project will support Makerere- Michigan State University’s collaboration and is part of a broader network of university partnerships that are supported…