Kampala, Uganda: Umoja Standard learnt that there will be a briefing on the performance of students today Wednesday 8, 2023 in the presence of Mrs. Museveni and education ministry top officials. The briefing, a precursor to the release of the results, is expected to take place at State House, Kampala. The briefing will be done by Dan Odongo, the UNEB’s executive secretary, and the board’s chairperson, Prof. Mary Okwakol. After the briefing, an announcement of the official date for the release of the results, and the related modalities will be done. This will be the second set of the national…
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By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kyambogo, Uganda: While lecturing Journalists on ‘Mentorship for responsible citizenship’ during day-two of Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) Symposium ongoing at Kyambogo University, Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of UPDF narrated that he used to be a private escort to a Lieutenant in Kotido those days but his story today is unique. He revealed that, used to carry (two bags, two guns) his and for boss, laid his bed, prepared his meals but little did he know that he was to become Deputy CDF he is now. “I am not the…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. HEALTH: As elections for Federation of Medical Internees (FUMI) draw closer, Umoja Standard’s Reporter had a one-on-one interview with Dr. David Mugyema, one of the Candidates eyeing the seat for Presidency. Our Reporter had 14 key questions to put across to him and to see how he will help take FUMI forward and below are the questions and how David Mugyema attempted them. Question 1. *Who is David Mugyema?* Answer: I’m a Ugandan born again Christian, a born of Masaka city, currently a pre-internee doctor (Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery), a leader throughout my life.…
ENTERTAINMENT: Big Talent CEO and celebrated Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo, USA’s Matt B, Nigeria’s Burna Boy among others in the category were surpassed by South Africa’s Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo Zikode won the Best Global Music Performance category at the Grammy Awards for their song Bayethe. The trio beat competition from the likes of Arooj Aftab, Eddy Kenzo, Matt B, Burna Boy, among others to win the Best Global Music Performance award at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, USA. 5th January 2023 will, however, forever be a date to remember for Ugandan music lovers as…
GOSSIP: Available information indicate that Charles Wa Asia- a renown Ugandan TikToker is bedridden over hernia and rectal prolapse illness. The news concerning Charles’ illness comes in just a few days after the burial of his partner Asia who breathed her last following a persistent stomach condition. Report: MBU. Based on the information we have collected, it is reported that Charles has been ailing from this condition for a period of about more than 15 years. A few months ago, he was also hospitalized for the same illness but he gradually recovered and gained the energy to support himself on…
GOSSIP: City Socialite Sheilah Gashumba’s father Frank Gashumba has rejected meeting with daughter’s boyfriend Rickman, refuses to accept photos of daughter kissing with Rickman. Reports indicate that, on Sunday, Sheilah Gashumba launched her glam shop in Kampala at an event that was attended by several of her friends, celebrities, and business associates. Her father Frank Gashumba as well attended in person and in some of the photos that made rounds on social media, he was seen close to her boyfriend Rickman. In the photos, Rickman trying to explain something while flashing hand gestures as the Sisimuka Uganda CEO looks on…
Kabale, Uganda: Police in Kabale district is holding a man over alleged murder of own mother. Identified as Benon Tumwesigye-resident of Hakabungo cell, Mukalange ward, Katuna town council is said to have hit his mother Provia Busingye 50 with a hoe on the head according to Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson ASP Elly Maate. He says, it’s alleged that the suspect divorced his wife and the wife went back to her parent’s home in Rwanda while pregnant. On Sunday, 5th Feb 2023, the woman gave birth to a dead child. The suspect started accusing his own mother “Provia” to have bewitched the…
GOSSIP: Kampala’s socialite and media personality, Sheila Gashumba has re-affirmed her relationship to public when she kissed deeply with Rickman Manrick. This came after an audio was released on social media of Frank Gashumba showing how he is not happy with Rickman Manrick dating his daughter. He said he doesn’t see his daughter Sheilah with a person that dresses like Rickman or of the value like him. However this didn’t bother Sheila Gashumba at all. Instead of listening to her father, she has continued the seal her love for Rickman. Over the weekend, Sheila was opening up her clothing line…
Kapchorwa, Uganda: A protest erupted amongst angry residents in Kapchorwa and ended up vandalizing a signpost in the name of Gen. Kainerugaba. Acoording to reports, the incident is allegedly related to the signpost being erected without following proper procedures or consulting the Sebei community. Frank Chege, a resident of London Bridge cell in Kapchorwa Municipality claims removing the signpost indicates political maturity amongst the local community “It means we Sabinys have picked up some sense in political maturity because the signpost never made any sense. We’re supposed to have maybe [gold medalist Joshua] Cheptegei road instead of Muhoozi road. What…
Kampala, Uganda: Reports indicate that driver to Minister Namuyangu who damaged a student’s suitcase at Buddo Secondary School has been directed to report to police as investigations of misconduct against him start. The directive follows a public outcry about the driver of a government vehicle registration UG-0915Z which reportedly damaged a child’s suitcase at Buddo Secondary School over the weekend. One of the parents who witnessed the incident used social media to appeal for help to the student, and mounted a search for the driver. Additional reporting by URN. As the post went viral, the vehicle was traced to Jennifer…