Author: Umoja Editor

Vipers SC fan has expressed his disappointment in winger Abdul Lumala. After their 1-0 defeat, a fan identified as Roque Derryque tweeted that, “I was disappointed especially in you Lumala Abdul, you’re so fat, heavy, and unfit. The Lumala I know calls himself electric but I was shocked you couldn’t do any take on! The when Vipers team looks like a local team somewhere in Kisoro! We are done if that’s what you are going to play in the CAF Champions League.” Tweeted Roque Vipers were playing their first game since qualifying for the CAF Champions league groups. Having drawn…

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KCCA FC fans attacked another fan carrying a Morley Byekwaso Out placard at Lugogo Stadium on Saturday before their 1-0 victory over the Vipers. In a video clip, angry fans say some fans should behave maturely rather than calling for coaches’ sackings. A similar group of fans called for the sacking of Mike Mutebi, and now the team is struggling. Some fans think they love the club more than us.” We are tired of some fans who think they love the club more than we do.” “Are they sure the next coach will automatically win trophies after Morley Byekwaso is…

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Suleiman Jakana Nadduli, the son to former Minister without Portfolio but also NRM honcho, Hajji Abdul Nadduli has been found dead at his home. According to reports, Jakana  was found dead under unknown circumstances in the wee hours of Monday morning. National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General , Lewis Rubongoya said  he had met with Jakana on Saturday and he was fine. “The family says he was found dead at his home, a few days after he was released from prison. I spoke to him Saturday and he sounded fine,” Rubongoya tweeted. Jakana Nadduli (R) with his dad, Hajji Abdul Nadduli (L) Details…

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By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Masaka, Uganda: Winfred Masiko the National Programme Coordinator of Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Program (UWEP) at Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development reckoned the significance of media in giving visibility to development programmes and educating the population in different spheres. “We are delighted that media has accepted to partner with us because they are fundamental partners in development every sector need”. Said Matsiko. As National Coordinator of UWEP, during media discourse in Masaka on Sunday, Masiko revealed that they are to disburse about Ugx. 34bn from Bank of Uganda that was recovered as revolving fund…

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By Charles Katabalwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: President Museveni’s brother and the National coordinator of pressure group under National Residents Movement (NRM) The Revolution Guards((RG) Shedrack Nzeire Kaguta, while addressing journalists at katikati hotel-Lugogo in Kampala during the RG meeting said that Gen.Muhoozi has passed through all ranks of Army and fought wars to nature him so now has even the capacity to rule this country, “we have been enjoying life in Club Gavanor ,Dubia among others while General Muhoozi was in Somalia, Centra Republic fighting for peace of people” Nzeire says He disclosed that when NRM party endorse him and…

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By Vincentia Khakasa, Julius Mugaga/Umoja Standard. Makerere, Kampala-Uganda: On Friday Makerere University Red Cross Chapter partnering with Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) conducted an outreach program to neighboring community of Katanga and Wandegeya-slum areas of Capital Kampala. Activities were commenced with cleaning around Makerere Police Station and briefing of the team from Makerere University and Afro-Arab Youth Council before heading to Katanga a ‘Ghetto’ where they cleaned around drainage channels and open grounds. (All in green )Dr Abbas Agaba, Secretary General of Afro-Arab Youth Council and  Dr. Nansozi K Muwanga,Patron of Makerere University Red Cross Chapter & Executive Director Julius Nyerere…

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By John Kusolo. Kampala, Uganda: Vice President Jessica Alupo has called on stakeholders to review all the projects for which money has been borrowed. The Vice President said while there are good strides made so far in both the economic growth and development of the country, a harmonized planning and zero tolerance toward corruption will place the country at a better position compared to where the country is currently. The Vice President made the remarks during a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development, National planning Authority and Makerere University to Review the Mid-Term Government…

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By Charles Katabalwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: In order people mostly above 50 years are prone to deadliest disease such as prostate cancer, cervical cancer among other diseases. The minister for Kampala Hajjat Minsa Kabanda made the remarks at city hall grounds when older persons in kampala commemorating their international day Kabanda says older persons are delicate so their life need to be handled with care, by doing this they must always go for medical check-ups to know their life status. However on the same event Kabanda has condemned the ongoing immoral degeneration among the youths, noting that youths no longer…

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The Greater Bushenyi regional police spokesperson SP Martial Tumusiime has revealed to the press that the body of Atwijukire Adam was found this morning lying near his motorcycle in Buhuma1 cell, Buramba ward, Ishaka division, Ishaka-Bushenyi municipality, Bushenyi District. The deceased was a male adult aged 26 years old, munyankole by tribe, Bodaboda rider, and resident of Katimba cell, Rushinya parish, Kakanju sub-county, Bushenyi District. It’s alleged that the deceased left Ishaka town with his motorcycle and stopped at a bar belonging to Jingo Lawrence where he took crude waragi with his fellow Bodaboda rider Ainembabazi Simon, and this morning…

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By Vincentia Khakasa/Umoja Standard. Makerere, Kampala-Uganda: On Friday the Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) partnered with Makerere Red Cross chapter conducted an outreach programme aimed at giving back to the neighboring community. The activity was fueled by Makerere University Students (under the Red Cross Chapter) who mobilized personal resources to give back to the community. Makerere University Police Station was the starting point later to neigboring Katanga and Wandegeya areas to undertake community service and giving back. (All in green )Dr Abbas Agaba, Secretary General of Afro-Arab Youth Council and  Dr. Nansozi K Muwanga,Patron of Makerere University Red Cross Chapter &…

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