According to Mariachi, the tycoon has failed to maintain relationships with intelligent women due to his busy schedule. “I have tried to advise Lwasa but he has refused to take it. He should now look for a lady who isn’t going to run away from him. I think this time he should try an albino or abled. ” “I just don’t know what is Lwasa’s problem. He cannot have a relationship with an intelligent lady, but he can keep albinos since they are easily seen and they cannot escape from him.” Said Mariachi The Masaka City Tycoon earlier this week…
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Kampala, Uganda: Currently Uganda has confirmed 54 cases of Ebola disease. Ministry of Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng via her twitter handled confirmed that first death of an Ebola patient in the Capital, Kampala The man who died was the 19th victim of an outbreak, which has comprised 54 confirmed cases in the East African country, the report said. So far, 20 people — including five medics at the hospital where the first case was treated — have recovered and were discharged on Tuesday. The man who died in Kampala was not from the city but was known to have potentially come…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Stakeholders in Agriculture on Monday analyzed findings of the Value Chain Study in the 8 commodities that was done from Nabuin Zardi and Mukono Zardi in Central region funded by Caritas Uganda and Uganda Farmers Common Voice Platform. Stakeholders included a team from Caritas Uganda and Uganda Farmers Common Voice Platform, Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Uganda National Bureau of Standards, Principal farmers and others. The 8 Value chain understudy included Maize, Cassava, Groundnuts, Livestock (beef) in Nabuin Zardi then Beans, Coffee, Banana, and sweet potatoes…
Now reaching our desk is that gospel singer Judith Babirye has landed herself in trouble over breach of contract, ordered by the court to pay shs 100M. It is said that Judith Babirye was involved in a botched land deal with businessman Joseph Ojok. The land in question is located on Block 383, Plot 9660 in kitende – Kawoto in Busiro county, Wakiso district. According to Kampala sun, In a judgment dated October 3, Justice Anna Mugenyi said Babirye had promised to refund sh100m to Joseph Ojok, who sued her through Godwin Tashobya, the holder of power of attorney. “Given…
By Charles Katabalwa/Umoja Standard. Mbarara, Uganda: Roke Telkom, has embarked on its’ annual charity drive dubbed Roke Gives Back to offer social support to special needs children’s homes across the country, the drive will take place during the month of October. This marks the 6th year since the firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative was launched to respond to extend support to disadvantaged children and women in the different regions in Uganda. “We believe we can make a difference in our children’s lives while of the care takers with our contribution and this year we intend to support up to 400…
By Katabalwa Charles/Umoja Standard. Lugogo, Kampala-Uganda: The trade fair which started on 6th October ended on 10th October after a one week long of exhibition under Theme, “Harnessing Economic Recovery Through Local sourcing and Deepening value chain integration”, attracted over 920 exhibitors this year coming from a record 25 countries including USA, UK, South Africa, Kenya and Rwanda, Turkey, Thiland , Nigeria, Rwanda, Malaysia among others. The General Manager of Tembo steel Manish Kalla after receiving the best exhibitor award thanked organizers for respecting Buy Uganda Build Uganda initiative because his company uses only Ugandans based raw materials which has…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Grace Kikazi is a Ugandan entrepreneur who thought wise that adding value to local millet would create a difference amongst consumers. Her idea gave birth to Kikazi Millet Flour Original which is now a fully registered product under Kikazi Agri Products. Important to note. Kikazi Quality Millet Floor is extracted from a family of African finger millet. Finger millet is full of dietary fiber, which helps to control the “bad” cholesterol that can contribute to heart diseases like atherosclerosis. It is soluble fiber absorbs cholesterol before it enters your bloodstream, maintaining a lower cholesterol…
Model Judith Heard planted over 700 trees through her Judith Heard Foundation on Independence day at Buyiga Island, Mpigi district. This was concerning a campaign dubbed #50mTrees4Africa. The activity was also in a response to a newly created partnership with the Rotary Club of Rubaga where the Judith Heard Foundation became the implementing factor for all their environmental activities. The activity was also made successful due to the provision of four kinds of indigenous tree species by the National Forestry Authority (NFA). The NFA which is also in partnership with the Judith Heard Foundation provided about 700 tree plantlets that…
The Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) has released the roadmap for the forthcoming Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) which is slated to kick off this Friday with the briefing of candidates. UCE is the first set of examinations to be conducted by the national examinations body. According to the roadmap that the website has seen, the board is slated to conduct a briefing of security officers who will guard the exams on October 12. Examination distributors, who are authorized to transport examination papers from the Uneb center in Kyambogo to various centers across the country, will be briefed on October…
The MTN Marathon is back! After a two-year break due to Covid-19, the most awaited athletics event in the country returns to the calendar. MTN Uganda together with its partners Huawei, Stanbic Bank, New Vision, Rwenzori, NBS TV, and KCCA – the host city announced the 2022 edition of the MTN Marathon. The marathon that will take place on Sunday, November 20, and run under the theme “Run for Babies” was launched on Monday, October at the MTN Uganda HQ in Industrial Area. While launching the Marathon, Sylvia Mulinge, the MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer announced that the proceeds from this year’s…