Makerere, Kampala-Uganda: The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has said that he is one of the testimonies of President Museveni administration—having risen through ranks to become a Deputy Speaker of Parliament of Uganda. Tayebwa was speaking at the Makerere Centenary Celebrations where President Museveni is the Guest of Honor. “In 2001, with a metallic suit case and UGX.450,000 school fees for Makerere. I came to Makerere with no relatives in the Government of Uganda but today, I am Deputy Speaker of Parliament. This really makes me one of the testimonies from the government,” Hon Tayebwa said. “I want to…
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By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Lugogo, Kampala-Uganda: John John Jacob, the International University of East Africa’s Consultant has sought Ugandan government to invited investors to create and produce for Ugandans not to repatriate profits and expertise. Jacob argued that Ugandans have incredible brains but lack expertise to put it into use and it is against this background that he believed that if Ugandans were equipped with required skills, they would produce for themselves and save the country from incurring exorbitant import duties. “Uganda is spending a lot on importing various products which may actually be produced here so I…
By Charles Katabalwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Men have been challenged to give their wives enough time to engage in developmental work hence social economic development of the home, community and country respectively. This advise has been given by chairperson to the parliamentary committee on Gender Labor and social development Hon. Flavia Rwabuhoro , during the breakfast Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) meeting in Kampala Mestil Hotel ,organized by Ministry of Gender Labor and social development (MGLSD) together with ActionAid International Uganda (AAIU) and International Center for Research on Women (ICRW), citing that many women spend a lot of time doing unproductive…
By Charles Katabalwa/Umoja Standard. Mapeera House, Kampala: Centenary Bank the largest commercial microfinance banks in Uganda has this morning officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Buganda Land Board to enable seamless land title processing for the bank’s customers. The MOU details that Buganda Land Board upon receipt of recommendation from the bank, will commence surveys and thereafter issuance of titles to Centenary bank customers. Speaking at the MOU signing, Fabian Kasi the Managing Director Centenary Bank recognized the effort that has gone into finalizing the MOU between Buganda Land Board and Centenary Bank. In his word, :“Centenary Bank was…
By Charles Katabarwa. Kampala, Uganda: In efforts to address unemployment problem in Uganda the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) in partnership with Mastercard Foundation has awarded UGX5.9 billion as seed funding to an additional 78 Ugandan small and growing businesses through their Hi-innovator Program. This brings the total of businesses funded to 110 since the Hi-Innovator Programme was launched in May 2021, totalling Ushs 10.5 billion in seed funding and the e winners were selected from over 6,300 entrepreneurs based in five sectors including agriculture, digital economy, fashion and beauty, health, and light manufacturing ,that had enrolled in the program’s…
The Uganda Rugby Union has given Warriors player Gabriel Aredo a 10-month ban for assaulting New Vision journalist Johnson Were. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on October 3, by Uganda Rugby Union secretary, Peter Odong. Aredo was seen in a video from the Kyabazinga Sevens semifinal between the KOBs and Heathens tackling Johnson Were, who he was trying to stop from taking pictures of the altercation. “The Disciplinary Committee of the Uganda Rugby Union was convened on September 28th, 2022, and all parties were invited to provide their independent accounts of the incident.” The statement reads. “The…
Uganda Premier League debutants, Blacks Power FC, have suspended defender Mike Kawooya indefinitely. The club claimed in a statement that during a normal check on all players on October 2, 2022, it was discovered that Kawooya was absent from the camp without even having authorization from any club officials. He didn’t arrive back at camp until the morning of the following day when he was already drunk and out of order. According to the club, this produced problems for the players who were sleeping in the camp. Due to his unacceptable actions, the team decided to send the defender home.…
A fourth health official has today succumbed to Ebola, according to the health minister Jane Ruth Aceng. Aceng said in a tweet: “I regret to announce the passing of another Health worker, Ms. Margaret Nabisubi, an aesthetic officer.” She added: “The 58-year-old succumbed to Ebola at 4.33 am this morning at Fort Portal Hospital (JMedic) after battling the disease for 17 days.” According to Aceng, Nabisubi is the fourth health worker to be killed by the deadly virus. “The late Margaret is the 4th health worker we have lost in the current Ebola outbreak after the probable cause of the…
Security in Apac District has arrested two parents for torturing their 10-year-old child. Nelson Ogwang and his wife Caroline Aol both residents of Ajoadoko “B” cell Alworoceng Parish, Ibuje sub-county in Apac are the two suspects arrested by the Police. It’s alleged that the two set a 10-year-old Justine Adok on fire last month. The father bought fish and went to the party leaving the victim with his stepmother. On his return, he found the food that was meant for him eaten by his son. “The stepmother had tied both his hands and legs with a rope. They both (father…
National Unity Platform Principal Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu and Dr.Kizza Besigye have reacted to the promotion of first son Muhoozi Kainerugaba from the rank of Lieutenant General to a full General. On Monday afternoon, the commander in chief of defense forces President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni promoted his son to the highest rank in the army. Bobi and Besigye the strong opposition pillars have reacted to the promotion on their official social media accounts “After yesterday’s thoughtless tweets and threats against Kenya, Museveni has rewarded his brutal son with a fresh gift: The rank of full General! He will soon be “retired”…