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A moderate magnitude 4.5 earthquake hit 19.5 km (12 mi) away from Kamwenge, Western, Uganda, in the noon of Saturday, Aug 3, 2024, at 6.17 am local time (Africa/Kampala GMT +3). The quake had a very shallow depth of 14 km (9 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would. Earthquake Details Date & time Aug 3, 2024 03:17:01 UTC – 7 hours ago Local time at epicenter Saturday, Aug 3, 2024, at 06:17 am (Africa/Kampala GMT +3) Status Confirmed…

Nkoma Secondary School in Mbale city has refuted allegations that it banned the Scripture Union and issued warnings to Christian students to forcefully embrace Islam. Instead, the school clarified that it has only regulated prayer times. Speaking at the school, Mr. Osillo Jimmy, a teacher and member of the disciplinary committee, stated, “It’s not true, just propaganda. We didn’t ban them but only regulated the time for prayers during school days.” “The disciplinary committee decided that students could pray individually during lunchtime but not in congregation. This measure was introduced to control indiscipline, as some students were misusing prayer times…

State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development (Minerals), Hon Phiona Nyamutoro has survived being shot at by Private Security Guards of National Cement Company, a subsidiary of Devki group. It is alleged that the company is carrying out illegal mining in Kisoro District. According to the minister, while at the scene flanked by police officers, looking visibly shaken,wonders why private security guards have the courage to shoot at her. “I think they called their boss who said that they should shoot whoever has come there. Private security to shoot at us? We need to see who their boss is to…

Tough time for the head of displinary committe for pressure group PLU as Police is searching the home of Igara East MP, Michael Mawanda Maranga who was arrested yesterday evening.  The legislator is the director for Mobilization of Patriotic League Of Uganda(PLU) and is accused of mismanaging UGX 164 bn in cooperatives compensation funds. Hon Michael Mawanda (NRM, Igara East Constituency) was yesterday carried to Nateete Police Station, Kampala for questioning as police investigate the management of Shs164 billion for compensation of cooperative societies that lost funds and property in wars between 1979 and 2006. Police sources say he spent…

By Julius Mugaga Tukacugurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has revealed overwhelming concerns on the reluctance in handling of torture cases by Uganda Police Force that has created a favourable ground for perpetrators evade justice. Crispin Kaheru, the Commissioner at Uganda human Rights Commission cited that it has been evident that there is no specific torture-related data in police annual crime reports which translates to under prioritization of torture by the Force. “Torture is a criminal act that violates human rights and should not be treated lightly by law enforcement,” Kaheru affirmed Kaheru highlighted that there…

Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development (Minerals), Hon Phiona Nyamutoro has survived being shot at by Private Security Guards of National Cement Company, a subsidiary of Devki group. It is alleged that the company is carrying out illegal mining in Kisoro District. According to the minister, while at the scene flanked by police officers, looking visibly shaken,wonders why private security guards have the courage to shoot at her. “I think they called their boss who said that they should shoot whoever has come there. Private security to shoot at us? We need to see who their boss is…

We strongly protest the continued detention of journalists Arirabaki Sengooba and Dickson Mubiru of the Grape Vine Publications and Ono Bwiino Newspaper who were arrested on Tuesday 18 June 2024 and detained at Kampala Central Police Station (CPS) while in line of duty. The dual’s detention is in relation to the publication of two news stories; the one depicting a bitter row between lawyer Steven Kalali and the High Court Judge Her Lordship Alexandra Nkonge Rugadya, and another one implicating UNOC in the alleged corruption scandals in Parliament. Upon the journalist’s arrest and detention, they had gone to the Police…

Ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party’s  Central Executive Committee (CEC) has dropped all Parliamentary Committee chairpersons and deputies who are NRM leaning to be dropped. CEC also directed the Government Chief Whip to advertise all sectoral committee positions. The decision follows allegations of corruption at parliament of Uganda. CEC also resolved that all committee chairpersons and deputies who have served two or more terms be removed from their positions. Recently, parliament has been under intense fire following corruption claims, with some members battling corruption cases at the Anti-corruption court. Some of the committees affected by the leadership shake-up include Trade…

By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard Kampala, Uganda: As the long-awaited event draws near, Tonta NRM United Voice a group gearing to canvass support for H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa countrywide in the upcoming elections confirmed to this website on Wednesday that they have so far mobilized over 50,000 people to attend a recognition event to President’s overwhelming work he has delivered for Uganda at Kololo Independence grounds on 5th July, 2024. With the event anticipated to be attended by over 200,000 Ugandans, TONTA single-handedly has successfully mobilized over 50,000 in number for this historical gesture. Byamugisha Emma, the National Coordinator of…

Her Excellency Kate Airey, the British High Commissioner to Uganda, has said the Ugandan theatre industry should be supported and developed to be an integral part of the social economic development programs of the nation. The British High Commissioner made these remarks today while meeting Aganza Kisaka the CEO of Yenze Theatre Conservatoire, in Kampala. She said that theatre has the potential to create deep reflections, to bring communities together, and also be a source of healing. She hailed the efforts of Yenze Theatre Conservatoire, YTC , who are celebrating three years of theatre this year. Read More……. What You…