Author: Umoja Editor

On 13th March 2024, the LC5 chairperson invited 51 primary teachers from under the performed school in the district to engage with the district officials at Nakaseke Technical College only to be told to put away their bags and subjected to sitting the 2023 mock exams under the direct supervision of Mr. Koomu Kiwanuka to assess their competence. However, on March 15th these results were released by the same district chairperson Mr. Koomu but was surprised to learn that seven out of nine scored below 50% in mathematics subject. The chairperson shockingly noted that one of the teachers scored 28% in…

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Uganda’s fountain of Honour, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has ordered for suspension of penalties that affect traders’ operation. Earlier, the traders had expressed concern that EFRIS presents several challenges, notably: it imposes a high cost of compliance; most traders don’t understand the system; and it applies to all traders irrespective of whether they are VAT registered or not. Traders refused to open shops until URA listened to their concerns Kampala traders have agreed to reopen their businesses after meeting with President Museveni. Museveni has this Friday met and held discussions with the leadership of traders in Kampala and upcountry districts…

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The term millionaire easily rolls off our tongues. But how many of us know what it takes to make a millionaire? Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia is one of the most successful businessmen in Uganda today and arguably one of the richest men in Africa. He has interests in banking, real estate, hospitality, media, floriculture, insurance and education.Sudhir explains how he has managed to evolve from an immigrant doing odd jobs in the UK in the 1970/80s to building a thriving business empire today based in Uganda. When former President of Uganda Idi Amin expelled Asians from Uganda, Sudhir left for UK…

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He “felt trapped between the woman he loved and the destiny he knew was his” For many people, former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are #relationshipgoals. But few know that Barack actually proposed to a different woman long before he met Michelle.In new biography Rising Star by David J. Garrow, the spotlight is shone on Obama’s relationship with Sheila Miyoshi Jager when he was living in Chicago in his early 20s. She was of Dutch and Japanese ancestry and, like Obama’s distant mother, also studied anthropology. Although the couple were a natural fit, Jager told Garrow that their life…

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Uganda’s prominent singer is alleged to be dating socialite SM Powers. It’s reported that Chameleon spends most of his time exchanging saliva with the South African-based socialite. Musician Jose Chameleon is reported to have fallen in love again. The FOREVER hit singer is alleged to be dating socialite SM Powers. It’s reported that Chameleon spends most of his time exchanging saliva with the South African-based socialite. The pair were seen together at one of the hangouts around town as they shared romantic pleasantries. There is also a video which shows Chameleon getting cozy with SM Powers. It should be noted…

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The world is full og wonders, did you know that she is the only woman in the world to have been the first lady of two countries. Graca Machel married Mozambican revolutionary leader Samora Machel in 1975 – the year Mozambique became free of Portuguese colonial rule, and her husband became president.She was named the new government’s minister of education and culture. Her husband died in a mysterious plane crash in 1986. Twelve years later, she married South Africa’s president, Nelson Mandela. But being a first lady is not her only claim to fame. On July 18, the fourth annual…

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Representing Kira Municipality as Member of Parliament on the Forum of Democratic Change (FDC) party ticket, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has said that he will be quitting the party in May 2025 because he cannot be part of an organization that is always fighting. Ssemujju said that FDC was taken over by Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the Secretary General of the party, and Engineer Patrick Oboi Amuriat, the FDC party president, which is why the party is always at loggerheads. He made these remarks on April 17, 2024, while appearing on one of the local television stations to discuss Dr. Kizza Besigye’s…

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Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament on Wednesday 17th April, 2024 located and met a woman whose video went viral accusing the Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa of grabbing her land. According to Tayebwa, he located Esther Lubunde after her contact was given to him by friends after his plea on the Floor of Parliament on Tuesday, 16th April, 2024. Tayebwa’s full statement This afternoon, I met with Esther Lubunde, accompanied by her father, sister, and lawyers, the lady who was misled to believe that I was involved in her ongoing land disputes, as shown in a viral video. She graciously apologized after…

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By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: On Tuesday, 16th April, 2024, the Coalition for Health Promotion and Social Development (HEPS) Uganda engaged the media during a breakfast dialogue meeting on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) with an aim of them learn more about the importance of CRVS data for the national development agenda as well seeking their partnership in communication and advocacy of the concept.A ccording to World Health Organization, a well-functioning Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system registers all births and deaths, issues birth and death certificates, divorce, marriage and adoption and compiles and disseminates vital…

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Lawyer Raphael Okiot has been identified as the victim of today’s Entebbe Highway accident. A city lawyer with Maldes Law Firm in Kampala, Okiot died after a cement mixer truck belonging to Seyani Brothers registration number UAN 836D lost control and rammed into the barriers in the middle of the road before falling onto his Mitsubishi RVR registration number UBQ 371P. The incident occured at Nkumba University traffic lights along the Entebbe – Kampala expressway. The deceased, who was the husband of Kyenjojo Grade I Magistrate, Ms Faith Irene Kwagala, was travelling to Entebbe for a court session. On LinkedIn, Okiot…

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