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…
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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…
Go Check now, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces ()UPDF) has released names of shortlisted applicants for its general recruitment 2024. You can access here thefull list for Teso and Bugisu sub regions. The lists are accessible on the official website of the UPDF at: https://www.updf.go.ug/careers/ The candidates are also reminded that the recruitment exercise will begin on the 1st day of July 2024 and end on the 14th day of July 2024 at different recruitment centres as earlier published. SHORLISTED APPLICANTS FOR NAMISINDWA DISTRICT 1 WATAKA PETER 2 MAYENDE POLYCUP 3 MULONGO EMMANUEL 4 OTAK PASSY 5 NABISI ERI 6 AKINYI MOHAMED FAIMA…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: It is globally known that Uganda has a remarkably young population, with over 78% of its people under the age of 30. For any country, surely this would present vast opportunities to achieve the ambitious 20230 Sustainable Development Goals through utilization of its energy, creativity and passion but this would be effective if the generation is facilitated in different spheres of life to reap from its potentials. On contrary, this demographic sections is infested with untold challenges top among them being high levels unemployment constituting around 64% (UBOS, 2023), others like lack access…
As usual, Uganda Police sprashed tear gas to paralyze Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP) Joel Ssenyonyi from his planned tour to the Lubigi wetland site on Monday morning. Last week, the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) evicted residents for illegally occupying the wetlands. It is with this background that the LOP visited Lubigi to ascertain the situation on the ground. Ssenyonyi first interacted with the locals amid heavy police deployment. During this interaction, Ssenyonyi said NEMA’s eviction was laced with double standards. Ssenyonyi wondered why police and fuel stations are still up yet homes were razed. “There are known…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacngurwa/Umoja Standard. On Sunday, in a spiritual encounter, two members of the Makerere-Kikoni based Karimero Souls Redemption Ministries were convicted and willingly decided to offer themselves for Christ’s family through baptism. On a flashy rainy day, Brother Charles Mukundane, the Overseer of KSRM Church with the help of Apostle Thomas Harera, a pastor there took it to himself to teach the two about essence of baptism so that they can’t lit. “Baptism is not just a sign but a covenant with Jesus Christ that on that very day you receive this holy sacrament, you commit to walk…
KAMPALA: Tenterhooks amongst Uganda Mmbers of parliament as Police’s Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) has summoned at least 30 Members of Parliament to appear at the CID headquarters in Kibuli for questioning over corruption allegations. The legislators, including prominent figures from various political parties, are accused of involvement in a racket to influence Budget processes, allegedly receiving kickbacks to approve Budget allocations. The summonses come hot on the heels of the detention and charging of three MPs last week, who were caught asking for bribes to facilitate Budget approvals. President Museveni recently revealed that he had irrefutable evidence of corruption among…
President Museveni has appointed Brigadier Asaph Nyakikuru Mweteise as the deputy commander of the Special Forces Command. Nyakikuru, who was two months ago promoted from the rank of Colonel to Brigadier, will take over from Brigadier Charity Bainababo. Brigadier Bainababo was recently sent to the National Defence College (NDC). Nyakikuru has been serving as the Special Forces Commando Force commander. Details to follow…