Flashing back to some few years ago, Ugandan Youtube Vlogger who entered the book of Guiness World Records for making the world’s largest rolex? Well, the latest information confirms that this vlogger (Raymond Kahuma) has renewed his entry into the world records book, this time for the fastest chapatti-cooking ever on earth. Additional Reporting by Campus Bee. The record attempt took place in Kenya where he prepared the campusers’ favorite delicacy (chapatti) within 3 minutes. 26-year-old Kahuma, who says he dropped out campus in his first semester, received his recognition and certification for the breaking the record. Guinness World Records,…
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Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) on Friday said they had detained one of their soldiers at the rank of Private on charges of impersonation after he allegedly promoted himself to the rank of Major and started masquerading as such. A post via X (formarly Twitter) on the army’s official account, says, the soldier only identified as Kyambadde faces charges related to impersonation among other discipline cases and will be arraigned in the army court to answer the charges. “Private Kyambadde has been masquerading as a UPDF senior officer at the rank of Major. He is in our custody and will…
Kampala, Uganda: The Central Bank of Uganda has closed EFC Uganda Limited, a microfinance company due to poor financial standing. This authority emanates from Sections 72 (1) and 12 (1) (d) & (g) of the Microfinance Deposit-taking Institutions (MDI) Act, 2003 as amended. BOU’s decision which also places EFC Uganda Limited located on Kira Road under liquidation also revoked its license, and ordered the winding up of its affairs effective today, Friday. “Bank of Uganda has determined that the continuation of EFC Uganda Limited’s activities is detrimental to the interests of its depositors due to the institution’s failure to resolve…
By Hudu Hussein, Lawyer & RCC Masaka City I have no personal vendetta against Robert Kyagulanyi’s NUP. I only take issue with the political degradation within the party he heads, despite the good opportunity he has to make things happen just like Hon. Nobert Mao. History shows us that pressure groups, political parties and even individuals have killed the spirit of nations before. We learn from the past that Hitler murdered millions of Jews and other categories that did not fit his theory of “a pure race” unchallenged. He turned Germany into a savage nation through his extreme and inhuman…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Clerk to Parliament of the Republic of Uganda has issued a notice of special sitting on Monday 22, January, 2024 to pay last respect to Late seasoned legislator Hon. Atim Cecilia Barbara Ogwal. The body will be broght at Parliament at 9:00Am for Honorable members to pay her last respect and later at 12:00Pm, House will have special sitting in her honor. May Her Soul Rest In Peace, Amen. Keep it Umoja Standard for the burial program. Notice of Special Sitting of Parliament – Monday 22nd January 2
The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt Hon Nabbanja Robinah has met the president of the UN General Assembly Dennis Frances on the sidelines of the ongoing NAM summit at Speke Resort Munyonyo. The two discussed climate change mitigation measures, the green climate fund and strengthening women empowerment. The Premier also interfaced with the Vice President of Turkey H.E Cevdet Yılmaz and discussed mechanisms of fostering business between the two sister countries. Meetings that also included that of the Pakistan Foreign Minister were held after the official opening ceremony. These leaders are part of the 15000 delegates attending the ongoing NAM…
Seasoned Media personality and former NTV Uganda News Anchor, Faridah Nakazibwe has responded to rumours that pin her to be heavily pregnant with her third child. She said she is actually not pregnant and people need to start minding about their business because none of them would be the father of her child. The rumour of Faridah Nakazibwe being pregnant was started by a fellow media personality Kasuku. He said it is the reason Faridah Nakazibwe left television to focus on her pregnancy, husband and the children that she already has. Faridah Nakazibwe has been posting her photos and videos…
Kato Ssenfuma John was caught at his 15-year-old student’s home in Kyebando. Mixed emotions have surfaced after a one Hillside College Mityana teacher and Dean of Studies called Ssenfuma John aged 40 years, a resident of Mukono was arrested following a secret love affair that he has been having with his underage 15 year old student. This happened in Kampala yesterday 16th January 2024. According to the leaked WhatsApp messages, it is evident that Ssenfuma John Kato went to the home of his student whose names are withheld, and started to do mature things with the juvenile student. Experts have…
Sources privy to this website indicate that Rt. Gen. Mugisha Gregory Muntu the president of Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) surprised NUP Principle Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine with a visit at his home in Magere. It is alleged that, during their closed-door meeting, Muntu cautioned Wine to double think prior to initiating a coalition with Four-Time Museveni Challenger, Rtd. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye Kifeffe claiming, he is a man of deception. He implore him not to believe everything he says when it comes to coalition-building and the removal of President Museveni’s government. Sources close to the meeting…
By Vincentia Khakasa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Clarke International University (CIU) a value-based institute established in 2008 has today announced during a press conference an exclusive scholarship program aimed at fostering education in Business and information Technology. Prof. Rose Clarke Nanyonga (Vice Chancellor) mentioned the courses available for this scholarship program, and these are:- Bachelor of Business Administration, Business administration in health Management, Bachelor of applied Computing Technologies, Bachelor of Accounting and Finance, Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events management, and lastly Bachelor of procurement and Logistics. This totals to 100 vacancies available to aspiring eligible students seeking to pursue these courses, with…