Sources privy to this website indicate that celebrated Luganda journalist Ssentogo Fredrick Lugonvu alias Mwana Taata will be officially resigning from BBS Terefayiina on 31st, January, 2024. We have learnt that ‘Mwana Wa Taata’ refused to extend his services for the station for at least a period of one year but rather he gave them only two weeks. Additional Reporting by Trusted News. Lugonvu who was convinced by his longtime friend to joined BBS Terefayiina in 2021 away from his retirement, has been a news anchor of the popular 10pm bulletin Agesigikka and Omunaala program which analyses tropical issues across…
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Renown Ugandan Artiste Bebe Cool, original name, Moses Ssali has threatened to sue Airtel Uganda, accusing the telecom giant of unfair data practices that left him in the digital dust. They allegedly stole 17GB in less than 2 hours. Using his X Account, Bebe Cool addressed a pervasive concern among Airtel users, decrying the swift exhaustion of data without a clear explanation. In a tweet directed at Airtel Uganda, he wrote: “@Airtel_Ug Buying 22-GBs of data at 21:56, only to receive an alert of 5GBs left & 17GBs gone with only a single click of TikTok. Airtel, I might afford…
Grief has engulfed the fraternity at Makerere University is in grief following the passing of Irene Nabaggala, a graduand at the institution who was set to graduate at the 74th graduation ceremony this month. Reports received by this website indicate that the Nabaggala (aged 22) took her own life after battling depression for a while. Whereas the University management has not released a formal statement on the unfortunate incident, this reporter has established that the deceased completed her Bachelors of Science in Biotechnology, Microbiology and Immunology last year. It is with heavy hearts that we share the heartbreaking news of…
The incident happened when the parents of the minor reportedly confronted Senfuma, capturing the moment on video as they apprehended him upon his entry into their living room. The videos, now viral, show Senfuma pleading for mercy from the parents, adding a layer of seriousness to the accusations. Upon his arrest, law enforcement officials discovered two boxes of unused ‘Kiss’ condoms and a Shs 1,000 note in Senfuma’s possession. It has been revealed that Senfuma had surreptitiously entered the female student’s home with the intent of engaging in inappropriate activities before being intercepted by the girl’s parents. Sources close to…
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: Dr. Daniel Kyabayinze, Director Public Health at Ministry of Health said, Field Epidemiologists provide such an important addition to the ministry of health and government because as they train, they also do field investigations and help us get quick answers especially to disease outbreaks and then, they also interact with the rest of the government to help us to identify, when they graduate where would we place them, where are their interests? and they also as students, very keen to bring out things people are not bringing to the forefront. Dr. Daniel…
Kampala, Uganda: The Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit (JH-IIRU) and Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) will launch the Status Summary Report 2023: Road Risk Factors for Kampala, Uganda, in partnership with Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Vital Strategies. The event, to be held at Hotel Africana in Kampala at 8:00 AM, will feature remarks and overviews from key contributors, offering valuable insights into the comprehensive document. The Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS)-supported report provides information on speed and helmet use in Kampala, and it presents data-backed recommendations for authorities and road safety stakeholders…
By Vincentia Khakasa/Umoja Standard. KAMPALA CAMPUS: Ahead of its 75 years Existential celebrations, Bugema University held a press conference today (16th Jan) at Bugema University-Kampala Campus aimed at publicizing their Jubilee Agenda. Present at the event were, Mr. Matsiko Kafeero (Vice Chancellor, Bugema University), Mr. Ogwal Dickens (Head teacher, Bugema Adventist Primary school), Mr. Steven Bukenya (Headmaster, Bugenda Secondary school), Ms. Loy Nkambwe (Principal, Bugema Vocational School) and a number of Media Journalists in coverage of the Press conference. “Bugema that has been in existence for 75 years and has been recorded for it’s exquisite performance in Soccer” says Mr. Matsiko. “Bugema institute started as a…
By Sandra Afoyorwoth/Umoja Standard. Bugema, Kampla Campus: Dr. Kafeero Matsiko the Vice Chancellor of Bugema University revealed the plan of expanding and completing the Bugema University science project aimed at aiding in science related courses for the future. He made these remarks while unpacking the different events that will unfold ahead of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Bugema Education Institutions (Bugema University, Bugema Vocational School, Bugema Secondary School and Bugema Primary School). “Our budget set for completion of the science complex is 3.5 billion. We believe that if we work together as a team with support from our students the general public,…
AS Roma have parted ways with head coach Jose Mourinho following a poor run of form; the Giallorossi have won just one of their last six Serie A games, and sit ninth in the league; former Roma captain Daniele De Rossi set to be named as Mourinho’s successor Tuesday 16 January 2024 10:13, UK Image:Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Roma with the club ninth in Serie A Jose Mourinho has been sacked after two-and-a-half years in charge at Roma, with Daniele De Rossi set to be named as his replacement. The Giallorossi have won one of their last six…
Things are really happening oo and too all this ladies who just want to settle down by all means without even doing the due diligence, you will definitely end up regretting your actions. Can you imagine what caused this lady’s madness, her husband of 6 years is a dead man. Usually stuff like this happen only in movies, but it seems this one actually happened for real, as a woman is reportedly crazy as a result of her own personal experience. The woman identified as Mrs Grace Amadi, recently discovered she had been married to and raising two children with…