Author: Umoja Editor

Have you ever wondered what the sounds of animals are meant for, or what they mean? New research suggests wild African elephants call each other unique names. African elephants call each other and respond to individual names — something that few wild animals do, according to new research published Monday. The names are one part of elephants’ low rumbles that they can hear over long distances across the savanna. Scientists believe that animals with complex social structures and family groups that separate and then reunite often may be more likely to use individual names. “If you’re looking after a large…

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CLEANING THE HOUSE: On April 30, 2024, UIA wrote to LaganDott, Namanve Limited requesting for payment of additional honoraria amounting to Shs 316,696,422 to some selected members of UIA staff and the project management team again out of the project loan sum @Chimpreports The State Minister of Finance in charge of Investments and Privatization, Hon Evelyne Anite, has directed the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) officials to refund over Shs 500m received as ‘honoraria’ from funds earmarked for construction of transport infrastructure in Namanve Industrial Park. “The UIA Board of Directors should ensure that the following UIA staff and project management…

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A senior Kenyan police officer has been shot dead after he opened fire at a magistrate in court in the capital, Nairobi. @BBC The chief inspector opened fire on Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti shortly after she made a ruling in a case reportedly involving his wife. The officer is said to have been angered by the court’s decision to cancel her bail after she had absconded. The officer, identified as Samson Kipchirchir Kipruto, who is in charge of a police station in Londiani in western Kenya, then pulled out a gun and shot the magistrate, injuring her. Other officers…

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LinkedIn MessResidents of Bubutu Trading Center Cell, Bubutu Ward, Bubutu Town Council in Namisindwa District are still in shock after a man with military attires was found hiding in a Pastor’s Ceiling today morning Friday, 14th June, 2024Residents of Bubutu Trading Center Cell, Bubutu Ward, Bubutu Town Council in Namisindwa District are still in shock after a man with military attires was found hiding in a Pastor’s Ceiling today morning Friday, 14th June, 2024. Strange moment: Residents of Bubutu Trading Center Cell, Bubutu Ward, Bubutu Town Council in Namisindwa District are still in shock after a man with military attires was…

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By David Serumaga II GUEST WRITER Over the years, the Government of Uganda has made significant strides in poverty eradication since assuming power in 1986. Household poverty rates have notably declined from 19.7% in 2013 to 8.4% by 2020. Various government programs like Bonna Bagagawale, Youth Livelihood Program (YLP), Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Program (UWEP), Emyoga, Parish Development Model (PDM) and Micro Scale Irrigation project have been introduced to bolster the participation of citizens in the economy. These initiatives aim to directly increase the income-generating capacity of the poor, facilitating their integration into Uganda’s monetary economy. During a fact-finding mission by…

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An elderly Nigerian woman has welcomed a set of twins after enduring 26 years of childlessness. The joyous occasion, captured in a viral photo, has touched the hearts of many across social media. The photo, shared by Instagram user @Temilolosobola, shows the overjoyed new mother lovingly cradling her newborn twins and dancing with pure joy. The identity of the woman remains undisclosed, but her happiness is visible, and her story of overcoming the challenges of infertility has resonated with countless viewers. The photos have quickly gained traction on social media, and viewers have flooded the comments section with messages of…

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By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard Kampala, Uganda: In the heartwarming endeavor to recognize H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa for the tremendous work he has executed for Uganda, it is anticipated that over 200,000 Ugandans are yearning to be part of the historical event. Museveni is globally known to have liberated Uganda with his fellows after taking a risky approach to fight the tyrannical governments of Idi Amin Dada and later Apollo Milton Obote from 1981 to 1986 when he defeated it. He has since guided Uganda on the right path for 38years and is still going strong. The Directorate of…

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Dates for the happening of the 9th edition of the popular Nyege Nyege Music and Arts Festival have been announced and we are now starting the countdown to the ninth edition of the annual event that draws revellers from across East Africa and the world. The festival is scheduled for November 14 to 17, 2024, at the source of the Nile in Jinja, eastern Uganda. The event to be celebrated under the Pan-African diversity theme, “Afrogalactic Carnival,” aims to combine contemporary music with traditions, highlighting Uganda’s natural beauty and rich tapestry of cultures. This year’s dates were announced during this…

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Kenyan celebrity couples Wajesu’s family, Wahu and Nameless and Njugush and Waavinye take part in the Hozambee Challenge.  Hozambee has become one of the most popular club and TikTok songs. It has racked up millions of plays and thousands of creators have turned it into a challenge. Kenyan men have also been captivated by Shifura’s beauty since Ugandan singer D Star featured her in his viral “Hozambee” freestyle. The woman whose eyes have become the centre of attention has sparked the Shifura challenge across Kenya. Men couldn’t help but praise her striking eyes, which became the highlight of the video.…

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A young Nigerian lady has been confirmed dead after visiting her boyfriend, and her mother is demanding immediate justice. According to her mother, the young lady had a chemist shop where she worked daily and also provided home services for patients. However, on Sunday, she visited a man named Charles, and that was the end of her life as she died in his house. “My only daughter died last Sunday when she visited a young man called Charles. My only daughter, who was 22 years old, was raised by us. She had a chemist shop where she treated patients, and…

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