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By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Nkooko, Bugangaizi East, Kakumiro: Women who vend at Nkooko Daily Market were engulfed by excitement when they hosted Hon. Agaba Aisa Black, Bugangaizi East legislator, these (women) took her around the market to inspect their stalls. They told Aisa, “With the help of well-wishes, we were able to have this market place constructed and secured stalls here, we have been able to get some money that have helped us to secure some money which we have used to pay school fees, invest and save.” After inspection, Hon. Aisa lauded the management of the market for…

By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Bugangaizi East, Kakumiro: While attending Christmas Service at All Saints, Kisiita Archdeaconary, the Bugangaizi East County Member of Parliament Agaba Aisha Black called on the people to exercise love for each other. She said this referring to the Love of God that tantamounted to giving us the Savior Jesus Christ who later died for our sins. Love is the most precious thing we can be proud of, ‘it feels good when we help each other because in doing that it brings blessings to us’. Group Photo with clergy after Christmas Service at All Saints’…

By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Nkooko, Bugangaizi East, Kakumiro: The Bugangaizi East Legislator Hon. Aisa Agaba Black encouraged sports diehards in her area to offer a helping hand to explore young people with talents but confined in situations that do not allow them to come out. She said this after drawing inspiration from the display the two teams (Nkondo and Nkooko) showcased before her during Christmas Nkooko Daily Market Tournament Finals. At a highly attended football finals, Hon. Aisa committed to offer support of all kinds in regards to developing the area through sports and games. “I am excited that…

The National Unity Platform has appointed Nakawa West MP Joel Ssenyonyi as the new Leader of Opposition in Parliament replacing Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba. Speaking on Friday at the party headquarters in Kampala, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the President of the National Unity Platform said the new appointments shouldn’t be seen as a demotion of Mpuuga but rather the party living to its spirit of changing leadership. He commended Mpuuga for the job well-done amidst multiple challenges. “We thank you for the leadership in tough times, for the comradeship you have given to various leaders including myself. Thank you for the insistency…

In a heartfelt celebration of dedication and unwavering commitment, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) hosted an unforgettable end-of-year party on the 20th/12/2023 at UBC gardens. The event was a poignant tribute to the longstanding contributions of their veteran staff members, and outstanding employees recognizing their pivotal roles in shaping the nation’s broadcasting landscape. In attendance was the minister of Information, communications Technology and National Guidance Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, UBC board members and a few members of parliament. Amidst a jubilant ambiance embellished with festivity, the evening commenced with a poignant speech by UBC’s Director General, Mr.  Winston Agaba David expressing gratitude…

On December 23rd at approximately 10 a.m., Dorcus Basheba Kirabo, affectionately known as Mama D, will embark on an ambitious quest—to shatter the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon, presently held by Alan Fisher at an impressive 119 hours and 57 minutes. Mama D’s culinary journey commenced professionally in 2016, marked by her distinctive “Meals on Wheels” approach, delivering delectable dishes directly to her clients. However, it was during the challenging times of the COVID-19 lockdown that she garnered widespread recognition on social media. Her specialty, Crafting traditional, homely meals—particularly for those separated from their families within the…

By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. Kyambogo, Uganda:  While addressing the gathering that had turned up for End of  Year Prayers at Office of the National Chairman NRM, Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo, the National Vice Chairman of NRM highly rated the contribution of Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye and pledged movement’s support to her duties as the national mobilizer of all Bazzukulu. Relatedly, Kigongo called upon carders and Movement coordinators to remain resilient in their different capacities as it will be the only way to turn around the state of our country and adding value to citizens in all spheres. He roared…

Hydroquinone and mercury are common active ingredients found in a number of skin care products, designed specifically to lighten or bleach the skin. SOURCE: CHIMPREPORTS. Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has maintained the ban on cosmetics that contain mercury and hydroquinone in Uganda, Chimp Corps report. Officials said this was in line with its mandate of protecting the public and environment against harmful, dangerous and sub-standard products. A previous survey done by UNBS indicates that 31% of the samples brought from the market and tested in UNBS’ internationally accredited laboratories were found to contain hydroquinone, contrary to the requirements…

The long waited temper has been settled. The leadership of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has dropped Mathias Mpuuga as the Leader of Opposition (LOP), and his replacement is to be unveiled tomorrow with Joel Ssenyonyi in the lead of the favoured persons ahead of Francis Zaake and Muwanga Kivumbi. Mpuuga, whose term of office expired early this week, served as LOP for a period of two and a half years. During his tenure, he faced a lot of backlash from NUP supporters and some of the top leaders in NUP, including Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, who…

The DRI’s Mumbai zone officials received a tip off that a female passenger was bringing drugs into the country The contraband was seized and the woman was arrested under the provisions of NDPS Act 1985. A woman from Uganda has been arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence for allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine worth Rs 8.9 crore into India. The officials said that the woman was arrested at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International airport in Mumbai after she was caught with contraband substance which she had hidden inside her wig and undergarments worn by her. According to the DRI officials,…