For divers and music lovers, the Florida Keys’ Underwater Music Festival provides the best of both worlds. Lower Keys Underwater Music Festival GETTY IMAGES/ BILL KEOGH / STRINGER Top Places in Big Pine Key Overseas Railroad and Pigeon Key Big Pine Key, Florida Blue Hole Big Pine Key, Florida See All BRINGING A WHOLE NEW MEANING to the concept of “air guitar,” divers and musicians flock to the Florida Keys every year for a subaquatic sound experience aptly called the “Underwater Music Festival.” Bill Becker, founder, coordinator and music director of UMF, started the underwater music concerts as a way to raise awareness for…
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In a bid to address the alarming deterioration of the road infrastructure in Kampala City, Senior Presidential advisor on special operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has Tuesday morning embarked on an extensive inspection accompanied by a team from the Special Forces Command (SFC) engineering regiment and Kampala Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka. The tour aimed to assess the magnitude of the road decay that has plagued the heart of the city. SFC construction unit was awarded shs. 2 billion to fix 3km of potholes within the city center. The bustling streets of downtown Kampala, once a symbol of urban vitality, have succumbed…
A man in Luuka district has agreed to undress and ride a motorcycle stark naked for 2 kilometers in order to get Shs 20,000. 30-year-old Ivan Bandese’s ride started from Nsambya Trading centre in Ikumbya sub-county to Ikumbya town. Andrew Agaife an eye-witness says residents lined up along the road to watch the dramatic event as the naked rider waved past them with a smile on his face. Agaife says Bandese went past the home of his in-laws but upon reaching Ikumbya town, the residents instead pulled out sticks to cane him, forcing the naked rider to speed up to…
World Of Witchcraft In Africa 2023 In today’s topic, we will be exploring the fascinating world of witchcraft in Africa. Witchcraft has played a significant role in rebellions, fighting wars, gaining independence, and is often observed during election times. Some people also consult witch doctors for various reasons, such as curing diseases or finding a husband. However, it is essential to acknowledge that witchcraft, as discussed here, refers to traditionally held beliefs and is not associated with black magic or evil spirits. So, without further ado, let’s delve into the top 10 countries in Africa where witchcraft is prevalent. 10.…
Fertility rates in Africa, representing the average number of children born to a woman during her reproductive years is growing. Business Insider Africa presents 10 African countries with the highest fertility rate in 2023 Half of the global population growth from 2022 to 2050 will occur in sub-Saharan Africa. The list is courtesy of Statista. Africa, often referred to as the cradle of humankind boasts of numerous endowment. From the mineral-rich landscapes of Southern Africa to the lush forests of Central Africa and the fertile plains of the Nile Valley, the continent pulsates with an abundance of resources. These riches, spanning…
International Women of Victory Invites You to a Zoom Meeting on the Theme: Journey to Self-Discovery (JSD 101) Speaker: Prof. Ijeoma Anumaka Sunday 26th November 2023 Time: 6pm Uganda Time; 4pm Nigeria Time; 1pm East Coast USA Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83990249889?pwd=YWRuTEw2MWRmSTV0ZVp1bWRjekNjdz09 Meeting ID: 839 9024 9889 Passcode: 141893
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/ Umoja Standard. ADJUMANI: With Refugees in Uganda trying to transition from handouts (food aid) to livelihood, they just like the host community have since fallen victims of climate change effects, in this cases, the floods! In Adjumani, refugees are experiencing several hardships like; reduction in food ratios, reduction in cash handouts and categorization that rose as a result of transitioning from Food Aid Assistance to livelihood. As refugees attempt to adjust to the shift from Food Aid Assistance to livelihoods, an act of God-floods have since October 2023 hit Dzaipi Sub County that have submerged their…
Kampala University (KU) and the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) have collaborated with the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and support from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to convene a high-level dialogue on climate change and women in agriculture. The event, held at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on November 20, brought together 30 experts from Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. The dialogue, titled “Climate Change and Women in Agriculture: Challenges and Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa Region,” provided a platform to discuss key issues surrounding gender equality, women’s empowerment, leadership, innovative technologies, climate impacts and capacity building in the agricultural…
Police in Kibuku district recovered four guns and apprehended two suspected thieves during an operation on Saturday. This comes after an inmate who had escaped from lawful custody reportedly joined a group of robbers targeting Amula stores at Tirinyi Prison and making off with the four guns overnight. Responding swiftly, Kibuku police and Tirinyi Prisons launched a joint operation. Three of the stolen guns were found behind Tirinyi Church of Uganda, while another was recovered within Tirinyi Trading Center along the Pallisa-Tirinyi highway during the operation. Kibuku Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Samuel Musiho expressed gratitude to Tirinyi Trading Center residents…