The Standard News (Uganda)
Latest News
-
2.4KPolitics‘Go and Recruit able Ugandans to protect Museveni’s votes’- ONC Launches NRM Vote Protection Team Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Office of the National Chairman (ONC) of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially launched its Vote Protection Team today at...
-
1.8KWORLDUS. Woman Freed After 43 Years in Prison for Murder She Didn’t Commit
A woman who served 43 years for a murder she did not commit has been released after her conviction was overturned. Sandra...
-
1.6KNational NewsNamisindwa District Woman MP Aspirant Dr. Khanakwa Urges Unity for Development
Dr. Sarah Khanakwa, also known as Sibya Sipoto, is calling for unity among leaders and residents of Namisindwa District to foster development...
-
1.4KCrimeTurkish Investor Fined UGX200 Million For Depositing Murrum in Wetland
The Standards Utilities and Wildlife Court has sentenced Kerim Ray, the Director of Yamani Construction Limited, to pay a fine of 200...
-
1.2KNational NewsHajjat Namyalo Rallies Bazzukulu To Come In Large Numbers For Entebbe Empowerment Drive, Bashes Social Media Rumors Of Iran Scholarships
Kampala, Uganda: The Special Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs, also PA Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC) in Kyambogo, has urged...
-
2.2KSportsNamboole Stadium Regains International Match Hosting Status as CAF Gives Clearance
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given the green light for Mandela National Stadium-Namboole to resume hosting international matches. This announcement...
-
1.2KBusinessTop 6 Essential Business Communication Skills You Need
Effective communication is the cornerstone of success in the business world. Whether you’re negotiating a deal, leading a team, or presenting to...
-
1.3KNewsUsyk vs Fury fight is less than a month away: we talk about the latest preparations for the main heavyweight fight
According to experts from the global bookmaker 1xBet, world boxing, which has been losing popularity to MMA in recent years, needs a...
-
1.6KCrime10 African Countries With the Weakest Passports in Q1 of 2024
One of the most immediate consequences of having a weak passport is the limitation on travel options. The problem of weak passports...
-
1.2KCrimeOutspoken MP Kabanda Tasks Internal Affairs Minister Gen. Otafiire To Produce Report On Rampant Assassinations In Uganda
Kasambya county Member of Parliament, David Kabanda, is pressing Gen. Kahinda Otafiire to provide a thorough report concerning a series of assassinations...
-
1.2KNational NewsNRM Party Leaders, Bazzukulu, Religious Leaders Pray for First Lady Janet Museveni
NRM party leaders and religious leaders led by Rt. Rev Nathan Ahimbisibwe, the Bishop of the new South Ankole Diocese, Former Supreme...
-
1.3KNational NewsMUST READ! 12 Biggest Events that Defined Uganda in 2023
This is a breakdown of the biggest events in Uganda by month in 2023. It’s a new year and a fresh start...
-
1.1KOpinionTip! How to Survive in January on a Low Budget
The joy and excitement of December festivities often leave us with fond memories but also an empty wallet as we step into...
-
1.7KNational NewsHow Ugandan Gov’t Borrowed Over UGX7 Trillion In Seven Days
Uganda faces an increasingly tough task raising cash for debt repayments even as the country has gone on a Shs7 trillion borrowing...
-
1.0KENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCESIs Clean Cooking the Answer To Saving Uganda’s Forests Cover?
By Nakizito Anita Kampala: Uganda is among the fastest growing populations in the world, at a rate of about 3.6% per annum,...
-
1.1KSecurityUganda Police Calls for Vigilance Ahead of Festive Season
The Police have urged households to take extra caution and be vigilant during festival season. Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson asked the...
-
1.3KBusinessHere Are The Complex Challenges Facing China’s Economic Future
China, a country renowned for its impressive economic growth, finds itself at a critical juncture in its economic development. The nation is...
-
1.3KNational NewsPresident Museveni Hosts Joseph Kony’s Son, Vows Support for War Victims and Rehabilitation
On August 25, President Museveni of Uganda hosted the son of Joseph Kony, the fugitive Ugandan warlord notorious for leading the Lord’s...
-
869National NewsKaabong District, Where Mobile Money Arrives After 2 Hours
Amidst the sprawling hills of Ik constituency in Kaabong district, northeastern Uganda, an indigenous minority tribe is taking a unique approach to...
-
874Human Rights“Eunice Katushabe: A Testament to Resilience Amidst Adversity”
Navigating the Perils of LGBTQ+ Identity in Uganda In the heart of Uganda, the story of Eunice Katushabe unfolds—a narrative emblematic of...
-
974FamilyThe Silent Crisis: Hadijah’s Story of Survival Amidst Uganda’s Domestic Violence Epidemic
In a country marred by the shadows of domestic violence, the story of Mayende Nakalyango Hadijah stands as a harrowing testament to...
-
937FeaturedThe Ordeal of Walusimbi Meddy: A Reflection of Traditional Norms and Legal Constraints in Uganda
In Uganda, a country where traditional norms and legal frameworks strictly govern societal behavior, the story of Walusimbi Meddy unfolds, revealing the...
-
1.0KFeaturedUgandan Mother Demands Justice After Police Brutality and Her Son’s Disappearance
KAMPALA| Nankoma Margret Namukose, a 63-year-old mother of six, is currently hospitalized at Kumi Orthopedic Centre in Uganda, suffering from multiple fractures...
-
935CrimeTop URSB Boss Dies In Nasty Road Accident
A senior official at the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) was this morning killed in a freak accident on the Iganga-Mbale Road....
-
844National NewsPoliticians, Royals & Tycoons Flock Archbishop Ssemwogerere Installation
By Mwine Moses Several politicians, royals and city businessmen on Tuesday thronged Lubaga Cathedral to attend the installation of His Grace Paul...
-
775SecurityMinistry of Defence Seeks UGX 89Bn For ADF War
Officials from the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs led by State Minister of Defence (General Duties), Jacob Oboth Oboth have made...
-
760FeaturedSsenyondo Achilles: The Youth’s Beacon of Hope in Mukono’s Political Arena
In a landmark victory that signaled a significant shift in Mukono’s political landscape, Ssenyondo Achilles was appointed as a Youth Counsellor, marking...
-
167National NewsForces Behind Commissioner Land Registration Mugaino’s Illegal Cancellation Of Makerere Prime Land Title Unearthed
The controversy surrounding the cancellation of the certificate of title for Kibuga Block 28 Plot 540 (worth billions of shillings) at Makerere...
-
236ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCESA Light Dimmed Too Soon: Our Energy Transition Needs Honest Reflection
My neighbour Sarah runs a small salon in Wantoni, Mukono. For the past month, her schedule has been dictated not by client...
-
34EducationStudents Across Kigezi Celebrate Tarehe Sita Anniversary with Ideological Debates
As part of the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations across the Kigezi Sub-region, secondary school students participated in spirited debates highlighting the...
-
210National NewsRwenzori Boost: Museveni Pledges New Airport, SGR Line for Kasese
Kasese — President Yoweri Museveni has pledged major transport infrastructure projects for Kasese District, including a new airport and a Standard Gauge...
-
53National NewsMuseveni Assures Bunyangabu of Long-Delayed Mityana–Fort Portal Road Repairs
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured residents of Bunyangabu District that the long-delayed repairs on the Mityana–Mubende–Fort Portal Road will finally begin...
-
192National NewsMuseveni Hails Agriculture Boom, Pledges Support for Large-Scale Farmers in Mitooma
Mitooma – The Minister of Internal Affairs, Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, has urged Ugandans to guard the country’s prevailing peace “like a glass,”...
-
229National News‘Thieves of PDM Money Will Be Arrested’ -Museveni Warns in Sheema
Sheema – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flagbearer used his campaign rally in Sheema District on Tuesday to...
-
207National NewsMuseveni, Janet Rally Bushenyi, Call for Protection of Peace and NRM Support
Bushenyi – President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Maama Janet Museveni on Tuesday addressed thousands of supporters during an NRM campaign rally...
-
294National NewsOperation Shujaa: UPDF, FARDC Strikes ADF Camps in Eastern DRC
Joint forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have launched...
-
107National NewsMuseveni Pledges Industrial Park, Expanded Skilling Hubs for Mbarara
MBARARA CITY – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to establish an industrial park in Mbarara and expand the Presidential Skilling Hubs...
