Fire Outbreaks: Ugandans Urged to Be Prepared
Kampala – In the wake of recent devastating fire outbreaks that have claimed lives and destroyed property, the police are urging citizens to take proactive measures to prevent and prepare…
Flash Floods Submerge 250 House Holds in Kasese, Search for Missing Persons Underway
By Trypheen Asimire Kasese – Tragic floods have swept through Kasese Municipality, affecting at least four villages in Nyamwamba Division. The Uganda Red Cross Society reports that approximately 1,000 households…
Katanga Land Dispute: Senior Presidential Advisor Calls for AG to Discipline State House Lawyer Ndyomugyenyi for Ignoring Court Orders
By Julius Tukacungura/Umoja Standard Kampala – Senior Presidential advisor, Hajj Abdul Nadduli has asked the Attorney General (AG) Kiryowa Kiwanuka to take disciplinary action against State House lawyer Sandrah Ndyomugyenyi…
Kabaka Land Occupants Told to Get Proper Papers as Buganda Land Board Turns 30
By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard Kampala -As the Buganda Land Board (BLB) celebrates its 30th anniversary, occupants of Kabaka land are being urged to obtain proper documentation for their properties.…
Sudhir Rupaleria Honored as Indians Seek Ugandan Tribal Status
The Indian community in Uganda is seeking recognition as a tribe in the country, with a call to lawmakers to expedite a constitutional amendment to make it happen. This was…
10 Mourners Killed as Vehicle Collides with Pokopoko Bus at Kaihura, Fort Portal Highway
Kabarole – Ten lives were lost in a tragic road accident at Kaihura along the Fortportal highway on Wednesday morning. The crash which happened at approximately 4:00 am involved an…
Protect Your Cash: Police Issue Safety Warning
Kampala – Police are urging the public to exercise caution when handling large sums of money. This follows a recent incident where a 50-year-old businessman, Appolonali Ssemanda Zavuga, was robbed…
Six Pupils Injured as Bus to Entebbe Zoo Crashes at Nkumba Traffic Light
Wakiso- Six pupils of Trust Infant Primary School in Nakaseke were seriously injured on Friday morning, when their bus crashed at Nkumba Traffic Light along Entebbe Road. The incident occurred…
Education Ministry Endorsed to Host Uganda National Kiswahili Council
Kampala – The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs has endorsed the Ministry of Education and Sports as the ideal institution to host the Uganda National Kiswahili Council, citing its…
Equity Bank Hands Over Land Title for Church House to Church of Uganda
Mukono – In a significant milestone, the Church of Uganda has received the land title for the Church House from Equity Bank, following the full repayment of the 62 billion…