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NARO Deputy Director General, Agricultural Technology Promotion, Dr. Sadik Kassim, joins journalists in a group photo after a media training at Masindi hotel on Thursday

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Media called on to champion science, fight misinformation

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

Airtel Africa Foundation's new program offers young Ugandan women intensive training, mentorship, and internships to help them pursue tech careers.

Business

Airtel Africa Foundation Launches ‘Tech For Her’ Program to Upskill Women

by KELVIN AMANDA | TECH WRITER

FEATURES

Afrigo Band Partners with CFAO Mobility for 50th Anniversary Concert

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

Mr. Roger Wadada Musaalo, a Lawyer, human rights activist, researcher, and politician (PHOTO/Courtesy).

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ROGERS WADADA: The symbolic number 40 suggests NRM will not rule Uganda beyond 2026

by ROGERS WADADA | GUEST WRITER

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EDUCATION

Kampala International University (KIU) is set to lose its property in Kajiado County after a public auction was announced by Keysian Auctioneers.

EDUCATION

KIU Property to be Auctioned Over Loan Default

Judith Nabakooba, the Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, revealed as she dispatched 44,425 land titles for locals from 13 districts in six Ministry Zonal Offices (MZOs) of Soroti, Jinja, Mbarara, Masindi, Lira, and Arua.

EDUCATION

Government to issue over 300,000 land titles as SLAAC programme comes to an end

Makerere University welcomes freshmen to the 2025-26 academic year, with officials urging new students to prioritize their studies and avoid various campus distractions.

EDUCATION

Makerere tips freshmen to prioritize studies over distractions

EDUCATION

Algeria Offers 210 Scholarships to African Youth in 2025

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ROGERS WADADA: The symbolic number 40 suggests NRM will not rule Uganda beyond 2026

by ROGERS WADADA | GUEST WRITER

Mr. Roger Wadada Musaalo, a Lawyer, human rights activist, researcher, and politician (PHOTO/Courtesy).

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Mr. Rogers Wadada Musaalo, a Lawyer, human rights activist, researcher, and politician (PHOTO/Courtesy). On January 29, 1986, the National Resistance...

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Uganda’s Hidden Collateral: Bringing Customary Land Titles into the Financial Mainstream

by CHRISTOPHER BURKE | GUEST WRITER

Christopher Burke is the managing director of WMC Africa, a communications and advisory agency in Kampala, Uganda

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Christopher Burke is the managing director of WMC Africa, a communications and advisory agency in Kampala, Uganda (PHOTO/Courtesy). Across Uganda,...

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BAZEL ODEKE: Why Uganda’s Opposition May Be Its Own Worst Enemy in 2026

by ODEKE BAZEL | GUEST WRITER

Bazel Odeke is a political commentator (PHOTO/Courtesy)

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Bazel Odeke is a political commentator (PHOTO/Courtesy) Every election cycle in Uganda arrives like clockwork: loud campaigns, fresh slogans, recycled...

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HELLEN MASIKA: Youth Voices for Climate Action: Reflections from the COP30 Engagement Hosted by CECIC in Kasese District

by HELLEN MASIKA | GUEST WRITER

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Hellen Masika is a Community Mobilizer at Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC) As the world continues to...

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OIL AND GAS

New Pipeline Deals Fuel Africa’s Energy Future

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

Discover how new pipeline deals, including EACOP and Russia-Congo agreements, are accelerating Africa's energy security and economic growth. Learn about these crucial infrastructure projects shaping the continent's future

AFRICA

New pipeline deals, including EACOP and Russia-Congo agreements, are accelerating Africa's energy security and economic growth. Learn about these crucial infrastructure projects shaping the continent's future CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Three major pipeline developments across Africa are highlighting the...

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Petroleum Authority of Uganda Appoints Steven Enach as New Director Midstream

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) appoints Steven Enach as Director Midstream, overseeing oil and gas infrastructure development.

Business

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) appoints Steven Enach as Director Midstream, overseeing oil and gas infrastructure development. ENTEBBE, Uganda — The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) announced Thursday the appointment of Steven Enach as its new Director Midstream. The appointment...

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Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar ink petroleum accord

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

Mr. Halfani R. Halfani, Board Chair for PURA (L), Ms. Lynda Biribwona, PAU Board Chairperson,(C), Mr. Muhammed S. Said, the Managing Director of ZPRA (R) shortly after the signing ceremony at Petroleum House, Entebbe.

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Mr. Halfani R. Halfani, Board Chair for PURA (L), Ms. Lynda Biribwona, PAU Board Chairperson,(C), Mr. Muhammed S. Said, the Managing Director of ZPRA (R) shortly after the signing ceremony at Petroleum House, Entebbe. ENTEBBE, UGANDA — The Petroleum Authority of...

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REAL ESTATE

Pearl Tower One, part of the new Pearl Business Park, stands illuminated in the Kampala night skyline.

Ruparelia Group completes first phase of Kampala business park

by Musa Mbogo | Reporter

Pearl Tower One, part of the new Pearl Business Park, stands illuminated in the Kampala night skyline. KAMPALA, Uganda —...

Absa CIB sponsors East Africa property summit

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

NAIROBI, Kenya — Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) will be the lead sponsor of the 2025 East Africa Property...

Alkesh Rajput Kumar, President of Reportage Properties Uganda and Miranda Bageine Musoke, Head of Retail Banking at KCB Bank Uganda, exchange partnership agreements, marking the launch of innovative real estate financing solutions

KCB Bank, Reportage launch customized real estate financing options

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

Alkesh Rajput Kumar, President of Reportage Properties Uganda and Miranda Bageine Musoke, Head of Retail Banking at KCB Bank Uganda,...

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BUSINESS

President Yoweri Museveni addresses sugarcane farmers, millers, and manufacturers at Kityerera State Lodge on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

Business

Govt to buy Mayuge Sugar Factory for farmers, says Museveni

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AFRICA

Paymentology Launches PayoCard to Expand Mobile-First Access to Card Services Across South Africa

Airtel Africa has signed a multiyear strategic partnership with Xtelify, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, to accelerate its digital transformation across 14 countries.

AFRICA

Airtel Africa, Xtelify Sign Multiyear Digital Partnership

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Remote Work in Customer Support Services as a Profitable Tool

AFRICA

Paymentology is the leading next-generation issuer processor, empowering fintechs, digital banks and retail banks to effortlessly launch and manage innovative payment solutions on a global scale. The company drives greater customer choice and value through easy-to-use, integrated platforms and services that help clients to disrupt the status quo, accelerate time to market, and achieve growth.

Paymentology Launches PayoCard to Expand Mobile-First Access to Card Services Across South Africa

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

Paymentology is the leading next-generation issuer processor, empowering fintechs, digital banks and retail banks to effortlessly launch and manage innovative...

Airtel Africa has signed a multiyear strategic partnership with Xtelify, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, to accelerate its digital transformation across 14 countries.

Airtel Africa, Xtelify Sign Multiyear Digital Partnership

by KELVIN AMANDA | TECH WRITER

Mr. Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and MD Airtel India. Airtel Africa has signed a multiyear strategic partnership with Xtelify, a...

NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber

NJ AYUK: Financing Energy Access in Africa: Leveraging Fossil Fuel Revenues to End Energy Poverty

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber In an emissions-focused world, do oil and gas revenues have a...

ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral and the President of the Fabbrica di San Pietro in the Vatican His Eminence Cardinal Mauro Gambetti

ICCROM, Fabbrica di San Pietro forge new alliance to empower African Youth in heritage conservation

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

ICCROM Director-General Aruna Francesca Maria Gujral and the President of the Fabbrica di San Pietro in the Vatican His Eminence...

FEATURED NEWS

Some of the enrolled Advocates (Photo by Judiciary)

COURT

110 Enrolled, Urged to follow their Lawyers’ Code of Conduct

by NTEZA MICHAEL | REPORTER

KAMPALA- A total of 110 new lawyers have been formally enrolled as advocates of the High Court of Uganda in a...

Afrigo Band Partners with CFAO Mobility for 50th Anniversary Concert

Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obeid Lutale in court last month (Courtesy photo)

Court to Decide Besigye’s Bail application Tomorrow

Dr. Lugya Kayingo (courtesy photo)

Court orders immediate release of Uganda Federal Alliance President

TOURS AND TRAVEL

Entebbe International Airport staff have been banned from using personal mobile phones while on duty to avert corruption

Business

REVEALED: Why Museveni ordered mass firings at Entebbe Airport

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

---President Museveni has ordered the firing of **152 UCAA staff** over **corruption and unqualified recruitment**, triggered by an incident involving...

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Uganda Airlines eyes expansion with new government funding

MAUREEN NAMOMA: Digitising Uganda’s Fuel & Hospitality Sectors: Why the Time is Now

Gorilla Trekking: Essential Tips for Your African Wildlife Encounter

ANALYSIS

Dr. James Musinguzi,FDC, Nakasero Hospital

ANALYSIS

FDC Co founder Musinguzi Garuga dies at 72

by NTEZA MICHAEL | REPORTER

Business man Musinguzi Garuga, one of the founding members of Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has passed on at Nakasero...

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ROGERS WADADA: NRM’s internal election blunders foreshadow 2026 general polls

Uganda mourns legal icon: Prof. George Kanyeihamba hailed as pillar of constitutionalism

Court convicts four Lira District officials for fraudulently procuring a land title on a Forest Reserve

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