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Ms. Proscovia Nabbanja is a geologist and corporate executive, who serves as the chief executive officer of the Uganda National Oil Company, since 1 October 2019. Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has become a gold sponsor of the African Energy...

Fossil Fuels to Power 60% of Africa’s Energy by 2040

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

08/10/2024

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AFRICA

A FAMAR-sponsored panel discussion at Angola Oil & Gas explored enhancing the value chain in Angola from crude to commerce By 2040, up to 60% of the African energy matrix will be fossil fuel driven, Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary of...

Minister Nankabirwa to highlight Uganda’s energy advancements at Africa Oil Week

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

01/10/2024

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OIL & GAS

Uganda's Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa is spearheading the negotiations between Tanzania and Uganda on Dar es Salaam Sea route Uganda's Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu is set to showcase the country's remarkable energy success story at the upcoming Africa Oil...

Real estate leaders call for improved infrastructure to boost Uganda’s housing market

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

30/09/2024

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Edwin Musiime, Chairman of Olim Group, and Lands and Housing Minister Persis Namuganza (PHOTO/UG Standard) Uganda's real estate sector is...

MASSIVE! Ruparelia Group’s Pearl Business Park takes final shape

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

29/09/2024

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The artistic impression of the Pearl Business Park, Ruparelia Group’s upcoming project that will massively change the Kampala skyline KAMPALA:...

NAIROBI AUCTIONED! Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga warns Kenyans on launch of Chinese property developers association in Kenya

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

26/01/2024

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The launch of launch of the Chinese Property Developers Association Kenya in Nairobi Controversy surrounds the launch of Chinese Property...

BUSINESS

AFRICA

Ugandan expert Eng. Irene Kaggwa to lead discussions on digital regulation at GSMA ministerial programme

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

10/10/2024

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Eng. Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo, Director of Engineering and Communication Infrastructure at Uganda Communications Commission, speaks on inclusive digital transformation. Renowned...

Africa must diversify economy, says Uganda’s President Museveni

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

09/10/2024

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Museveni stressed that Africa's economic challenges stem from its over-reliance on exporting raw materials Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has sounded...

Uganda’s President Museveni Honours top Indian mogul Madhusudan Agrawal

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

09/10/2024

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KAMPALA - Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has awarded one of the the country's highest civilian honour, the Diamond Jubilee Medal,...

New report highlights progress and challenges in fighting neglected tropical diseases

by APO | CONTENT PARTNER

08/10/2024

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The 2022 Uganda Ebola outbreak is an ongoing outbreak of the Sudan ebolavirus, which causes Ebola, in the Western Region...

FEATURED NEWS

COURT

High Court Overturns NUP’s Wafula Win in Disputed Makindye East II Election

by HENRY JJEMBA/UGSTANDARD REPORTER

10/10/2024

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Kampala's High Court has nullified Ivan Wafula's victory as Makindye East II Lord Councilor, citing electoral irregularities and dishonesty. Justice...