Uganda, Tanzania sign pacts to boost regional tourism

A new study reveals that wild chimpanzees may regularly consume alcohol from their diet of fermented fruit. The findings could shed light on the evolutionary origins of human alcohol consumption. New research in the journal Science reveals a rare chimpanzee civil war in Kibale National Park. Scientists track the collapse of the Ngogo community in Uganda.

New research in the journal Science reveals a rare chimpanzee civil war in Kibale National Park. Scientists track the collapse...

Invite-only Club Canvas creates buzz ahead of Muyenga Quarry debut

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

07/04/2026

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KAMPALA, Uganda — A new invite-only nightlife experience is generating significant buzz in the capital ahead of its April 11...

Motorists in Kampala are concerned about the appalling conditions of roads in different parts of the city. The roads are characterized by wide and deep potholes that worsen transport especially during rainy days.

Infrastructure crisis: CSO coalition demands overhaul of Uganda’s ‘costly’ road sector

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

07/04/2026

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Vehicles navigate potholes along Sir Apolo Kaggwa road (PHOTO/URN) KAMPALA, Uganda — A coalition of civil society organizations has drafted...

Kansiime reveals the moment she decided to walk away from a situation that no longer served her, reflecting on the pressures of societal expectations and the unconventional steps she took to maintain the image of a traditional marriage.

Kansiime reveals she paid own dowry to maintain marriage facade

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

06/04/2026

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Kansiime reveals the moment she decided to walk away from a situation that no longer served her, reflecting on the...

Uganda showcases premium coffee and dairy at HOTELEX Shanghai 2026

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

06/04/2026

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SHANGHAI — The Ugandan Embassy in Beijing showcased the country's agricultural exports at HOTELEX Shanghai 2026, positioning Uganda as a...

Participants learn how to operate newly acquired smartphones during a digital health training session in Gulu on Wednesday. The devices, provided by the Ministry of Health with support from UNFPA and Marie Stopes, are part of a rollout to digitize community health data collection for Village Health Teams in northern Uganda. PHOTO/David Okema

Gulu’s Health Data Gets a Digital Boost with VHT Smartphone Rollout

by DAVID OKEMA UG STANDARD

01/04/2026

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Participants learn how to operate newly acquired smartphones during a digital health training session in Gulu on Wednesday. The devices,...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has appointed Ezana Kassa as its new representative in Uganda. Kassa, an Ethiopian national with over a decade of experience in food security and resilience, succeeds Antonio Querido and will lead efforts to strengthen the country's agrifood systems.

Who is Ezana Kassa, the new FAO representative in Uganda

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

01/04/2026

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has appointed Ezana Kassa as its new representative in Uganda. Kassa,...

Pearl Bank Backs Efforts of Diocesan Education Inspectors to Access Remote Schools

by Yusuf Nsubuga | Senior Reporter

29/03/2026

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Pearl Bank, whose purpose is to foster prosperity for Ugandans, has today backed the efforts of the Church of...

Period poverty driving school dropouts in northern Uganda

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

27/03/2026

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GULU, Uganda — A field assessment in northern Uganda has found that menstrual hygiene challenges and inadequate school infrastructure continue...

Presidents Yoweri Museveni and William Ruto launch construction of the Kisumu-Malaba SGR extension to modernize the Northern Corridor and cut regional trade costs.

Museveni, Ruto launch Kisumu-Malaba SGR extension to boost regional trade

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

22/03/2026

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Presidents Yoweri Museveni and William Ruto launch construction of the Kisumu-Malaba SGR extension to modernize the Northern Corridor and cut...