Govt secures 10,000 acres land for new cement manufacturing plant

Ugandan lawyer Gawaya Tegulle reveals the military publicly shared his recorded phone conversation, raising concerns about government surveillance. Read his ...

Euphemia Chikungulu, Chief Technology Lead at Nyamula Logistics

Zambian Startup Uses Tech to Connect Cargo Owners, Transporters

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

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Euphemia Chikungulu, Chief Technology Lead at Nyamula Logistics LUSAKA, Zambia — Zambian tech startup Nyamula Logistics is using a digital ...

Read the obituary of Rajiv Ruparelia (1990-2025), a rising figure in Uganda's business and education sectors. Learn about his life, achievements, and the upcoming cremation service.

Rajiv Ruparelia (1990-2025): Remembered for Contributions to Education and Business

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

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Read the obituary of Rajiv Ruparelia (1990-2025), a rising figure in Uganda's business and education sectors. Learn about his life, ...

Rajiv Cremation Scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lugogo

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

04/05/2025

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Businessman Rajiv Ruparelia, managing director of Uganda's Ruparelia Group and son of tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia, has died in a car ...

Bazel Odeke is a political commentator (PHOTO/Courtesy)

BAZEL ODEKE: Why Are Ugandans Leaving Offices For Politics?

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

04/05/2025

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Bazel Odeke is a political commentator (PHOTO/Courtesy) A quiet exodus is underway in Uganda, not from the country itself, but ...

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

ROGERS WADADA: Uganda’s bail guidelines should be scrapped for usurping the powers of Parliament

by ROGERS WADADA | GUEST WRITER

04/05/2025

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Mr. Rogers Wadada Musaalo, a Lawyer, human rights activist, researcher, and politician (PHOTO/Courtesy). The spirit behind the inclusion of the ...

Many travellers find Mt. Elgon National Park an exciting alternative to the more strenuous climbs in East Africa. (PHOTO/Courtesy)

Cross-Border Collaboration: Kenya, Uganda Pledge to Save Mount Elgon

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

04/05/2025

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Many travellers find Mt. Elgon National Park an exciting alternative to the more strenuous climbs in East Africa. (PHOTO/Courtesy) NAIROBI, ...

Makerere University announces undergraduate admissions for the 2025-26 academic year. Learn about eligibility for A' Level leavers, application procedures, fees, and the May 20 deadline. Apply online.

Makerere University E-Learning Initiative Phase 1 Demonstrates Significant Progress

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

04/05/2025

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KAMPALA, Uganda — The initial phase of Makerere University's e-Learning initiative, which commenced in 2021, has achieved notable advancements in ...