US investor claims UGX 2.2 billion lost in Uganda gold scam

Uganda's gold exports have been on the rise since opening the Africa Gold Refinery in Entebbe, according to official records.

Uganda's mining sector has seen a significant surge in revenue, with gold being one of the key minerals driving growth. ...

Former Centenary Bank teller Alex Kyambade convicted of embezzling over UGX 124M and laundering funds through fake forex deals in Uganda.

Ex-Centenary Bank teller found guilty of siphoning funds

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

25/06/2025

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Former Centenary Bank teller Alex Kyambade convicted of embezzling over UGX 124M and laundering funds through fake forex deals in ...

Ugandan businessman Lawrence Kizito Dalton charged in Kampala with defrauding an American investor of $105,000 in a gold scam. Remanded to Luzira Prison.

Ugandan businessman Lawrence Kizito charged in $105,000 Gold Scam, remanded

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

20/06/2025

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KAMPALA, Uganda — A Kampala businessman has been charged with obtaining money by false pretense and conspiracy to defraud an ...

Image of the NIRA Pre-Registration Portal interface on a desktop screen, showing input fields for national ID renewal

NIRA registers 2.5 million Ugandans in National ID campaign

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

16/06/2025

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Image of the NIRA Pre-Registration Portal interface on a desktop screen, showing input fields for national ID renewal KAMPALA, Uganda ...

Gold exporters now have to pay billions of shillings in arrears to the taxman. Uganda's mining sector has seen a significant surge in revenue, with gold being one of the key minerals driving growth.

Four Security Operatives Arrested in $1.3 Million Gold Theft Investigation

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

20/05/2025

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Uganda's mining sector has seen a significant surge in revenue, with gold being one of the key minerals driving growth. ...

High Court acquits directors in $3.8M MTN fraud, sparking outrage and fears over judicial independence in Uganda. Ruling questions justice in major corporate crime case.

DPP appeals acquittal in $3.8M MTN fraud case

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

08/05/2025

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High Court acquits directors in $3.8M MTN fraud, sparking outrage and fears over judicial independence in Uganda. Ruling questions justice ...

DPP takes over prosecution of Ex-UNRA officials in $1.27M loss case

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

07/05/2025

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DPP Jane Frances Abodo KAMPALA, Uganda — The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has assumed control of ...

Ruth Nandase (left), Babu Maniharah (center) and Frank Sempa in the dock at Buganda Road Court. (PHOTO/Henry Jjemba)

Senior three student admits role in Hamis Kiggundu impersonation scam, fined UGX 100,000

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

28/04/2025

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Ruth Nandase (left), Babu Maniharah (center) and Frank Sempa in the dock at Buganda Road Court. (PHOTO/Henry Jjemba) KAMPALA, Uganda ...

Two Ntungamo District officials stand before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala.

How Ntungamo officials paid themselves using stolen govt payment passwords

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

28/04/2025

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Two Ntungamo District officials stand before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala. KAMPALA, Uganda — Two Ntungamo District officials are accused ...

Landowner in Entebbe exploited after suffering stroke, crooks move to steal her land

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

07/03/2025

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Entebbe, Wakiso District – A heartbreaking land dispute has unfolded in Entebbe, Wakiso District, where a landowner Nsubuga Charles is fighting ...

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