Aga Khan Fund to sell majority stake in Nation Media Group

GENEVA — The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development announced Tuesday it will sell its majority shareholding in Nation Media ...

Experts say an official plan is needed to help citizens and businesses use artificial intelligence to its full potential while addressing the risks.

Ugandan Experts Call for National AI Strategy, Budget

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

23/08/2025

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Experts say an official plan is needed to help citizens and businesses use artificial intelligence to its full potential while ...

A new report warns that Uganda's expanding digital surveillance, including facial recognition and biometric registration, is being used to target journalists and human rights advocates ahead of the 2026 elections

Uganda’s Digital Surveillance Draws Fresh Concern Ahead of 2026 Elections

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

16/08/2025

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A new report warns that Uganda's expanding digital surveillance, including facial recognition and biometric registration, is being used to target ...

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni advocates for the recognition of traditional healers, emphasizing their valuable role in African society, saying "Don't fight traditional healers and witchdoctors; they are so useful

Ex-Al Jazeera editor says Uganda deserves the bad US travel warning

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

04/05/2025

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A montage photo of Idi Amin Dada Oumee who was a Ugandan military officer and served as the President of ...

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

Lawyer Gawaya Tegulle says intelligence tapped his phones, shared conversation

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

04/05/2025

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

On May 2, a Twitter Space will delve into the media's lens on children. Topics include stereotypes, consent, and amplifying children's perspectives

Experts to discuss ethical coverage of children in media

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

01/05/2025

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On May 2, a Twitter Space will delve into the media's lens on children. Topics include stereotypes, consent, and amplifying ...

Merck Foundation honors Ugandan journalists for excellence in health reporting.

UG Standard, other Ugandan journalists honored in Merck Foundation Media Awards

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

25/04/2025

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Merck Foundation honors Ugandan journalists for excellence in health reporting. KAMPALA, UGANDA — The Merck Foundation has announced the winners ...

President Yoweri Museveni addresses journalists in Mubende, calling for proactive reporting on national and regional development

Museveni calls on journalists to drive national, regional development

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

18/04/2025

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President Yoweri Museveni addresses journalists in Mubende, calling for proactive reporting on national and regional development MUBENDE, Uganda — President Yoweri ...

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba (left), Uganda's Chief of Defense Forces, has been accused by journalist Solomon Sserwanja (right) of being a huge threat to journalism in Uganda, during a recent BBC interview.

Sserwanja on BBC: Gen Muhoozi is a huge threat to journalism in Uganda

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

19/03/2025

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Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba (left), Uganda's Chief of Defense Forces, has been accused by journalist Solomon Sserwanja (right) of being a ...

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