PHOTOS: Kansai Plascon headlines 2026 Holi Festival at Lugogo

The spirit of color, joy, and cultural unity filled the air as thousands gathered at the Millennium Grounds Lugogo in ...

A portion of the Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve stands freshly cleared, revealing the extent of the land allocated to a developer for the construction of a proposed multi-million dollar mixed-use project. The clearing of this protected area has drawn intense criticism from local officials, including the mayor, and conservation groups, who argue the action endangers Lake Victoria and violates environmental laws. The forest is a critical urban green space and natural flood barrier.

Museveni orders cancellation of land titles in Kitubulu Forest Reserve

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

21/01/2026

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A portion of the Kitubulu Central Forest Reserve stands freshly cleared, revealing the extent of the land allocated to a ...

See the dramatic moment NEMA officers arrested 68-year-old industrialist Magan Patel in Jinja. The MMP Group founder was taken into custody following a raid on illegal wetland dumping.

68-Year-Old Industrialist Magan Patel Facing 12-Year Jail Term for “Killing” Jinja Ecosystem!

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

30/12/2025

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See the dramatic moment NEMA officers arrested 68-year-old industrialist Magan Patel in Jinja. The MMP Group founder was taken into ...

NEMA dismantles an illegal floating recreation structure under construction on Lake Victoria. Learn about the enforcement operation and the environmental concerns.

NEMA dismantles illegal floating structure on Lake Victoria

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

15/05/2025

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LUZIRA, Uganda — A partially built illegal floating recreation structure on Lake Victoria has been dismantled, the National Environment Management ...

Sudhir Ruparelia and his family held a solemn ceremony at Lake Victoria to inter the ashes of his son, Rajiv Ruparelia.

Rajiv Ruparelia’s Ashes Interred in Lake Victoria

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

14/05/2025

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Sudhir Ruparelia and his family held a solemn ceremony at Lake Victoria to inter the ashes of his son, Rajiv ...

People on the boat without life jackets (PHOTO/ Sauti Plus Media Hub)

Uganda urged to engage locals to reduce drowning deaths

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

15/04/2025

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People on the boat without life jackets (PHOTO/ Sauti Plus Media Hub) KAMPALA, Uganda - Experts are calling on the ...

Uganda secures UGX 340 billion French funding for Kampala water, infrastructure development

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

12/03/2025

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KAMPALA – Uganda has secured €85 million (approximately UGX 340 billion) in development aid from France to significantly improve both ...

Ugandan soldiers patrol Lake Victoria aboard a military boat, tasked with cracking down on illegal fishing practices that threaten the country's fishing industr

UPDF under fire for alleged role in illegal fishing gear trade

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

07/03/2025

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Ugandan soldiers patrol Lake Victoria aboard a military boat, tasked with cracking down on illegal fishing practices that threaten the ...

Christopher Burke is the Managing Director of WMC Africa, a public relations and marketing agency based in Kampala, Uganda. Christopher has a strong background in development, communications and governance with 30 years’ experience based in Africa and East Asia.

Sustaining Uganda’s Fisheries: Innovations, Policies and Community Action

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

25/02/2025

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Christopher Burke is the Managing Director of WMC Africa, a public relations and marketing agency based in Kampala, Uganda. Christopher ...

Inside view of Kasubi tombs (PHOTO/Courtesy).

Why Uganda Should Be Your Next African Adventure Destination

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

17/02/2025

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Gorilla trekking is such a thrilling primate experience that any visitor on Uganda safari shouldn’t miss out (PHOTO /Courtesy) Tucked ...

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