National Unity Platform slams NBS TV over ‘malicious’ broadcast

KAMPALA, Uganda (UG Standard) — Uganda's opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) on Tuesday accused local TV station NBS of airing ...

President Museveni and his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba (PHOTO/Courtesy)

Military chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba outlines vision for UPDF modernisation

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

24/10/2024

President Museveni and his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba (PHOTO/Courtesy) KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda's military chief, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, says the country's ...

National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters, including Olivia Lutaaya (center), appear in the military court dock, facing charges of treachery and unlawful possession of explosive devices, in Kampala, Uganda, October 2024. The 16 supporters were sentenced to three months and 22 days despite their guilty plea, sparking concerns over the treatment of opposition supporters.

BREAKING! Military court sentences 16 NUP supporters despite guilty plea deal

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

23/10/2024

National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters, including Olivia Lutaaya (center), appear in the military court dock, facing charges of treachery and ...

Relief as Saudi Arabia agrees to pardon stranded Ugandan workers

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

19/10/2024

Ugandans heading to the Middle East (PHOTO /File) A landmark agreement between Uganda and Saudi Arabia has brought hope to ...

Museveni to issue Executive Order over salary enhancement abuse

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

18/10/2024

President Museveni and permanent secretaries agreed to bridge performance gaps ENTEBBE - President Yoweri Museveni has vowed to crack down ...

Mr. Africa, Robert Bourgi, to Celebrate the Release of the English Version of His Book, They Know I Know Everything: My Life in Françafrique

France’s “Mr. Africa” Robert Bourgi to Discuss Explosive Memoir in Online Press Conference

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

08/10/2024

Mr. Africa, Robert Bourgi, to Celebrate the Release of the English Version of His Book, They Know I Know Everything: ...

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

ROGERS WADADA: Muhoozi’s warning to US Ambassador, when the time is ripe, you can’t reverse it

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

08/10/2024

Mr. Rogers Wadada Musaalo, a Lawyer, human rights activist, researcher, and politician (PHOTO/Courtesy). I am not an ardent believer of ...

Ministers Kasaija and Anite are accused of drafting and backdating letters to facilitate the appointment of the new UIA board, bypassing established procedures.

Whistle-blower takes Ministers Kassaija, Anite to State House Anti-Corruption Unit over new UIA Board

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

07/10/2024

Ministers Kasaija and Anite are accused of drafting and backdating letters to facilitate the appointment of the new UIA board, ...

Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Privatisation and Investment), Hon. Evelyn Anite, attributed delays on works at some industrial parks including Mbale, to cash flow challenges.

SPOTLIGHT: Why Minister Anite was heckled in Parliament amid diplomatic scandal with British High Commission over Namanve project

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

07/10/2024

Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Privatisation and Investment), Hon. Evelyn Anite, attributed delays on works at ...

Uganda's Former Permanent Secretary Kashaka Freed After Presidential Pardon in Shs 4.2 Billion Bicycle Scandal

EX PS Kashaka released from prison after presidential pardon in UGX. 4.2 billion bicycle scandal

04/10/2024

Uganda's Former Permanent Secretary Kashaka Freed After Presidential Pardon in Shs 4.2 Billion Bicycle Scandal President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has ...

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