Education ministry calls for more digital solutions to track school fees

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The Ministry of Education and Sports backs SchoolPay, a system that digitalizes school fee payments and student finances. KAMPALA, Uganda ...

The app's success reflects Uganda's expanding digital landscape, with over 13.3 million internet users and 68% mobile phone penetration. As internet usage continues to rise, mobile app usage is expected to surge, driving financial inclusion and streamlining daily activities.

New UCC Report Compares Ugandan Internet Bundle Prices

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

24/07/2025

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The app's success reflects Uganda's expanding digital landscape, with over 13.3 million internet users and 68% mobile phone penetration. As ...

EACOP Human Rights Coordinator Barbara Nakayenze (center) discusses the company's commitment to human rights and community engagement during a panel at the recent CSO Conference on Oil and Gas, organized by the Petroleum Authority of Uganda.

EACOP responds to human rights scrutiny

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

30/05/2025

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EACOP Human Rights Coordinator Barbara Nakayenze (center) discusses the company's commitment to human rights and community engagement during a panel ...

Questioning Uganda's digital jobs promise: Is Maarifasasa's initiative genuinely empowering African youth or exploiting their hopes and dreams?

THE GREAT JOB HEIST: The dark truth behind struggling startup Maarifasasa’s million-job claim!

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

30/04/2025

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Questioning Uganda's digital jobs promise: Is Maarifasasa's initiative genuinely empowering African youth or exploiting their hopes and dreams? As I ...

Pilgrim Africa accused of diverting aid for political purposes in Uganda

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

18/04/2025

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KAMPALA, Uganda — Faith-based nonprofit Pilgrim Africa is facing accusations of diverting donor funds, intended for health and humanitarian programs ...

Opposition MPs in Uganda ignite a firestorm by rejecting a controversial Shs100 million payout from a classified State House budget, decrying "corrupt and secretive" practices. Leader Joel Ssenyonyi demands transparency as a united front challenges government spending and accountability

PARLIAMENT IN CRISIS! Opposition MPs draw LINE in the sand over secret payments

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

18/04/2025

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KAMPALA, Uganda — Seventy-two of 109 opposition Members of Parliament have signed a resolution rejecting what they call a "corrupt ...

Wilfred Arinda Nshekantebirwe is the LC 5 Male Youth Councillor for Rubanda District

WILFRED ARINDA: Mobutu’s looting legacy crossed into Uganda

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

12/04/2025

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Wilfred Arinda Nshekantebirwe is the LC 5 Male Youth Councillor for Rubanda District It has been said—by a voice lost to ...

Prof. Sudi Nangoli, UPPC Managing Director

Why the Uganda Gazette plays a crucial role during the election period

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

04/04/2025

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Prof. Sudi Nangoli is the Managing Director, Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC). As Uganda gears up for another significant ...

Blessed Riverstones Uganda Limited denies gold scam allegations, citing commitment to transparency and legitimacy in Uganda's mining sector

MALICIOUS AND UNFOUNDED! Ugandan mining firm Blessed Riverstones denies scam allegations

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

28/03/2025

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Blessed Riverstones Uganda Limited denies gold scam allegations, citing commitment to transparency and legitimacy in Uganda's mining sector KAMPALA, Uganda — Blessed ...

Vasundhara Oswal, an Indian-Swiss businesswoman, speaks out against corruption in Uganda following her illegal detention and arrest in October 2024

Uganda’s corruption woes threaten foreign investment in East Africa

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

10/03/2025

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Vasundhara Oswal, an Indian-Swiss businesswoman, speaks out against corruption in Uganda following her illegal detention and arrest in October 2024 ...

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