Byabashaija moves officers, makes new appointments in prisons shake-up

Uganda Prisons Commissioner General Dr. Johnson Byabashaija oversees strategic changes within the institution. KAMPALA, Uganda — The Commissioner General of ...

Isimba Hydroelectric Power Station is a 183.2 megawatts hydroelectric power station commissioned on 21 March 2019 in Uganda. Construction of this dam began in April 2015 and was completed in January 2019

Uganda’s $568M power plant Isimba Dam faces catastrophic failure risk

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

28/04/2025

Isimba Hydroelectric Power Station is a 183.2 megawatts hydroelectric power station commissioned on 21 March 2019 in Uganda. Construction of ...

Uganda Police refute social media reports of retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Sam Omara's death, confirming he is alive but in critical condition while battling cancer and kidney failure.

Retired commissioner Sam Omara alive, critically ill, says Police

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

28/04/2025

Uganda Police refute social media reports of retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Sam Omara's death, confirming he is alive but ...

President Yoweri Museveni decorates Gen. Kale Kayihura during his tenure as Inspector General of Police

Gen. Kayihura defends tenure as Police Chief, reflects on life after dismissal

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

19/04/2025

President Yoweri Museveni decorates Gen. Kale Kayihura during his tenure as Inspector General of Police LYANTONDE, Uganda — Former Inspector ...

Police officer remanded over fraud charges

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

16/04/2025

Makindye -On Wednesday, the State House Anti Corruption Unit working Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and Office of the Director of ...

President Yoweri Museveni (left) and NUP's Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi (right). Museveni denies allegations of 100 million shilling payments to MPs, accusing the opposition of a smear campaign aimed at destabilizing the government. (PHOTO/Montage)

UGX100 MILLION SCANDAL: Museveni Accuses Opposition of Foreign-Backed Smear Campaign!

by MUSA MBOGO | REPORTER

12/04/2025

President Yoweri Museveni (left) and NUP's Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi (right). Museveni denies allegations of 100 million shilling payments to MPs, ...

TRACK FAILURE: Railway Embankment Collapse Brings Kampala-Mukono Rail Link to a Standstill

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

09/04/2025

Commuters are facing a travel nightmare after a catastrophic railway embankment failure at Namanve brought the Kampala-Mukono train route to ...

A Ugandan borrower counts out cash, highlighting the high cost of credit in the country, where exorbitant interest rates drive many to seek loans from unregulated lenders

Govt: All betting wins to be paid through Bank of Uganda

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

07/04/2025

The measure, introduced in the Tax Procedures Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aims to improve tax compliance and curb illicit financial ...

Ugandan businessman Haruna Sentongo loses UGX 10 billion court battle against I&M Bank, facing significant financial implications."

Haruna Sentongo Loses UGX 10 Billion Case Against I&M Bank

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

01/04/2025

Ugandan businessman Haruna Sentongo loses UGX 10 billion court battle against I&M Bank, facing significant financial implications. A prominent Ugandan ...

Umeme Limited accepts $118 million buyout offer from Uganda government, despite initially expecting $234 million, and plans to appeal decision.

Umeme takes $118 million buyout, vows to fight for more

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

31/03/2025

Umeme Limited accepts $118 million buyout offer from Uganda government, despite initially expecting $234 million, and plans to appeal decision. KAMPALA, ...

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