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

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

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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

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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

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

To prepare for Umeme’s exit, government has already embarked on preparing the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to take over Umeme’s role of power distribution in the country.

YOUR LIGHTS WILL STAY ON! UEDCL Guarantees uninterrupted power supply amidst UMEME takeover

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

29/03/2025

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To prepare for Umeme’s exit, government has already embarked on preparing the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to take ...

Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, addresses police officers on the importance of adopting a savings culture during a recent meeting.

Savings key to prosperity, IGP Byakagaba tells police fficers

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

28/03/2025

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Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, addresses police officers on the importance of adopting a savings culture during a recent ...

7 Killed, Including US Embassy Staffer, in Kampala Floods

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

27/03/2025

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KAMPALA, Uganda — Seven people, including a U.S. Embassy staffer, were killed in severe flooding that swept through Uganda's capital, ...

Umeme exit dispute sscalates as Attorney General weighs in

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

25/03/2025

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Kiryoowa Kiwanuka Uganda's Attorney General issues ruling on Umeme's $234m exit dispute shedding light on the high-profile case. KAMPALA, Uganda — ...

Karuma and Ayago bridges along Kampala-Gulu highway closed for emergency repairs, motorists face 300-mile detour, alternative routes announced

Motorists face 300-mile detour as Karuma, Ayago close for emergency repairs

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

24/03/2025

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Karuma, Ayago Bridges Closure: Motorists Advised to Plan Alternative Routes KAMPALA, Uganda — Motorists traveling along the Kampala-Gulu highway will ...

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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