Uganda, Brazil discuss relations at BRICS Foreign ministers’ meeting

Minister Mauro Vieira met with Ugandan Foreign Minister Abubaker Jeje Odongo in Rio de Janeiro, on the sidelines of the ...

Formidables Swim Gala Expected to Draw Hundreds in Uganda

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

28/04/2025

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Formidables team members KAMPALA, Uganda — The Formidables Swim Club will host its inaugural Formidables Swim Gala on Saturday, May ...

David Wandera, newly appointed Interim Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda, brings over 20 years of banking experience to his new role

Absa Bank Uganda Leads Bancassurance Growth Amid Sector Expansion

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

28/04/2025

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David Wandera Interim Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda. IRA report shows Absa Bank Uganda leading the growing bancassurance market ...

Minister Amongi inspects safety equipment at the World Day for Safety and Health at Work event.

Poor workplace safety costs Uganda businesses, Labor minister warns

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

28/04/2025

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Minister Amongi inspects safety equipment at the World Day for Safety and Health at Work event. KAMPALA, Uganda — Neglecting ...

Nalukoola and Nambi, contenders in the Kawempe North by-election dispute.

Court sets hearing for Kawempe North by-election fraud claim

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

28/04/2025

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Nalukoola and Nambi, contenders in the Kawempe North by-election dispute. KAMPALA, Uganda — The High Court in Kampala has scheduled a ...

Ruth Nandase (left), Babu Maniharah (center) and Frank Sempa in the dock at Buganda Road Court. (PHOTO/Henry Jjemba)

Senior three student admits role in Hamis Kiggundu impersonation scam, fined UGX 100,000

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

28/04/2025

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Ruth Nandase (left), Babu Maniharah (center) and Frank Sempa in the dock at Buganda Road Court. (PHOTO/Henry Jjemba) KAMPALA, Uganda ...

According to the report, Mobile Money wallets linked to mobile network operators had grown to 36.9 million, as of June, while 3.8 million were administered by licensed non-mobile network operator payment service providers.

Why families are struggling to access deceased’s mobile money, bank funds

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

28/04/2025

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Billions of Ugandan shillings remain unclaimed in deceased individuals' mobile money and bank accounts due to complex legal processes. Experts ...

Japhet Aritho, the Managing Director Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (PHOTO/Courtesy)

Airtel Money reports revenue growth amid increased expenses

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

28/04/2025

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Japhet Aritho, the Managing Director Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (PHOTO/Courtesy) KAMPALA, Uganda — Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL), ...

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

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

Uganda police in Kampala blocked the National Unity Platform (NUP) from launching its "Youth Protest Vote" campaign, citing public order concerns. The opposition initiative aimed to mobilize young voters ahead of future elections, but the police directive has put the campaign's future in doubt.

Police block NUP Youth Protest Vote launch

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

28/04/2025

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Uganda police in Kampala blocked the National Unity Platform (NUP) from launching its "Youth Protest Vote" campaign, citing public order ...

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