BAZEL ODEKE: Why Are Ugandans Leaving Offices For Politics?

Bazel Odeke is a political commentator (PHOTO/Courtesy) A quiet exodus is underway in Uganda, not from the country itself, but ...

Many travellers find Mt. Elgon National Park an exciting alternative to the more strenuous climbs in East Africa. (PHOTO/Courtesy)

Cross-Border Collaboration: Kenya, Uganda Pledge to Save Mount Elgon

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

04/05/2025

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Many travellers find Mt. Elgon National Park an exciting alternative to the more strenuous climbs in East Africa. (PHOTO/Courtesy) NAIROBI, ...

Makerere University announces undergraduate admissions for the 2025-26 academic year. Learn about eligibility for A' Level leavers, application procedures, fees, and the May 20 deadline. Apply online.

Makerere University E-Learning Initiative Phase 1 Demonstrates Significant Progress

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

04/05/2025

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KAMPALA, Uganda — The initial phase of Makerere University's e-Learning initiative, which commenced in 2021, has achieved notable advancements in ...

Uganda finalizes a land lease with the Naita-A-Tepeth community in Moroto for significant investment in mining and industry, including a key cement plant.

Govt secures 10,000 acres land for new cement manufacturing plant

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

03/05/2025

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Uganda finalizes a land lease with the Naita-A-Tepeth community in Moroto for significant investment in mining and industry, including a ...

Read the obituary of Rajiv Ruparelia (1990-2025), a rising figure in Uganda's business and education sectors. Learn about his life, achievements, and the upcoming cremation service.

All You Need to Know: Groomsman Rajiv Ruparelia’s Involvement in a Wedding That Ended in Tragedy

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

03/05/2025

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KAMPALA, Uganda — Rajiv Ruparelia, the 35-year-old son of Ugandan business magnate Sudhir Ruparelia, died early Saturday in a high-speed car ...

UNEB Executive Secretary Dr Daniel Odongo. UNEB releases 2024 UCE results on Friday (PHOTO/Courtesy).

UNEB fires top officials in marks-for-sale scandal

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

03/05/2025

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The executive director of Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), Mr. Dan Odong KAMPALA, Uganda - The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) ...

A United Nations judge studying at the University of Oxford “exploited and abused” a young Ugandan woman she kept as a slave in Britain. Prosecutors said Lydia Mugambe, 49, took “advantage of her status” over her victim by preventing her from holding down steady employment and forcing her to work as her maid.

DETAILS: Ugandan Judge Receives 6-Plus Year Sentence for Trafficking

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

03/05/2025

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A United Nations judge studying at the University of Oxford “exploited and abused” a young Ugandan woman she kept as ...

PROFILE: Rajiv Ruparelia, Ugandan business leader, dies at 35

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

03/05/2025

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Businessman Rajiv Ruparelia, managing director of Uganda's Ruparelia Group and son of tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia, has died in a car ...

Rajiv Ruparelia killed in car accident

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

03/05/2025

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Businessman Rajiv Ruparelia, managing director of Uganda's Ruparelia Group and son of tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia, has died in a car ...

Analysis shows a 6.6% reduction during the second half of 2024, with the pump price for petrol, falling from Ushs 5300 in July 2024 to Ushs4950 at the end of March 2025. Across the country, prices averaged Ushs 4,857 for petrol, and 4608 for diesel in the first quarter of 2025.

Uganda sees consistent fuel supply under UNOC import role

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

02/05/2025

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Analysis shows a 6.6% reduction during the second half of 2024, with the pump price for petrol, falling from Ushs ...

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