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KAMPALA, Uganda — The Kampala Capital City Authority council has called for the phasing out of all open drainage systems...

CITY FLOODS: Lukwago isolated as KCCA council approves private drainage partnership

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

KAMPALA — The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Council has voted to actively partner with competent local investors to develop,...

Chief guest- Bishop of the Diocese of Madi Nile – Rt. Rev Charles Collins Andaku(3rd L), Airtel Uganda’s Regional Business Manager West Nile, Martin Kawule(5th R) with other Airtel staff, community members and government officials having a photo moment at the commissioning of seven new network sites in Arua

Airtel Uganda launches seven new network sites in Arua city

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Chief guest- Bishop of the Diocese of Madi Nile – Rt. Rev Charles Collins Andaku(3rd L), Airtel Uganda’s Regional Business...

Among the nominees are Ugandan filmmakers Mathew Nabwiso of Nabwiso Films and Humphrey Nabimanya, who are nominated for their film Sabotage under the category of Best Indigenous Language – East Africa.

Ugandan Filmmakers Nabwiso and Nabimanya Nominated for AMVCA

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

Among the nominees are Ugandan filmmakers Mathew Nabwiso of Nabwiso Films and Humphrey Nabimanya, who are nominated for their film...

Sheila Awori, (R), Ag. Head of Marketing and Communications, KCB Bank hands over a cheque to Julius Nkuraija, (L), CEO, Kyambogo Ultra Run at the launch in Kampala

KCB Bank Uganda Sponsors Kyambogo Ultra Challenge Run

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

Sheila Awori, (R), Ag. Head of Marketing and Communications, KCB Bank hands over a cheque to Julius Nkuraija, (L), CEO,...

Nakawa Mayor Paul Mugabe participates in an Advocacy Community Dialogue themed "Clean Water, Safe Food, Healthy Lives" in Kampala, Uganda,

Leaders call for focus on nutrition to combat disease

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

Nakawa Mayor Paul Mugabe participates in an Advocacy Community Dialogue themed "Clean Water, Safe Food, Healthy Lives" in Kampala, Uganda...

Mukula’s re-election is seen as crucial to maintaining the NRM’s momentum in Eastern Uganda.

Mukula’s Strategic Leadership Cements NRM’s Grip on Eastern Uganda

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

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Mukula’s re-election is seen as crucial to maintaining the NRM’s momentum in Eastern Uganda. KAMPALA, Uganda — As Uganda's ruling...

Some of the contraband cigarettes in one of the confiscated vehicles

SMOKE AND PAIN: Government slaps punishing tax hike on cigarettes!

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

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KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda's Ministry of Finance has proposed a hike in excise duty on cigarettes to combat smoking and...

Ugandan lawyer Eron Kiiza appears in court as judges prepare to deliver ruling on his bail application, following 80-day detention for contempt

Lawyer Eron Kiiza Freed on Bail After 80-Day Detention

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

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Ugandan lawyer Eron Kiiza appears in court as judges prepare to deliver ruling on his bail application, following 80-day detention for contempt...

URA explains UGX 18.2 billion ‘huge medical mystery’