Unidentified people reportedly stormed a structure that forms part of the market and brought it down using heavy machinery without any authorization from the city authority.Traders at St. Balikudembe Market, commonly known as Owino Market, woke up Sunday morning to a shocking scene of a se
Iganga Municipality has demolished roadside kiosks and illegal structures affecting over 1,000 traders in a major enforcement operation aimed at decongesting the town and restoring urban order.Traders look on as they count losses after the demolition of roadside kiosks during an operation
Public Service Minister, Hon. Muruli MukasaKAMPALA, Uganda — The government has overhauled the public service pension system, introducing a minimum monthly payment and a contributory model designed to ensure retirees can afford basic necessities.The reforms, part of the Public Ser
President Yoweri Museveni has intervened in Cabinet tensions involving his son, CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba, directing Internal Affairs Minister Kahinda Otafiire to clarify his position publicly and urging all ministers to support the UPDF’s national and regional contributions instead of engaging i
Speaker Anita Among (Middle) and other women activists at Parliament.The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has pledged that Parliament will support tax incentives aimed at increasing the production and affordability of reusable sanitary pads for schoolgirls across Uganda.Among comm
Reader modeBwindi census results bolster Uganda’s status as Africa’s primate capitalugstandard.com2hUganda Tourism Board CEO Juliana Kagwa led British investors on a gorilla trekking excursion in Bwindi to highlight the nation's model of conservation-led economic g
Pharmacists and individuals taking a commonly prescribed hypertension medication are being urged to immediately inspect their packaging. Crescent Pharma Limited is withdrawing one batch of Ramipril 5mg Capsules as a precautionary step following a potential production fault that may have resulted
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has carried out a one-day free medical outreach in Kamwokya, Kampala, as part of activities leading up to International Women’s Day celebrations on March 8, 2026, at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.The medical camp, held at KCCA Primary School Kamwok
A shocking incident happened at Bupoto sub-county, Namisindwa district, on Thursday, 5th March, 2026 where a body of 11-year-old girl was found dumped near a river. The minor, daughter of Timbiti Bosco, was earlier reported missing.According to Isaac Mutambo, an eye witnesses, the deceased
Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed that the church management reported the death to the authorities.KAMPALA, UGANDA —Police in the Kampala Metropolitan area have arrested a 27-year-old man suspected of attempting to rob a resident in Najeera, a su
