The Special Forces Command (SFC) on Sunday 2nd, August, 2026 conducted a series of handover and takeover ceremonies as senior officers assumed new responsibilities following recent appointments within the force. Lt Col. Frank Murema officially handed over the office of Deputy Director of Operations at the SFC Headquarters to Lt Col. A.C. Kaawe before taking ...

[3rdAugust, 2026] Huawei Technologies Uganda Company Limited, a national leader in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has officially announced its latest campus recruitment program, scheduled to be held on Friday, 7thAugust, 2026, at Makerere University – Main Building from 0900-1200hrs. Under the inspiring ...

Over 24,000 micro-enterprises in Uganda received financing in the first year of a new partnership between the European Investment Bank Groups development arm, EIB Global, and domestic lender Centenary Bank. The EIB Global-Centenary Bank agreement, signed in 2024, aims to make 100 million (428 billion Ugandan shillings) available to private-sector ...

Kampala, Uganda 4 August 2026 The Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) has congratulated Hon. Mansour Lambarki upon his election as Secretary-General of the Istiqlal Youth Organization of Morocco, describing his victory as a reflection of confidence in his leadership, commitment, and dedication to advancing the interests of young people. In a congratulatory ...

In a world increasingly defined by conflict, economic uncertainty and political divisions, the Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) has emerged as a platform bringing together young people from Africa and the Arab world to champion peace, leadership and sustainable development. Established on 9 March 2004 in Khartoum, Sudan, following the First Afro-Arab Youth ...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday formally reaffirmed Uganda’s support for Ambassador Olara Otunnu’s candidature for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations during a meeting with representatives of members of the United Nations Security Council at State House, Entebbe. The meeting provided an opportunity for the President to ...

Kampala dfcu Bank has projected a pre-tax loss of Sh26.3 billion for the first six months of 2026, highlighting mounting pressure from rising operating expenses and increased loan impairment charges, despite recording strong growth in customer deposits, lending and its overall balance sheet. According to the bank’s unaudited half-year financial results, ...

At least 14 people have died following a fatal road crash involving a taxi and a sand truck in Lwera Swamp, Kalungu District, along the KampalaMasaka Highway. According to a statement issued by the Uganda Police Force, the accident occurred on the night of Monday, 3 August 2026, at around 11:00pm at Kamunga Trading Centre […] The post 14 Killed in Lwera ...

By Brian Mugenyi JINJA, Uganda Away from the daily bustle of municipal offices, department heads and staff of Makindye Ssabagabo Municipal Council gathered at the Jinja Civil Service College with a single target: evaluate performance, strengthen teamwork, and chart a course for better service delivery. Leading the retreat, Municipal Town Clerk Otimong ...

Every year on 12 August, world leaders deliver speeches, conferences convene, social media buzzes with hashtags, and governments announce fresh commitments to young people. Yet few pause to ask a simple question: Why 12 August? The answer is far more compelling than many realise. International Youth Day was not born from a single dramatic ceremony […] The ...

The Office of the President is mourning the death of Mark Baingana, the Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) for Makindye Division, Kampala. In a condolence message, the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, said she received the news of his passing with profound sorrow. “It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart […] The post ...

Ugandan migrant workers who sought greener pastures abroad are now living in severe distress as a result of labour externalisation pressures. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Vincent bagiire said that labour externalisation pressure has driven up consular distress cases, repatriation and welfare demands, especially in the Gulf ...

Industrial progress is often measured by the numbers: tonnes of steel installed, kilometers of pipeline built, or megawatts of energy delivered. But theres another measure thats just as important, even if it doesnt always make the headlines: who gets the opportunity to build that progress. In Uganda and Tanzania, that story is beginning to change. […] The ...

KYANAMUKAAKA, MASAKA In the high-stakes political battlefield of the 2021 campaigns, Richard Sebamala stood at the dusty Bukunda trading center in Bukoto Central, Masaka District, and made an ultimatum that many brushed off as mere campaign rhetoric: “If there is no tarmac road at Bukunda, I will not come back to campaign here.” Fast […] The post ...

To understand whether Karamoja is facing climate change or climate variability, it is helpful to reflect on insights from Professor Oweyegha-Afunaduula. In his work on environmental security, he argues that the 21st century presents humanity with an unprecedented crisis of climate disruption. Karamoja, a sub region of Uganda, is undoubtedly experiencing a ...

KAMPALA | Watchdog Uganda President Yoweri Museveni has launched a sharp attack on veteran journalist Andrew Mwenda, accusing him and his investigative team of specializing in spying on the Head of State. At the same time, Museveni fiercely defended Stephen Nuwagaba, describing him as a traumatized survivor of security force torture rather than a […] The ...

KAMPALA, Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has defended his decision to support Stephen Nuwagaba, saying the young man came under his protection as an alleged victim of torture by rogue security personnel, while accusing journalist Andrew Mwenda of diverting public attention from corruption and abuse within state institutions. In a lengthy response ...

KAMPALA, Uganda Ugandan journalist, community leader, and public servant Mike Ssegawadrawing on his extensive background in grassroots organizing and his administrative experience as a Resident City Commissioner (RCC)has authored a practical handbook to equip Local Council One (LC1) chairpersons with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively lead ...

Starting a business in Uganda does not always require millions of shillings. With less than Shs1 million, discipline, and a good understanding of your market, you can launch an enterprise capable of generating consistent income and eventually expanding into a thriving business. Here are five business ideas that offer strong potential for aspiring ...

KAMPALA, Uganda The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Brigadier General Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru as the Acting Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC). As part of the appointment, Brig Gen Nyakikuru has also ...

By Namubiru Anna Fredah My first experience with AI was in 2024 when I was revising for a Biometrics test. In all honesty, I couldnt quite understand what was being explained in the hand out that I was reading and I was greatly worried. Thats when I got the idea to use Copilot which was […] The post AI: Friend or Foe? appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

BAMUTAKUDDE VILLAGE, MUKONO DISTRICT For years, Solomon Sserwanja built a reputation by asking difficult questions, exposing wrongdoing and amplifying the voices of ordinary people through investigative journalism. Today, the award-winning journalist faces a different challenge: turning those same principles into grassroots leadership. On July 28, 2026, ...

KAMPALA: A total of 165 women-led enterprises have graduated from the Green Businesses and Jobs for the Green Transformation Project, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen womens entrepreneurship, create green jobs and accelerate Ugandas transition to a sustainable economy. The graduation ceremony, organised by Stanbic Business Incubator ...

KAMPALA Developer and owner Haruna Sentongo has broken ground on a major private investment that could transform taxi operations along one of Kampalas busiest corridors. His New Entebbe Taxi Park, also referred to as Haruna Entebbe Taxi Park, is rising on 4.5 acres of land right at the front face of the citys Central Business […] The post Haruna Sentongos ...

BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo President Flix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has donated 10 brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser utility pickup trucks to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under Operation Shujaa, in recognition of their role in the joint campaign against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) insurgents. The ...