The proverb “people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones is becoming a reality for some clergy in all religions and faiths in Uganda today, because in so many ways some clergy have entangled themselves in state issues, that throwing a stone would mean death, closure, crippled, sanctioned, censored or completely abolish. The architects […] ...

Coffee continues to be one of Uganda’s most valuable agricultural commodities, supporting millions of households and contributing significantly to the country’s economic growth. As one of Africa’s leading coffee producers, Uganda has long relied on coffee cultivation as a major source of income, employment, and foreign exchange earnings. The decision ...

By Wensi Niwagaba Through our engagement with educational institutions across Uganda, KCB Bank Uganda has gained a unique perspective on the realities of running a school. Every year, thousands of school proprietors across Uganda sign up for the beautiful, harrowing promise of building a legacy through education. Yet, by the time the gates swing open […] ...

By Brian Mugenyi Kampala | June 19, 2026 Thousands of women from across Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, and surrounding regions are locking in their schedules for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20, 2026. All roads lead to the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo for a historic womens health and empowerment event organized by the Union Transport Alliance. In many […] The post ...

By Brian Mugenyi Kampala | June 19, 2026 Thousands of women from across Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, and neighboring districts are gearing up to descend upon the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo this Saturday, June 20, 2026. They will be gathering for a landmark womens health and empowerment event organized by the Union Transport Alliance. In many […] The post ...

By Watchdog Uganda Correspondent Kampala, Uganda | June 19, 2026 Ugandan youth leader and climate justice champion Denise Ayebare has achieved a monumental milestone after being named to the prestigious Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list for 2026. At just 23 years old, Ayebare was selected under the highly competitive Environmental and Sustainable Development ...

By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com Kampala, Uganda At a time when Africa is actively searching for homegrown solutions to unemployment, economic stagnation, and sustainable development, Ugandan tycoon Fred Ssenoga is advancing a business philosophy built around one central, disruptive belief: true corporate success is only achieved when the surrounding ...

KYANKWANZI, UGANDA The Deputy Inspector General of Government (DIGG), Anne Twino, has urged newly appointed Cabinet Ministers to exercise strong oversight over government programmes while avoiding interference in day-to-day administrative operations, warning that political intrusion into technical functions fuels corruption and weakens public institutions. ...

By Watchdog Uganda Reporter KAMPALA, Uganda | June 20, 2026 The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved a landmark financing package worth 650.75 million (approximately Shs2.6 trillion) for Uganda’s flagship Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, marking the largest single-project financing commitment the Bank has ever extended to the country. The ...

My previous article, From Fear to Opportunity: Rethinking Ugandas Dual Citizenship Laws, sparked lively discussions. One response, in particular, stood out. The writer shared their frustration, saying:   I was a Ugandan citizen upon birth and until I left at 21. When I acquired U.S. citizenship, I automatically lost my Ugandan citizenship because Uganda ...

Lessons from the URA Vs EY Tax Battle A landmark High Court ruling has confirmed that services can be imported even when no goods cross Uganda’s borders. The decision in URA v EY Uganda sends a powerful message to businesses receiving foreign expertise, management support, technology services, and other cross-border services in an increasingly digital ...

By Editorial Desk | Watchdog Uganda KAMPALA The Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS) has officially broken its silence regarding the intense public scrutiny and mixed reactions following its latest distribution of UGX 216 million in royalties to eligible local rights holders. In an official statement signed by the Board Chairman, Martin Nkoyoyo, the ...

KAMPALA | WATCHDOG UGANDA In a striking display of unity, Members of Parliament from across Ugandas political spectrum converged at the historic Kibuli Grand Mosque on Friday, June 19, 2026, to participate in Juma prayers before attending an exclusive luncheon hosted by Prince Dr. Kassim Nakibinge Kakungulu. The high-profile gathering, saw lawmakers shed ...

. RUBIRIZI DISTRICT – The people of Kikuba Village in Ndekye Ward, Rubirizi district, are celebrating not just a new water project, but the leadership of Bunyarugurus re-elected Member of Parliament, Hon. Cadet Benjamin Buturo, a man whose unmatched experience, generosity, and national influence are transforming lives across the constituency. This latest ...

By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com BUKAKATA, MASAKA DISTRICT Along the shores of Lake Victoria, where communities have for generations sought better opportunities, a government-built school is emerging as a powerful blueprint for rural educational transformation. Bukakata Seed Secondary School, which humble-began with just 12 pioneer students, has ...

By Lifestyle Desk | Watchdog Uganda KAMPALA In a country where urban weight gain, sedentary lifestyles, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are fast becoming a public health crisis, the striking physical transformation of South African businessman Andile Ramaphosa has sparked a wave of admiration and motivation across Ugandan social media platforms. Once ...

By Brian Mugenyi | mugenyijj@gmail.com MASAKA CITY, UGANDA Walk into Kitabaazi Health Centre III on any morning, and you are immediately confronted by the true metrics of national development. You will see it in the relief of an expectant mother checking into a clean maternity ward, the focus of a laboratory technician running diagnostic […] The post ...

By Editorial Desk | Watchdog Uganda KAMPALA The high-profile public dispute between veteran Ugandan musician Moses Ssali, popularly known as Bebe Cool, and former Miss Rwanda 2016 Jolly Mutesi, has been resolved amicably following the direct intervention of Ugandas Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Gen. Muhoozi announced the peaceful ...

Not long ago, Judith Kobusinge would think twice before stepping into a police station. Like many members of Uganda’s key populations, the former sex worker viewed law enforcement officers with fear and suspicion. Reporting abuse, seeking justice or even asking for help seemed impossible. Today, that fear has largely disappeared. “We can talk to them ...

KAMPALA More than 3 million Ugandans who live far from a traditional bank branch are set to gain immediate access to formal financial services under a new partnership between Interswitch Uganda and Tropical Bank Limited announced Monday. The deal turns every Quickteller agent kiosk into a Tropical Bank service point overnight. With 21,000 locations […] ...

Sr.Dr.Mary Grace Akiror, the Deputy Head of the RDCs Secretariat and Anti-Corruption Unit at the Office of the President who is on a country wide monitoring strides has inspected the ongoing construction works at the mega 3.2billion shillings Amuru Town Seed Secondary School. The long-standing stalled facility in Kilak South Constituency in Amuru district ...

mugenyijj@gmail.com KAMPALA, UGANDA At a time when Africa is aggressively searching for homegrown solutions to youth unemployment and sustainable development, Ugandan entrepreneur Fred Ssenoga Bagenda is disrupting traditional business models with a singular, central belief: true commercial success is achieved when an entire ecosystem is empowered to ...

By Brian Mugenyi MASAKA, UGANDA Ugandas steady economic strides have brought income poverty down to 16.1 percent. Yet, as the government steers the nation through a critical transformative phase, the focus has shifted entirely toward deep grassroots implementation. Central to this strategy is a leadership retreat at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) ...

KAMPALA, UGANDA Renowned Ugandan actor and veteran playwright Aloysius Matovu Joy paid a high-profile courtesy visit to Prof. Dr. Lawrence Muganga, the Vice Chancellor of Victoria University Kampala, ahead of the highly anticipated weekend premiere of his new stage play, “NEKA: MAAMA TAKIRWA (Mother is Supreme).” The meeting between the visionary ...

By Brian Mugenyi MASAKA, UGANDA On the outskirts of Uganda’s bustling communities, where heaps of discarded waste often compete with green landscapes for space, a quiet environmental revolution is taking shape. The challenge is familiar across much of Africa. Every day, thousands of disposable diapers are discarded, filling landfills, clogging drainage ...