KAMPALA, UGANDA President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has welcomed a multi-billion proposal for a Regional Farm Service Centre Initiative, a strategic move aimed at combating counterfeit agro-inputs and positioning Uganda as a powerhouse in livestock genetics. The President gave his nod of approval during a high-level meeting at State Lodge, Nakasero, where he ...

KAMPALA Former Miss Rwanda (2016) Jolly Mutesi has escalated her feud with Ugandan reggae-ragga star Moses Ssali, alias Bebe Cool. Mutesi has instructed her legal team to slap the musician with a strongly worded notice demanding an immediate retraction and a public apology over “grossly defamatory” fraud allegations. In a legal notice dated June […] ...

By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com KAMPALA, UGANDA As Uganda navigates the current term of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the trajectory of national development will not be determined by the staggering size of national budgets. Instead, it will be dictated by the integrity of the institutions entrusted to transform those financial resources into ...

Uganda is one of the youngest nations in the world, with the majority of its population below the age of 35, the country’s future prosperity will depend largely on the health, character, and resilience of its young people. Yet at the promise of this youthful population there’s a growing concern, increasing mental health challenges among […] The post ...

Twenty-five years after bursting onto the scene as teenagers, Navio and The Mith have come full circleand if their new collaborative album GODLVL is anything to go by, they are not merely revisiting their legacy. They are expanding it. The pair’s journey began in 2001 with Mind, Body & Soul, the debut album by Klear […] The post Navio X Mith: On top ...

The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kotido, Charles Ichogor, has called on the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition (KACC) to intensify monitoring of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery. Ichogor made the call on June 17 during a two-day training for Community Monitors held at La ...

Uganda’s Financial Year 2026/27 National Budget, which was presented last week, marks yet another important milestone in our country’s steady journey towards prosperity. Delivered under the guidance of His Excellency the President and presented by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, this budgetupon close analysisshows that it is ...

Uganda’s decision to establish its first Motorcycle Helmet Testing Laboratory marks an important milestone in road safety and injury prevention. For years, efforts have focused on increasing helmet use among boda boda riders. However, an equally important question remains: Are the helmets being worn capable of saving lives during a crash? Not all helmets ...

By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com BUKAKATA, MASAKA DISTRICT | WATCHDOG UGANDA Along the breeze-swept shores of Lake Victoria, where fishing boats return with the morning catch and families navigate the daily struggle to improve their livelihoods, a government-founded secondary school is quietly rewriting the narrative of rural education. What began as a ...

KAMPALA | WATCHDOG UGANDA In Ugandan politics, power is often loud, performative, and draped in heavy military convoys. But true systemic influence frequently operates in the quiet zoneswhere multi-billion-dollar oil deals are structured, major constitutional standoffs are navigated, and the legal anchors of the state are forged. For the last five years, ...

KAMPALA | WATCHDOG UGANDA In a resounding endorsement of his leadership, Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, has been honored by the university’s international student community for his dedicated service and inclusive administration. The recognition took place on Monday afternoon, June 15, when top leaders from the ...

By Watchdog Uganda correspondent KAMPALA Chief of Defence Forces and Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Chairman, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said he will hold a private meeting with political commentator and mobiliser Frank Gashumba, a day after major changes to the leadership of the civic organisation saw Gashumba replaced in the PLU Central Committee. ...

KAMPALA | WATCHDOG UGANDA The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has aggressively moved to strengthen its quasi-judicial mandate by rolling out advanced Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) training for its senior management and legal officers. The specialized hybrid training session, held at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre (UBFC) ...

KAMPALA | WATCHDOG UGANDA The National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-Uganda) has officially launched a highly anticipated five-year Strategic Plan spanning from FY 2025/26 to FY 2029/30. The ambitious roadmap serves as a direct commitment to bridging the gap between Uganda’s massive digital infrastructure investments and the local ...

KARENGA Following a historic groundbreaking ceremony presided over by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the official commencement of construction at Kidepo International Airport has put a massive global spotlight on northeastern Uganda. The ambitious USD 72 million (approx. Shs 274 billion) infrastructure project, located in Lomej, Karenga Districtjust ...

KAMPALA The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court has summoned the former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Ms. Geraldine Ssali Busuulwa, to appear tomorrow, June 17, 2026. The summons marks the formal revival of the high-profile Shs3.8 billion Buyaka Growers Cooperative Society compensation trial. The case, ...

KAMPALA In a dramatic turn of events, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has ordered the release of prominent opposition figure and seasoned human rights lawyer, Counsel Erias Lukwago, just over 24 hours after his high-profile arrest. Taking to his official handle on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on […] The post ...

ENTEBBE Following the recent transition in cabinet portfolios, the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) has formally congratulated the new leadership team appointed to guide the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) for the 20262031 political term. In a statement issued from its headquarters, the Board ...

KAMPALA In a call for grassroots mindset change and structural renewal, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Duties, Mr. Odrek Rwabwogo, has identified three core institutionsthe garden, the classroom, and the homeas the vital engines capable of driving sustainable nation-building in Uganda. Taking to his digital platforms, the veteran agricultural ...

KAMPALA In the latest development regarding the detention of veteran human rights lawyer and opposition figure, Counsel Erias Lukwago, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has indicated that the matter is being referred to the Uganda Police Force for formal management. The update, shared via the CDF’s official social media ...

KAMPALA: Stanbic Bank Uganda, in partnership with Prudential Assurance Uganda Limited, has launched an enhanced version of the Stanbic Medi-Protect health insurance solution. The expanded offering introduces broader medical benefits, higher coverage limits, and a new affordable inpatient-only option aimed at expanding access to healthcare protection for ...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni also Commander-in- Chief (C-i-C) of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) has today delivered a lecture of opportunity to army officers at the Senior Staff College-Kimaka, Jinja. During the lecture, President Museveni criticised the past African leaders in the colonial era who just looked on when the continent was being ...

KAMPALA The Makerere Law Society (MLS), representing the student body of the Makerere University School of Law, has strongly condemned what it describes as the violent seizure and enforced disappearance of senior Advocate Counsel Erias Lukwago. In an official press release dated June 16, 2026, signed by MLS President Sembajjwe Rogers, the student legal ...

Three former Israeli hostages have returned to Uganda and visited the old airport terminal at Entebbe International Airport, nearly 50 years after they were held there during the 1976 hijacking incident that ended in a dramatic rescue operation. They included Benny Davidson, who was 13 at the time of the ordeal, Shay Gross, then aged […] The post Former ...

NWOYA Sister Dr. Mary Grace Akiror, the Deputy Head of the RDC Secretariat and Anti-Corruption Unit in the Office of the President, has called on leaders and public servants in Nwoya District to strengthen accountability and enhance service delivery to ensure that government programs effectively benefit the local population. Speaking during a meeting with ...