Entebbe District

By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com KITOORO, ENTEBBE | WATCHDOG UGANDA — Before the rise of Kitooro Market, many small-scale traders in Entebbe faced the daily struggle of finding reliable spaces to conduct business, attract customers, and secure their livelihoods. Today, a very different story is being written. Thousands of vendors have applauded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni […] The post From Struggle to Prospe

ENTEBBE — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended a group of Spanish student volunteers for their continued contribution to community development in Gomba District, describing their commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable Ugandans as a demonstration of the spirit of service. The President hosted 33 Spanish student volunteers at State House Entebbe on Thursday […] The post Museveni Commends Spanish Stud

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today hosted 33 Spanish student volunteers at State House, Entebbe, following the completion of their community outreach mission in Gomba District. The students, who are undertaking their fourth annual volunteering mission to Uganda, spent several weeks supporting vulnerable communities through initiatives including the construction of school facilities, improving access to clean […]

ENTEBBE — President Yoweri Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to supporting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in containing the ongoing Ebola outbreak, stressing that regional cooperation, early detection and prompt treatment remain essential to preventing the spread of the disease. The President made the remarks on Wednesday during a meeting at State House, Entebbe, […] The post Museveni Pledges Contin

ENTEBBE — President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday hosted a luncheon at State House, Entebbe, to honour the team behind the Presidential Pearl to Cape Expedition 2025, describing the successful trans-African journey of Uganda’s locally manufactured electric bus as a milestone in the country’s industrialisation and innovation agenda. The event celebrated the completion of the Kayoola […] The post Museveni Hosts Pearl to

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today hosted a luncheon at State House, Entebbe, in honour of the successful Presidential Pearl to Cape Expedition 2025, celebrating the historic journey of the Kayoola EVS electric coach from Uganda to South Africa and back. The expedition, which covered more than 13,700 kilometres across several African countries, showcased Uganda’s growing […] The post President Museveni Hosts Home

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to supporting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in combating the ongoing Ebola outbreak, emphasizing regional cooperation, early detection, and timely treatment as critical measures in containing the disease. The President made the remarks this evening at State House, Entebbe while meeting Dr. Kamba Mulanda Samuel Roger, […] The post President M

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom — Uganda Airlines has placed its first-ever direct aircraft order with American aerospace manufacturer Boeing, committing to purchase eight new aircraft in a move aimed at expanding its fleet, increasing route capacity and strengthening Entebbe’s position as a regional aviation hub. The order, announced Tuesday at the Farnborough International Airshow in […] The post Uganda Airlines Places

Uganda Airlines has placed its first direct aircraft order with Boeing, buying eight new jets as the national carrier seeks to expand its regional and international network and position Entebbe as an aviation hub.

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, in partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organization and the Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency, has convened a regional workshop in Entebbe to strengthen airport security and improve preparedness against evolving aviation threats.

The atmosphere at Protea Hotel in Entebbe carried a heightened sense of purpose on Monday, July 20, 2026, as the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) officially opened the Airport Security Programme (ASP) Workshop, a high‑level training facilitated by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA). The […] The post UCAA Reaffirms Aviation Sa

July 4 marked the 250th birthday of the United States of America, the 102nd birthday of On the Waterfront and Exodus star Eva Marie Saint, and 50 years since Israeli commandos rescued 102 hostages at Entebbe airport in Idi Amin’s Uganda. Unlike Eva and the US…

ENTEBBE — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on senior security officers to deepen their understanding of Uganda’s development path, saying ideological clarity is essential in guiding the country’s socio-economic transformation. President Museveni, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), made the remarks on Friday, July 17, 2026, while passing […] The post Museveni Pa

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday held talks with H.E. Pekka Haavisto, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Sudan, at State House Entebbe, where they discussed the ongoing conflict in Sudan, the humanitarian situation and the broader peace and security landscape in the region. The meeting focused on strengthening dialogue among the parties to the […] The post President Museveni, UN Envoy

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on officers from the War College of Mali to embrace patriotism, Pan-Africanism, economic transformation and strategic security as the foundation for Africa’s prosperity, stability and long-term development. The President made the remarks on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at State House Entebbe while delivering a Lecture of Opportunity to a […] The post President Museveni urges Ma

By Brian Mugenyi Watchdog Uganda mugenyijj@gmail.com ENTEBBE, UGANDA — For years, the journey from Kitooro to Nakiwogo Landing Site told a familiar story of a city caught between its global importance and local infrastructure challenges. The same roads that carried tourists from Entebbe International Airport, traders from Mpigi District and passengers heading to Lake Victoria […] The post Entebbe Municipality’s Trans

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