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Odongo’s Journey Should Inspire Public Servants, Deputy Speaker Tayebwa

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has described the career of Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Executive Director Dan Odongo as an example of diligence that should inspire public servants across the country. Speaking at the launch of Odongo’s book, From Humble Beginnings: The Journey of a Teacher Who Rose to Lead a Nation’s Trust, […] The post Odongo’s Journey Should Inspire Public Servants, Deputy

Watchdog Uganda · 15 Aug 2026

What does President Museveni know about Andrew Mwenda?

COMMENT | Barnabas Taremwa Bwaniaga | On Monday, August 3, 2026, I came across a press release by H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, addressed to the Bazukulu and the general public, in which he thanked Ugandans for their successful participation in the LC1 elections. What particularly caught my attention, however, was the emphasis the President placed on … The post What does President Museveni know about Andrew

The Independent Uganda · 15 Aug 2026

Lawmakers make a case for technical and vocational education

Members of Parliament have reiterated the need for major changes in the Ugandan education system, with a focus on technical and vocational training. The call was made during the 55th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa conference in Lilongwe, Malawi on Thursday, 13 August 2026. Uganda’s delegation, led by the Speaker, Jacob Marksons Oboth, re-echoed the […] The post Lawmakers make a case for technical

Watchdog Uganda · 15 Aug 2026

19 UPDF Generals Set to Retire Next Week

KAMPALA — Nineteen long-serving General Officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) are set to retire next week in a ceremony at State House Entebbe. The retirement ceremony will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, and will be presided over by President and Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The General […] The post 19 UPDF Generals Set to Retire Next Week appeared first on Wa

Watchdog Uganda · 14 Aug 2026

Chameleone gets Presidential reception in Tanzania

Ugandan music legend Jose Chameleone continues to prove that his influence stretches far beyond Uganda’s borders. The singer was warmly received in Tanzania, where he attended the Kizimkazi Festival 2026 and had an opportunity to meet Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, adding another memorable chapter to his long and colourful East African music journey. Clearly […] The post Chameleone gets Presidential recepti

Sqoop Uganda · 14 Aug 2026

Alcohol industry asks government to reconsider 3pm bar opening directive

The Uganda Alcohol Industry Association (UAIA) has asked the government to reconsider the directive requiring bars, malwa joints and other alcohol selling establishments to open from 3pm on working days, arguing that the measure could hurt compliant businesses while leaving the illicit alcohol market largely untouched. The association, which represents licensed and tax compliant alcohol […] The post Alcohol industry

Sqoop Uganda · 14 Aug 2026

RDC Secretariat Raises Concern Over Shs549m Stalled Maternity Ward in Bukedea

BUKEDEA — The Ministry of Health has come under scrutiny over the prolonged delay in completing a Shs549 million maternity ward at Okunguro Health Centre II in Bukedea Town Council, with an inspection team from the Office of the President questioning the ministry’s supervision of the project. The concerns emerged during a monitoring exercise led […] The post RDC Secretariat Raises Concern Over Shs549m Stalled Materni

Watchdog Uganda · 14 Aug 2026

BEN KUMUMANYA: LC 1&2 Executive Committees are a bedrock of Uganda’s Decentralisation

BEN KUMUMANYA: LC 1 & 11 Executive council are a bedrock of Uganda’s Decentralisation,Writes Brian Mugenyi The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local government Mr. Ben Kumumanya has said that the Local Council I (LC I) and Local Council II (LC II) structures remain the bedrock of Uganda’s decentralised system of governance. Since the […] The post BEN KUMUMANYA: LC 1&2 Executive Committees are a bedrock of Ugan

Watchdog Uganda · 14 Aug 2026

Senior Presidential Advisor Byaruhanga reiterates President Museveni’s plan to inject Shs200m into each Kampala youth SACCO

Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Political Mobilisation, Mr. Moses Byaruhanga, has reiterated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s plan to inject Shs200 million into each youth SACCO in the five divisions of Kampala city as part of efforts to expand economic opportunities for young people. “We are going to give you that money. We were supposed […] The post Senior Presidential Advisor Byaruhanga reiterates Presi

Watchdog Uganda · 14 Aug 2026