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President Museveni pledges to rally regional leaders to strengthen EASF

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the current Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC), has pledged to rally Heads of State and Government in the region to strengthen the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF). The President made the commitment yesterday at State House, Entebbe during a meeting with Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga, Director of the EASF, […] The post President Museveni pledges to rally regional

Watchdog Uganda · 14 Aug 2026

Mukono District Launches UGX 212M Renovation Project at Salaama School for the Blind

NTENJERU-KISOGA, MUKONO | Mukono District Local Government, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Sports, has officially launched a UGX 212.7 million renovation project for the boys’ dormitory at Salaama School for the Blind. The project, funded by the Ministry of Education and Sports, has been contracted to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) […] The post Mukono District Launches UGX 212M Renovatio

Watchdog Uganda · 14 Aug 2026

FINAL JUDGEMENT: Museveni Settles Multi-billion Police Camera Scandal as he Order Payment of 26B to Contractor

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has finally resolved the long‑standing dispute surrounding the CCTV maintenance contract between local firm Dealan Associates and the ministry of InternalAffairs and officials in Uganda Police Force. A high‑level meeting chaired by thr Head of State on Wednesday brought together key stakeholders, including Dealan Associates, the Uganda Police Force, Internal Affairs, […] The post FINA

Watchdog Uganda · 13 Aug 2026

KYOMYA JAMES: Why General Muhoozi Kainerugaba Is a Blessing to Uganda in the Fight Against Corruption

Why General Muhoozi Kainerugaba Is a Blessing to Uganda in the Fight Against Corruption General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), is increasingly emerging as a blessing to Uganda at a time when the country needs stronger patriotism, greater unity, and a renewed commitment to fighting corruption. His leadership and public engagements have […] The post KYOMYA JAMES: Why General Muhoozi Kainerugaba

Watchdog Uganda · 13 Aug 2026

350 Students Enrol for Free Vocational Training at Subway Centre Under President Museveni’s Skilling Initiative

A total of 350 students have today enrolled for a six-month free vocational skills training programme at the Subway Skilling Centre in Kampala under the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl and Boy Child (PISGBC). The students, who make up the centre’s eighth cohort, will receive training in four vocational areas: bakery, weaving, knitting and […] The post 350 Students Enrol for Free Vocational Training at Su

Watchdog Uganda · 13 Aug 2026