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Rural Electrification Agency merger left Energy Ministry Shs570 Billion Debt

Uganda’s ambition to connect electricity to underserved communities is being challenged by a Shs570 billion financial burden inherited when the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) was absorbed into the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. The State Minister for Energy, Hon. Sidronious Okaasai, said the ministry inherited obligations tied to contracts that were still under implementation […] The post Rural Elect

Watchdog Uganda · 14 Aug 2026

Arrest by Ministerial Command is Not the Rule of Law

Uganda's fight against corruption must be firm and visible, but recent ministerial arrest directives raise serious questions about due process, institutional independence and the constitutional limits of political authority.

Nile Post · 14 Aug 2026

Parliament Probes Shs1.2tn Entebbe Expressway Contract

A parliamentary inquiry into the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway has exposed alleged contractual and financial irregularities, including missing equipment, disputed tolling arrangements and unexplained withdrawals.

Nile Post · 14 Aug 2026

High demand as thousands enrol at Presidential Skilling Centres in Kampala

Thousands of young people on Thursday, August 13, 2026, turned up at Presidential skilling centres across Kampala to enrol for free vocational training, with 3,620 disadvantaged youth registering for the eighth cohort at five of the nine centres. The Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl and Boy Child (PISGBC) targets disadvantaged young people aged between […] The post High demand as thousands enrol at Presid

Watchdog Uganda · 14 Aug 2026

Tayebwa Bans Committee Sittings During Plenary

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has directed parliamentary committees to stop sitting during plenary and ordered MPs and ministers to attend afternoon plenary sessions, saying parallel sittings are undermining accountability and parliamentary business.

Nile Post · 14 Aug 2026

Finance Ministry seeks Shs27.8 billion tax waivers for two firms

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has asked legislators to approve two separate tax waiver requests for Fresh Cuts Uganda and New Plan Uganda amounting to Shs27.78 billion. The State Minister for Planning, Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, who appeared before the House Committee on Finance on Thursday, 13 August 2026 said that Fresh Cuts […] The post Finance Ministry seeks Shs27.8 billion tax waivers for

Watchdog Uganda · 14 Aug 2026

Museveni Pledges to Revitalise EASF, Convene Summit After 12-Year Hiatus

President Yoweri Museveni has pledged to engage fellow East African Community (EAC) Heads of State to strengthen the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) and revive its Summit, which has not met since 2014. Museveni made the commitment after meeting Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga, Director of the EASF, at State House, Entebbe, where he was briefed […] The post Museveni Pledges to Revitalise EASF, Convene Summit After 12-Yea

SoftPower News · 14 Aug 2026

Soroti Authorities Ordered to Vacate Classrooms Used as Teachers’ Quarters

SOROTI CITY — Soroti City authorities have been directed to immediately stop the use of classrooms as teachers’ accommodation following a monitoring exercise that uncovered a serious shortage of learning space at Moruapesur Primary School. The directive was issued by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Secretariat under the Office of the President after it emerged […] The post Soroti Authorities Ordered to Vacat

Watchdog Uganda · 14 Aug 2026

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