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Speakership Race Intensifies: Among’s Dinner With MPs Cancelled as Oboth-Oboth Hosts Strategic Mukono Luncheon
Speakership Race Intensifies: Among’s Dinner With MPs Cancelled as Oboth-Oboth Hosts Strategic Mukono Luncheon By Watchdog Uganda Correspondent Kampala, Uganda – May 15, 2026 — The race for the Speakership…
President Museveni witnesses signing of Starlink licence agreement, marking entry into Uganda’s telecom sector
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and operational licence agreement between the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and Starlink. The event which took…
BABIRYE MILLY BABALANDA: President Museveni’s 7th Term Brings New Hope and Shared Prosperity for Uganda
As we enter the 7th term, our beloved President, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta…
Edrine Benesa: A Swearing-in Like No Other! Decoding Every Hidden Symbolism of President Museveni’s Inauguration
The swearing-in of President Yoweri Museveni in May 2026 was not…
SPECIAL REPORT: Oboth-Oboth Surges in Speakership Race as Power, Trust and State House Signals Reshape Parliamentary Landscape
By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com KAMPALA — In politics, power rarely announces itself…
WHITE SMOKE: Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Endorses Defence Minister Jacob Oboth-Oboth for Speaker of Parliament
Kampala, Uganda — Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has publicly…
Odrek Rwabwogo Warns Uganda on Foreign Competition, Calls for Local Financing and Value Addition
KAMPALA, Uganda – Senior presidential advisor Odrek Rwabwogo has warned that Uganda…
Computer Misuse Law: A Turning Point for Uganda’s Digital Space — and a Test of Our Maturity
Kampala, Uganda – April 2026 For years, many Ugandans have approached their…
AG Kiryowa Kiwanuka Moves to Resurrect Nullified Computer Misuse Law Provisions
AG Kiryowa Kiwanuka Moves to Resurrect Controversial Computer Misuse Law; Demands Parliament…
Uganda’s Hope Ssengooba Re-Elected Assistant Secretary General of Pan-African Postal Union
Kampala – Uganda’s Jessica Hope Ssengooba has been re-elected Assistant Secretary General of…
Bank of Uganda Hosts Namibia’s Central Bank Governor to Deepen Cooperation on Monetary Policy and Oil Governance
Kampala – The Bank of Uganda (BOU) on Wednesday hosted the Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Mr. Ebson Uanguta, and a high-level delegation for strategic engagements aimed at strengthening…
Nekesa rallies Africa, for Gen. Museveni’s Seventh term swearing in
Hon. Nekesa Rallies Uganda, Africa to Unite at Kololo for Museveni Swearing-In…
From trending mystery to a new social reflex: The story behind the “Ahhh” movement
Kampala, May 13th, 2026 - Today, Castle Lite officially ignites the Ahhh challenge, a bold movement designed to shake up the social scene by breaking default habits and creating a…
7 Wonders of Kampala: A Journey Through History, Faith, and Heritage
By Namatovu Brenda Fancy "Say Less, Sell More" The journey began at…
UEDCL Leadership Purge: Reform or a Costly Legal Misstep?
The recent shake-up at the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has…
EDRINE BENESA: Forty Years of Wisdom, One Moment of Wisidom! Why No Ugandan Should Miss Museveni’s Kololo Swearing in
On Tuesday, May 12th, Kololo Ceremonial Grounds will not just host…
WADADA ROGERS: The fears that caused Bobi Wine’s escape from Uganda are still eminent
Last week, the National Unity Platform (NUP) announced the return of their…
Paul Mugoya Wanyoto’s Political Shift: Former FDC Youth Leader Ranked No. 49 Among PLU’s Top Cadres
In the bustling streets of Mbale City, where political rallies blend with…
BABIRYE MILLY BABALANDA: President Museveni’s 7th Term Brings New Hope and Shared Prosperity for Uganda
As we enter the 7th term, our beloved President, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today, I write with deep gratitude, renewed…
WADADA ROGERS: The dynamics that could shape the next five years from a villager’s point of view
President Yoweri Museveni was on May, 12th 2026 sworn in for a…
Erias Lukwago Returns to Full-Time Legal Practice After Two Decades in Politics
Kampala, Uganda – May 13, 2026 — Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias…
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BABIRYE MILLY BABALANDA: President Museveni’s 7th Term Brings New Hope and Shared Prosperity for Uganda
As we enter the 7th term, our beloved President, Gen.…
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Speakership Race Intensifies: Among’s Dinner With MPs Cancelled as Oboth-Oboth Hosts Strategic Mukono Luncheon
Speakership Race Intensifies: Among’s Dinner With MPs Cancelled as Oboth-Oboth Hosts Strategic Mukono Luncheon By Watchdog Uganda Correspondent Kampala, Uganda…
President Museveni witnesses signing of Starlink licence agreement, marking entry into Uganda’s telecom sector
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and operational licence agreement between the…
BABIRYE MILLY BABALANDA: President Museveni’s 7th Term Brings New Hope and Shared Prosperity for Uganda
As we enter the 7th term, our beloved President, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today, I write with deep gratitude, renewed…
Edrine Benesa: A Swearing-in Like No Other! Decoding Every Hidden Symbolism of President Museveni’s Inauguration
The swearing-in of President Yoweri Museveni in May 2026 was not just a constitutional ritual but a carefully staged…
SPECIAL REPORT: Oboth-Oboth Surges in Speakership Race as Power, Trust and State House Signals Reshape Parliamentary Landscape
By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com KAMPALA — In politics, power rarely announces itself loudly. More often, it accumulates quietly through trust,…
WHITE SMOKE: Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Endorses Defence Minister Jacob Oboth-Oboth for Speaker of Parliament
Kampala, Uganda — Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has publicly endorsed Defence Minister Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth for…
Turkmenistan envoy pays courtesy visit to President Museveni
The leader of the Democratic Party of Turkmenistan, Mr. Ata Serdarow, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to President Yoweri Kaguta…
Retiring Lord Justice Egonda-Ntende Delivers Powerful Farewell Critique of Uganda’s Justice System Over Mufumbiro Detention
Kampala — Retiring Court of Appeal Justice Frederick Martin Stephen Egonda-Ntende has delivered a powerful and emotional critique of Uganda’s…
DR. OPUL JOSEPH, PhD: The Lion That Crushed 30 Rebel groups, Should Now crush armed robbers that robbed Ugandans estimated Shs2.5 trillion in 2021-2026
You’re Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, I extend my warm congratulations upon your swearing-in for the 7th term of leadership…
Museveni’s Shs3.5 Billion Bukakata Seed School Shines as Transformer Lands, Kasule Hails “New Dawn” in Rural Education and Congratulates President on Victory
Museveni’s Shs3.5 Billion Bukakata Seed School Shines as Transformer Lands, Kasule Hails “New Dawn” in Rural Education and Congratulates President…
MASSIVE TURNOUT AT MAYA AS HON. SARAH KITYO MARKS SWEARING-IN AND THANKSGIVING CEREMONY
MASSIVE TURNOUT AT MAYA AS HON. SARAH KITYO MARKS SWEARING-IN AND THANKSGIVING CEREMONY Writes Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com KAMPALA — Maya…
Pan-African Pyramid to Honour Late Rajiv Ruparelia with Prestigious Humanitarian Award
Pan-African Pyramid to Honour Late Rajiv Ruparelia with Prestigious Humanitarian Award By Watchdog Uganda Correspondent Kampala – May 14, 2026…
Gashumba: Abavandimwe Want Nothing More From Museveni After Citizenship Directive
Kampala, Uganda – Abavandimwe community leader Frank Gashumba has said the community is not demanding anything more from President Yoweri…
Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi: Uganda’s New Deputy Chief Justice
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi as the new Deputy Chief Justice of Uganda. The announcement,…
Minister Babalanda Duly Sworn-In as MP for Budiope West, Congratulates President Museveni
Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, Minister for the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope Constituency, who took the oath of…
From trending mystery to a new social reflex: The story behind the “Ahhh” movement
Kampala, May 13th, 2026 - Today, Castle Lite officially ignites the Ahhh…
Drama Unfolds Inside City Restaurant When Lavish Proposal Turns Sour as Alleged Husband Storms In
By Watchdog Uganda Correspondent Nairobi, Kenya – What was meant to be…
Conrad Wanyama Marks 150th Appearance as Stanbic Black Pirates Crush Walukuba
KAMPALA: Stanbic Black Pirates player Conrad Wanyama, marked a major career milestone…
Why Bell’s 75 Is Becoming a Cultural Moment
There was a time when brand anniversaries followed a predictable formula. A…