Stephen Kalema

Stephen Kalema is a reporter at watchdog Uganda, passionate at writing about politics, crimes, health issues, tourism and business. You can reach Stephen on Email skstephenacts759@gmail.com, Tel.+256706644951, twitter:@stephenkalema6, Facebook: Kalema Stephen.
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Rising HIV Rates Among Sex Workers Linked to Stigma and Funding Gaps –Experts

During the post-commemoration of World AIDS Day 2024, Sarah Nakku Kibuuka, UNAIDS Community Mobilisation & Networking Advisor, highlighted the cause…

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Youth Urged to Lead Fight Against Corruption in Uganda  

At the 2024 Anti-Corruption Convention held at the Sheraton Hotel, Auditor General Edward Akol has called upon Uganda’s youth to…

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Equity Bank’s Dr. James Mwangi Appointed to World Bank Group High-Level Advisory Council On Jobs To Tackle Looming Crisis

 Under its work on poverty, the World Bank Group has established a High-Level Advisory Council on Jobs that gathers a…

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Uganda attends Russian Healthcare Week 2024 in Moscow

Uganda is seeking to deepen its bilateral collaboration with the Russian Federation to strengthen its healthcare system through key priorities…

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AWAC In Campaign To Secure Permanent Home for Safety, Dignity and Empowerment!

 Imagine a small room, barely enough for two chairs and tables, where women crowded together for a single purpose: to…

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Uganda Continues to Grapple with Alarming Rise in Human Trafficking Cases 

Uganda’s human trafficking statistics paint a grim picture of exploitation and abuse, with children accounting for a staggering 79 per…

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Celebrating a Decade of Anthony Kituuka at Equity Bank 

The world of banking and financial services requires a steady hand, a sturdy leader, and a stable decision-maker. At Equity…

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Court Orders Minister Amos Lugolobi to Defend Himself in Karamoja Iron Sheets Scandal

The High Court's Anti-Corruption Division has ruled that Minister of State for Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Amos Lugolobi, must…

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Speaker Among Calls for Red Cross Act Amendment to Enhance Humanitarian Efforts

The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has urged the leadership of the Uganda Red Cross Society to directly take the…

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Petty Offence Laws That Have Trapped Hundreds of Poor Ugandans in Prison

Andrew Kayemba, widely known as "Dog Makona," a hawker in Bwaise, was arrested on June 3rd while traveling to Owino…

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Uganda: U.S. Ambassador Calls for United Efforts Against Gender-Based Violence During 16 Days of Activism Campaign

The U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp, has urged communities and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) to break the silence…

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How Loopholes in African Rape Laws Allow Perpetrators to Escape Justice

Across Africa, rape is one of the most common crimes. New research reveals how inadequate criminalization of rape, weak legal…

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NRM Manifesto Week: Government Intensifies Efforts to Safeguard Customary Land Ownership  

The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has strengthened initiatives to secure customary land rights and improve land registration…

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LIST : Gov’t releases Revised Salary Structure for Teachers, Police, and Prisons Staff for FY 2024/2025

The Ministry of Public Service has issued an addendum to Circular Standing Instruction (CSI) No. 14 of 2024, announcing a…

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AWAC Secures a New Home: A Beacon of Hope Launching 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

The Alliance for Women Advocating for Change (AWAC) celebrated a monumental achievement on Monday when it unveiled its new home…

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