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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Let’s embed Human Rights in Schools, Workplaces, and Communities; says UHRC Boss Wangadya

As Uganda embarks on a transformative journey to strengthen human rights, a key focus has emerged educating young people about…

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UHRC Awards Shs140M in Compensation to Victims of Human Rights Violations by Security Forces

The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has awarded Shs140m in total to different victims of human rights violations that arose…

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Besigye Still in Detention Due to His Lawyers’ Incompetence – Minister Mao

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has blamed the continued detention of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye…

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How Wendi Onboarded 10,589 PDM SACCOs to Drive Digital Inclusion

Wendi Mobile Wallet, a payment platform developed by Post Bank has facilitated the disbursement of Shs520 billion to 10,589 Savings…

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Uganda’s Oil Future: PSST Ggoobi Reaffirms Progress on Pipeline, Refinery, and Fuel Export Plans

In an optimistic and forward-looking address on Thursday morning at NBS TV, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy…

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PSST Ggoobi: We Predicted USAID Fund Freezing and Begun Mitigating Some Gaps

For years, Uganda has relied on donor funding to support critical sectors such as health and education. However, recent directives…

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EU Ambassador Jan Sadek: AgTech and Sustainable Mining to Drive Uganda’s Economic Growth

Ambassador Jan Sadek has reaffirmed the European Union’s commitment to Uganda’s economic transformation, emphasizing that Agricultural Technology (AgTech) and Sustainable…

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UPDF Soldier Awarded Shs25M Compensation After Brutal Torture in Barracks

The Uganda Human Rights Commission Tribunal has awarded Shs25 million in compensation to a soldier who was subjected to brutal…

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2024 UCE Results: Over 350,000 candidates pass, 9,000 fail under new curriculum 

The 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exam results, released on Tuesday, indicate that 350,146 candidates 98.05% of those who…

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UNEB Releases 2024 UCE Results, Ushers in New Competency-Based Curriculum  

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has officially released the 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results, marking a historic…

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NUP Declares Nalukoola as party flag bearer for Kawempe North By-Election 

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has selected renowned city lawyer Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as its flag bearer for the forthcoming…

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Health Ministry Urges Health Workers to Volunteer in the Spirit of Patriotism After US Freezes Aid

The Ugandan government has called on health workers previously funded by the United States to continue working voluntarily "in the…

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How Social Media Critics Pushed Makerere University VC Nawangwe to Disclose Academic Credentials

Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has found himself at the centre of a firestorm after he was compelled…

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USAID Workforce Cut Drastically: From 14,000 to 294, Only 12 Assigned to Africa

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is undergoing a historic downsizing, reducing its workforce from 14,000 employees to…

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Radio listenership on Decline: How Digital and On-Demand Content Are Reshaping Uganda’s Media Landscape

IPSOS, in collaboration with the National Audience Measurement Survey Technical Research Team (NAMS TRT),  on Friday released the preliminary results…

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