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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Sex Workers Demand Decriminalization to Combat Violence and Exploitation

The sex workers movement, under the Network of Key Population Service Organisations (UNESO), has called on the government to repeal…

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Vanilla Farmers in Uganda Persevere Amid Price Crashes and Global Market Challenges

The Minister of State for Agriculture Fred Bwino Kyakulaga has revealed that Uganda’s vanilla industry once celebrated for its rapid…

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Ruparelia Foundation Delivers Christmas Joy and Hope to Laron Children’s Library

The Ruparelia Foundation has once again demonstrated its commitment to giving back by donating Christmas packages to the Laron Children’s…

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UBOS Transfers 60,247 Census Tablets to Ministry of ICT to Strengthen Data Efficiency and Support Government Initiatives

In a strategic move to optimize resources and streamline government data collection, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has officially…

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Uganda Law Society Withdraws Award from Justice Musa Ssekaana , Urges All Members to Boycott Him Over Misconduct 

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has officially withdrawn its "Excellence from the Bench" award from Justice Musa Ssekaana, citing multiple…

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Gen. Mugisha Muntu Calls for Strategic Unity Among Opposition Parties

In a moment of candid reflection, Gen. Mugisha Muntu, a former army commander and the leader of the Alliance for…

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Veteran Journalist Andrew Mwenda Criticizes Mpuuga’s New Political Party, Predicts Failure

In a scathing critique, veteran journalist and political analyst Andrew Mwenda has expressed strong doubts about the viability of former…

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Bobi Wine Slams President Museveni’s “Kangaroo Court Martial” System, Urges Ugandans to Reject Oppression

In a scathing response to President Yoweri Museveni’s recent defence of the military’s kangaroo court-martial system, the opposition leader Bobi…

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Why High Court Halted Uganda Law Society Extraordinary General Meeting

In a landmark ruling, the High Court presided over by Justice Ssekaana Musa, issued a temporary and mandatory injunction restraining…

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Stakeholders Call for Enhanced Social Protection Measures for Older Persons 

A coalition of stakeholders has called on the government to prioritize social protection for older persons, emphasizing the need for…

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Gen. Muntu Decries Arrest of Besigye, Lutale as Sign of Government Panic and Recklessness

The recent arrest of opposition stalwarts Dr. Kizza Besigye and Haji Obeid Lutale in Kenya, followed by their transfer and…

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Uganda Seeks $18m Loan to Expand Cancer Care Amid Rising Patient Burden

The Minister of Health, Dr. Ruth Aceng, has defended the government’s proposal to borrow $18.09 million (approximately UGX 65.9 billion)…

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UCC ED Nyombi Thembo Calls for Unified Approach to Unlock AI Potential in Uganda

In a decisive step towards embracing artificial intelligence (AI) for national progress, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director Nyombi Thembo…

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President Museveni urges Ugandan youth to take lead in the fight against corruption

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni marked International Anti-Corruption Day with a resounding call for youth involvement in eradicating corruption, emphasising their…

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Uganda’s Call to Action: Tackling Gender-Based Violence 30 Years After Beijing Declaration

As Uganda commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, the Executive Director of the Uganda Women's Network (UWONET) Aciro…

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