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Photos: Newly wedded couple perishes in Kyegegwa road accident

By Watchdog reporter A newly wedded couple has perished in a deadly car accident along Kyegegwa road today. The deceased are Sedrak webale and Grace Namatovu who had been married…

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Jinja E-Fish Festival: The Hub of Knowledge Exchange and Fun

The 3rd edition of the Jinja E-Fish happened last Sunday 14, November, 2021. The successful festival was part of the World Fisheries Day Celebrations and it supported by GIZ –…

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ALLAN BAMUHA: Why every Ugandan ought to embrace government programs to avert poverty

By the dawn of 1900 the entire Africa had been…

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Why Speaker Kadaga will struggle to beat FDC’s Musumba in Kamuli Woman MP race

Former Bugabula North Lawmaker Proscovia Salaamu Musumba in a twist…

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It’s time to embrace boy child education, MP urges leaders

“Some boy children have resorted drug abuse, petty jobs and…

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Up Coming Event: Africa’s Banking Revolution To Take Center Stage at Global Summit at Speke Resort

KAMPALA, Uganda — Centenary Bank will welcome global financial leaders to Kampala next week as…

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Tamale Mirundi endorses Sarah Kagingo for EALA seat, praises her for being competent

By Najibu Mulema Controversial former Presidential Press Secretary, Tamale Mirundi has endorsed former State House…

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AUDIO: Rebel Parents facebook group outs DPP top official AUDIO bragging how he’s going to jail Kanyamunyu for life

Popular Facebook group Rebel Parents has outed an audio in which a top prosecutor is…

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Winnie Byanyima jets in Uganda ahead of her father’s burial

By Watchdog reporter Today afternoon, Oxfam Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has arrived in the country…

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OBITUARY: AHMED SSENYOMO: An accomplished diplomat, teacher, journalist passes on

Ambassador Ahmed Ssenyomo, died on Friday morning in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He was accomplished diplomat who has served his country…

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PICTORIAL: UPDF MPs hand-over state of the art dental equipment to SFC’s Dr. Ronald Bata Memorial Hospital 

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) representatives in Parliament on Friday 4th October, 2024 officially handed-over a state of the…

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MP Mawanda tables bill to reduce powers of BoU Governor, Deputy Governor

Parliament has held the first reading of the constitution amendment 2020 to reduce powers of the Governor and deputy governor…

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The need to decarbonize Export Credit Agencies

Export credit agencies (ECAs) are government-backed or government-affiliated financial institutions that provide financing and insurance to support international trade and…

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You’re a good Muslim who eats pork – King Saha stings Bebe Cool again

Singer Mansur Ssemanda aka King Saha is not ready to let the warning he received from Bebe Cool slide, as…

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ODEKE BAZEL: Why NUP Should Prepare to Trek on the Same Tale, if not the Worst

NUP that emerged as a victor opposition party in terms of numbers in parliament(61 MPs) took the country by somehow,…

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Key Witness in Katanga Trial Refuses to Return to Stand

KAMPALA - The highly publicized trial of Molly Katanga, accused of murdering her husband Henry Katanga, resumed today with a…

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GSMA unveils latest report showing digital policy reforms 

By Edrisa ssentongo A new GSMA report has revealed that with the right digital reforms Uganda can connect 4 million…

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The Woman Behind the Presidency: Milly Babalanda’s Story of Grit and Grace

  Milly Babirye Babalanda’s story is one of grit, resilience, and an unyielding determination to rise from humble beginnings to the commanding heights of Ugandan politics. Born on December 5,…

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From text books to start-ups: Why our students should build businesses before they build CVs

By Michael Jjingo Let’s face it, our education system has taught students how to find x, recite Shakespeare, and cram the digestive system of an insect. But one thing it…

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DR. OPUL JOSEPH: Open letter to Hon. Janet Museveni on Competency-Based Curriculum for Secondary Schools – Has the New Wine Found New Bottles? Or Old Wine in New Bottles?

Hon. Janet Kainembabazi Museveni Kataaha, Minister of Education and Sports (MoES) Dear Hon. Minister, With heartfelt appreciation, I celebrate the exemplary leadership as, Minister of Education and Sports, First Lady…

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MILLY BABIRYE BABALANDA: Time for Busoga Leaders to Embrace Humility and Accountability in Leadership

While addressing NRM leaders from Busoga at Iganga Girls’ Secondary School on January 10, 2026, our visionary Chairman and Father of the Nation, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, counselled us on…

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Sudhir Ruparelia Hosts Game-Changing Launch: Uganda’s Tourism Set for Explosive 2026–2030 Growth

KAMPALA, Uganda – On the picturesque shores of Lake Victoria, where luxury meets natural splendor, Speke Resort Munyonyo once again proved why it remains Uganda's premier venue for high-stakes gatherings.…

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Meet the 20 Ugandan Students Selected for the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship

Following the recent unveiling of the inaugural cohort of the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship, attention is now turning to the 20 exceptional Ugandan students whose academic journeys will be fully…

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Uganda, Saudi Arabia Deepen Investment Cooperation with Focus on Value Addition and Coffee Industrialisation 

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday 17th February, 2026 hosted a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at State House, Entebbe. The investment-focused meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral…

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President Museveni, IMF African Department Director discuss economic growth and tax base expansion 

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday hosted Mr. Abebe Aemro Selassie, Director of the African Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), at State House, Entebbe, where the two leaders held…

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Museveni Hails Cardinal Wamala at 99: “A Giant of Faith and Nation-Building”

A Historic Encounter: President Museveni Honors Cardinal Emmanuel Wamala on His 99th Milestone   In a heartwarming display of respect for Uganda's spiritual heritage, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with…

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Uganda’s Kyazze to lead a Pan-African Creative Group as Industry Seeks Scale

Nairobi — Julius Kyazze, the Ugandan entertainment entrepreneur behind Swangz Avenue and NRG Radio, has launched a multinational creative group targeting brands and content creators across Africa, as the continent's…

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UPDF Trains Somali National Army Troops In Specialised Weapons Use

Forty-five soldiers of the Somali National Army (SNA) from the 62 Battalion under the 06 Brigade have completed a one-month Organic Support Weapons training course conducted by the Uganda People’s…

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Parliament tasks Education Ministry to resolve former MTAC staff layoff woes

Parliament's Committee on Education and Sports has directed the Ministry of Education and Sports to address the plight of more than 60 former staff of the Management Training and Advisory…

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Police arrest Ugandan Escobar

Security agencies have conducted a joint operation in Abaita Ababiri, Entebbe that led to the arrest of Nabete Grace a.k.a FBI/Escobar in connection with the recent attack on Batabane Richard,…

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NBS TV journalist Julius Kitone Laid to Rest Amid Tributes to a Humble and Dedicated broadcaster

Rakai, Uganda – In a poignant ceremony filled with heartfelt tributes and renewed calls for enhanced road safety, Julius Kitone, a 35-year-old senior news reporter with NBS TV under Next…

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Sudhir’s Sky-High Vision: Kingdom Kampala’s Helipad Tower – A Novelty Redefining Kampala’s Horizon

In the bustling heart of Kampala's Central Business District, where boda-bodas weave through perpetual gridlock and street vendors hawk their wares amid the chaos, a new beacon of ambition is…

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