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29/12/2023

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29/12/2023

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28/11/2023

Season's greetings from Masaka and beyond

06/11/2023

Kasawo Town Council, I pray that you find out your soul, and grow the town to greater heights. Fight just wars, create harmony and peace. Love your people. Create a greater place to live and work. Amen.

07/10/2023

Ruto to Engage Museveni Over Harassment of Kenyan Fishermen
Kenya's President HE. William Ruto has unveiled his bold plan to confront the tormentors of Kenyan fishermen, pledging to engage HE. Yoweri Museveni in a high-stakes showdown.

From the heart of Mfangano Island in Homa Bay, amidst a symphony of crashing waves, President Ruto announced his rendezvous with President Museveni, scheduled -

Ruto to Engage Museveni Over Harassment of Kenyan Fishermen - Watchdog Uganda

07/10/2023

PDM Cash Misuse: Beneficiaries Roll the Dice on Sports Betting Spree
In a jaw-dropping revelation, the Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary, Ramathan Ggoobi has unveiled a shocking misuse of funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM).

Beneficiaries, entrusted with the mission to bolster agriculture, have allegedly taken a detour into the world of high-stakes sports betting and lavish household acquisitions.

Ggoobi's bombshell revelation -

PDM Cash Misuse: Beneficiaries Roll the Dice on Sports Betting Spree - Watchdog Uganda

07/10/2023

MPs divided over proposal to build more remand homes
Legislators have expressed mixed reactions on a recommendation by the Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development urging government to build more remand homes.

According to a report presented to Parliament on Thursday, 05 October 2023 by the Committee Chairperson, Hon. Flavia Kabahenda, there is need to set up more remand -

MPs divided over proposal to build more remand homes - Watchdog Uganda

07/10/2023

IT'S USELESS! Kabuleta cautions Ugandans against new Malaria vaccine
National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) president Joseph Kiiza Kabuleta has cautioned Ugandans against the new malaria vaccine, saying it's useless and dangerous.

In a 18-minute video making rounds on different social media platforms, Kabuleta claims that the Ministry of Health is planning to roll out a malaria vaccination campaign next month -

IT'S USELESS! Kabuleta cautions Ugandans against new Malaria vaccine - Watchdog Uganda

07/10/2023

Rukungiri: Man murdered by colleagues over bar girl
Police in Rukungiri are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of one John Tukamuhabwa,20, a resident of Omukazagiro cell Katoonya parish Nyakishenyi sub county Rukungiri district.

It's alleged that during the night of 29/09/2023 at around 22:00hrs at Omukagaana trading center Kahama cell, Murama parish,while the deceased was in the bar of -

Rukungiri: Man murdered by colleagues over bar girl - Watchdog Uganda

07/10/2023

DR. SAMUEL B. ARIONG: Theorizing Yoweri Museveni’s Ekibaalo on food security and commercial production; Winners and losers (part two)
In his address while commissioning the new Tororo Cement vertical rolling mill plant on 25th September 2023, President Yoweri Museveni repeated his plea to Ugandans to diversify production at the household level. He noted “I told you that since many families have fragmented land, don't just do agriculture aimlessly without -

DR. SAMUEL B. ARIONG: Theorizing Yoweri Museveni’s Ekibaalo on food security and commercial production; Winners and losers (part two) - Watchdog Uganda

07/10/2023

ADAM KAMULEGEYA: Politics of Commonsense: The Road Ahead for MK (Part II)
We saw in part one that to become a president of a country, there must be non-human interventions or an invisible hand of God. You cannot become a leader if God has not allowed it. In His infinite wisdom, God decides that country X requires such a leader at a -

ADAM KAMULEGEYA: Politics of Commonsense: The Road Ahead for MK (Part II) - Watchdog Uganda

07/10/2023

Why the House of Bishops fired the Chairman of Nominations at Namirembe?j
By Rev. Abbey M. Kamoga

US President John F Kennedy may now be forgiven when in his 1961 inaugural address at the US Capitol said, those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger, always ended up inside the tiger.

These words were particularly apt on Wednesday, October -

Why the House of Bishops fired the Chairman of Nominations at Namirembe?j - Watchdog Uganda

06/10/2023

President Museveni to address nation this Sunday
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will address the nation on Sunday 8th October,2023.

This is according to a statement released by the Presidential Press Unit (PPU) today.

"PPU would like to inform the general public that His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen. (Rtd). Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will address the -

President Museveni to address nation this Sunday - Watchdog Uganda

06/10/2023

Equity Bank launches Kasese Conservation Forestry program
Equity bank led by Executive Director Elizabeth Mwerinde Kasedde in partnership with Million Trees International and Kasese District has embarked on a tree-planting campaign that would see over 7000 indigenous trees planted across the district to conserve the environment and combat climate change.

Speaking at the launch of the Kasese Conservation -

Equity Bank launches Kasese Conservation Forestry program - Watchdog Uganda

06/10/2023

Buganda Kingdom Partners With Aquafina, Uganda Biodiversity Fund in Tree Planting Drive
The Obwakabaka Bwa Buganda (OBB) cultural institution has fortified its determination to safeguard Uganda's dwindling biodiversity through a strategic alliance with Aquafina and the Uganda Biodiversity Fund, embarking on a spirited tree-planting endeavor.

Their vision entails crafting a majestic forest, christened "Ekyibira Kya Kabaka," in every nook and cranny of Buganda -

Buganda Kingdom Partners With Aquafina, Uganda Biodiversity Fund in Tree Planting Drive - Watchdog Uganda

06/10/2023

President Museveni to give start-up capital to PISGBC beneficiaries as 16,797 youth graduate from Skilling program
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to offer startup capital to the beneficiaries of the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl and Boy Child (PISGBC) project.

“I want to assure you that we are going to give you start-up capital,” President Museveni assured.

The President made the remarks today while officiating at -

President Museveni to give start-up capital to PISGBC beneficiaries as 16,797 youth graduate from Skilling program - Watchdog Uganda

06/10/2023

Uganda Maintains High Central Bank Rate Despite Inflation Plunge
In a daring high-stakes move, the Bank of Uganda (BoU) has chosen to keep the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at an audacious 9.5 percent, defying the plummeting inflation rates witnessed in September.

This decision, which was taken on October 5th, by the bank's Monetary Policy Committee（MPC） wields the CBR as a -

Uganda Maintains High Central Bank Rate Despite Inflation Plunge - Watchdog Uganda

06/10/2023

MPs Demand Enhanced Welfare for Uganda's Teachers
In a fervent rally for change, Uganda's Members of Parliament have unleashed a volley of demands, calling for a seismic shift in the treatment of the nation's educators.

As the world united to mark World Teachers' Day on October 5, 2023, the halls of Parliament echoed with impassioned pleas for a -

MPs Demand Enhanced Welfare for Uganda's Teachers - Watchdog Uganda

06/10/2023

Why Arts Teachers in Kabale Boycotted World Teachers' Day Celebrations
Arts teachers in Kabale District decided to boycott the World Teachers' Day celebrations due to significant salary disparities, particularly the 300 percent increase in salaries for science teachers, while arts teachers have remained at their regular pay.

This salary discrepancy has had a detrimental impact on the performance and morale of -

Why Arts Teachers in Kabale Boycotted World Teachers' Day Celebrations - Watchdog Uganda

06/10/2023

Over 1000 animals vaccinated during World Rabies Day celebrations
By Michael Kanaabi Dollar

The world Rabies Day celebrations were concluded at the close of last week and saw over 1138 animals vaccinated in the areas of Kampala, Wakiso, Gomba and Mityana which are the districts with many stray animals according to animal protection NGO Uniquely Paws Founder Meg Jaquay.

Speaking exclusively -

Over 1000 animals vaccinated during World Rabies Day celebrations - Watchdog Uganda

06/10/2023

EDRINE BENESA: Uganda's Independence Day Celebration And NRM Social Economic Transformation Drive Through Agricultural Modernisation
The country will gladly head to Kololo Independence ground next week on 9, October to relieve the good memories of Uganda's attainment of self-rule from the British exactly 61 years ago.

As has almost become a norm, memories of the rugged history of the political events that unfolded shortly after independence -

EDRINE BENESA: Uganda's Independence Day Celebration And NRM Social Economic Transformation Drive Through Agricultural Modernisation - Watchdog Uganda

06/10/2023

Uganda Unleashes Billion-Shilling Boost for People With Disabilities
In a groundbreaking move, the Ugandan government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to empower People with Disabilities (PWDs) through an extraordinary special grant initiative.

Spearheaded by the indefatigable Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, this visionary program is set to revolutionize the lives of PWDs across the nation.

A staggering sum of Shs5 million -

Uganda Unleashes Billion-Shilling Boost for People With Disabilities - Watchdog Uganda

06/10/2023

Prudential Uganda, Tusafishe partner to Avail Clean Water to Mbale Students
In a groundbreaking move that is set to transform the lives of thousands of students, Prudential Uganda has forged an extraordinary partnership with Tusafishe, a non-governmental organization dedicated to providing clean and safe drinking water.

The beneficiaries? Five schools nestled in the heart of the Mbale District: Nkoma Secondary School, Mbale -

Prudential Uganda, Tusafishe partner to Avail Clean Water to Mbale Students - Watchdog Uganda

06/10/2023

SDSS Students Launch Heroic Effort to Tackle Water Crisis in Uganda
In a tale of boundless compassion, South Delta Secondary School's (SDSS) Rotary Interact Club has once again rallied their forces to combat the dire water crisis plaguing rural Uganda.

Teaming up with the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen and the Rotary Club of Mbarara, Uganda, they embark on the ambitious Water and -

SDSS Students Launch Heroic Effort to Tackle Water Crisis in Uganda - Watchdog Uganda

05/10/2023

President Museveni receives special message from President Ruto
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has received a special message from his Kenyan counterpart, H.E William Samoei Ruto.

The message was delivered this evening by the special envoy of President Ruto who is also the Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi.

President Museveni and his guest also discussed the issue of -

President Museveni receives special message from President Ruto - Watchdog Uganda

05/10/2023

President Museveni tasks teachers to utilise their professional knowledge to transform Uganda
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged teachers to utilise their professional knowledge to transform Uganda socially and economically.

“In your education system, when you say you are a social scientist, you find a peasant producing another peasant and you don't see that as a problem and you continue teaching, what are -

President Museveni tasks teachers to utilise their professional knowledge to transform Uganda - Watchdog Uganda

05/10/2023

Huawei launches the 2023-2024 Huawei ICT Competitions in Uganda
Katakwi: Vice President of Uganda launches the 2023 – 2024 Huawei ICT Competitions in Uganda and also awarded the outstanding Ugandans that took 2nd position globally at the Huawei ICT Competitions 2022-2023.

With a series of talent development campaigns, including the ICT competition, Huawei hopes to skill up more than 700,000 -

Huawei launches the 2023-2024 Huawei ICT Competitions in Uganda - Watchdog Uganda

05/10/2023

President Museveni roots for prosperity as a solid foundation for security and peace in Africa
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is also the Commander In Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has disclosed that the people of Africa are entitled to prosperity because the element is crucial for their survival.

“Our view was that the African people are entitled to prosperous living but if -

President Museveni roots for prosperity as a solid foundation for security and peace in Africa - Watchdog Uganda

05/10/2023

Armed Robbers Beaten to Death in Mubende After Stealing Property Worth Millions
The Territorial Police in Mubende are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding an armed robbery during which property belonging to a certain individual named Bonani Javira was stolen.

Subsequently, some of the robbers were subdued by local residents and subsequently subjected to a lynching.

In light of this event, the local police have -

Armed Robbers Beaten to Death in Mubende After Stealing Property Worth Millions - Watchdog Uganda