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Ex Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago Likely to Be Released This Week on Humanitarian Grounds – Sources
By Watchdog Uganda | June 21, 2026 Kampala – Former Kampala Lord Mayor and prominent opposition lawyer Erias Lukwago is expected to be released from custody this week, reliable sources…
CAN ‘KILI CLEAR’ DISRUPT UGANDA’S SANITARY PAD MARKET? Why Policymakers and Investors Should Watch Union Transport Alliance
By Brian Mugenyi Watchdog Uganda KAMPALA, UGANDA — The recent launch of Kili Clear sanitary pads by the Union Transport Alliance at the UMA Multi-Purpose Hall in Lugogo may have…
Makerere Kavule Gets New Lifestyle Hub as Kasibante Hassan Expands Business Empire
KAMPALA — On a lively Saturday evening, Makerere Kavule welcomed a dynamic…
UEDCL Purge: Vindictive House-Cleaning or Necessary Reform? Taxpayers Face Costly Legal Reckoning
KAMPALA — In a move that has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s power…
How Gen Muhoozi Gave the Opposition Its Groove Back
After the January 2026 general elections, where President Yoweri Museveni and the…
Zari’s Boy, Shakib Cham Wins Nairobi Celebrity Boxing Bout Amid Public Attention Over Personal Life
By Staff Reporter Ugandan businessman and socialite Shakib Cham Lutaaya has emerged…
DIGITAL EVOLUTION: NITA-Uganda Unveils Aggressive 5-Year Masterplan to Bridge the E-Government Gap
KAMPALA | WATCHDOG UGANDA — The National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-Uganda)…
Sudhir Joins Indian Association to Celebrate Sanjay Tanna’s Cabinet Appointment, Shyam Tanna’s Election Victory
KAMPALA – The Indian Association in Uganda has held a colorful thanksgiving…
UPRS Distributes UGX 216 Million in 2025 Royalties, Pledges Greater Transparency and Higher Future Payouts
By Watchdog Uganda Correspondent June 10, 2026 The Uganda Performing Rights Society…
UPRS to Launch 2025 Royalties Distribution for Musicians and Sound Recording Owners
KAMPALA, Uganda – The Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS) is set to…
CAN ‘KILI CLEAR’ DISRUPT UGANDA’S SANITARY PAD MARKET? Why Policymakers and Investors Should Watch Union Transport Alliance
By Brian Mugenyi Watchdog Uganda KAMPALA, UGANDA — The recent launch of Kili Clear sanitary pads by the Union Transport Alliance at the UMA Multi-Purpose Hall in Lugogo may have…
Rajiv’s Legacy Lives On as Ruparelia Family Names Baby Chimp ‘RR’, Donates Shs50 Million to Conservation
At the sanctuary he frequently visited, family, friends and conservationists gathered to…
Makerere Kavule Gets New Lifestyle Hub as Kasibante Hassan Expands Business Empire
KAMPALA — On a lively Saturday evening, Makerere Kavule welcomed a dynamic new addition to Kampala’s fast-growing leisure scene as Costa Rica Breeze Leisure Hub officially opened its doors amid…
Ex Miss Rwanda slaps Bebe Cool with Defamation Notice, Demands Apology In 2 Days Or Sue Singer For Calling Her ‘Conman’
KAMPALA – Former Miss Rwanda (2016) Jolly Mutesi has escalated her feud…
President Museveni opens Cabinet Induction Retreat at Kyankwanzi, Calls for Ideological Clarity and Socio-Economic Transformation
Kyankwanzi District — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon Cabinet Ministers…
ANALYSIS: Lukwago’s Arrest Raises Fundamental Questions About Rule of Law, Separation of Powers and Uganda’s Political Future
KAMPALA, UGANDA — More than 12 hours after security operatives arrested former…
DIGITAL EVOLUTION: NITA-Uganda Unveils Aggressive 5-Year Masterplan to Bridge the E-Government Gap
KAMPALA | WATCHDOG UGANDA — The National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-Uganda)…
Ex-Miss Uganda Ellah Counters Col. Nakalema’s Appeal, Denies Clearing Out Matrimonial Home
KAMPALA — A private domestic breakdown has entered the national spotlight, prompting…
Ex Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago Likely to Be Released This Week on Humanitarian Grounds – Sources
By Watchdog Uganda | June 21, 2026 Kampala – Former Kampala Lord Mayor and prominent opposition lawyer Erias Lukwago is…
IsDB Approves Record €650.75 Million Financing for Uganda’s Standard Gauge Railway
By Watchdog Uganda Reporter KAMPALA, Uganda | June 20, 2026 The Islamic…
IGG Urges Ministers to Keep ‘Eyes On, Hands Off’ in Fight Against Corruption
KYANKWANZI, UGANDA — The Deputy Inspector General of Government (DIGG), Anne Twino,…
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UEDCL Purge: Vindictive House-Cleaning or Necessary Reform? Taxpayers Face Costly Legal Reckoning
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Makerere Kavule Gets New Lifestyle Hub as Kasibante Hassan Expands Business Empire
KAMPALA — On a lively Saturday evening, Makerere Kavule welcomed a dynamic new addition to Kampala’s fast-growing leisure scene as…
Zari’s Boy, Shakib Cham Wins Nairobi Celebrity Boxing Bout Amid Public Attention Over Personal Life
By Staff Reporter Ugandan businessman and socialite Shakib Cham Lutaaya has emerged victorious in a celebrity boxing match held in…
MUSIC INDUSTRY: UPRS Responds to Public Backlash Over UGX 216 Million Royalty Distribution
By Editorial Desk | Watchdog Uganda KAMPALA – The Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS) has officially broken its silence regarding…
ENTERTAINMENT & DIPLOMACY: Gen. Muhoozi Intervenes to End Public Feud Between Bebe Cool and Former Miss Rwanda Jolly Mutesi
By Editorial Desk | Watchdog Uganda KAMPALA – The high-profile public dispute between veteran Ugandan musician Moses Ssali, popularly known…
Dr. Muganga Rallies Support for the Arts as Victoria University Backs Legendary Aloysius Matovu Joy’s New Play
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Renowned Ugandan actor and veteran playwright Aloysius Matovu Joy paid a high-profile courtesy visit to Prof. Dr.…
Ex Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago Likely to Be Released This Week on Humanitarian Grounds – Sources
By Watchdog Uganda | June 21, 2026 Kampala – Former Kampala Lord…
Makerere Kavule Gets New Lifestyle Hub as Kasibante Hassan Expands Business Empire
KAMPALA — On a lively Saturday evening, Makerere Kavule welcomed a dynamic…
Ogwang Dismisses AFCON Critics, Reassures Uganda Will Be Ready to Host 2027 Tournament
HOIMA, UGANDA — State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang has dismissed critics…
Union Transport Alliance Launches Affordable Sanitary Pads to Tackle Period Poverty Among Uganda’s Women and Girls
By Brian Mugenyi KAMPALA, Uganda — The Union Transport Alliance has…