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The Untold Story Behind Why Some UHRC Commissioners Turned Against Their Chairperson

Three members of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) have openly challenged their Chairperson, Mariam Wangadya, leading to a public dispute that has attracted widespread attention. In response, Wangadya granted an interview in which she detailed the challenges she has faced while working with the commissioners and alleged that they are being supported by a [] The post The Untold Story Behind Why Some UHRC Commissioners Turned Against Their Chairperson appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

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From Smugglers’ Route to Healthcare Hub: How Busia’s Sh1.3bn Sofia Health Centre III is Transforming Border Care

By Brian Mugenyi | mugenyijj@gmail.com Key Takeaways A Powerful Transition: Land once used as an infamous illegal crossing point for smugglers has been transformed into a lifesaving medical hub. Massive Outreach: The facility successfully provided vital medical care to approximately 2,000 patients in January 2026. Proactive Local Governance: Busia Municipal Council is actively stepping up [] The post From Smugglers’ Route to Healthcare Hub: How Busia’s Sh1.3bn Sofia Health Centre III is Transforming Border Care appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

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Hope is not the silver bullet: Why believing in yourself must be accompanied by Action

By Michael Jjingo A man once declared every New Year’s Eve, “This is my year!” Yet by March, the only thing growing in his life was his WhatsApp status collection of motivational quotes. His dreams were taller than our Crested Towers, but his actions were shorter than a cup. It is painfully true, that many [] The post Hope is not the silver bullet: Why believing in yourself must be accompanied by Action appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

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The Rise of Union Transport Alliance: What Drives Ssenoga’s Vision for Uganda’s Transport Sector?

At the headquarters of the Union Transport Alliance, located at Luthien Towers in Kamwokya, colleagues describe Mr Fred Ssenoga, who is in his late 50s, as a down-to-earth leader who maintains a relatively low public profile despite his growing influence in discussions about Uganda’s transport sector. According to Union Transport Alliance Ambassador Ms Alice Natukunda, [] The post The Rise of Union Transport Alliance: What Drives Ssenoga’s Vision for Uganda’s Transport Sector? appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

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‘I narrowly survived Anita Among’s killer hand’ – How an investigative journalist Ivan Okuda escaped the powerful politician’s wrath

For years, it was a silent phantom that trailed Ivan Okuda. Today, it is a public testament to the harrowing cost of truth-telling in Uganda. In a chilling personal disclosure that has sent shockwaves through the country’s media and political establishments, prominent energy and construction lawyer Ivan Okuda has opened up about how he narrowly [] The post ‘I narrowly survived Anita Among’s killer hand’ – How an investigative journalist Ivan Okuda escaped the powerful politician’s wrath appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

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Inside The Shocking Findings Auditor General Made On Busega-Mpigi Road Months Before Museveni Fired Works Bosses

In his 26th June letter, President Museveni directed the IGG Aisha Naluzze Batala to commence investigations into the conduct of three Works Ministry engineers namely Edwin Raymond Kiyaga, Patrick Muleme and Dickens Ahimbisibwe. He says the three are responsible for the criminal design and route alterations which resulted into the total cost for the 23.6kms [] The post Inside The Shocking Findings Auditor General Made On Busega-Mpigi Road Months Before Museveni Fired Works Bosses appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

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Nairobi Private Wealth Conference Calls for Early Planning to Secure Africa’s Family Legacies

Family businesses across Africa are creating wealth at an unprecedented pace, but without deliberate succession and governance planning, much of that wealth may never reach the next generation. That message dominated the second edition of the Nairobi Private Wealth Conference, held Monday at the J.W. Marriott in Nairobi. Convened by Tarra Agility Africa in partnership [] The post Nairobi Private Wealth Conference Calls for Early Planning to Secure Africa’s Family Legacies appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

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NESTOR BASEMERA, PhD: Ubuntu Bleeds: How Xenophobia Kills the Pan-African Dream

Pan-Africanism began as a powerful promise. Championed by visionary leaders like Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah, the movement sought to unite Africans globally, fostering deep racial solidarity and shared ideologies. From political alliances to the creation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963—which later evolved into the African Union (AU) in 2002—the continental vision was [] The post NESTOR BASEMERA, PhD: Ubuntu Bleeds: How Xenophobia Kills the Pan-African Dream appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

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UWA Renews Marasa Lodge Concession Agreements for Another 30 Years

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has renewed three concession agreements with Marasa for the continued operation of Paraa Safari Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge, and Chobe Safari Lodge. The new agreements will run for another 30 years, reinforcing the long-standing partnership between UWA and one of East Africa’s leading hospitality companies. ‎ ‎The agreements were signed by [] The post UWA Renews Marasa Lodge Concession Agreements for Another 30 Years appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

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Woman arrested for impersonating Office of the President official, defrauding MP of Shs60 million

The Kampala Metropolitan South Police have arrested a 53-year-old businesswoman on allegations of impersonation and obtaining money by false pretences after she allegedly defrauded a Member of Parliament of Shs60 million. The suspect, identified as Hope Tumwebaze, a resident of Kamukuzi in Mbarara City, is accused of falsely presenting herself as an official attached to [] The post Woman arrested for impersonating Office of the President official, defrauding MP of Shs60 million appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

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