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A South African border guard South Africa is once again grappling with a resurgence of anti-immigrant tensions as self- appointed vigilante groups intensify campaigns against foreign nationals, raiding businesses, assaulting traders, confiscating goods, and issuing ultimatums for immigrants to leave by June 30 or else face unspecified consequences. The incidents are the latest in a recurring cycle of anti-immigrant violence …

Muhoozi salutes his father Museveni at Entebbe airport When I first wrote about facing President Muhoozi Kainerugaba – that we ought to start dealing with him as the President and not just the CDF – I received two sets of critical responses. The first was that I seemed to trump up the invincibility of the Rwakitura Kingdom. That I appeared …

Uganda’s entry into the world’s top 25 outsourcing destinations should be welcomed. It is a genuine achievement. In a global economy increasingly driven by digital services rather than physical goods, recognition by the 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index signals that Uganda is no longer merely competing for attention. It is competing for business. As the report notes, Uganda now ranks …

President Yoweri Museveni has directed leaders of veterans’ associations to convene for a comprehensive audit of more than Shs 231 billion disbursed over the years under government programmes aimed at improving the livelihoods of veterans. The directive was issued during this year’s virtual Heroes’ Day celebrations held at State House, Nakasero. Museveni said the meeting would establish how funds distributed …

A section of parents at St Peter’s Claver Namiryango Mixed Primary School in Mukono district staged a protest against the transfer of the school’s deputy head teacher, Herbert Nelson Kisira. Carrying placards, the parents gathered at the school premises and expressed dissatisfaction with the Mukono district education department over what they described as the abrupt transfer of a teacher they …

The World Bank Group (WBG) has unveiled plans to lend Uganda about $6 billion (about Shs 23 trillion) over the next 10 years under its new Country Partnership Framework (CPF). The money, WBG says, is aimed at accelerating private sector-led economic transformation and creating jobs. The framework, which will run from 2026 to 2035, provides for lending of $2 billion …

Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda Security authorities in Pakwach District have arrested five Congolese nationals who allegedly entered Uganda illegally as the government intensifies efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola into the country. The suspects were intercepted at the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) checkpoint in Pakwach while traveling to Kampala in a private vehicle. Authorities say the …

Africa Polysack Industries Limited has strongly dismissed allegations linking the company to an alleged unlawful payroll-based money lending scheme involving its employees. According to the management, clarification on the matter was issued a month ago. However, individuals allegedly intent on tarnishing the company’s reputation have continued to circulate false information. Management warns that failure to retract the claims and issue …

Africa Polysack Industries Limited has strongly dismissed allegations linking the company to an alleged unlawful payroll-based money lending scheme involving its employees. According to the management, clarification on the matter was issued a month ago. However, individuals allegedly intent on tarnishing the company’s reputation have continued to circulate false information. Management warns that failure to retract the claims and issue …

  × ]]]]>]]>   Golola Moses visits PIBID Offices to boost Olympic day Tooke run. He was hosted by the Tooke brand Ambassador Mr Mugisha Henry and he later visited Makerere University PIBID Office and was shortly hosted by Prof Florence Muranga. , https://eastafricanwatch.net/golola-moses-visits-pibid-offices-to-support-bushenyi-tooke-run/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=golola-moses-visits-pibid-offices-to-support-bushenyi-tooke-run