FOWL PLAY! Two Nabbed After Selling 22 Dead Chickens
Two men are under detention in Oyam district.They are accused of selling dead chicken to members of the public in Acaba Sub-county. The suspects are identified as Denis Okot and Samuel Olwa, were arrested on Friday evening at Otwee B Village in Obamgangeo Parish, Acaba Sub-county. According to the preliminary report, the two were intercepted […]
Former NSSF board Chairman Geoffrey Alan Onegi-Obel Dies in Nairobi
By Watchdog Reporter Published 18 October 2026 NAIROBI/KAMPALA — Geoffrey Alan Onegi-Obel, the pioneering investment banker, founding Chairman of the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), and former Chairman of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), has died in Nairobi, Kenya. He passed away on Sunday, 18 October 2026, at MP Shah Hospital, where he had been […]
Gov’t formally recognises Edward Rukidi Nyabongo as Omukama of Tooro
The government has formally recognised Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I as the Omukama of Tooro, with his recognition taking effect from 29 September 2026, the day he was crowned. The recognition was published in the Uganda Gazette on 16 October under General Notice No. 2204 and signed on 12 October by the Minister of Gender, Labour […]
Netflix Cuts Around 1,000 Jobs as Streaming Giant Faces Questions About Growth
. October 18, 2026 0 Views American streaming giant Netflix has reportedly cut around 1,000 jobs, raising fresh questions about its next phase of growth despite claims that its business remains strong. The layoffs affect roughly six per cent of the company’s workforce, with employees in product development, technology, legal and human resources among those […]
Uganda’s Hyper Kids caught in Brazilian political storm after paid campaign video – Sqoop
Uganda’s dynamic dance sensation, Hyper Kids Africa, have unexpectedly found themselves landed in the middle of a high-stakes political firestorm thousands of miles away in South America. What started as a seemingly lucrative digital opportunity for the young local performers has erupted into an international scandal involving presidential ambitions, cryptocurrency, and child protection laws in […]
DEADLY APPETITE! Masaka Murder Suspect’s Alleged Human Flesh Eating Confession Reopens 14-Year Killing Trail
Police in Greater Masaka have reopened files on a series of murders dating back to 2012 following the arrest of a man identified as Fred Mujulizi, a suspected serial killer who has been on the police wanted list for more than a decade. Mujulizi, who was also identified by the name Kulaish Kamugisha, appeared before […]
NFSU – Uganda Campus Launches First Edition Of Cyber Awareness Run 2026 In Jinja
The Deputy Director of the National Forensic Sciences University (India) Uganda Campus, Mr. Arun Sharma, together with the UPDF Jinja Cantonment Commander, Maj Gen Emmanuel Kanyesigye, have today launched the 1st Edition of the NFSU Cyber Security Awareness Run 2026 at Gaddafi Barracks in Jinja. Mr. Arun Sharma represented the Campus Director, Air Commodore Kedar […]
Victoria University ranks second in Uganda’s university assessment with 87.4 points
Victoria University has ranked second among Uganda’s universities in the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)’s revised institutional ranking, scoring 87.4 points. The university trails Makerere University, which scored 88.9 points, while Kampala International University came third with 85.8 points. The ranking comes as Victoria University prepares to hold its 10th graduation ceremony on Tuesday, […]
Visa denial threatens to ruin Champion Likdul’s global dream – Sqoop
Abdul Malik, better known to his fans as Likdul, captivated the crowd and danced his way to Uganda’s first-ever Red Bull Dance Your Style crown. However, just as he prepares to take his street-dance talent to the world stage, a sudden Swiss visa refusal threatens to derail his ultimate dream. The freestyle dancer defeated MICO […]
OUT OF ORDER! MoH PS Diana Puts Junior Minister Kawooya in Her Lane Over Doctor’s ‘Pocketing’ Suspension
The Ministry of Health has clarified that Dr Robert Candia, a doctor at Arua Regional Referral Hospital who was allegedly suspended by the State Minister for Health, Anifa Bangirana Kawooya, remains at work and continues to perform his duties. The clarification follows a viral video showing Kawooya confronting Candia for addressing her while keeping his […]