Category: Watchdog Uganda

Bridging the Gap: How the GROW Project is Connecting Women Entrepreneurs to Financial Resources in Uganda

By Watchdog Uganda By Helena Mayanja The launch and execution of the GROW Initiative, a program which offers a monumental opportunity for women entrepreneurs across the country, to receive funding, business advisory and networking opportunities, in a bid to grow profitable businesses has been positively received around the country. Already, thousands of women entrepreneurs have […]

Justice Finally Served; Amicable Settlement Reached in HIV Discrimination Case of Daphine Vs Turkish Construction Company 

By Stephen Kalema In a landmark decision on Thursday 31st October 2024, the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) resolved the case of Daphine Kobusingye vs. Summa Construction Company, a Turkish construction, addressing allegations of employment discrimination based on HIV status. Counsel Gracious Atuhaire from UGANET announced that an amicable settlement was achieved after extensive discussions between […]

ICT PS Dr. Aminah Zawedde Recognized for Digital Transformation Leadership

By Lawrence Kazooba The Permanent Secretary of Uganda’s Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, has been awarded the prestigious International Computer Driving License (ICDL) Africa Recognition Award for 2024. This honor, presented at the ICDL Africa Summit, celebrates Dr. Zawedde’s significant contributions to digital transformation in Uganda, underscoring her commitment to harnessing […]