Many people who join politics often say they want to offer a public service with minimum reward. Yet in Uganda (and many parts of the world), politics has become a lucrative venture. It is not a stretch to say that politicians in Uganda are some of the wealthiest individuals especially those that belong to the…
Police has applauded a security guard attached to Cheetah Security, Moses Odongo, who foiled two robbery attempts in Bukoto last week. According to police, Odongo fired two shots at thugs who were vandalizing a Pajero, UBK 519C, in front of his beat. They reportedly fled the scene on their getaway motorcycle. The thugs are said…
President Museveni has expressed his eagerness to collaborate with British investors and attract more tourists from the United Kingdom, highlighting the potential for mutual growth and prosperity. Museveni made the revelation while meeting the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward at State House Entebbe. Prince Edward is a member of the British royal family. He is the…
Bunyoro TV has been sold to Pastor Joseph Serwadda for a reported Shs 750 million, reliable sources have told Bbeg Media. We have been told the deal was sealed last week. Serwadda already owns Dream TV and Impact FM. We have been told that Bunyoro TV, which is based in Hoima, has been facing financial…
Management of Baba TV today held a crisis meeting to find solutions to grievances of staff particularly the salary arrears stretching to six months. The meeting was called by the owner of the station Moses Balyeku after some workers locked the main studio, affecting the airing of the flagship morning show Gangamuka. An employee at Baba…
When MTN pays dividends to its shareholders on June 21, 2024, businessman Charles Mbire will earn enough money to buy at least three prime plots (100*100) in Naguru. If he decides to look further away from Kampala, he will be in position to buy 20 plots (100*100) in places like Kira and Ssonde. Mbire will…
President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia’s election on Sunday (Mar 17), cementing his already tight grip on power in a victory he said showed Moscow had been right to stand up to the West and send its troops into Ukraine. For Putin, a former KGB lieutenant colonel who first rose to…
In a fiery speech on her home turf in Bukedea on March 16, Speaker Anita Among assured all those that are allegedly fighting her that she is not going anywhere. The speaker had earlier registered as NRM supporter during the ongoing registration exercise before addressing a rally later in the evening. From her tough demeanor,…
Buganda kingdom owned Mutesa 1 Royal University has been granted a charter by President Museveni. The president signed the charter on March 11, 2024. According to the Universities and other Tertiary Institutions Act, a charter is granted by the President as evidence that the university meets the requirements and standards of academic excellence set by…
Julius Mucunguzi is the new spokesperson for the Independent Electoral Commission succeeding Jotham Taremwa who stepped down in 2020. Mucunguzi’s appointment was announced yesterday in a statement from the EC. “Following a rigorous selection process conducted last year, Mr. Mucunguzi Julius emerged as the top candidate for the position of Head of Public Relations at…
