The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on Speaker Anita Among and former ministers Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu over the Karamoja iron sheets saga. UK’s Deputy Foreign Secretary, Andrew Mitchell announced sanctions. In a statement, Mitchell said: “The two former ministers sanctioned – Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu – stole thousands of iron…
The Family Division of the High Court has dissolved the marriage of a former assistant commissioner Dr Paul Kagwa Kuuku and ordered him to pay his ex-wife Shs 2.8 million, give her back her curtains and give her one cow. The two had been married for 18 years. Kagwa served as assistant commissioner for Health…
AstraZeneca has admitted for the first time in court documents that its Covid vaccine can cause a rare side effect, in an apparent about-turn that could pave the way for a multi-million pound legal payout, according to British media reports. The pharmaceutical giant is being sued in a class action over claims that its vaccine,…
The TikToker Ibrahim Musana also known as Pressure 24/7 has today been granted bail by the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court. He had spent 60 days on remand. Musana was arrested in Febraury after making unpalatable comments about Kabaka Mutebi and other prominent personalities. He was released on a cash bail of Shs 2 million….
President Museveni has commended the recently appointed minister of state for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Lillian Aber for proving that being disadvantaged at birth is not a disability. Aber, who is also the Woman Member of Parliament for Kitgum District, comes from a very humble background and growing up, she faced a lot of…
Aga Khan University Hospital’s Specialty Centre is now open to the public after years of construction. The facility located on the Old Port Bell Road in Nakawa was opened by the state minister for Health Margaret Muhanga. She lauded the Aga Khan University for its continued investment in the country’s health and education sectors. “The…
Stanbic Bank has cautioned the public to be on the lookout for fraudsters who use social media platforms to advertise fake job adverts in the bank. It follows social media posts alleging that the bank was in the process of recruiting various staff such as tellers, customer service assistants, retail sales representatives and others. In…
NBS TV has reportedly blacklisted rights activist, Agather Atuhaire from appearing on its talk-shows for the meantime, Bbeg Media can reveal. We were unable to establish how long the ban will last. Multiple sources at the station told Bbeg Media that the decision was taken by senior management this year. Atuhaire was a regular guest…
Uganda Baati has launched its 60 years’ anniversary campaign, marking six decades of excellence, innovation, and quality in Uganda’s steel manufacturing industry. The press launch was held at their head offices on Mulwana road in Bugolobi. Founded in 1964, Uganda Baati has been at the forefront in the steel manufacturing industry, introducing numerous advancements and…
The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has today unveiled a series of activities that will be undertaken to celebrate World Press Freedom Day on May 3. Mathias Rukundo, the president of UJA said among other activities, they will hold a media football gala on May 5 at City High playground. Participation, however, will not be free…
