For more than ten years, some familiar names and faces have dominated political commentary and analysis on Uganda’s media landscape. Virtually, all are male. You all know them: Andrew Mwenda, Prof. Ogenga Latigo, Mwambutsya Ndebesa, Nicholas Opiyo, Godber Tumushabe, Edgar Tabaro, Ssemujju Nganda, Ofwono Opondo, Sarah Bireete, Dr. Sam Kazibwe, Charles Romushana and a few…
Kin Kariisa, the chief executive officer of Next Media has refuted reports that the media group intends to layoff some employees soon. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Kariisa said the “board had asked management to find ways of becoming more efficient not to lay off anyone.” He said the board was more concerned about the burgeoning…
As we head into the festive season, a period of giving, some workers at Next Media could be handed termination letters, not gifts, reliable sources have told Bbeg Media. Our sources say while management has not reached a definitive decision on the matter, it looks likely that this is a path that could be taken…
A few weeks after joining the Office of the Prime Minister as spokesperson, Charles Odongtho was summoned to Robinah Nabbanja’s office. “Your contract will not be renewed,” the prime minister told the visibly shocked veteran journalist according to the account of two people who witnessed the exchange. “I don’t need you here. Thats all.” A…
Until her recent arrest over charges of modern-day slavery in the United Kingdom, Justice Lydia Mugambe Ssali’s legal career appeared to be headed only in one direction: Up. She was a High Court judge in Uganda, had served as a judge on a UN Tribunal and had enrolled at the prestigious University of Oxford in…
Sudhir Ruparelia, the owner of Kampala Parents School, today nipped in the bud the strike by his teachers after agreeing to make some changes to their working conditions. However a scruitny of the recommendations from the meeting Sudhir held with the parents, teachers and his management team reveals that the tycoon eventually triumphed. For instance,…
Sam Omala, the retired Assistant Commissioner of Police who rose to prominence after ‘tormenting’ Dr Kizza Besigye during the walk-to-work protests in 2011, is now fighting for his life at Mulago Hospital. Videos and images of Omala lying on his hospital bed last week evoked mixed reactions. Clearly, the officer who made a name for…
The Appellate Division of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) will hear an appeal filed by four civil society organisations against a judgment made by the First Division of the EACJ in relation to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). The hearing, which takes place tomorrow (November 15), will be held in Arusha,…
Adjumani Hospital has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at eliminating maternal mortality, inspired by its recent recognition as one of Uganda’s top-performing health facilities by the ministry of Health. The announcement was made during a donation handover event where Stanbic Bank contributed maternal health supplies to this facility that has become a lifeline of hope…
Anita Tayebwa Rukundo, the wife of Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has applied for a “General Betting Operating License” according to a notice by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB). Rukundo and two others, Paul Jean Rwemalla and Tayari Rides Limited, hope to be given leeway and permission by the board to commence operations…
