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…
All is not well at Uganda Funeral Services (UFS) along Kira Road in Bukoto. Once a thriving firm, UFS is now a shadow of its former self and is battling for survival. It all started on that sad day of June 29, 2021, when its owner Regina Mukiibi Mugongo died at Entebbe Airport as she…
In June 2019, Budadiri West MP narrated how he ended up joining Dr Kizza Besigye in the struggle to remove president Museveni and restore democracy. A lawyer, economist and accountant, Mafabi says he was inspired by Besigye’s resilience, integrity and determinsation to cause change. He also revealed his battles with Museveni as chairman of Bugisu…
To understand why Richard Byarugaba, the former managing director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) did not want to let go of the job, you have to take stock of the man himself. There is one story that Byarugaba likes narrating especially to those within his inner circle and journalist friends. He has retold…
They are very powerful and influential women. They all serve President Museveni. If you attack the president, they attack you. If want to keep put of trouble, you do not cross their paths. They are “Museveni’s Women.” Bbeg Media profiles some of the women who will do anything to keep Museveni in power. ******************************************************* Janet…
On November 19, 2003, the late Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Wapakhabulo wrote to Museveni advising that he should use PARLIAMENT not a REFERENDUM to amend Article 105 (2) and remove presidential term limits. Sadly, Wapakhabulo died in March 2004 before Museveni received his letter. Nonetheless, Museveni insisted and replied…
Former Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura is minting millions of shillings from his agro-processing business empire in Kasagama, Lyantonde. The general may have gone out of public view after he was sacked as police chief but privately, he is working his butt off. Kayihura runs and manages Katebe Business Farm in Kasagama, a venture he…
MPs on the committee on Defence and Internal Affairs of Parliament have questioned the billions of shillings being sought by security agencies to procure consultancy services from experts. It follows a report, in which the agencies are collectively seeking about Shs 60 billion for consultancy services in a number of areas next financial year. Most…
Dr Kizza Besigye is reportedly “disappointed” by the inability of Erias Lukwago and Ssemujju Nganda to assert themselves nationally and lead the political struggle against President Museveni. Impeccable sources close to him have told Bbeg Media that after the FDC split, Besigye had expected that Lukwago and Ssemujju would take charge of matters at FDC…
Veteran journalist, Simon Muyanga Lutaaya, has rejoined Next Media where he will be hosting a business show on Sanyuka TV. The show, Business Class, will air every Sunday at 6PM. We understand he will not be a full-time employee but some sort of “business partner.” Sources told us that the show is Muyanga’s brain child….
