The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially designated January 15, 2026, as the polling day for presidential and parliamentary elections. The elections had been scheduled for January 12. During a press conference, Simon Byabakama, the EC chairperson, said campaigns will end on January 13, 2026. He said the presidential campaigns had been peaceful so far. Starting…
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has proposed that implementing a universal medical insurance scheme could significantly enhance Uganda’s health sector. He said there was a need for improved resource management and better equipment in health facilities across the country. Tayebwa made these remarks while officiating at the 30th-anniversary celebrations of Case Hospital. He urged private health…
Alex Wakamala, who is one of the accused individuals in a plot to frame Pastor Robert Kayanja of Rubaga Miracle Centre Cathedral of sodomy, admitted during cross-re-examination that he was in contact with the guards of Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga. Ssenyonga, of Christian Life Ministries International, is accused of being the chief architect of the plot….
As the world grapples with the challenges of artificial intelligence (AI), allied health professionals in Uganda are seeking innovative solutions to enhance their practice. The Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC), a government-established body tasked with regulating, supervising, and overseeing the practice of allied health professionals, has launched initiatives to strengthen healthcare systems. At a media…
Alex Wakamala, one of nine people accused of defaming Pastor Robert Kayanja, this week struggled to explain in court whether ot not he knew three of his co-accused: Agrey Kanene, Israel Wasswa, and Jamie Mwondha. The group is charged at the Mwanga II Magistrate’s Court in Mengo, with spreading false stories and inappropriate comments to…
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has confirmed that more than 10 million Ugandans have renewed their national identity cards since the mass renewal and registration exercise commenced in May 2025. The nationwide initiative aims to register or renew IDs for approximately 33 million citizens. The exercise targets 15.8 million individuals whose national IDs…
Bishop Moses Banja of Namirembe Diocese has endorsed the directive from Electoral Commission (EC) chairperson, Simon Byabakama, urging churches to reject donations from politicians during this election period. During a press conference at Namirembe Cathedral, Banja said such contributions are often intended to influence voters. Bishop Banja’s statement follows Byabakama’s remarks to journalists this week,…
Mengo Court Magistrate Adams Byarugaba has ordered the six-month imprisonment of Prossy Namugga, the mother of suspect Moses Tumwiine, also known as Semanobe, after she failed to produce her son in court. Namugga, who stood as a surety for Tumwiine, was arrested a few weeks ago when he failed to appear for multiple court sessions,…
Alex Wakamala, a 30-year-old boda-boda rider, yesterday faced intense cross-examination at the Mwanga II Court in a case involving allegations against Rubaga Miracle Centre senior pastor, Robert Kayanja. Wakamala is one of nine men accused of falsely claiming that Pastor Kayanja committed unnatural offenses and trespassing at his church premises. In his sworn defense, Wakamala…
Mengo Court Magistrate Adams Byarugaba has remanded Prossy Namugga, the mother of a suspect, after she failed to trace the whereabouts of her son, Moses Tumwiine, also known as Semanobe. Namugga was arrested a few days ago following a warrant issued by the same court when her son, Moses Tumwiine, missed court appearances more than…
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has lashed out at businessman Hamis Kiggundu for allegedly barricading and developing the Nakivubo Channel without proper authorization. The channel, a critical drainage corridor in Kampala, has been at the center of a heated dispute following Kiggundu’s actions on the night of August 15, which Lukwago had previously warned against….
As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) gears up for its national delegates conference to be held this month, several aspirants vying for key positions within the party have sprung up. Among them is Joseph Sewava Ssemakula, who is contesting for the position of NRM vice chairman for the Central Region. A long-time NRM loyalist, Sewava…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged the youth from Justice Forum (JEEMA) to strive for a better Uganda in all circumstances. He made these remarks while meeting the youth at Bulange, Mengo, who had paid him a courtsey visit. Mayiga said some politicians are involved in mere games and are not concerned about the delivery…
Joseph Kabuleta has said he is the alpha and omega of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) and without him, the party does not exist. Kabuleta’s condescending remarks follow a leadership dispute within the newly registered political party triggered by the expulsion of some members of the party’s executive committee. “NEED means Kabuleta without Kabuleta,…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has today unveiled a plan to construct 87 kilometers of roads across the five divisions of Kampala district. The government has allocated Shs 550 billion to fund the construction works, which are set to be completed over the next three years. During the launch of the Kabaka Lakeside Road…
The Coalition to Stop Maternal Mortality Due to Unsafe Abortion, an umbrella body for NGOs working in the reproductive health sector, has called on the government to urgently reform the Penal Code Act to decriminalize abortion, aligning with public health and human rights obligations. At a media conference in Kampala, activists pressed Parliament to review…
Magistrate Adams Byarugaba has issued an ultimatum to the defence, in the Pastor Kayanja case after being frustrated by repeated delays. The defence lawyer, Robert Ojambo, has often been absent, citing reasons like illness. The case, involving charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice, conspiracy to commit a felony, criminal trespass, and giving false information, has…
Two witnesses, Aggrey Kinene and Jamil Mwanda, today denied their involvement in the alleged conspiracy to commit a felony and giving false information to the police in the Pastor Robert Kayanja sodomy case. Testifying at Mwanga II Magistrates’ Court, Kinene, a 54-year-old resident of Wamala village, Nabweru in Nansana, expressed shock at his inclusion in…
Members of Parliament on the Agriculture committee have urged the government to develop new policies to address land challenges, particularly for rural populations without land titles. Committee chairperson, Linda Auma, speaking at a joint forum of the Eastern and Southern Africa Small-Scale Farmers’ Forum in Parliament, said many people lose their land to grabbers due…
Israeli-born Palestinian-American televangelist Benny Hinn is expected to arrive in Uganda in the next couple of days to hold a crusade expected to be attended by hundreds of thousands. The crusade will be hosted by Rubaga Miracle Centre under senior pastors Robert and Jessica Kayanja. This will mark Hinn’s third visit to Uganda. His first…
In July last year, Herbert Burora, the then RCC of Rubaga, was arrested and charged in court over statements he allegedly made accusing Speaker Anita Among of being a thief and promoting corruption. Yesterday, Burora reconciled with Among at a function where NRM leaders and delegates from Kampala endorsed the Bukedea Woman MP for the…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has halted all construction work on the late Mohammed Katimbo’s building in Mbiro Zone, Kisenyi, following allegations that part of the structure was being built on a road reserve. This follows complaints from local leaders in Mbiro Zone, led by the chairperson Hilda Katabalwa, who wrote to KCCA expressing…
As the 2026 general elections in Uganda approach, the African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV) has called upon all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful election period. The ACTV urged all political actors and the public to embrace political dialogue and tolerance, and to exercise restraint rather than engage in acts of…
The Rubaga deputy RCC, Henry Kitambula, has cautioned moneylenders against illegally confiscating people’s national identity cards, warning that such actions could lead to severe consequences for those in need. Kitambula issued the warning during the launch of the renewal of national IDs at the sub-county level in Lubaga. The process of renewing or replacing national…
A group of National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders from Lwengo District has endorsed Speaker Anita Among for the position of second national vice chairperson (female) of the NRM in the upcoming internal elections. Led by Cissy Namujju, who serves as the Woman MP for Lwengo and Chairperson of NRM in Lwengo District, the delegation pledged…
 The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has called on the government to prioritize investment in research and innovation as critical drivers of development in educational institutions. Nawangwe made these remarks during the 18th graduation ceremony of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), where over 500 students graduated with various qualifications. He emphasized that…
David Balondemu is a man on a mission. Having gone through several trials and tribulations, the seasoned lawyer appears to have emerged stronger. Now he has started laying the ground to unseat Luke Kyobe in Luuka North in the 2026 general election. He told Bbeg Media that the people of Luuka North deserve better leadership…
The Electoral Commission has commended people who have turned up to check voters details during the ongoing voters’ register display exercise. The EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi said the response to the exercise has been good. “The exercise is moving on well as many of Ugandans have turned to checking their details using online system of…
The Mengo Chief Magistrates Court today issued an arrest warrant against Moses Tumwiine, one of the suspects in the Pastor Robert Kayanja case. Tumwiine and eight others are accused of trespassing on Kayanja’s property. The principal magistrate, Adams Byarugaba, said Tumwiine had absconded from court proceedings three times. He also summoned Tumwiine’s sureties for not…
Gen Moses Ali mourns Pope Francis The Second Deputy Prime Minister, Gen Moses Ali, has sent his condolences to the Catholic Church for the death of Pope Francis. Pope Francis died on Easter Monday after he had been ill for several weeks. Other notable le Ugandans who have condoled with the Vatican are: President Museveni,…
Buganda and Miracle Centre, a worship house led by Pastor Robert Kayanja, have formed a partnership to conserve Kabaka’s Lake located in Ndeeba. The move comes amid the increasing illegal activities around Uganda’s biggest man-made lake which have made it vulnerable to pollution. Delivering his Easter Message at Miracle Centre in Lubaga, Kayanja said it’s…
Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba has lashed out at MPs who reportedly received Shs 100 million as a token of appreciation by President Museveni for passing the Coffee Bill. In his Easter message, Kaziimba said this smacks of corruption in a country where the quality of social services is in a poor state. “I am concerned about…
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has asked MPs to approve Shs 140 million to train staff on how they can safely use condoms. The shocking revelation is contained in the ministry’s ministerial policy paper that was tabled before the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs. The matter was raised by Jonathan Odur, the Shadow Minister…
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company (UEDCL) officially took over electricity distribution from Umeme, whose concession expired today. The journey started way back in 2005 when government of Uganda signed an agreement with Umeme to improve on the power services. Umeme Managing Director, Selestino Babungi, said it had been a long but fruitful journey for the company….
Mufti Shaban Mubajje has urged the government to ban TikTok, a popular social media platform, saying Satan has taken it over. In his sermon during Eid-el Fitr prayers at Old Kampala Mosque, Mubajje said there is nothing good on TikTok. “It is satan. The government banned Facebook, but at least it was well-regulated. But all…
“We are so grateful, Madam Speaker. We are so grateful. We are so grateful, and the people of Kawempe North will be very happy, Madam Speaker.” Elias Nalukoola, repeated these words, his hands clasped and leaning forward from his chair. In that state, he was as humble as his four-year-old daughter Alma, who accompanied him…
The minister for Internal Affairs, Gen Kahinda Otafiire, has described security operatives who beat up journalists during the Kawempe North by-elections as “goons.” Otafiire was appearing before the parliamentary committee on Defence and Internal Affairs to defend his ministry’s policy statement. Otafiire was pressured by the MPs, Ssemakula Luttamagizu (Nakaseke South) and James Kaberuka (Kinkizi…
Smart 24 TV, a business-oriented television station, has sent all its reporters on leave to ostensibly enable management make changes in programming. Sources at the TV station told Bbeg Media that the reporters were told to wait for one month when they will be told the next move. “They told us that they are going…
Uganda’s public transport sector has long faced significant challenges, including disorganization, high operational costs, and a lack of streamlined leadership structures. While digital transport platforms have made their way into Kampala, their services remain largely inaccessible to many areas across the country. However, a ground-breaking solution has emerged: The United Boda-boda Riders Cooperative Union, a…
