Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) president Jimmy Akena has described the 2026 general elections as “a totally unfair game”, accusing state security agencies of violently targeting supporters of opposition candidates and undermining the credibility of the polls. Speaking at a press conference in Kampala today, Akena said the political climate ahead of the elections has been…
St Mary’s College Kisubi (SMACK), one of Uganda’s most prestigious boys’ schools, has honoured several of its former students during an annual awards dinner organised by the St Mary’s College Kisubi Old Boys Association (SMACKOBA). The event, held on Friday evening at Hotel Africana, brought together hundreds of alumni from different generations, many of whom…
The Ruparelia Foundation has donated food items and mattresses to vulnerable women and children in Kamwokya as part of its annual Christmas outreach to communities living in urban slums. The initiative, which is part of the Ruparelia Group’s corporate social responsibility, also benefited residents of Kisenyi II and Mulago Nsooba. Every year, the group reaches…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has launched a parish-based door-to-door mobilisation strategy with just over a month to the January 15, 2026, elections. The strategy was unveiled at the NRM headquarters by Rose Namayanja, the deputy party secretary general, who said they want to strengthen campaign operations at the lowest levels of the community. Namayanja…
The Bank of Uganda has paid tribute to former governor Dr Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, celebrating his legacy as one of the country’s most influential economic reformers at this year’s memorial lecture held at Makerere University. The event drew several dignitaries from government, academia and the business community. Those in attendance included the current Bank of…
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have decried the growing challenges they face in Uganda’s push towards a digital economy, saying the cost of technology and gaps in digital skills continue to hold them back. Uganda has, in recent years, promoted digital transformation as a key driver of economic growth. Yet SMEs, which account for about…
The ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development has stated that there are no confirmed cases of harassment or intimidation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) during the ongoing campaigns, but has urged anyone whose rights have been violated to report the matter to the authorities. Hellen Asamo, the minister of state for PWDs, said people…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that at least 21 million Ugandans are expected to take part in the January 15, 2026, general elections. EC said that women account for 53% of the registered voters and men, 47%. Speaking during a press briefing at the commission’s offices in Kampala, EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said…
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has warned that prostate cancer cases are rising sharply across the country, with Mbarara registering the highest burden. New figures shared by the institute show that the western region, where Mbarara is located, accounts for 18% of all reported prostate cancer cases, the highest proportion nationally. This is followed by…
Cavendish University says it will continue to honour Benjamin Mkapa, the former president of Tanzania and former chancellor of the university, who died five years ago. Mkapa served as Tanzania’s president from 1995 to 2005 and was a renowned politician, diplomat and nationalist who loved his country and the African continent. Every year, the university…
The High Court has set December 11, 2025 as the hearing date in a case filed by traders seeking compensation from businessman Hamis Kiggundu, the developer of Nakivubo Channel, after their businesses were destroyed by flooding. In early November, several traders around the Nakivubo Channel lost goods worth millions of shillings when their shops were…
Watoto Church has unveiled its Christmas programme, led by its annual theatrical production, the Cantata, which will run from 17 to 21 December. The show, which brings together more than 1,000 performers and crew, has become one of the church’s biggest events of the year. At the launch held at Watoto Church on Bombo Road,…
The Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) has reported a rise in HIV cases among newborn babies, estimating that about 47,000 infants are affected, despite a general decline in the country’s overall HIV prevalence to 4.9%. The commission has linked the surge to increasing cases of mother-to-child transmission during delivery. Dr Nelson Musoba, the executive director of…
A Ghanaian tourism delegation has arrived in Uganda to meet President Museveni and urge him to support the campaign for a visa-free Africa. The team is led by Ras Mubarak, the campaign leader of the Trans-African Tourism and Unity Campaign. He told journalists in Kampala today that Africa must move towards abolishing visa restrictions if…
The chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Byabakama, has said that National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine is partly to blame for the violent clashes and incidents of police brutality against his supporters. Byabakama said the chaos that occurred in parts of western Uganda this week, including Kiruhura,…
The government has warned that lazy and underperforming permanent secretaries and heads of government agencies will be sacked starting next financial year. The warning was issued by Lucy Nakyobe, the head of public service during a meeting between government agencies and private sector players organized by the Ministry of Finance in Kampala. Nakyobe said her…
Kyambogo University is hosting the 10th International Interdisciplinary Consortium Africa Conference, which began on Tuesday. The three-day event, running from 5th to 7th November 2025, is being held under the theme: ‘Innovative Pathways to Inclusive Education: Towards Advancing Knowledge, Technology and Sustainable Development’. The conference brings together a consortium of seven universities from across the…
Traders in downtown Kampala have dragged businessman Hamis Kiggundu, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to court, seeking justice and compensation for businesses destroyed by heavy rains last Friday. Through their lawyer, Kalule Mpologoma of Luzige, Lubaga, Kavuma & Co. Advocates, the traders want the court to urgently…
As women join the global community in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, civil society and women’s rights organisations in Uganda have lauded government’s efforts in implementing the resolution. Speaking ahead of the commemorations at the Uganda Media Centre, Rita Aciro, executive director…
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has called for an inclusive approach to addressing social protection in Uganda. Tayebwa made the remark during the National Social Protection Dialogue 2025, organized by the ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, held at Serena Hotel in Kampala. “Addressing social protection? Yes, government must take the lead. However, it should…
Starting today, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) will commence a baseline education census in government schools across eight sub-regions of Uganda. The survey, which will be conducted in three days, will cover the Acholi, Bunyoro, Karamoja, Kigezi, Rwenzori, Toro, and West Nile sub-regions. This data collection exercise aims to gather critical information that supports…
NRM’s Madina Nsereko was today nominated for the Kawempe South MP seat at the Electoral Commission offices in Ntinda as nominations for parliamentary candidates entered the second day. Nsereko will face off with National Unity Platform’s Fred Nyanzi, who was nominated yesterday. Also nominated for the same seat was Dr Roy Ssemboga, a former guild…
Uganda will join the rest of the world on October 25, to celebrate World Dwarfism Day at Mengo in Kampala. Addressing the media ahead of the celebrations, Joseph Kawanguzi, a programmes officer at the Foundation of Persons Affected by Dwarfism, noted discrimination as a major challenge faced by little people in their communities. Kawanguzi noted…
The minister of State for Higher Education, John Chrysostom Muyingo, has issued a stern warning to schools that have failed to register students for their national exams after mismanaging registration fees. He described this as a criminal act under the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Act of 2021. The warning came as the Uganda Certificate…
Pharmaceutical distributors and importers in Uganda have threatened to cease operations if the National Drug Authority (NDA) does not revise the newly imposed 17% tax on imported drugs. Effective this month, the tax has increased from the previous 12% to 17%, a move described by industry stakeholders as exorbitant and unfair. They argue that it…
The chairperson of the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), Aga Ssekalala Jr., has urged the government to address challenges hindering manufacturers’ access to markets, both locally and internationally. He made the plea at the official opening of the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, held at Lugogo. He said the restrictive bilateral agreements limit market access for…
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has recorded a 10% surge in electricity demand over the past few months it has been in charge of distributing power. Ruth Nankabirwa, the minister of Energy, attributed this increase to growing demand from the public, with 140,000 new customers registered during this period. She said the rise…
Uganda will commemorate World Food Day on 16th October, marking the 45th edition of the event initiated by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The celebration, themed “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future,” will take place at the Rwebitaba Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute, a government entity located in Fort…
Government has commenced a fresh investigation targeting a Dubai-based Ugandan suspected of international human trafficking. The primary suspect is Charles “Abbey” Mwesigwa, a former London bus driver who relocated to Dubai and allegedly built a network exploiting vulnerable young Ugandan women. According to a BBC World Service investigation aired in September 2025, Mwesigwa is accused…
Senior managers and chief executive officers from various corporate companies yesterday convened at the multisectoral leadership dialogue at Hotel Protea in Kampala to address challenges faced by their organisations and chart a path forward. The dialogue was organised by the People Brand House, a management consulting firm that collaborates with business leaders and the society at…
Uganda will host the Africa Amnesty Month from October 2 to 3rd at the Speke Resort Munyonyo, aimed at encouraging citizens across the continent to surrender illegally acquired firearms. The annual event, initiated by the African Union (AU), seeks to enhance public safety by reducing the circulation of illicit weapons and promoting peace and security….
As Uganda prepares to commemorate the International Week of Deaf People and the International Day of Sign Language, from 22nd to 26th September, the Minister of state for PWDs, for Hellen Asamo, has called on the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) to make football more inclusive. She believes this initiative will help promote the…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has today officially opened its new permanent headquarters in Lweza, Lubowa, off Entebbe Road, where presidential nominations will take place on Tuesday next week. The site, developed by the National Housing and Construction Company (NHCC), has completed its first phase, enabling the EC to host the forthcoming nominations. Construction will resume…
The 7th edition of the City Tyre East Africa Badminton Challenge was officially launched in Kampala yesterday. The event is scheduled to take place from October 16 to 19, 2025, at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium. Organised by the Uganda Badminton Association, the tournament is set to attract top talent from across the region, including teams…
President Museveni already has 2.2 million ‘votes’ in the bag even before the first ballot is cast in the 2026 elections, according to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) officials. The number is based on the signatures (2.2 million) that the party submitted in support of its chairman to the Electoral Commission (EC) on September 12….
In a stark illustration of Uganda’s struggling job market, the Public Service Commission (PSC) has revealed that a whopping 81,873 applicants recently applied for just 277 entry-level positions in government institutions. This revelation came from Agnes Kabogoza, the PSC chairperson, during a recent press breifing where she expounded on the 2025 Graduate Recruitment Exercise (GRE)….
President Museveni, alongside Prince Ali Mohammed (Aga Khan) today officially launched the Aga Khan University Hospital at Nakawa. The event marked the formal commencement of a significant partnership between Uganda and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) to strengthen the country’s health and education sectors. The ceremony was attended by various government heads of departments,…
Collins Tanga, whose victory as the NRM national youth chairperson was nullified recently has accused the party tribunal of lacking independence in its ruling against him. “I, Collins, believe it is not a crime to be the son of Dr. Tanga Odoi, the chairman of the NRM Electoral Commission. My father neither influenced my victory…
Uganda spends approximately Shs 300 billion annually on patients seeking specialized medical care abroad, according to Dianah Ssewanyana, manager of Business Development and Operations at Aga Khan University Hospital in Uganda. This revelation was made during a media tour of the hospital’s new facility in Nakawa, Kampala. Ssewanyana said many Ugandans travel to countries such…
City traders plan to take businessman Tom Kitandwe to court over alleged violations of their rights. Traders in buildings owned by Kitandwe including Galiraaya, Grand Corner, and Gazaland accuse him of forcibly increasing rent by up to 10%, as well as raising electricity and security fees, which they deem unnecessary. In response, the traders have…
Ronald Balimwezo has been officially nominated as a candidate for the Kampala lord mayorship on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket. Balimwezo was nominated at the Electoral Commission (EC) offices in Ntinda. He will challenge the incumbent Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago in what is anticipated to be a competitive election. Balimwezo outlined his vision for…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has launched a state-of-the-art traffic control system valued at Shs 63 billion. The project, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aims to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in Uganda’s capital city. The minister of state for Kampala, Kyofatogabye Kabuye, described the system as a significant milestone…
Preparations for the 2025 Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) Expo have been officially launched today with a call for local manufacturers to be innovative. The function was presided over by the minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Monica Musenero. The annual exhibition, which will take place from October 2 to October 12 is expected to…
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has extended an invitation to members of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who were denied tickets to contest as flagbearers in the coming elections. Addressing journalists today, PLU Secretary General David Kabanda said the organization’s influence in Uganda’s political landscape had grown. He said the PLU is committed to…
Collins Tanga, the newly elected chairman of the NRM Youth League and son to Dr Tanga Odoi, the party’s electoral commission chief, has refuted allegations that he rigged his way to victory. Tanga secured 1,567 votes to defeat his closest rival, Brenda Kiconco, who garnered 1,355 votes, with a margin of 212 votes. The election,…
For three days, I covered the NRM delegates conference at Kololo as a reporter for Bbeg Media. So many things have been written about the conference on social media. Some of them are true, others are not. Here are my key observations: Food was in abundance: I observed delegates enjoying an abundance of meals, with…
The government has said the construction of the 272-kilometre Malaba-Kampala Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is in full swing, marking a significant milestone in the country’s infrastructure development. This flagship project, part of the broader East African Community Railway Master Plan and the Northern Corridor Integrated Projects, aims to modernize Uganda’s transport network, enhance regional connectivity,…
Three aspirants for the position of chairperson of NRM’s Entrepreneurs’ League have threatened to withdraw from the race, citing allegations of electoral malpractice by one of the contestants, businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba. Ceasor Augustus Mulenga, Philip Kakuru, and Sanjay Tanna, alleged that Basajjabalaba had recruited more than 2,000 non-delegates to vote for him, questioning their legitimacy….
President Museveni has urged the National Resistance Movement (NRM) delegates to lead efforts in combating corruption at the local government level and ensuring effective delivery of government services. Speaking at the NRM Special Interest Groups (SIGs) meeting at Kololo today, Museveni, as always, outlined Uganda’s economic progress, noting that the economy has grown from $3.9…
The Council for Abavandimwe, representing the Banyarwanda community in Uganda, has endorsed President Muiseveni, the NRM chairman, as their candidate in the 2026 eleections. Speaking a press conference in Kampala, the council chaired by Frank Gashumba, expressed its gratitude to Museveni for addressing their long-standing concerns regarding access to national identification documents, such as National…
