Maj Gen James Birungi, the former Chief of Military Intelligence (CMI) , has been arrested and is currently detained at the Makindye Military Police Barracks, sources haave confirmed. He reportedly faces charges, including treason, corruption, and related offences. Bbeg Media understands that Birungi’s arrest follows an internal investigation initiated by the UPDF high command into…
The Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal by 34 former law enforcement assistants who argued they were unfairly fired by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and deserved pension, gratuity, and other benefits. The three-judge panel upheld an earlier decision by the Industrial Court, saying the workers were bound by their short-term contracts and…
The High Court has overturned a contempt of court ruling and fines imposed by the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) against Nile Breweries arguing that it (tribunal) lacked the power to punish the company for what it called “civil contempt”. However, the court sided with the tribunal on a key tax rule, confirming that companies must…
President Museveni has urged party leaders to reject corruption, division, and injustice to maintain the NRM’s unity and public trust. Museveni made the plea while closing the party’s delegates conference at Kololo Independence Ground. Freshly endorsed as the NRM flagbearer for the 2026 general elections, Museveni congratulated the delegates for completing a massive nationwide exercise…
A first year student at Kampala International University (KIU) has been given an unexpected financial boost after winning a cash prize in Stanbic Bank’s ongoing Kya Double with SupaDupa campaign. Daniella Muwanga Nantege, 20, who is pursuing course in Medicine and Surgery at the Ishaka campus, was announced as the latest winner after depositing money…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has extended its sponsorship of the Black Pirates Rugby Club for three more years. The bank celebrated the team’s recent victories with a lively ceremony, where they also showed off the team’s new kit for the upcoming Rujumba Sevens Rugby Tournament at Kings Park Arena this weekend. Akot Apel Rita, Stanbic Bank’s…
Eight innovative student teams from across Uganda are gearing up for the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) 2025 grand finale, set to take place on August 29 at Mestil Hotel, Kampala. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this milestone edition, themed the “Battle of Champions,” will see secondary school students pitch groundbreaking solutions for a chance to…
The High Court (Commercial Division) yesterday rejected an application by Ratidu Trading Ltd and two individuals to review and set aside a previous judgment ordering them to pay over Shs 1.3 billion to Equity Bank (U). Justice Susan Odongo dismissed the case, saying the applicants failed to prove they had discovered new evidence or that…
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by two companies, Simba Properties Investment Co. Ltd and Simba Telecom Ltd, to temporarily stop the sale of six properties they had mortgaged over a loan. The properties include Protea Skyz Hotel on Naguru hill. In a ruling last week, the court said it lacks the power…
Prudential Uganda, working with Tusafishe, a local social enterprise, has successfully completed a project to provide clean drinking water to 71 schools across western and eastern Uganda. This eight-month effort, called the Prudential Climate and Health Resilience Fund, has changed the lives of over 119,562 students by giving them access to safe water. The project,…
A Ugandan businessman, Daniel Dennis Ssemugenyi and his company have won a major legal victory after the High Court ordered DFCU to unfreeze their account, which had been locked for over 10 months due to allegations of fraud. In September 2023, Daniel Dennis Investment Group Ltd owned by Ssemugenyi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),…
The Court of Appeal has partially overturned convictions in the Katosi-Nyenga upgrade corruption case freeing Joe Ssemugooma, the former head of finance at UNRA, while upholding the sentence for Apollo Senkeeto, who procured the contractor. The decision, delivered on August 22, 2025, stems from a 2018 trial over alleged fraud in the procurement of the…
Judicial officers including deputy registrars, assistant registrars, and chief magistrates, are frustrated with the government for not following through on promised salary increases. They claim the government has gone back on its commitment to raise their pay, causing tension within the judiciary. On June 30, 2025, the Ministry of Public Service issued Circular Standing Instruction…
Standard Bank Group, the parent company of Stanbic Uganda, has today announced major leadership changes involving two Ugandan senior executives, Patrick Mweheire and Francis Karuhanga. In a statement, the bank said the changes highlight the bank’s trust in Ugandan talent to lead its operations across Africa. “These appointments mark a proud moment for Uganda’s representation…
The High Court has allowed two health companies, run by David Kyewalabye-Male, the former head of Buganda Land Board (BLB), to stay in their rented building in Rubaga until the main case is resolved. The decision stops the landlord, James Lubega, from evicting them or interfering with their operations for now. The case involves Kyewalabye-Male’s…
The minister of state for Housing, Persis Namuganza, has been given a fresh opportunity to contest the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag for Bukono County in Namutumba district. The NRM tribunal, in a ruling delivered today, nullified the election of Emmanuel Maganda, who had previously been declared the winner of the party’s primary election for…
President Museveni has instructed the ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries to draft regulations to streamline tea growing and management in Uganda. The move aims to protect the sector from low international market prices caused by poor tea management practices. Speaking at a meeting with tea growers, nursery operators, and processors in Bushenyi district,…
The High Court has thrown out a legal challenge by Dr. Richard Kabiito, a lecturer at Makerere University, who tried to stop an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against him. Justice Simon Peter M. Kinobe said the case was not ready for court review because the university’s probe was still in its early stages…
Justice Simon Peter Kinobe has thrown out a legal challenge by former Aruu County MP, Odonga Otto, which sought to force the Electoral Commission (EC) to recognize him as the new leader of the Revolutionary People’s Party (RPP). Justice Kinobe ruled that Otto’s case was not fit for “judicial review,” a legal process used to…
President Museveni has given a one-month deadline for the audit and verification of cattle compensation recipients and pending claimants in Northern Uganda, as part of a broader effort to streamline rehabilitation for families affected by past insurgencies. The directive was announced during a meeting with leaders from the Acholi sub-region in Gulu District, focusing on…
The commercial division of the High Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Westwinds Trading Company Matco Ltd against Exim Bank (Uganda) Ltd. The judge ruled that the case was filed incorrectly under Ugandan law, and ordered Westwinds to pay the bank’s legal costs. The dispute started when Westwinds accused Exim Bank of wrongly transferring…
Between January and June 2025, Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL) made a profit of Shs 278 billion, up 18% from in the same period last year. It also paid Shs 273 billion in taxes, a 37% increase from Shs 198 billion in 2024. Francis Karuhanga, the CEO of Stanbic Uganda, said their success is not…
President Museveni has commissioned the Wagagai Gold Mining Project in Busia District, hailing it as a pivotal step toward ending the export of raw minerals and advancing Uganda’s commitment to value addition. During the event, President Museveni commended Wagagai Mining (U) Co., Ltd. for establishing a cutting-edge refinery capable of producing gold at 99.99% purity….
Dr. Alan Shonubi, one of Uganda’s well-known lawyers, has been ordered by the High Court to facilitate the refund of Shs 100 million to Sal Oil Limited after a land deal went sour. The ruling, delivered on August 15, 2025, stems from a 2019 agreement where Sal Oil tried to buy a plot in Mbale…
Marinos Alexandria, the 31-year-old supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who was abducted from Mbuya in 2022 for playing Bobi Wine’s music is dead. Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, the president of NUP, said Alexandria had succumbed to the lingering effects of torture and trauma inflicted upon her three years earlier while in detention….
Uganda will hold a rhino naming ceremony in September as part of efforts to restore a species once extinct in the country, a government official said. The event, expected to raise over $ 11 million, will take place on Sept. 22 at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola district. It will coincide with World Rhino Day,…
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and Col. Edith Nakalema, head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), met with American and Indian investors in Kampala to explore trade and investment opportunities. The delegation represented sectors including agriculture, technology, housing, and finance. Nabbanja welcomed the investors, highlighting Uganda’s favorable investment climate, including a 10-year tax holiday,…
President Museveni has called for fair distribution of the Teso cattle compensation fund to benefit all households, rather than concentrating funds among a few claimants. Speaking at Soroti University, he described the compensation as rehabilitation for cattle losses due to past wars, emphasizing direct payments to households to avoid excessive legal fees. Museveni proposed distributing…
Stanbic Bank, in partnership with Afrigo Band, donated Shs 20 million in medical equipment and supplies to the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) to support cancer care. The donation included adult mattresses, colostomy bags, patient monitors, wheelchairs, chemo chairs, examination couches, hospital blankets, and food items. The contribution was made ahead of Afrigo Band’s 50th anniversary…
The deteriorating security situation in Sudan and South Sudan is expected to drive more refugees into Uganda. Over 150,000 refugees, predominantly women and young people from South Sudan and Sudan, have fled to the Kiryandongo refugee settlement. The already impoverished population often has access to less than 20 liters of water per person per day,…
The Appeals Tribunal of the PPDA has dismissed a case brought by Goldstar Insurance against the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC). The tribunal said in its ruling on August 12 that the insurance firm’s application was filed too late, making it invalid under the law. The case started from a dispute over a procurement process…
A team of senior government officials have come together to pave ways of stemming fraud in the minerals sector. During a follow up meeting on gold trade fraud in Uganda at the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) offices in Kampala, the Permanent Secretary, ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Irene Batebe said fraudsters mainly…
On Kampala Road, next to Crane Chambers, stands the gleaming Church House, a 16-story building that serves as the headquarters for the Church of Uganda. This iconic structure, completed in recent years, nearly slipped from the church’s grasp due to a massive loan from Equity Bank Uganda. Back in 2010, under the leadership of then…
Members of Parliament have called for the immediate regulation and enforcement of safety guidelines for school trips following a tragic accident where two pupils from Daystar Junior School in Makindye Division died. Eleven others were seriously injured as they returned from their excursion to Kasese District. Kalungu West MP Joseph Ssewungu questioned the ministry of…
Airtel Money has partnered with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to simplify tax and fee payments for Ugandans. This new partnership allows people to pay taxes, renew passports, get business licenses, and settle other URA fees right from their mobile phones. “No more long queues or piles of paperwork,” said Japhet Aritho, Airtel Money’s managing…
The Court of Appeal has ordered former minister, Israel Mayengo, to sell half an acre of his land in Muyenga to John Lwalanda as per their earlier oral agreement. The decision, issued on August 11, ends a long-running dispute over an oral land deal gone sour. The case started in 2009 when Lwalanda sued Mayengo…
Uganda’s private sector continued its robust expansion in July 2025, driven by strong demand and new client wins, though rising input costs prompted firms to increase prices, according to the latest Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The headline PMI registered at 53.6 in July, down slightly from 55.6 in June. Despite the dip, the…
President Museveni yesterday met and welcomed Egyptian investors to explore opportunities in Uganda, saying the country is ready to work with those bringing practical solutions and investments that can spur more development. Museveni is in Cairo, Egypt on a three-day working state visit at the invitation of his host and counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. After…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga is a very selective fellow, those who have worked with him say. Whether it is the pair of shoes, the tie, the suit, or the food he eats, Mayiga will take his time before making a decision. So we take it that the people or institutions he chooses to follow on…
The Chinese embassy in Uganda last week held a send-off ceremony for 39 Ugandan students set to pursue studies in various disciplines under Chinese government scholarships. Speaking at the event, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong said the scholarships reflect the deepening ties between the two countries. “Over the years, hundreds of Ugandan students have…
The High Court (Commerical Division) has given businessman Kennedy Losuk, 60 days to deposit Shs 10 billion in Equity Bank or have his properties, including Emin Pasha Hotel in Nakasero, sold off. The 60 days end on October 10, 2025. A couple of years ago, the owner of the hotel, Kennedy Losuk, borrowed billions from…
The Court of Appeal has temporarily stopped proceedings in a High Court arbitration case involving Simba Properties Investment Co. Ltd and Vantage Mezzanine Fund II Partnership. Simba Properies Investment Co. Ltd is owned by businessman, Patrick Bitature. The decision, made by Justice Oscar Kihika, pauses High Court Arbitration Case until an application for leave to…
Airtel Money Uganda has teamed up with SchoolPay and Sanlam Investments to introduce SchoolPay Savings, a new way for parents to save for their children’s school fees. This service aims to make paying school fees easier and less stressful for families across Uganda. SchoolPay Savings lets parents save small amounts starting from just Shs 5,000…
President Museveni has advised seven army generals who retired to use their packages wisely and avoid putting money in risky ventures. Museveni was seeing off the generals at State House Entebbe. The retirees included Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu, Lt. Gen. Francis Ben Okello, Maj. Gen. Hudson Mukasa, Maj. Gen. George Igumba, Brig. Gen. John Byuma,…
The High Court has ordered car dealer Yassah Matovu to refund tycoon, Mutaasa Kafeero, Shs 300 million after he supplied him with a Range Rover that did not match the description in the contract. The ruling was delivered at the end of last month. Through his lawyers Muwema and Company Advocates, Kafeero sued Matovu last…
In 2010, I developed a desire to set up a hotel. Tourists were my target because we neighbor Murchison Falls National Park. I realised my dream when I set up a small hotel. In 2016, those bad liars from the oil sector made a big crusade in Buliisa. They told us, ‘People of Buliisa, build…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has revised the schedule for nominating candidates for Local Government councils elections, including Special Interest Groups (Youths, Persons with Disabilities, and Older Persons), originally set to begin on September 3, 2025, and conclude on September 12, 2025, for all Local Government levels. These will now occur on Wednesday, October 15, 2025,…
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has fired or transferred 82 employees with questionable educational qualifications, following a presidential directive, the authority Director General Fred Bamwesigye has told MPs. Bamwesigye, who led UCAA officials to the House Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) to answer queries in the Auditor General’s Report for the…
President Museveni has unveiled a new national initiative to transform his demonstration farms into centers of excellence for the 4-acre agricultural model, aimed at eliminating household poverty through structured, small-scale commercial farming. The president announced this while addressing residents of Kityerera Parish at the State Lodge in Mayuge district, that the farms will not only…
The Constitutional Court, in a landmark ruling, dismissed a petition brought by a one Jackson Ntwatwa challenging the court’s jurisdiction to handle interlocutory applications. The decision, delivered yesterday by a panel of five justices— Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire, Justice Cheborion Barishaki, Justice Muzamiru M. Kibedi, Justice Irene Mulyagonja, and Justice Christopher Gashirabake—clarified the court’s authority and…
