Ecobank Uganda has lost a court battle to recover Shs 1 billion from Planbuild Technical Services, a construction firm, after the High Court ruled that the bank failed to prove how much the company owed it. Dismissing the case, Justice Anna Mugenyi said the bank failed to authenticate the financial statements it produced, which were…
The Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) has faulted the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for spending Shs41.6 billion on activities outside their approved work plans without evidence of authorisation from the Ministry of Finance. The committee said the expenditure breached public financial management rules,…
Religious institutions face fresh questions about public trust after the second deputy Mufti, Sheikh Muhammad Haruna Bukenya, became embroiled in a disputed gold transaction worth Shs1.2 billion that has resulted in criminal charges. He deputizes Shaban Mubaje. Bukenya is jointly charged with businessman Elias Muzamiru Lubega over allegations that they obtained $288,000 (Shs 1.2 billion)…
The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth, has urged Parliament and its partners to strengthen coordination, improve planning, and use reliable data to measure the impact of laws, budget decisions, and oversight on the lives of Ugandans. Oboth said Parliament’s Legislation, Oversight and Representation (LOR) Programme should be planned, funded, implemented and evaluated as one…
Civil society organisations have launched a national strategy to phase out highly hazardous pesticides in Uganda and promote safer farming methods, warning that the chemicals pose risks to farmers, consumers and the environment. The Joint National Highly Hazardous Pesticides Strategy was launched at Piato Restaurant in Kampala, during a national dialogue held to mark World…
Uganda’s hospitality industry should invest in renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies to cut operating costs, attract investment and improve the country’s competitiveness as a tourism destination, Minister of State for Energy Phiona Nyamutoro has said. Nyamutoro made the call during the launch of the National Green Hospitality Initiative at Serena Hotel Kampala. The programme aims…
The High Court in Masaka has acknowledged that the vote recount that handed Local Government State Minister, Justine Nameere, the Masaka City Woman MP seat was carried out in breach of the electoral law. However, the same court ruled that her victory still stands. Justice Bernard Namanya yesterday dismissed the election petition filed by Rose…
Parliament has recommended disbanding the current leadership of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) and appointing a new team following allegations of misconduct, financial mismanagement and a prolonged leadership dispute that has disrupted the commission’s work. The recommendation was adopted during a parliamentary debate on after legislators considered reports by the Committee on Legal and…
Veteran journalist Simon Kasyate has been appointed a communications specialist in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), according to sources. In this role, sources said, he will be the major communications advisor for two government programmes: the Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (Nusaf) and the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project (DRDIP). Sources say…
Civil society groups from Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African countries have rejected the name Pearl Sweet, saying Uganda’s oil sector has brought hardship, not sweetness, to the people living closest to it. In a joint communique, 58 organisations said the name hides the damage done to communities, wildlife and…
Obongi Health Centre IV, which conducts nearly 1,400 deliveries annually despite severe staffing and resource shortages, has received maternal healthcare equipment and supplies worth Shs40 million from Stanbic Bank Uganda. The donation includes 20 hospital beds, 30 mattresses, two patient monitors and 200 Mama Kits to improve care for pregnant women, mothers and newborns at…
A Soroti motorist who said his car was clamped while he rushed his baby daughter to a health centre has lost his bid to have street parking fees of Shs 210,000 declared illegal. Justice Boniface Wamala dismissed the case, ruling that the Soroti City Council has the legal power to charge parking fees and that…
Henry Mugenyi, a senior health reporter at NBS TV, has left the station to join the Advancing Clinical Trials and Epidemic Preparedness Research Capacity in Africa (ACT-PREP) project, run by Makerere University’s School of Public Health. Sources told us he left early this month for the five-year project, funded by the European Union and involving…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has highlighted its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and improve efficiency in the aviation sector through electric vehicles, cleaner aviation fuels and modern air navigation technology. The authority presented the initiatives during the third Chief Executive Officers’ (CEOs’) Breakfast Meeting and High-Level Dialogue on Green Economy, Sustainable Development Goals…
Equity Bank Uganda has committed Sh37.6 billion in green loans to support climate-friendly investments, as financial institutions and development partners step up efforts to accelerate Uganda’s transition to a green economy. The bank’s managing director, Gift Shoko, announced the figures during the third CEOs’ Breakfast Meeting and High-Level Dialogue on Green Economy, Sustainable Development Goals…
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) board has inspected water supply projects in Hoima City as the utility works to improve access to clean water ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The board toured ongoing construction works under the Hoima Emergency Water Supply Project, which is intended to increase water production…
The United States has committed to support the training of nearly 14,000 Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in Uganda by 2029 as part of efforts to strengthen primary healthcare and improve the country’s ability to detect and respond to disease outbreaks. The US has contributed approximately $5.9 million in foreign assistance towards training the workers,…
The X account that once belonged to Anita Among when she was speaker of Parliament is now in the hands of journalist Remmy Bahat’s news start-up, Global Africa Brief. The takeover happened over the weekend. The account, which used to be @AnitahAmong, is now @GlobalAfricaHQ and is called Global Africa Brief. It still has about…
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is hosting a delegation from the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) for a week-long benchmarking workshop aimed at improving performance monitoring, evaluation and service delivery. The workshop, held under the theme “Strengthening Performance-Based Monitoring and Evaluation for Improved Utility Performance,” provides a platform for the two utilities to…
Children and young people across Uganda are calling on the government and development partners to take urgent action against climate change, warning that droughts, floods, food shortages and unreliable water supplies are disrupting their health, education and safety. The young people say climate action should go beyond protecting the environment to ensuring that children can…
The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, has urged South Sudan to protect the interests of Ugandan traders operating in the neighbouring country following reports that some small businesses had been stopped from operating. Kadaga said Uganda was concerned about reports that Ugandan-owned small and medium-sized enterprises had…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has donated information and communication technology (ICT) equipment worth Shs30 million to Ikafe Police Training School in Yumbe District to strengthen digital skills training for police recruits. The equipment is expected to help recruits develop skills in using digital systems, managing information and applying technology in policing as security agencies adapt to…
President Museveni has pledged Shs125 billion to the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) to help health workers access affordable loans, pursue further training, and establish businesses. Museveni pledged on Friday, October 9, 2026, during a meeting with medical interns and leaders of the Uganda Medical Association at State House, Entebbe….
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has been ordered to pay Shs123.9 million to the family of Olive Basemera, a street vendor, who drowned in the Nakivubo channel in 2017 as she was being pursued by the authority’s law enforcement officers. On August 4, 2017, Basemera was walking along Mukwano Road with her goods when KCCA…
Equity Bank Uganda has recognised 80 customers for their loyalty, business growth and contributions to their communities as the bank marked Customer Service Week 2026 under the theme “Going the Extra Mile”. The customers were honoured at an appreciation breakfast held at Protea Hotel Kampala. Similar events were held in the bank’s northern, eastern and…
Benson Ongom, the NBS TV regional bureau chief for Northern Uganda, has been appointed spokesperson for two government programmes at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). He will speak for the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project (DRDIP) and the fourth phase of the Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (Nusaf IV). Ongom is the…
Former BBS TV journalist Culton Scovia Nakamya has been appointed as the coordinator of the Buganda Media Centre (BMC). Israel Kitooke, the Minister of Information at Mengo, announced the appointment. The centre relays and curates news related to Mengo, the seat of the Buganda Kingdom. For Buganda, it is the equivalent of the Uganda Media…
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has called for stronger families built on prayer, peace and personal responsibility, saying stable homes are critical to raising responsible children and building a better Uganda. Tayebwa made the call on Wednesday, October 7, while speaking at the 13th Women Forum of the Uganda National Prayer Breakfast at Speke Resort Munyonyo…
Twenty Ugandan workers involved in the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) have completed more than 360 hours of specialised training, earning professional certifications that could open opportunities beyond the oil and gas industry. The workers received their certificates at a ceremony organised by EACOP and its Tier 1 contractor, China Petroleum…
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has commissioned a new 14-storey headquarters in Kampala, marking a major step in the bank’s efforts to strengthen its operations and expand its contribution to Uganda’s economic transformation. The new UDB Tower is located at Plot 22, Hannington Road and brings the bank’s head-office operations together under one purpose-built facility….
Uganda’s private sector continued to expand in September, supported by sustained consumer demand and an increase in new orders, although rising fuel, transport and other operating costs put businesses under growing pressure. The Stanbic Bank Uganda Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, fell to 53.0 in September from 55.0 in August. Despite the…
Equity Bank Uganda has urged Ugandans living abroad to move beyond using remittances mainly to meet immediate family needs and invest part of the money in businesses, property and other assets that can generate income. For years, money sent home by Ugandans in the diaspora has helped families pay school fees, medical bills, build homes…
Mildred Tuhaise, the former NBS TV news anchor, has joined the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) as Manager, Public Engagement and Brand Ambassadorship. NWSC’s directorate of Public Relations and Communication announced the appointment in a statement. It said it was ‘delighted to announce a new member of the NWSC family’. ‘We warmly welcome Ms…
MPs on the committee on Physical Infrastructure have said they are satisfied that the digital number plate system can track vehicles, after watching police do it live at the national command centre in Naguru, Kampala. They said the cost of the plates and the contractor’s capacity to produce them still need to be addressed. The…
Equity Bank Uganda has renewed its commitment to Uganda’s mining and extractive sector, with a particular focus on helping artisanal and small-scale miners access formal financial services, equipment and markets. The bank says the move is aimed at addressing one of the biggest challenges facing Uganda’s mining industry: the limited access to finance among thousands…
When the 22 finalists for Miss Uganda 2026 took to the stage at Sheraton Kampala Hotel for the Presentation Night, they were given an early opportunity to show the confidence and presence they will need when the crown is decided. Among them was 19-year-old Almorie Nagayi Sophia, Contestant No. 19, representing Masaka City and the…
Veteran journalist Charles Mwanguhya Mpagi, who won praise this week as master of ceremonies at the coronation of the new Omukama of Tooro, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo, has missed out on a top communications job at Parliament. Mpagi confirmed to Bbeg Media that he had applied for the position of Assistant Director, Media and Communication of…
The backlog in the issuance and installation of the digital number plates has been cleared, with the average processing and fitment time falling from 19 days in December 2025 to two days in September 2026, government officials told MPs The officials from the Ministry of Works and Transport, the Ministry of Security and other agencies…
CINAT Group has launched GRIND, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed to help businesses bring their key operations, people and information together on one digital platform. The platform was launched on October 1, 2026, by Cinat Technologies, the Systems & Software subsidiary of CINAT Group. In a statement, the company said GRIND is intended…
Makerere University students have been urged to start small income-generating ventures, develop a culture of saving, and acquire practical skills as they prepare for life after university. The call was made during a financial literacy fireside chat organised by the Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP) in partnership with Stanbic Bank Uganda at Makerere University. The session…
CINAT Group has launched GRIND, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed to help businesses connect their operations, people and information on one digital platform. The system was launched on October 1, 2026, by CINAT Technologies, the Systems & Software subsidiary of CINAT Group. The company said GRIND was designed to simplify daily business operations,…
MPs have questioned the government contract awarded to Joint Stock Global Security to provide digital number plates, with concerns raised over delays in issuing plates, the cost of the project and the company’s ability to deliver the promised tracking system. The concerns were raised before Parliament’s Physical Infrastructure Committee, chaired by Mwine Mpaka, as the…
President Museveni has urged Ugandans to embrace tourism as a major source of household income, saying the industry offers opportunities for communities that may have limited land for commercial farming. Museveni made the call on Sunday, September 27, 2026, while presiding over Uganda’s World Tourism Day celebrations at Mbale Secondary School Grounds in Mbale City….
Equity Bank Uganda, in partnership with My Tree Initiative Uganda, has launched a two-year school greening programme targeting the planting, protection and nurturing of 200,000 trees across Uganda by December 2027. The Equi Green Schools Programme was launched on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Nakanyonyi Secondary School in Kalagi, Mukono District, where students, officials and…
The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has delivered relief food to vulnerable communities in the Karamoja sub-region following prolonged drought and food shortages that have left many families struggling to find food. The relief drive was launched by the Mufti, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, who called on well-wishers, charities and other organisations to support communities…
The High Court has ordered Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to pay Bisons Consult International more than Shs1.3 billion after finding that the city authority breached its contract for the construction of drainage channels in the city. The dispute goes back to May 2, 2016, when Bisons signed a contract with KCCA worth Shs 4.2…
The Supreme Court has ordered renowned businessman Ben Kavuya and his company to pay Alice Okiror, widow of former FUFA treasurer Michael Okiror, Shs 222 million in general and special damages over a loan dispute that has dragged on for sixteen years. The five Supreme Court judges, Justices Percy Night Tuhaise, Monica Mugenyi, Stephen Musoke, Christopher…
Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched a satellite-to-mobile service in Uganda, allowing Airtel customers with compatible smartphones to stay connected in areas where conventional mobile network coverage is unavailable. The launch makes Uganda the second African market where Airtel has commercially introduced the service, following the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where it was launched…
Glovo Uganda has renewed its focus on the safety and welfare of riders, with the company stepping up training, technology and other support programmes aimed at helping riders stay safe on the roads. The commitment was highlighted during a recent Rider Safety Event in Kampala, where riders received practical guidance on road safety and safer…
Moses Matovu, a veteran musician and Afrigo Band’s inspirational leader, is dead. Matovu, 77, was attacked at 5.00 am by unknown people in Kibuli in his vehicle. It is suspected that he was hit with a paver or iron bar. The motive of the attacker is yet to be established. Eyewitnesses said he was rushed…
