A flurry of infrastructure projects has taken shape in the run-up to the 2027 ‘PAMOJA’ Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania will co-host. Sports facilities long left in ruin are being hastily renovated, while a handful of grand new structures are rising. In Uganda’s case, two multi-purpose stadiums are being built,…
Parliament has passed the Sugarcane (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which provides for a stakeholder council to self-regulate the sugarcane industry. The Sugarcane (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed during plenary sitting yesterday. The lawmakers approved a recommendation of the committee on Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, which first considered the Bill, to replace the Sugar Board as established…
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has appealed to political leaders to avoid violence and promote peace in the run-up to the 2026 general elections. Dr. Kaziimba asked politicians to avoid a repeat of the violence witnessed during the recently concluded by-election for the Kawempe Division North…
Professor Eric Mabonga, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Kampala International University (KIU), has emphasized the institution’s unwavering commitment to transforming health education through research, technology, and strategic partnerships. He made the remarks at the fifth Uganda Pharmaceutical Symposium held at KIU’s Teaching Hospital and Research Centre (KIU-THR) in Ishaka, Bushenyi. “KIU-THR remains committed to enhancing research…
Airtel Uganda has reinforced its commitment to providing superior network connectivity by commissioning five new network sites in Soroti city. The expansion is part of Airtel’s ongoing investment in enhancing network coverage and delivering an exceptional digital experience for its customers in the greater Teso region. The new site in Soroti is one of several…
Traceability of externalised labour in the Middle East is expected to improve following the establishment of a database of migrant workers, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MoGLSD) has said. Uganda has in the recent past experienced a surge in labour migration, particularly to the Middle East, with estimates pointing to over 165,000,…
Dr Kizza Besigye will have to spend more time in jail after the High Court denied him bail today. Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutale face treason charges for which they were held last year by the military court. Today, hundreds of his supporters gathered at the court, many of whom expected that the duo…
It will take the government 12 years to clear outstanding domestic arrears of Shs 13.8 trillion, a report by the committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development has revealed. The report presented by the committee’s Deputy Chairperson, Moses Aleper, said domestic arrears had increased from Shs 10.5 trillion in the 2022/2023 financial year to Shs…
The box containing some of the ashes of the late Shaka Ssali was displayed in Alexandria, Virginia, where the former towering broadcaster was cremated in a private ceremony. Against the wishes of some of his folks in Kabale, Uganda, Ssali was cremated yesterday. His reasons for choosing cremation over a traditional burial are still unknown….
The High Court in Soroti yesterday freed a man who had defiled a 16 year-old girl after the state wrongly framed the charge as rape instead of defilement. In a stunning ruling, the presiding judge, Celia Nagawa, noted that the “failure to rectify such a fundamental issue at an early stage is unfortunate and highlights…
MPs have raised concerns about the quality of young lawyers, stating that the increasing number of graduates in the profession is having a negative impact. Soroti Municipality MP Anna Adeke said that the high number of students pursuing the law degree calls for tightened regulations on the profession by the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional…
The government has allocated Shs 7.1 billion for the implementation of the new A- level curriculum, MPs have been assured. The assurance was given after Members of Parliament sitting on the committee of Education and Sports put the Minister of State for Finance (Planning), Amos Lugoloobi to task to ensure that funds are allocated to…
Chris-Vincent Agyapong Let me start with my own credentials—I hold two master’s degrees in Law, both earned in the UK. The second one was funded by a £10,000 student loan, not because I couldn’t pay for it myself (I covered my first degree and first master’s out of pocket), but because a friend convinced me…
Eron Kiiza, a human rights advocate, has been granted bail, three months after he was convicted by the General Court Martial for contempt of court. Kiiza is appealing the ruling. High court judge Michael Elubu told Kiiza to deposit Shs 20 million as a bond. His three sureties were given a noncash bond of Shs…
The Electoral Commission has embarked on a recruitment exercise for display officers that will guide voters during the national voters’ register display exercise, which starts on April 17. At least thousands are targeted in the exercise. The display officers will be directly recruited by returning officers of various districts. In a notice, the EC said…
Airtel Uganda has launched five new network sites in Kabale Municipality in a bid to improve its network. The new sites are located at Kyetobokeire, Kekuubo, Nyabushabi, Rwakabara, Ahakempu – Katuna Road, Irimbo – Katuna Road, Mwanjari, and Kigongi, will enhance call clarity, boost internet speeds, and improve overall coverage. Speaking at the commissioning event,…
President Museveni has made changes within the management of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO), appointing Arthur Mugyenyi as director general. Mugyenyi, who previously worked as DISO of Mbarara replaces Brig Charles Oluka, who passed away early this year. In the same reshuffle Museveni dropped Col Emmy Katabazi, who had been the deputy director general of…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) wants John Baptist Nambeshe, the National Unity Platform’s vice president for Eastern Uganda, to rejoin its ranks, five years after he ditched the ruling party. Impeccable sources within the NRM told Bbeg Media that the party has been “sweet-talking” Nambeshe over the last several months to have him recommit to…
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has urged students using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in inventing projects and programmes to focus its usage on academics saying its dangers are imminent. Tayebwa made this call while opening the 15th Higher Education Institutions Exhibition on AI at Mbarara District headquarters in Kamukuzi Division. He said there are already glaring…
Ronald Balimwezo has said his victory over Erias Lukwago in the 2026 Kampala mayoral race is a done deal because the lord mayor has lost popularity. In an interview with The Eye Ug, an online TV, Balimwezo, the Nakawa East MP, claimed that even Lukwago’s neighbours in Rubaga had assured him of their votes. “People…
At least 50 employees could be laid off by Vision Group by the end of this year, insider sources have told Bbeg Media. Our sources told us that employees have been told that the company is struggling due to the deteriorating economic environment. We have also been told that the process of laying off staff…
Aine Godfrey Sodo has said he will not listen to anybody, including his brother, President Museveni, to stand down for anybody in Mawogola North in 2026. In 2021, Sodo stood against Shartsi Kutesa, an in-law and Sam Kutesa’s daughter, only to be told at the last minute to step down by Museveni. Sodo last week…
Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, has extended its partnership with Dubai-based carrier flydubai to introduce mobile money payments for its customers in Kenya and Uganda. This move will facilitate seamless transactions for bookings and other airline-related services in the East African Region, enabling travellers to…
Two months after Next Media sacked Dalton Kaweesa as Chief News Manager, it is still struggling to find a suitable replacement. Kaweesa was relieved of his duties in January following a restructuring exercise that also led to the exit of Joseph Kigozi, the deputy CEO. Dorah Atwongyeire, who is currently acting news manager, had been…
The Makerere University Business School (MUBS) has come under fire for spending millions of shillings on a half-page advert in The New Vision, congratulating Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba for making one year as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). In the advertorial message from MUBS Principal Prof Moses Muhwezi, the business institution lauded the general for his…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth has defended the deployment of the UPDF in South Sudan saying President Salva Kiir requested President Museveni for urgent support. Oboth told MPs that Kiir was responding to the civil unrest that erupted in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State at the beginning of March. “On 10…
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has launched the Reshaping Industries for a Sustainable Economy (RISE) Program. This initiative is expected to transform the way the Bank deploys its resources within the economy. The bank said RISE seeks to address modern-day challenges, diversify the economy, and establish high-tech, high-value-added, high-income, and truly green businesses and projects….
Hundreds of Muslim faithful broke the Fast during a high-profile Iftar dinner hosted by Stanbic Bank on Tuesday evening at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The event, which gathered prominent leaders and the bank’s clients, celebrated the Holy month of Ramadan in an atmosphere of community spirit. The interlude is observed by Muslims worldwide as a…
Officials from Buganda Kingdom have expressed concern over the human rights violations experienced by persons affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project and have pledged to conduct site visits to the affected areas. The pledge came after a delegation of 14 EACOP-affected people from Lwengo, Kyotera and Rakai districts visited the kingdom…
Journalists from Daily Monitor, NTV, and NBS TV were today told that they were not welcome to cover the commissioning of Bunyoro University by President Museveni. Sources told us that Daily Monitor’s Alex Ashaba, NTV ‘s Joseph Kasumba, and NBS TV’s Allan Mwesigwa were told by a soldier from the Special Forces Command (SFC) that…
In Africa, national grid electricity has not achieved universal penetration and is often unreliable. Rural areas are particularly affected, The International Energy Agency estimates 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa, or 43% of the population, lack access to electricity. The key to development is electricity. Without it, communities must generate their own power for cooking,…
Angola has denied entry to several senior African political figures set to attend a conference hosted by the country’s main opposition party, UNITA. UNITA said it had invited the politicians, including Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, National Unity Platform’s Robert Kyagalunyi aka Bobi Wine from Uganda, and Mozambique’s Venancio Mondlane. Botswana’s former President Ian Khama,…
Parliament has approved Shs 60 billion as part of a supplementary request to fund Inspire Africa, a coffee firm run by businessman, Nelson Tugume. Henry Musasizi, the minister of state for Finance (General Duties) told MPs the additional billions are for the completion of standards and certifications, working capital to purchase coffee from farmers, branding…
At least 850 market vendors have graduated from the digital skilling inititiative under the ausoices of Huawei Technologies Uganda. They include 493 males and 358 females. The intitiative was spearheaded by the Ministry of ICT in collaboration with the National ICT Innovation Hub, MTN Uganda Foundation, Centenary Technology Services (Cente-Tech), and the Uganda Institute of…
Dr Matia Lwanga Bwanika, the LCV for Wakiso has accused the government of abandoning its responsibilities to non-governmental organisations. He was speaking at Katabi during a function organised by the Uganda Buddhist Centre which has helped the community by building boreholes and educating children. “The Buddhist community has done a lot of good work for…
The Nation Media Group (NMG) and Next Media, two of the leading media organizations in Uganda have withdrawn their journalists from Kawempe North citing safety concerns. In a post on X, Daniel Kalinaki the General Manager (Editorial) at NMG (U) said they were concerned about the increasing attacks on their journalists by security personnel. “We…
Journalists covering the election in Kawempe North by-election today have come under attack from security personnel with some having their equipment confiscated. NBS TV’s video journalist, Wasswa Hassan, was assaulted by gun-wielding men earlier today in Kazo-Angola, Bwaise, according to his colleague Canary Mugume. Wasswa told Bbeg Media that he had gone into hiding for…
Police in Kenya have fired tear gas to disperse protesters who tried to occupy a church that was recently given a substantial donation by President William Ruto. The gift to the Jesus Winner Ministry in the Roysambu suburb of Nairobi of Kshs 20m (UGX 570 million) drew criticism from some young Kenyans struggling with the…
A delegation from the Forum of Parliamentarians in the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (PF-ICGLR) is in Uganda as part of a fact-finding mission on peace and security in the Eastern DR Congo. The delegation led by the Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia and President of PF-ICGLR, Nelly Mutti Butete will…
Justice Lydia Mugambe, who faces slavery charges in the UK yesterday denied trafficking a young woman from Uganda to work as her slave. According to British media reports, Mugambe, 49, appeared at Oxford Crown Court where she was accused of taking advantage of the alleged victim in the “most egregious way.” Charges relate to Mugambe’s…
The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja has revealed that the government is seeking an additional Shs 480 billion to bridge the gap created by the suspension of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funding. While addressing MPs during the Prime Minister’s Time, Nabbanja said the government is also engaging international and local stakeholders, to mobilize…
The chairperson of the Committee on Climate Change, Lawrence Biyika, has warned of the impending heavy rains and floods resulting from the current heat wave, saying the government should come out with clear mitigation measures. “At the end of the dry season will come a lot of rain with floods. Because of the evaporation on…
President Museveni has lambasted the leadership at Kamapala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for not doing enough to ensure a clean city. Museveni expressed his displeasure about the poor state of sanitation in the city while officially opening the first phase of the Kampala Flyover Project along Mukwano Road today. Museveni said: “I see flies everywhere,…
MTN Mobile Money Uganda has unveiled its new Virtual Card through a partnership with Mastercard, Diamond Trust Bank, and Network International. Following the successful rollout of a similar solution in Rwanda last year, where MTN Rwanda, in partnership with Mastercard, introduced the Virtual Card by MoMo in November, 2024, MTN Uganda is now leveraging that…
Women leaders in local governments and civil society have called on government to ring fence 30 per cent of public procurement contracts for businesses run by women. The women leaders made this call during the Second Women’s Parliament held on Monday, 03 March 2025 at the Parliament of Uganda. They also asked for a policy…
Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive at Stanbic Bank Uganda, the largest commercial bank in terms of assets, revenue, and deposits. His appointment was first announced in December of last year. “I am delighted to join Stanbic Bank Uganda. With the support of my colleagues and stakeholders, this new role…
MPs have demanded that action be taken against security personnel who attacked and injured Top TV journalist, Ibrahim Miracle, who was covering the nomination of candidates for the Kawempe North by-election on February 26 2025. The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, said the journalist was assaulted by individuals believed to be members of the…
Uganda earned Shs 16 billion every single day from coffee exports in 2024, the highest in the country’s recorded history. According to a report from the Coffee Production and Development Department in the ministry of Agriculture, the country exported 6.44 million bags worth $ 1.62 billion (roughly Shs 6 trillion) between February 2024 and January…
Speaker Anita Among has called on Ugandans to be champions of environmental conservation in their communities. She made the call yesterday while presiding over the House noting that the country is experiencing, unusually high temperatures. “This is a reminder that climate change is real and unless we take deliberate mitigation measures, we remain at risk,”…
The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award, which is now in its 10th year. Journalists from across Africa are invited to apply for the award, which aims to uncover and promote fresh talent from the continent. The winner will spend three months at the BBC…
