Parliament recently passed the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, triggering debate on social media platforms and other fora as to how the law will benefit creators of intellectual property. While the bill, which is yet to be assented to by the president, lists actors and other creatives, the major focus was on local…
Airtel Africa has announced the successful testing of satellite-powered mobile data and messaging services in Kenya, marking a major step toward expanding connectivity in remote areas. The tests were conducted in locations without conventional network coverage. In these areas, Starlink Mobile technology was activated, allowing 4G-enabled smartphones to connect directly to a network of more…
The Court of Appeal has ordered Nile Breweries Limited to pay Shs 1.1 billion to Salvation Distributors as compensation for loss of goodwill following the unlawful termination of a long-standing distributorship agreement. In a judgment delivered by three justices, the court found that the beer firm breached its contract with Salvation and significantly increased the…
Every week, Isabelle Furaha leads a team of volunteers across hospital wards and communities in Uganda, tracking some of the country’s most vulnerable newborns, premature babies who survive birth but remain at high risk. Her team supports mothers with practical skills such as keeping babies warm, ensuring proper feeding, and identifying early signs of infection….
Peter Katongole worked for Airtel Uganda for 13 years, during which time he rose to the position of Revenue Assurance and Fraud Manager. In early 2020, Airtel began investigating suspected fraud in its mobile money commission system. In February 2020, Airtel’s Revenue Assurance Centre of Excellence (RACE) team based in India flagged suspicious commission payments….
Stanbic Uganda made an average of about Shs 1.62 billion in profit every day in 2025, underlining the scale of earnings at the country’s largest bank at a time when many businesses and households are struggling to stay afloat. This figure is derived from the group’s annual net profit of Shs 591 billion for the…
Oscar Musinguzi worked at Crown Beverages’ Kakungulu plant off the Entebbe Express Way, as an operations supervisor for Nivana mineral water. He claims that the work was risky since it involved getting in close contact with ozone gas, a powerful, chemical-free oxidant used for water purification to rapidly destroy bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Yet Crown…
In October 2014, Arben Pajaziti, a Kampala businessman, agreed with Be Forward Ltd, a vehicle importation firm, to buy a car worth Shs 31 million. The vehicle was to be shipped to Kampala under cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) terms. Under the arrangement, Pajaziti paid the full purchase price. Another company, Cadam Enterprises, was tasked…
Bemuga Forwarders has been given 14 days to defend itself in a case in which its former managing director, Ronald Kanyerezi, entered a Shs 1.7 billion deal with a global logistics firm without the knowledge of its shareholders. Justice Patricia Kahigi Asiimwe said the case raises serious issues that must be fully heard in court…
Stanbic Bank has launched a new campaign dubbed “Kikole Ku Speedii” aimed at making banking faster, simpler, and more convenient for its customers. Speaking at the launch, Head of Personal Banking Israel Arinaitwe said the initiative signals a shift from traditional banking processes to a more efficient and affordable digital experience. “We are moving from…
The High Court has dissolved the marriage between Atukunda Annex and Martin Ikubor, a Nigerian businessman, after finding that the relationship had broken down due to cruelty, threats, and constant conflict. The couple had lived in Lubowa, a suburb for rich people, for 23 years. For years, according to court documents, Atukunda, who often described…
The High Court has dismissed a case filed by residents of Mulawa-Kawuku village in Kira Municipality who were seeking to stop the construction of a church in their neighbourhood. Justice Simon Peter Kinobe ruled that the case had no legal basis and described it as “frivolous and vexatious”. 16 applicants, led by Richard Ssebaggala, brought…
On July 29, 2020, The Observer newspaper published a story titled: “Racism charges, staff troubles hit the UN-FAO agency in Uganda.” The story was about Kathryn Clark, who was working as a food security and livelihood expert at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Uganda. She was described as someone who “left the Catholic…
Uganda has launched a joint government roadmap aimed at turning growing internet connectivity into tangible economic gains, with a focus on jobs, innovation, and retaining value within the country. The plan, agreed between the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance and the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat, brings together two of the country’s…
Veteran radio presenter, Meddie Nsereko, has told two people that he left CBS because he did not see eye to eye with Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga. We reported last year that Nsereko will not be returning to CBS FM after he applied for sick leave because his eyes had a defect that he wanted to treat…
Operations at several good governance-centred civil society organisations have been disrupted after the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) froze their bank accounts. In a widening crackdown on organisations deemed to be “hostile” to the government, sources at the FIA alleged the CSOs have been receiving money to cause ‘unrest.” Among the organisations affected is Agora Centre…
On August 11, 2017, Fabrice Rulinda, the Entebbe mayor and PLU activist, received $73,000 ( about Shs 275 million) in his dollar account the dollar account at Stanbic’s Bugolobi branch. The money was deposited by a company called Green Global Corporation, which deals in gold. Suspicious, Stanbic Bank reversed the transaction and sent the money…
Global unrest triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East could unsettle financial markets, but Stanbic analysts say it may also create opportunities for disciplined investors willing to take a long-term view. That was the key message from analysts and investment advisers during a webinar hosted by SBG Securities Uganda. Grace Semakula, the chief executive…
In 2020, when Zhou Shengjian, a Chinese investor, wanted to open up an account in a Ugandan bank, a local business associate recommended Diamond Trust Bank (DTB). “I have used it for many years without any issues, and as the name suggests, it is very TRUSTABLE,” Shengjian recalls the associate telling him. So he wasted…
Dr. Oscar Kambona, a founding partner at Kampala Associated Advocates (KAA), has warned that Uganda must strike a careful balance between aggressive tax collection and protecting citizens’ constitutional rights. Speaking during a lively online interview hosted by lawyer Elison Karuhanga on the JSC Conversations, Kambona talked about the growing powers of the taxman, the relationship…
The High Court has ordered a construction firm that was represented by Tumusiime, Kabega & Co. Advocates during a legal battle with DFCU to pay the law firm its legal fees. The law firm had asked the court to allow it to formally pursue payment of its legal fees after the company allegedly failed to…
Across Uganda, thousands of small businesses are operating under names their owners believe they fully control. But according to the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), many of those entrepreneurs have no legal claim to the brands they are building. Salons in Kampala, small shops, and online traders running businesses through WhatsApp and Instagram are investing…
Muwema & Co Advocates has declined a request by its landlord, Downtown Investments, to retrieve office equipment removed during a controversial eviction from its Kololo offices last week. In a letter dated March 11, 2026, and signed by its managing partner, Fred Muwema, the law firm insisted that the matter must be managed by police…
A long-running legal battle between Amos Murisa and Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has taken a dramatic turn after the Supreme Court ruled that a missing signature on a judgment by Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo means the case has to be retried. At that time, Owiny-Dollo, then a deputy chief justice, was one of the judges who…
Richard Baabo Kamugisha has been officially comfirmed as the secretary to the Electoral Commission (EC). In a statement released by the commission, Kamugisha assumed office on March 4, 2026. He replaces Leonard Mulekwah who was suspended last year on allegations of misuse of funds. The commission described Mugisha as a highly experienced election management expert…
Zimba Logistics & Hardware has been ordered by the High Court to pay Uganda Baati Shs1.66 billion for construction materials supplied on credit. Justice Stephen Mubiru ruled that Zimba Logistics and its managing director, Ali Teko Awazi, are jointly responsible for the unpaid debt. He also found that Stanbic Bank breached its banking duty to…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has asked the leadership of the Uganda Police Force to explain the circumstances under which police officers participated in the eviction of Muwema & Co. Advocates from its Kololo, Kampala offices. The law firm was forcibly evicted from its offices at Plot 50 Windsor Crescent Road last week following a…
On November 4, 2021, Yako Bank Uganda advanced Eliab Mugash a loan of Shs174 million, which was to run for two years. The loan attracted 20% interest per year, so by the end of the loan period, Mugash was expected to pay back a total of Shs212.4 million, which included both the borrowed money (principal)…
Letia Shamil Atabua was a student at Cavendish University in Uganda and often complained about being treated unfairly by some lecturers. In one semester, he was given four retakes out of six course units. So he started complaining and insisting loudly that he needed to see his examination papers for the course units he retook….
President Museveni has assumed the chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC) Summit, taking over from Kenya’s William Ruto. Museveni will chair the regional bloc for the next year. During the EAC summit in Arusha yesterday, leaders also approved the appointment of Ambassador Stephen Patrick Mbundi of Tanzania as the new secretary general of the…
Shafik Walusimbi, who was kept at the Flying Squad’s detention facility in Kireka for more than a week, has been awarded Shs 10 million by the High Court. Justice Joyce Kavuma, who presided over the case, ordered the government to pay Walusimbi the money as compensation after finding that police detained him beyond the constitutional…
Muwema & Co Advocates, a prominent law firm in Kampala, has accused Downtown Investments Ltd of carrying out an illegal eviction from its Kololo offices despite an ongoing appeal in court. The firm is managed by Fred Muwema.. In a press release issued today, the firm said its lawyers and staff were forcefully removed from…
The High Court has dismissed an application by Frontier Logistics International (U) Ltd and its director, Monte Daniels Nkurunungi Monte, seeking to compel Absa Bank Uganda to produce a valuation report for land used as collateral for a loan. Justice Susan Abinyo of the Commercial Division said Nkurunungi and his firm had failed to prove…
Judith Ejong started working as a security guard at Makerere Business Institute (MBI) in 2012. In May 2013, she was given a formal contract by MBI after the institute said she had performed well. At first, she was paid Shs 150,000 per month, but later, due to good performance, her salary was increased to Shs…
Once upon a time, two corporate “cousins” in Uganda found themselves locked in a standoff that nearly brought their company to its knees. At the centre of the storm was Medical Concierge Group Limited, a health technology company operating in Uganda. Its majority shareholder was Rocket Health Africa Corporation, which held 199,999 shares. The remaining…
The Uganda Police Force intends to spend Shs 42 billion on internet and other related services next financial year. This translates to Shs 3.5 billion per month or Shs 116 million per day. This detail is contained in the Second Budget call circular issued last week by Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi. It shows…
Richard Olwenyi, a senior reporter with Next Media, has fulfilled one of his lifetime dreams after Makerere University awarded him a Master of Arts in Journalism and Communication. Olwenyi started his masters degree journey more than five years ago but it was interupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Olwenyi said pursuing a master’s…
A long-running shareholder dispute at Victoria Motors Limited has ended in defeat for businessman Samuel John Kibuuka and his firm, Mercantile Executive Services Ltd, who had wanted to take control of the business. Victoria Motors is the authorized distributor of Mitsubishi cars and Renault trucks in Uganda. In a ruling, Daniel Nasasira, the Assistant Registrar…
Daniel Kalinaki, the General Manager, Editorial at Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda, is set to leave his position, bringing to a close one of the most visible editorial careers at the Daily Monitor. Multiple sources at the Namuwongo-based news organisation told Bbeg Media that Kalinaki has already informed some people of his decision to step…
Airtel Uganda earned about Shs 1.2 billion in profit per day in 2025, underlining the scale of its growth as more Ugandans shift to digital services. The telecom firm reported a 41.1% rise in profit after tax to Shs 446.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025. When you break this down, it translates…
President Museveni has pledged Shs5 billion to organised content creators, urging young Ugandans to play a central role in the country’s push to eradicate poverty. Museveni, accompanied by the First Lady, Janet Kataaha Museveni, hosted the second edition of Jazz with Jajja at his Kisozi farm in Gomba. The event brought together content creators, journalists,…
Nation Media Group (NMG) has stopped publishing Sunday Monitor in Uganda, marking the end of the journey of one of the most favourite news editions for many of its readers. The edition was rich in news features, opinion columnists, and political analysis. Today’s edition was the last; the media conglomerate announced on its social media…
In 2019, a heavy storm destroyed Joseryn Kyosimire’s banana plantation in Rushenyi, Ntungamo. Lucky for her, she had taken an agricultural loan of Shs 15 million from Pride Microfinance, and a tiny percentage of that loan (1.75%) was deemed as insurance. A loan officer at Pride had assured her that in case of a loss,…
African media leaders have called for greater transparency, accountability and ownership in the age of artificial intelligence as the fourth edition of the Africa Media Festival 2026 concluded in Nairobi. The call comes amid what participants described as a generational shift reshaping both media and politics across the continent. Younger, digitally native audiences are consuming…
The French Development Agency (AFD) has signed a €40 million (about Shs 170 billion) financing agreement with the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) to support priority sectors of the economy. The funding package includes an additional €800,000 (about Shs3.38 billion) in technical assistance. The agreement was signed on Monday at UDB Tower in Kampala by Marc…
The Airtel Africa Foundation has committed Shs3.85 billion to support Uganda’s digital workforce through the Tech Fellowship targeting high-achieving students from low-income households pursuing higher education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The four-year initiative commenced after a rigorous selection process conducted between December 2025 and January 2026. It will provide a full scholarship to…
Peter Mukuru has joined the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) as director of business technology. In a statement, the bank said Mukuru brings “more than two decades of experience in business technology and digital transformation across development finance institutions, regulatory bodies, government agencies, utilities and the private sector.” Until recently, Mukuru served as IT project manager…
The High Court has ruled that businesswoman Molly Katanga has a case to answer regarding the death of her husband, Henry Katanga at their Mbuya home in 2023. In a ruling delivered on Thursday morning, Justice Rosette Kania found that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence requiring Katanga to respond to the charge. Molly’s lawyers…
On March 3, 2021, Hussein Ahmed approached Platinum Credit Uganda for a loan of Shs 31.4 million at an interest rate of 4% per month. As security, he handed over the logbooks for two vehicles: a Toyota Land Cruiser registration number UAW 911K valued at Shs25 million, and a Toyota Alphard registration number UBE 217M…
For more than five years, Bob Ainebyoona had held a Dembe Account at DFCU Bank and had had a good working relationship with the bank. One day in 2020, he attempted to withdraw some money from his account at the bank’s Naalya branch at the Quality Shopping Mall. The officials there redirected him to the…
