In a dramatic courtroom confrontation, veteran opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye turned the tables on the presiding judge during proceedings in his high-profile treason case, effectively putting the judiciary itself under scrutiny. Besigye, who has been detained for nearly a year alongside co-accused, used his appearance before Justice Emmanuel Baguma at the High Court to…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has decided to join the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD) after years of boycotting it. The move comes after a new law linked government funding to IPOD participation, forcing the party to rethink its stance. In a letter dated October 7, NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya confirmed the party’s…
Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations scheduled for October 9, Gen. Katumba Wamala, the Minister of Works and Transport, has stated that Uganda has made significant strides in infrastructure development. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Katumba outlined significant growth in the transport sector and emphasized the importance of peace for continued progress. He said Uganda’s road…
More than 400 business leaders, policymakers, investors, and regional integration experts have gathered in Kampala for the 3rd Stanbic East Africa Business Summit, a platform focused on unlocking East Africa’s economic potential through trade, investment, and collaboration. Hosted by Stanbic Bank Uganda and the Standard Bank Group, the two-day event is centered on the theme…
Three individuals, including two teenagers, have been detained by the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court for pretending to be businessman Hamis Kiggundu and tricking people out of money via social media. The accused, 24-year-old Master Don Sharif and two minors aged 16 and 17, appeared before Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi and denied the charges. The court…
Timothy Kayondo and Denis Muguzi have lost their piece of land after they defaulted on a Shs 200 million loan offered to them by Goldmine Finance Limited. The loan was offered at a rate of 48% per year. Justice Susan Odongo of the High Court overturned a lower court’s temporary injunction that had blocked the…
Stella Nandawula Ssendagire, a prominent news anchor at BBS TV, and her husband Charles Ssendagire, the Head of Broadcast (current affairs) at Next Media, have reportedly left Uganda for the United States in pursuit of “kyeyo” (odd jobs). Sources in the US told Bbeg Media that the couple arrived in the States last month and…
Mohanpal Singh Bharj, a Kampala-based businessman, has won a legal battle against his former tax adviser, Hitesh Mahendra Mehta, whom he had lent Shs 270 million. The case, heard in the Commercial Division of the High Court, stemmed from a financial arrangement gone sour between the two men, both chartered accountants. The disagreement began in…
The private sector continued its upward trajectory in September, driven by strong consumer demand and a sustained rise in new orders, according to the latest Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The headline PMI rose to 54.0 from 53.3 in August, marking the eighth consecutive month of improved business conditions. Readings above 50.0 indicate expansion compared…
They were neighbours in Ggaba, Makindye, in Kampala. Christine Nagawa and Grant Mweteise operated retail shops that were next to each other. One day in February 2020, they quarrelled and threats were exchanged. A few days later, Mweteise’s shop caught fire. Witnesses claimed they had seen Nagawa near the scene of the fire. Naggawa was…
The High Court has awarded writer Annette Najjemba Shs 100 million after finding that MK Publishers Limited infringed her copyright by adapting and selling her children’s stories without permission. The judgement, delivered by Justice Patience Rubagumya on October 2, 2025, also put to a halt any further use of her work by the publisher. The…
President Museveni has announced that the government is considering a flat-rate cattle compensation scheme across northern Uganda, following discussions with leaders in the Lango, Teso, and Acholi sub-regions. Speaking at campaign rallies in Alebtong and later in Otuke District on Thursday, Museveni outlined his proposal for each affected household to receive a fixed number of…
The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has partnered with the French Embassy in Uganda to launch a transformative Green Tech Incubator and Accelerator for Entrepreneurship Programme, aimed at empowering young people and women in Kampala and the Albertine Region. The initiative, formalised through a grant agreement signed at the French Embassy in Kampala, seeks to…
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has been honoured with the outstanding Business Sustainability Achievement Award at the Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Awards 2025, held during the Global Sustainable Finance Conference (GSFC) in Karlsruhe, Germany. The GSFC is a premier global platform dedicated to advancing practical, implementation-focused solutions for sustainable banking and finance, distinguishing itself from broader…
The National Unity Platform’s (NUP) decision to drop Medard Sseggona and Joyce Bagala as flagbearers for the 2026 election was not a big surprise when you look at the bigger picture. While it shocked some supporters and analysts, the move had been brewing for a while due to internal party tensions, personal loyalties, and strategic…
Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko has been in the news lately for his sharp words against Mathias Mpuuga, the leader of the Democratic Front party. In interviews on Radio Four and Sanyuka TV, Nsereko called Mpuuga a betrayer and a liar. He said he would never help a thief escape a mob beating, because the…
The High Court has fined Sheikh Shaban Mubajje, the mufti of Uganda, Shs 70 million for unlawfully trying to take over a piece of land that belongs to Alliance High School in Nansana, Wakiso. The ruling, delivered by Justice Grace Flavia Lamuno on September 26, 2025, came after the case proceeded without Mubajje and Aisha…
The Internal Security Organisation (ISO) has recruited 312 new spies as the country prepares for its general election in 2026. President Museveni addressed the spies, referred to as operatives at State House Entebbe, over the weekend. Their recruitment comes during a period when political tensions often rise, and the government aims to strengthen its intelligence…
President Museveni has urged the people of the Busoga sub-region to reject disunity and politics based on identity, stressing that such approaches go against the values of his National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Museveni made these comments during a meeting with a delegation from the sub-region at the State Lodge in Nakasero, Kampala. The gathering…
The Supreme Court has said it lacks the jurisdiction to hear an application by the law firm Matovu & Matovu Advocates, which is seeking Shs 64 billion in legal fees for successfully representing 1,600 workers of Uganda Telecom and Post Bank who were demanding gratuity and pension after being laid off. The law firm, which…
The incumbent, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the NRM will start his 2026 re-election campaign in Makindye division while Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform (NUP) will head to Jinja on September 29. It is the first time since 1996 that Museveni has not started in Luweero district, which the NRM has symbolically regarded as…
President Museveni yesterday commissioned the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja. Construction of the Kiira vehicle manufacturing plant started in 2019 and continued up to 2024, when all vehicle production systems were fully installed. Manufacturing began in March 2025 by Kiira Motors Corporation, with an initial investment of USD 120 million. During the commissioning, President Museveni…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has officially unveiled the 2025 Stanbic Entebbe Open Golf Tournament, blending top-level sport with business opportunities. The event, set for 5-9 October at the historic Entebbe Club, is the third in a row sponsored by the bank since the Covid-19 pandemic. It aims to boost Uganda’s sports scene and foster community ties….
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and Buganda Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote environmental conservation and community development, focusing on tree planting and the construction of a modern sports centre in Masaka City. The agreement signed this week at Bulange in Kampala, aligns with EACOP’s social and economic investment…
DFCU Bank has expanded its presence in Western Uganda with the launch of its 55th branch in Fort Portal, aiming to enhance financial inclusion and support local businesses in the region. The new branch, situated along Babiiha Road, was officially opened on 24 September 2025. The bank said it is designed to serve communities across…
Uncertainty prevails at the office of the Inspectorate of Government after Beti Kamya’s contract officially expired on Monday, September 22. Sources close to State House indicate that the president is yet to extend her four-year term, which began in 2021, signaling a potential shift in leadership at the IG. Kamya’s tenure, however, has been marred…
The NRM election disputes tribunal has overturned its own earlier decision, stripping Jacqueline Mbabazi of her position as the party’s flag bearer for the MP seat representing older persons in the Western Region. The ruling, issued on Wednesday, orders a fresh election within 14 days and marks a dramatic twist in the primaries that had…
Presidential nominations may have been concluded yesterday with little fanfare but for the first time since the return of multi-party politics in 2006, no independent candidate will contest for Uganda’s presidency. Additionally, for the first time since 2006, no woman will appear on the ballot paper. At the closure of the nomination exercise, the Electoral…
In 2011, Dr Rene Bakashaba and his wife, Ann, agreed to buy a flat in one of the National Housing estates in Naalya. The flat was valued at Shs 240 million and they paid a deposit of Shs 24 million or 10% as requested by National Housing. The flat was part of the Naalya Pride…
After eight remarkable years, Daniel Ogong, the creative force behind Stanbic Bank Uganda’s trusted brand, is stepping down as Head of Brand and Marketing on October 1, 2025. His departure marks the end of an era for the bank, where he turned ideas into campaigns that touched the hearts of Ugandans. For those who interacted…
The High Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by businesswoman Margaret Nalubega against Equity Bank after she claimed that the bank delayed in clearing her credit record leading her to suffer a financial loss. The court found that the bank was not solely responsible for delays in clearing her credit record and that Nalubega failed…
Kampala Club, a leisure place patronised by the powerful and the connected, will not have to pay Shs 166 million that the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) had assessed as VAT on the membership fees, the High Court has ruled. The decision, delivered by Justice Susan Odongo overturns an earlier ruling by the Tax Appeals Tribunal…
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the official timetables for the 2025 national examinations, encompassing the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE). The examination period will commence with the UCE on October 13, 2025, followed by the PLE on November 3 2025, and…
The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) and the German development agency GIZ have partnered to launch a transformative four-month capacity-building programme aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Uganda’s green economy. The initiative, named the Green Businesses and Jobs for the Green Transformation Project, welcomed its first cohort of 45 women-led businesses, all focused on sustainable…
The High Court has ordered the eviction of two school owners from a property in Kisugu, Kampala, after they defaulted on a bank loan. The decision, made by Justice Susan Odongo grants Cairo Bank Uganda possession of the land, which was used as security for the debt. The case stems from a loan agreement in…
President Museveni has commended members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the Buganda region who, despite losing in the recent party primaries, have pledged to support the elected flag bearers. Addressing them at State House Entebbe, the president praised this decision as a sign of political maturity and commitment to party unity ahead of…
The High Court has significantly raised the fees awarded to a Kampala-based law firm for defending a Libyan investment company in a prolonged dispute over debt recovery commissions. The decision by Justice Bonny Isaac Teko, originates from a 2011 civil suit where Southern Investments Limited sued the Libyan Arab Foreign Investment Company (LAFICO) for $9.5…
Centenary Bank has issued a statement respoding to a news report by Bbeg Media over the Shs 310 million that reportedly vanished from the account of their deceased employee, Resty Mutima. In the statement, the bank said it is aware of the claims regarding funds that vanished from the estate account arguing that they were…
President Museveni yesterday presented awards to a group of distinguished Ugandan elders at the National Mentorship Day Awards ceremony held at State House, Entebbe. The event celebrated individuals who have significantly contributed to Uganda’s socio-economic progress, including industrialists, farmers, activists, educators, religious leaders, and lawyers. Among the honourees were Miria Matembe and Prof. Frederick Ssempebwa,…
Clerics and Muslim faithful opposed to Shaban Ramathan Mubajje’s tenure as the Mufti of Uganda have given evidence in the Court of Appeal, challenging a High Court decision that dismissed their petition. In their testimony, they argued that the ruling by High Court Judge Bernard Namanya was flawed, as it suggested the dispute could be…
The High Court has granted Centenary Bank 14 days to to defend itself in a lawsuit accusing it of fraudulently withdrawing over Shs 310 million from the estate account of a deceased employee. The case stems from the death of Resty Mutima, a former bank employee. Her father, Gabriel Musisi, who was appointed administrator of…
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has reported adding more than 640,000 new connections to the national grid in the six months since it assumed control from private operator Umeme in April 2025. UEDCL’s managing director, Paul Mwesigwa, revealed that the number of connections has risen from 1,782,085 to 2,430,489, marking an increase of…
President Museveni has endorsed a new cattle compensation plan for the Teso sub-region. The plan, outlined in a report by a committee led by Vice President Jessica Alupo, proposes providing five cows per household or their cash equivalent to around 489,000 households across Teso’s 12 districts. The president praised the report as realistic and inclusive,…
Members of Parliament have urged the government to negotiate stronger bilateral agreements on labour externalisation following a recent BBC documentary highlighting the plight of Ugandan girls subjected to sex slavery in the United Arab Emirates UAE). The documentary, titled Death in Dubai, revealed the tragic deaths of two Ugandan girls who suffered perverse sexual assaults…
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has denied claims that it approved businessman Hamis Kiggundu’s ambitious plan to upgrade the Nakivubo drainage channel in Kampala. NEMA’s executive director, Barirega Akankwasa, told MPs on Defence and Internal Affairs Committee in Parliament that there were still environmental and social impact studies to be done before the project…
The High Court has temporarily halted the enforcement of over Shs 1.2 billion in costs awarded to court bailiffs in a protracted property dispute between DFCU Bank Limited and Meera Investments Limited. The ruling by Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya grants interim relief to DFCU Bank pending the resolution of broader appeals. The case originates from…
The Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) announced a blanket amnesty for taxpayers with arrears a move that some say signals a strategic shift toward fostering voluntary compliance and easing financial burdens on businesses still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The URA’s move comes as Uganda grapples with uneven revenue collection. According to official figures, domestic tax…
The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) announced today that it will not put forward its own candidate for the 2026 presidential elections. The decision comes as the country grapples with increasing political tensions. At a press briefing today, the PFF explained that this choice is part of a bigger effort to create a single, powerful…
In a shocking decision, Justice Paul Nshimye, a High Court judge based in Mbarara, has allowed a male refugee accused of aggravated defilement to walk free on bail while awaiting trial. The ruling, made on September 12, 2025, has raised eyebrows because aggravated defilement – the crime the man is charged with – is one…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga yesterday urged the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to tap into Buganda’s vast investment opportunities. Mayiga tabled the proposal in a meeting with Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, the chairman of the department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi, UAE. According to a press release, the meeting explored various aspects of Buganda’s…
