Prominent social media activist and academic, Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo, has alleged that some people, upset by his activism, want to put an end to his life but he won’t give up. In a lengthy post on his X handle, Ssentongo claimed that Parliament had secretly asked Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) for details on his…
Police has applauded a security guard attached to Cheetah Security, Moses Odongo, who foiled two robbery attempts in Bukoto last week. According to police, Odongo fired two shots at thugs who were vandalizing a Pajero, UBK 519C, in front of his beat. They reportedly fled the scene on their getaway motorcycle. The thugs are said…
President Museveni has expressed his eagerness to collaborate with British investors and attract more tourists from the United Kingdom, highlighting the potential for mutual growth and prosperity. Museveni made the revelation while meeting the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward at State House Entebbe. Prince Edward is a member of the British royal family. He is the…
Bunyoro TV has been sold to Pastor Joseph Serwadda for a reported Shs 750 million, reliable sources have told Bbeg Media. We have been told the deal was sealed last week. Serwadda already owns Dream TV and Impact FM. We have been told that Bunyoro TV, which is based in Hoima, has been facing financial…
Management of Baba TV today held a crisis meeting to find solutions to grievances of staff particularly the salary arrears stretching to six months. The meeting was called by the owner of the station Moses Balyeku after some workers locked the main studio, affecting the airing of the flagship morning show Gangamuka. An employee at Baba…
In a fiery speech on her home turf in Bukedea on March 16, Speaker Anita Among assured all those that are allegedly fighting her that she is not going anywhere. The speaker had earlier registered as NRM supporter during the ongoing registration exercise before addressing a rally later in the evening. From her tough demeanor,…
Buganda kingdom owned Mutesa 1 Royal University has been granted a charter by President Museveni. The president signed the charter on March 11, 2024. According to the Universities and other Tertiary Institutions Act, a charter is granted by the President as evidence that the university meets the requirements and standards of academic excellence set by…
Julius Mucunguzi is the new spokesperson for the Independent Electoral Commission succeeding Jotham Taremwa who stepped down in 2020. Mucunguzi’s appointment was announced yesterday in a statement from the EC. “Following a rigorous selection process conducted last year, Mr. Mucunguzi Julius emerged as the top candidate for the position of Head of Public Relations at…
Following this week’s meeting between President Museveni and the speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, the president has dispatched two aides to keep a close eye on the operations of Parliament. Sources have told us David Mafabi, Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Duties, and Barbra Nabirye, Special Presidential Assistant for Special Duties, will keep the president…
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the patron of the Patriotic League Uganda today flew into Masaka where he is scheduled to hold a number of meetings. In several places, Muhoozi, accompanied by his wife Charlotte, was received by enthusiastic crowds. Below are some of the pictures that we captured.
