The chairman of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Saddam Gayira, has blamed the opposition’s poor performance in the recent elections on disunity, infighting and public bickering among rival leaders. Gayira, a teacher-turned-politician, told Bbeg Media in an interview at his party headquarters in Bukoto that opposition leaders spent more time attacking each other than confronting…
Fredrick Ruhindi, the MP-Elect for Nakawa East, has revealed that he defeated National Unity Platform’s Waiswa Mufumbiro, fair and square, in the hotly contested race. Many people had expected Mufumbiro, who remains incarcerated at Luzira Prison, to win. However, Ruhindi sprung a surprise in the eyes of many when he won the race. Speaking to…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) executive director, Sharifah Buzeki, has warned that all private garbage collection companies operating in the city risk being summoned to explain what she described as persistent poor service delivery. Buzeki said several companies contracted by the authority were failing to meet their obligations despite residents paying the required monthly…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has assessed the progress of the Kiteezi landfill rehabilitation project, with officials saying works are nearing completion. The KCCA executive director, Sharifah Buzeki, has urged residents around Kiteezi to support the project by improving waste management practices, including waste reduction, recycling and proper garbage disposal. Buzeki, accompanied by her…
Mawokota South MP Yusuf Nsibambi has said he feels voters treated him “like a pig” after he lost his seat to NRM’s Susan Nakawuki on January 15. Speaking to CBS Radio, Nsibambi described his defeat as driven by intrigue and religious influence rather than performance. “In Islam, you can’t allow a pig to die of…
The Democratic Party (DP) has defended President Museveni’s victory in last week’s presidential election, saying the ruling NRM would not have secured the win without the support of their structures across the country. Kennedy Mutenyo, the DP electoral commission chief, said party leaders and supporters deliberately mobilised for Museveni after the party chose not to…
The Uganda Zurkhaneh team has won gold and silver medals at the recent World Cup championships held in Iran, according to officials of the Uganda Zurkhaneh Sports Association. Eddie Gombya, the association’s president, said the achievements marked a major milestone for the sport in Uganda and pledged to further promote Zurkhaneh, as well as wushu…
Winnie Byanyima has appealed to the government to allow her husband, veteran opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye, to access proper medical care, saying his health is rapidly deteriorating while in detention. Speaking to journalists at their home in Kasangati, Byanyima, the executive director of UNAIDS, said it was inhumane for the state to keep her…
Frank Bulira Kabinga, the leader of the Revolutionary People’s Party (RPP) and a former presidential candidate, has accused the Electoral Commission chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, of declaring what he called fake election results. Bulira received 45,959 votes representing 0.4% of the total valid votes cast, placing him fifth among the eight contenders. President Museveni, the…
The chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama, has issued the final guidelines to the public as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections which are just a day away. He said the measures were intended to help ensure a peaceful, free and fair process. Addressing the media during the final demonstration of…
As youth unemployment rises, leaving many young people redundant and increasingly exposed to unethical conduct, the Buganda kingdom is moving to reform school curricula by adopting the Ekisakaate syllabus across its education system. The announcement was made by Kotilda Nakate Kikomeko, the minister for social services, education and the office of the Nnabagereka, at the…
Democratic Party parliamentary candidate for Kyadondo East, Maria Nassali Masereka, has pledged effective representation in Parliament as the 2026 general election draws closer. Nassali, a lawyer and law lecturer at Uganda Christian University in Mukono, made the pledge during her door-to-door campaign across Kasangati Town, Wampeewo, Luteete, Gayaza Town, Kabuubu, Bulamu and Manyangwa. She told…
In an era when global influences, social media and modern lifestyles are steadily reshaping children’s values, the Ekisakaate kya Nnabagereka has positioned itself as a cultural anchor for young people in Buganda. Founded by the Nnabagereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda Luswata, the annual children’s camp was established to equip learners with cultural knowledge and moral…
John Fred Kiyimba Freeman’s appointment as chairperson of the Mengo Chamber of Commerce has been largely welcomed within Buganda’s business community. For many, the decision reflects a preference for steady, experienced leadership at a time when economic pressures are weighing heavily on traders and producers. Kiyimba is a long-established Kampala businessman known for his involvement…
Joan Nabatanzi, a parliamentary candidate for the Wakiso woman MP seat, has raised concern over what she described as heavy taxation on businesses across Wakiso, saying it has discouraged traders from expanding their enterprises. Nabatanzi made the remarks today during a campaign rally held at Garuga grounds in Entebbe municipality. She was accompanied by the…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has urged people in Buganda and across the country to collect their national identity cards, saying this is critical for effective government planning and the implementation of social and economic development programmes. Mayiga said Ugandans responded well to the recent registration exercise and should show the same commitment by picking their…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has warned chicken and meat traders at Natete Market against neglecting hygiene standards after inspectors found the market’s butchery and slaughterhouse in a poor state. The warning was issued by Benon Moses Kigenyi, the deputy executive director of KCCA, during a clean-up exercise at the market. Kigenyi, who was accompanied…
Dr Fula Ngenge, the chairperson of Angola’s Diamond Council, has been named among the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2026 by the Global Reputation Forum in partnership with Reputation Poll International. The recognition honours Dr Ngenge’s lifelong commitment to transparency, integrity and transformative leadership in Africa’s diamond sector and beyond. Reacting to the news at…
Yasini Omari, the NRM candidate for Makindye Division mayor, has threatened to take legal action against the Electoral Commission (EC) over what he describes as an unjustified delay in ruling on his complaint regarding the nomination of rival candidates. Speaking to Bbeg Media at his office in Muyenga, Makindye Division, Omari said the Ccmmission had…
The executive director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Sharifah Buzeki, has ordered the immediate closure of Sky City building along Nabweru Road near Bwaise Market, citing failure to implement a proper waste management plan. Buzeki made the directive during a joint clean-up exercise at Bwaise Market and its surrounding neighbourhood in Kawempe division. The…
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has urged his subjects to remain united and confident despite the social, economic and political challenges facing the kingdom as Uganda enters 2026. The monarch made the call during the Enkuuka Bwaguuga 2025 celebrations, an annual cultural event organised by Central Broadcasting Service at the Lubiri Palace in Mengo. Kabaka…
Robert Kasibante, the presidential flagbearer of the National Peasants Party (NPP), has called for fair treatment of all Ugandans as the country heads towards the 2026 general elections. “I urge all Ugandans to respect the law, just as the security organs should, so that our country maintains peace and stability during the upcoming elections,” he…
Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, the National Unity Platform (NUP) parliamentary candidate for Kawempe South and an elder brother to its leader Robert Kyagulanyi, has appealed to party supporters abroad to increase financial contributions ahead of the 2026 general elections, saying the funds are critical to mobilisation and campaign logistics. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Nyanzi, who also…
South Sudanese nationals living in Uganda have praised the country’s hospitality and relative stability, saying it has given them a chance to celebrate Christmas in peace after fleeing conflict at home. Speaking to Bbeg Media at Lubaga Cathedral after attending the English mass on Christmas Day, Dorita Ernest, a businesswoman based in Lungujja, Lubaga division,…
The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, quietly but unmistakably stole the spotlight during Christmas Mass at Lubaga Cathedral yesterday. His presence, positioning and reception turned the service into a moment of political symbolism as much as spiritual reflection. The 2026 presidential hopeful arrived dressed in a black suit,…
The government has approved Shs 4.3 billion to compensate victims of the Kiteezi landfill disaster, with payments set to begin on Friday December 26, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has said. Sharifah Buzeki, the KCCA executive director, said the payout marked the start of efforts to rehabilitate residents affected by the collapse of the Kiteezi…
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has warned Ugandans against engaging in political violence as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections, saying the trend is eroding democratic values and undermining civilisation. In his Christmas and New Year message, read on his behalf by Buganda’s minister for information, Israel Kitooke, at Bulange in Mengo, the…
Sharifah Buzeki, the executive director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has reprimanded town clerks from Kampala Central and Kawempe divisions over delayed salary payments to city casual workers, ordering that all outstanding wages be cleared before Christmas. Buzeki raised the issue while speaking to Bbeg Media during the Weyonje Sanitation Challenge 2025 at…
dfcu Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to improving customer experience and ensuring long term competitiveness through digital integration, digital transformation and the strengthening of its digital infrastructure. The bank’s chief executive officer, Charles Mudiwa, said upgrading core systems was essential to making dfcu future ready and better equipped to meet the evolving needs of its…
Government has announced plans to inject Shs200 million into Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (Saccos) for Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) casual workers in a move aimed at improving their welfare and standard of living. The pledge was made by Moses Byaruhanga, a senior presidential adviser, during the Weyonje Sanitation Challenge 2025 held at Kitante…
The Electoral Commission (EC) will deploy 109,142 biometric voter verification kits across the country during the 2026 general elections in a move aimed at improving efficiency, credibility, and timely delivery of election results. The deputy chairperson of the EC, Aisha Lubega, said the commission has adopted technology to streamline the voting process and urged Ugandans…
The judiciary has reaffirmed its commitment to bringing High Court and appellate services closer to Ugandans in upcountry areas, in a move aimed at improving access to justice and reducing congestion in courts and prisons. Deputy Chief Justice Flavian Zeija made the remarks on Tuesday during the second National Courts Open Day 2025 held at…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has defended the delay in completing the reconstruction of the Kasubi Royal Tombs, saying the work required strict adherence to cultural rituals and customs essential to preserving Buganda’s heritage. He added that the kingdom had also prioritised the social services of Kabaka’s subjects during the restoration period. Mayiga, who toured the…
Kampala International University (KIU) has scooped a prestigious award from the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR), with the institution’s leadership attributing the recognition to a sustained focus on academic excellence, quality enhancement and strong international research collaborations. Prof Mohammed Ngoma, the vice chancellor, said the award reflected the university’s efforts to improve standards and…
Buganda and Rotary International have announced a landmark plan to introduce Uganda’s first floating hospital, a Shs 1.6 billion facility designed to ease access to healthcare for communities living on the hard-to-reach Ssese Islands. The project, unveiled at Bulange by Ahmed Lwasa, the deputy speaker of Buganda Lukiiko, marks a significant breakthrough for island residents…
The executive director of Dorna Centre Home for Autism, Dorothy Nambi, has appealed to the Kabaka to support the organisation with land to expand its work with children living with Autism and Down Syndrome. Nambi made the appeal at Bulange during celebrations to mark Buganda Disability Day. The event attracted people with disabilities from across…
Farmers in Kitegomba village in Wakiso district are calling for urgent government support after months of extreme heat left their crops scorched and farmlands barren. Steven Katabira, a farmer in Kitegomba, said the dry spell that began in August has wiped out almost all the crops on his 50 by 100 foot plot. Speaking to…
The executive director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Sharifah Buzeki, has urged residents in Lubaga Division to work with KCCA to ensure that roads and drainage channels remain clean and free of garbage and sewage. Buzeki was accompanied by Dr Sarah Zalwango, the director of public health and environment, and the Lubaga Division town…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has defended the government’s continued closure of Facebook, saying the platform was abused by users who violated the rights of others and ignored national communication regulations. Speaking at a joint stakeholders’ press conference on the management of the 2026 elections at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, Dr Abudu Sallam Waiswa,…
The chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya, has accused Dr Kizza Besigye and his co accused, Obeid Lutale, of contributing to the delays in their own trial and prolonging their stay in prison. Wangadya made the remarks in an interview with Bbeg Media on the sidelines of a joint press briefing…
Health workers in more than 17 government referral hospitals in Uganda are set to receive training in coordination, strategy and capacity building through virtual technology as part of efforts to close the skills gap in the health sector. Speaking at the launch of the Supra Hub programme at the ministry of Health headquarters, William W….
Garbage collection in Kampala has improved to 63%, up from 53% in previous years, according to Sharifa Buzeki, the executive director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). She said the improvement is the result of strengthened waste management efforts across the city, especially through the ongoing Weyonje sanitation challenge. Buzeki, who was accompanied by Dr…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has urged politicians from the ruling National Resistance Movement in Buganda to prioritise policy proposals instead of making “empty promises” as the country heads toward the 2026 election. Addressing an NRM delegation from Buganda led by the party’s vice chairperson, Haruna Kasolo, at Bulange Gardens, Mayiga said Ugandans are tired of…
The ministry of Health has announced plans to equip all national referral hospitals with lung units as part of efforts to improve the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases in Uganda. Dr Charles Olaro, the Director General of Health Services at the ministry, said the units will strengthen the country’s capacity to handle the rising…
A senior paediatric specialist has urged health workers across Uganda to detect and treat pneumonia cases early, warning that delays increase the risk of spreading respiratory infections, especially among children. Dr Victor Musiime, an associate professor and head of the department of Paediatrics and Child Health at Makerere University College of Health Sciences, made the…
Maria Nassali Masereka, the Democratic Party flagbearer for the Kyaddondo East parliamentary seat, has urged residents to embrace will-making to ease the work of the Administrator General’s office. She made the remarks during the funeral of Sam Seruwagi Matte, a former manager at Uganda Hotels and a maternal uncle to Assistant Inspector General of Police…
Medard Lubega Sseggona, the incumbent Busiro East MP, has cautioned residents against electing what he called “political jokers”. He said parliament has never been a lucrative business but a service to the country. Sseggona told Bbeg Media while he was conducting door-to-door campaigns in Mpunga, Bulenga Gogonya, St Jude Catholic parish and other places that…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) executive director Sharifah Buzeki has urged residents of Makindye Division to improve hygiene and sanitation to reduce the spread of diseases in one of the city’s most populated areas. Buzeki, who was accompanied by her deputy Benon Moses Kigenyi and Dr Sarah Zalwango, the director of public health and environment,…
Matia Lwanga Bwanika, a candidate for Busiro South, has urged residents to vote for him and, in his words, “save” the constituency from what he described as poor representation under the National Unity Platform (NUP). Bwanika made the remarks after visiting Emmanuel Cardinal Wamala at his residence in Nsambya. The visit was widely seen as…
Ruhanga Mukama Bisaka, the spiritual leader of the Owobushobozi faith, has praised President Museveni for what he described as the peace and stability that have enabled Ugandans to pursue social and economic development. Bisaka, whose followers dress in white and walk barefoot, made the remarks before a large crowd during the sect’s annual Kampala Region…
