The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has welcomed government-led negotiations aimed at securing the release of senior opposition figures, including retired Colonel Dr Kizza Besigye and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. Robert Centenary, a senior FDC official and former MP, told Bbeg Media at Parliament that the negotiations were long overdue, citing concerns about…
Members of Parliament from across the political divide have raised concern over growing cases of land grabbing in Uganda, accusing some local leaders and government officials of failing to protect landowners. The legislators also criticised the government’s proposed increases in land transfer and caveat fees, warning that the higher charges could make land transactions more…
Government has vowed to fight corruption at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, warning that officials who demand bribes from investors and members of the public will face action. Dr Monica Musenero said some individuals claiming to be ministry officials had allegedly been demanding money from people seeking access to the minister and other…
Celebrated motocross riders Fatuh Kiggundu, the Trocy brothers from Germany, Robin Apus, Albert Cruz and Rwanda’s Amani Amani are among the prominent competitors expected to participate in the seventh round of the National Motocross Championship on Sunday. The event is expected to attract local and international riders, motorsport enthusiasts and fans as Uganda’s motocross season…
Ugandan rally driver Ponsiano Lwakataka has promised to showcase new skills and tactics acquired during his recent competition in Rwanda when he takes part in the upcoming Garuga rally on Sunday, October 25. Lwakataka who competes for the Mafumafu Rally Team, made the pledge during a welcome luncheon hosted at Viga Sports Lounge and Bar…
Heifer International Uganda has warned that limited access to affordable financing is preventing farmers and agricultural cooperatives from fully embracing solar energy, despite its potential to reduce operating costs, improve productivity and create jobs in rural communities. William Matovu, the country director of Heifer International Uganda, said many farmers understand the benefits of solar-powered equipment…
The Democratic Party (DP) president-general Norbert Mao has called on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government to create a safe political environment in which all political players can participate freely without violence, brutality or extremism. Mao said political competition should allow parties and candidates to campaign, mobilise supporters and present their ideas without fear for…
Bunghoko North MP, Shafiga Wanyenya, has said she has secured road maintenance, an ambulance and funding for women and youth groups during her first 100 days in Parliament. Wanyenya, a first-time MP, told Bbeg Media at Parliament that one of her biggest challenges during her first 100 days in office had been persuading government ministries…
Environment Parliament, a people-centred climate change and environmental forum, has proposed the introduction of a parliamentary climate change and environment week to raise awareness and promote action against environmental degradation. Moses Katende, the forum’s coordinator, made the proposal during a meeting between its representatives and Parliament’s Committee on Climate Change. “We have come to propose…
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on Central Government has questioned officials from the Ministry of Kampala over the use of Shs500 million meant to support compensation efforts following the Kiteezi landfill collapse. Committee chairperson Patrick Nsamba Oshabe said officials had failed to explain convincingly how the money was spent and how much compensation had been recommended…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) executive director Sharifah Buzeki has urged authority workers and local leaders to strengthen public health and environmental management systems to improve sanitation and waste collection in their communities. Buzeki made the call during a Weyonje community clean-up exercise in Katende Zone, Bukesa Parish, in Kampala’s Central Division, where she urged…
Ugandan rally driver Ponsiano Lwakataka is set to compete in the Huye Rally Championship 2026 in Rwanda after receiving an invitation to participate in the three-day event. Lwakataka, who competes under the Mafu Mafu Rally Team, told Bbeg Media in a telephone interview that he was honoured to be invited to the competition, which runs…
Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba has pledged to support police officers and their families whose property and household belongings were destroyed in a fire at Wandegeya Police Station in Kampala. Byakagaba made the commitment while inspecting the burnt police accommodation units, commonly known as uniports, at the station. He said the cause of the…
Parliament has suspended the enforcement of the charcoal trade ban pending a government explanation on the availability and affordability of alternative sources of cooking energy. Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth directed the suspension during a plenary sitting on October 14, 2026, after MPs questioned whether ordinary Ugandans were prepared to abandon charcoal. The speaker asked the…
Upper Madi-Okollo MP Martin Drito has blamed poverty for poor academic performance in Madi-Okollo District and the wider West Nile sub-region, saying many learners attend school hungry and lack the basic materials needed to succeed. Drito told Bbeg Media at Parliament that financial hardship among families has made it difficult for parents to supplement government…
The government has launched an investigation into allegations surrounding the suspension of 80 students at Lubega Institute of Nursing and Health Professionals in Iganga, following concerns that the students could be prevented from sitting their final examinations. Peter Ogwang, the State Minister for Education and Sports, told Parliament that the Ministry of Education and Sports…
MPs have called for urgent government intervention as hailstorms, floods, damaged bridges and human-wildlife conflicts continue to threaten lives, destroy property and disrupt livelihoods in different parts of Uganda. Speaking to Bbeg Media at Parliament, the legislators described the growing impact of the disasters on their constituencies and asked government ministries to provide relief to…
Former Agule County MP Francis Mukula has advised newly elected legislators to manage their finances carefully, clear their debts before leaving Parliament and invest in businesses that can sustain them after politics. Mukula, a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), said many politicians risk financial difficulties after losing elections because they spend heavily…
Agago County MP Edward Otto Makmot has questioned the value for money of investigations conducted by the Inspectorate of Government (IG), arguing that the institution risks spending more public money investigating corruption than it recovers from those implicated. Makmot, the deputy chairperson of Parliament’s Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, said the Inspectorate needed to…
Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth has urged parliamentary committees to step up their work and clear the growing backlog of business in the 12th Parliament. Oboth-Oboth, who represents West Budama Central, made the call during a meeting between parliamentary committee chairpersons and officials from the Inspectorate of Government at Parliament. “We want to reaffirm our commitment that…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) is seeking $2.6 billion in additional funding from the government to finance its planned investments over the next four years, including refinery development, petroleum storage facilities and regional pipeline infrastructure. Emmanuel Mugagga, UNOC’s chief financial officer, told Bbeg Media at Parliament that the company had started engaging the Ministry…
A section of ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) MPs has credited the government with improving Uganda’s political and economic stability, saying the gains made since 1986 should be protected as the country marks 64 years of independence. The legislators said the return to relative stability after years of political turmoil had created opportunities for democratic…
The Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi, has questioned the government’s plan to address rising fuel prices, warning that Uganda’s fuel reserves in Jinja may not be sufficient to sustain the country for long during a supply crisis. Ssenyonyi, who represents Nakawa West in Parliament, made the remarks during a plenary sitting in which Energy…
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has asked the government to clarify how banks should treat former politicians and other politically exposed persons who have left public office, amid complaints that some are struggling to access financial services. Tayebwa raised the matter during plenary at Parliament after saying he had received complaints from former legislators and ministers…
The Parliamentary Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has grilled officials of the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) over rising fuel prices, questioning why the state oil company has failed to cushion Ugandans from increasing costs at the pump. A litre of petrol currently costs Shs 6,950 while that of diesel goes…
amwo County MP Johnson Kezekia Nyeko has called on the governments of Uganda and South Sudan to urgently intervene to stop what he described as growing cattle raids by armed South Sudanese rustlers along the border. Nyeko said the raids are threatening the security of communities in Lamwo Constituency, which borders South Sudan, and could…
A Ugandan rally crew has won the ARC 4 class of the Africa Rally Championship, held in the Morogoro hills in Tanzania. Dr Godfrey Nsereko drove for Uganda and was navigated by John Bosco Musisi. Nsereko, who drives for Rally Team Fong, which belongs to the Southern Motor Club, said the win came from team…
MPs have raised concern over prolonged dry conditions in several parts of the country, saying the lack of rain has destroyed crops, killed livestock and left communities facing hunger and water shortages. The legislators said farmers in their constituencies were struggling to find water for both domestic use and livestock, while many had lost crops…
Businessman Haruna Sentongo has suffered a major setback after the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) demolished his building under construction along Nakasero Road in Kampala over alleged encroachment on a road reserve. The building, which had reached about five floors, was pulled down by KCCA officials after the authority found that the development had not…
Security personnel in Greater Mpigi have held a joint security council meeting to strengthen coordination and find solutions to rising cases of crime in the area. The meeting was held at Kayabwe Town Council headquarters and brought together security officials and local leaders from the area. Superintendent of Police Lydia Tumushabe, the public relations officer…
Officials from the Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) failed to convince the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) to proceed with their responses to audit queries raised by the Auditor General. The officials appeared before COSASE to respond to queries contained in the Auditor General’s report, but the meeting was stopped after…
Vendors at the Mpigi Central Market temporary relocation site have asked the district authorities and their political leaders to provide security lights to protect their merchandise from theft. The vendors say the market has no reliable lighting, leaving them worried about the safety of goods they sell to both wholesale and retail customers. Mohammed Kazibwe,…
A group of young people involved in brickmaking and clay digging in Kajjansi and Katabi Town Council has appealed to the Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, to intervene over what they describe as harassment and assault by people they identify as environmental officials. The youths, led by Joseph Kazibwe, allege that some officials have…
Residents of Lugazi Municipality have asked the government to improve service delivery in the area, citing poor roads, inadequate health services and limited employment opportunities. The residents made the call during a fundraising ceremony for St Joseph Sub-Parish in Kiteza, where they appealed to their MP, Richard Senteza Salongo, to lobby the government to address…
Kasangati leaders have warned that residents who continue to ignore the national cleaning day could be forced to participate in future exercises, with police support if necessary. Daniel Segawa Sentongo, the LC1 chairperson of Kitegomba village, said many residents stayed indoors during the cleaning exercise despite being aware of the government initiative. “We are very…
Coffee farmers in Nakwaya village, Kikandwa sub-county in Mityana, have welcomed solar drying and irrigation technologies being promoted by the Joint Energy and Environment Projects (JEEP). The farmers say the solar dryers will help them dry coffee more quickly and hygienically, reducing contamination from dust and other materials that can affect the quality and market…
MPs have questioned the manner in which Mukono district officials valued and disposed of its assets, after discovering that several properties were sold without the involvement of a government valuer. The concerns were raised by the Public Accounts Committee (Local Government), chaired by Mukono Municipality MP Betty Bakireke Nambooze, during an oversight exercise to follow…
The National Planning Authority (NPA) executive director Dr Joseph Muvawala has urged insurance companies to become more innovative and develop products that respond to the changing needs of Ugandans. Muvawala said the insurance industry has an important role to play in Uganda’s economic transformation by helping households and businesses prepare for future financial needs. He…
Businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba has told Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) that government has three ways to resolve his long-standing compensation claim. He said government should either pay him the balance it owes, negotiate a refund and take back its property, or ask him to stop investing in the disputed properties…
Makerere University student leaders have asked Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth to intervene in welfare challenges they say are making it difficult for students to concentrate on their studies and achieve their full potential. The student leaders, led by Makerere Guild Speaker Trevis Mutatiina Muhwezi, made the appeal when they met Oboth-Oboth at his office at Parliament….
Bank of Uganda Governor Dr Michael Atingi-Ego has urged government to exercise greater fiscal discipline when planning and implementing public expenditure, warning that spending outside the approved budget could undermine efforts to maintain economic stability. Atingi-Ego made the call while appearing before Parliament’s Budget committee to give the central bank’s views on the proposed Charter…
NRM flag bearers in Kampala have welcomed a ruling by the Kawempe Chief Magistrate’s Court at Kanyanya allowing an election petition challenging the victory of National Unity Platform’s Hamudan Kigozi Semugooma to proceed to a full hearing. The petition was filed by Alex Sempungu, the NRM flag bearer for Kawempe North 1, against Kigozi and…
A section of Buganda royals has asked Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to intervene in a long-running dispute over 2.5 acres of land in Maganjo, Wakiso, which they claim is their ancestral property. The royals, led by Prince Daudi Wasswa Wasajja, appealed an inspection of the disputed land, where they also protested the presence of Uganda Peoples’…
The Joint Energy and Environment Projects (JEEP) has introduced a range of environmentally friendly technologies aimed at helping farmers, schools and communities adopt cleaner and more efficient ways of producing energy and handling agricultural products. Ruth Kiwanuka, the chief executive officer of JEEP, said the organisation was promoting technologies such as biogas systems, solar lighting,…
Gulu Regional Referral Hospital officials struggled to convince MPs how the facility managed to meet its performance targets despite operating with only about 30% of its approved staff establishment. The officials appeared before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to respond to queries raised by the Auditor General for the financial year ended December 2025. The…
The government has assured investors that Uganda offers a favourable and stable environment for businesses, citing reliable electricity, a stable currency, abundant natural resources and access to regional and international markets. The Minister of Trade and Industry, Sanjay Tanna, made the remarks during the third Trade and Investment Roadshow organised by Equity Bank Group at…
Makindye mayor Yasini Omari has asked Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to approve the purchase of adjoining land to expand and develop the Division headquarters. Omari said the division urgently needs more office space as KCCA prepares to deploy ward administrators, assistant town clerks and assistant ward administrators. He made the remarks during a recent…
Uganda’s insurance industry expects significant growth as increased government spending on infrastructure projects creates new opportunities for insurers, the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has said. Dr Protaszio Sande, the acting chief executive officer of the IRA, said government-funded infrastructure projects already underway are expected to generate more business for insurers as contractors, investors, and other…
Four-time national rally champion Ponsiano Lwakataka has called on the government to invest more in motorsport, saying greater support would help young Ugandans develop their talent and create more opportunities in the industry. Lwakataka made the call while speaking to journalists during a fundraising campaign to help him acquire a new Volkswagen Proto rally car…
Only 3,623 marriage registrations have so far been captured in the system of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), with Christian marriages making up the overwhelming majority. The figures were revealed by NIRA executive director Rosemary Kisembo when officials appeared before the Committee on Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) at Parliament. Kisembo told…
