Florence Namaganda, founder of the Special Children’s Trust, has urged the government to amend public service delivery programs to better support children with disabilities. Speaking at the 10th Awareness and Fun Day for disabled children at Lugogo Indoor Stadium in Kampala, she decried the high costs of imported facilities and equipment, such as wheelchairs, due…
DFCU Bank yesterday announced a profit after tax of Shs 72.1 billion for the financial year 2023/2024, turning a crucial corner as it recovers from the economic shocks of Covid-19. Speaking at the 60th Annual General Meeting held at Hotel Africana in Kampala, Jimmy Mugerwa, DFCU’s board cahirman reassured shareholders of the bank’s commitment to…
Dr. Michael Lulume Bayiga, the Buikwe South MP, has outlined reasons why he left the Democratic Party (DP) for the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF). Speaking to Bbeg Media, Bayiga, who balances his medical practice with a political career, said he left the DP because the party, once built on democratic principles of truth, justice, constitutionalism,…
Charles Peter Mayiga, the Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom, has praised Rotarians for their competence-based leadership, which has delivered impactful results despite limited resources. Speaking to Bbeg Media at Bulange Mengo while receiving a delegation of Rotary District 9213, led by their new governor, Geofrey Martin Kitakule, Mayiga highlighted the Rotarians’ ability to select qualified leaders…
Leaders from the Alliance for National Transformation, Conservative Party (CP), People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) have urged the opposition to unite ahead of the 2026 elections. They made the call at the first national convention of the newly registered People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party at Katonga Road. The leaders,…
Dr. Kizza Besigye, one of the founders of the newly registered People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has accused the government of constitutional abuses leading to youth unemployment and military interference in politics. Speaking from Luzira prison, where he has been incacerated for seven months, Besigye claimed that a few individuals and institutions, including private entities…
Sanjay Tanna, the former Tororo Municipality MP and a prominent businessman, has attributed Uganda’s limited investment opportunities to insufficient support for the Entrepreneurs League within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. In an exclusive interview with Bbeg Media in Kampala, Tanna emphasized that Uganda could have seen significant growth in business opportunities if the Entrepreneurs…
Patricia Nanteza, Africa Coordinator for We Planet Africa, has urged Ugandans and Africans to adopt liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a cleaner alternative to traditional energy sources like firewood. Speaking at the launch of the “Stop Cooking” campaign at Hotel Triangle in Kampala, Nanteza highlighted the environmental and health benefits of reducing reliance on firewood,…
Gertrude Njuba, the Senior Presidential Advisor and State House Director on Land Matters, has warned that rampant land grabbing across Uganda could lead to civil war if not addressed urgently. Speaking to Bbeg Media at her home in Nangabo, Njuba emphasized that land disputes remain a top challenge for citizens, requiring immediate action. “As a…
Nowomugisha Sedrack Nzaire, brother to President Museveni, has been nominated to contest for the Vice Chairperson position for the Western Region on the party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC). Dressed in an NRM cap and yellow shirt, Nzaire, accompanied by his supporters, urged party delegates to back his candidacy. He emphasized his commitment to strengthening party…
Maj Gen Jim Katugugu Muhwezi, the minister for Security, was yesterday nominated for the position of chairperson of the Veterans League on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC). Dressed in an NRM party T-shirt and visibly enthusiastic, Muhwezi appealed for the full support of party veterans to continue advocating for their welfare…
Former vice presidents Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi and Prof Gilbert Bukenya yesterday formally endorsed minister Haruna Kasolo’s bid to become the vice chairperson for the Central Region (Buganda) in the National Resistance Movement (NRM). The two big shots accompanied Kasolo for his nomination at the NRM electoral commission offices and spoke glowingly of the minister of…
Yesterday, Gen Mugisha Muntu, president of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) at Hotel Africana in Kampala, marking a significant step toward opposition unity in Uganda. The agreement, signed by Alice Alaso on behalf of ANT and Erias Lukwago on behalf of…
Mathias Mpuuga, the president of the Democratic Front (DF), has called on party supporters to actively contest for various political positions without fear, emphasizing that no roles are reserved for specific individuals. Speaking at the DF offices in Mengo, Kampala, Mpuuga urged members to seize the opportunity to strengthen the party by vying for leadership…
At least fifteen individuals alleged to be supporters of the NRM were yesterday charged with theft and assault at the Law Development Centre Court. They allegedly committed the offences on the day President Museveni was nominated as the NRM flagbearer for the 2026 presidential election and as chairman of the ruling party. The accused were…
Michael Kabaziguruka, the chairperson of the electoral body of the Katonga-based People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has criticized opposition parties for prioritizing political positions in the 2026 elections over strategizing to defeat President Museveni. Speaking to Bbeg Media at PFF’s Katonga Road offices in Kampala, Kabaziguruka urged opposition groups to focus on ending Museveni’s “dictatorship”…
President Museveni continues to command unwavering support among NRM loyalists, nearly 40 years since he shot his way into power. Museveni’s rise to power in 1986, after defeating the Obote government, marked a turning point for Uganda. NRM supporters credit him with restoring peace and security, creating an environment conducive to business and economic growth….
President Museveni yesterday picked party nomination forms, confirming his intent to run foir the seventh presidential term nad his determination to tighten his grip on the NRM. Amidst cheering and fanfare, the president arrived at the party electoral commission headquarters in Kyadondo at 1:30 PM. Accompanied by First Lady Janet Museveni, the president was welcomed…
Isaac Kayonde, an independent financial advisor, has announced his candidacy to challenge the incumbent Gomba West MP, Robinah Gureme Rwakoojo, in the 2026 parliamentary elections. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Kayonde expressed his determination to address critical issues in Gomba West, including youth unemployment, effective monitoring and evaluation of the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Operation…
Dr. Mary Goretti Nakabugo, executive Director of UWEZO, a learning assessment civil society organization, has urged Muteesa I Royal University to integrate non-academic skills into its curriculum. Speaking to journalists at the launch of the university’s first strategic plan (2025–2030) at Mengo, Nakabugo emphasized the plan’s theme: Empowering Learners, Nurturing Competence, and Ethical Character. “UWEZO…
The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) launched its membership card and opened candidate nominations marking significant steps toward the 2026 elections. Speaking to the press, PFF Electoral Commission chairperson Michael Kabaziguruka criticized President Museveni for undermining the rule of law, particularly citing the detention of PFF leader Rtd. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye without cause. Kabaziguruka…
John Robert Turyakira, executive director of the African Green Health Network, has urged Parliament to support the lifting of a ban on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imposed by Western countries. Turyakira, an environmental human rights defender, emphasized that developing countries bear the brunt of greenhouse gas emissions, primarily caused by the West. He made these…
Maria Nassali Masereka, the Democratic Party candidate for Wakiso Woman MP, has committed to tabling a bill to financially support churches and their development projects if elected in 2026. Speaking to Bbeg Media after a Sunday service at St. James Church of Uganda in Bwebajja along Entebbe Road, Nassali highlighted the church’s contributions to national…
Salim Uhuru, the incumbent mayor of Kampala Central, has called on his rivals to join him in addressing service delivery challenges affecting residents of the Central division. Speaking to Bbeg Media after the NRM declared unopposed for the seat he holds, Uhuru emphasized unity and hard work. “In the name of Almighty Allah, I extend…
Veteran journalist turned politician, Simon Muyanga Lutaaya, has defended his close ties with the Bukedea Woman MP and Parliamentary Speaker Annet Anita Among, warning critics against attacking him over their relationship. Speaking to Bbeg Media in Kampala, Lutaaya emphasized that his bond with Among, rooted in their shared history in the Forum for Democratic Change…
Wakiso district’s outgoing chairman, Matia Lwanga Bwanika, has criticized the central government for neglecting service delivery at the local government level. Speaking to Bbeg Media after being nominated as a parliamentary aspirant for Busiro South by the National Unity Platform (NUP), Bwanika highlighted the challenges local governments face in implementing public service programs due to…
Retired Brigadier, Emmanuel Rwashande, has refuted claims by his opponent in Lwemiyaga, Theodore Ssekikubo, that he does not have the minimum academic qualifications to contest for Parliament. Under the law, A-Level or its equivalent is the minimum academic requirement for one to stand for Parliament. Accompanied by his longtime comrade, retired Maj Gen Phinehas Katirima,…
Matia Lwanga Bwanika, the outgoing Wakiso district chairman, has commissioned a Shs 183 million health center on Zzinga Island, located within Bussi main island. The facility, which includes a maternity wing, outpatient clinic, and ART clinic, was funded by the government’s U-GIFT program. During the commissioning, Bwanika expressed gratitude to the government for its support…
The Democratic Front (DF) has launched its expression of interest process to identify and verify candidates for the 2026 elections, including positions for Members of Parliament, Lord Mayor, city mayors, lord councillors, and municipality councillors. DF’s national coordinator and Nyendo-Mukungwe MP Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba announced this at the party’s Mengo offices, urging aspiring candidates to…
The Buganda Kingdom has approved a Shs 305 billion budget for the financial year 2025/26. The budget was presented by the Second Deputy Katikkiro and Minister for Finance, Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa, at Bulange, Mengo, today. Nsibirwa emphasized that the budget prioritizes youth empowerment, early childhood development, and agriculture. “We have passed this budget to support…
Richard Lumu, the MP for Mityana South, has told Bbeg Media that Norbert Mao, the DP president general, has made him hate the party. In an in interview, he voiced his frustration with Mao, accusing him of undermining the party’s core values of democracy, rule of law, and justice. “Mao has made me hate DP,…
Rebecca Kadaga Alitwala, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, has said she is still strong and will defeat her opponents. Speaking after picking her nomination forms at the NRM offices this week, Kadaga, who is vying for the position of second national vice chairperson of the NRMÂ dismissed critics…
DP president general Norbert Mao has attacked the National Unity Platform saying no one knows what the party stands for. Addressing journalists today, Mao claimed that NUP has a “fake constitution” describing their candidates as “genetically modified” because they are selected by a small committee of people. “NUP would have been deregistered by now. Nobody…
Over the past week, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has been issuing nomination forms to aspirants for the positions of Member of Parliament, district chairperson, Lord Mayor, municipal mayors, CEC positions and lord councillor. Here are the steps aspirants go through to pick the forms. ************************ Aspiring candidates are required to start at…
Mugabi Mukaragi, a highly educated youth, has told Bbeg Media that he is ready to challenge the incumbent, Dr. Wilson Kajwengye, for the position of MP in the 2026 elections. Mukaragi boasts a robust academic background, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Makerere University and an MBA in Corporate Strategy and Economic Policy Management…
The NRM electoral body has promised to address petitions from aspiring candidates as swiftly as possible. Maj James William Kinobe, one of the commissioners at the party’s electoral commission, revealed this during an interview with Bbeg Media. He said they have already received petitions from aggrieved aspirants across various districts and constituencies. “We shall work…
Huda Olero, the MP for Aringa East in Yumbe District and State Minister for Defence in charge of Veterans Affairs, has declared she will not resign her cabinet position if she loses during the primaries. The minister made this statement to Bbeg Media after picking up her nomination papers at the NRM offices to represent…
Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde, the former minister of Security, has revealed that he visited Dr Kizza Besigye in Luzira Prison and urged him to talk to President Museveni if he wants to secure his freedom. Speaking to journalists after picking his nomination forms at the NRM headquaters along Kyadondo Road, Tumukunde said: “I have talked…
Veteran members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) took center stage at the party headquarters yesterday, picking nomination forms for various parliamentary positions. Prominent figures included Moses Ali, Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi, Maj Bright Rwamirama, Matia Kasaija, Isaac Musumba, and Peter Lokeris, many of whom have served multiple terms in Parliament. Several of these seasoned…
As pilgrims gathered to mark 140 years of the Uganda Martyrs, opposition politicians and other leaders emphasized the need for unity, selflessness, and integrity in politics ahead of the 2026 elections. The commissioner of parliament and leader of the Democratic Front, Mathias Mpuuga, urged political leaders and pilgrims to strengthen their faith and reject hypocrisy,…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has begun receiving applications from aspiring Members of Parliament, local council chairpersons, city mayors, and councillors in various areas in Wakiso and Kampala. During a media briefing at the party’s offices in Kamwokya, the party election chief, Harriet Chemutai, urged aspiring applicants to submit their expressions of interest at no…
Team Thorough, a political pressure group within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has begun discussions with other political parties that share a similar mission of better serving Ugandans. John Mugisha, the national chairman of the group, stated that these talks aim to explore the perspectives of like-minded groups and determine if their desires and aspirations…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has criticized the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for excluding key stakeholders, including the ULS, from decision-making processes related to the appointment and promotion of judicial officers. This exclusion, according to the ULS, contravenes legal principles and undermines the commission’s effectiveness. Dennis Kusasira, the newly appointed head of the desk tasked…
With less than a week to the Martyrs Day celebrations, business activity at both the Anglican Site and Catholic Shrine in Namugongo is experiencing a significant downturn compared to previous years. Bbeg Media visited the Anglican section of the shrine and observed a limited number of businesses, including catering services, retail shops, restaurants, and vendors…
Mathias Mpuuga, the former leader of the opposition, has called on opposition leaders in Uganda to prioritize unity over internal conflicts to effectively challenge the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the 2026. Speaking at the unveiling of the Democratic Front at its headquarters in Mengo, Kampala, Mpuuga emphasized the need for a cohesive strategy…
The executive director of the Insurance Regulatory Authority, Ibrahim Kaddunabi Lubega, has urged Ugandan migrant workers to enroll in the Uganda Migrant Workers Insurance Scheme to protect themselves from risks encountered during their employment abroad. Speaking to journalists after the scheme’s launch at Hotel Africana in Kampala, Lubega highlighted a gap in the industry’s support…
Elders from Kitegomba village in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso, have voiced frustration over inadequate service delivery. They cite shortages of drugs in health centers, poorly maintained roads that disrupt trade and mobility, and a lack of essential school facilities like science labs, computer labs, teacher housing, and sufficient classrooms. Welcoming Maria Nassali, a lawyer and…
The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has criticized the plan to amend the UPDF Act to enable military courts to try civilians. Parliament will consider the bill today, in a session that is expected to be heated. Security has been beefed up around the parliamentary premises. Ibrahim Ssemujju, the spokesperson of PFF, told journalists that…
The NRM grassroots elections in Makindye division yesterday were marred by violence and bickering amongst supporters after some candidates were stopped from participating. One of the candidates, Yasin Omar, expressed bitterness over the refusal by the party to allow army veterans to take part in the ongoing elections. “We are disappointed by the party election…
The minister of state for ICT, Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo, has led a fundraising drive to build a multi million shilling museum project for her Ndiga (sheep) clan. Ssebugwawo said the cultural site, which will cost Shs 650 million, is one of the projects the Ndiga clan is working on to promote tourism within Buganda. “We…
