Parliamentr yesterday passed the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in a move aimed at strengthening protection for musicians, artists and other creatives. Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka told the House that the law responds to emerging challenges, including the growing use of artificial intelligence to generate content based on creators’ work. MP Racheal Magoola…
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised concern over the state of medical services at China-Uganda Friendship Hospital in Naguru, warning that the facility is operating below the standards of a regional referral hospital. Committee chairperson Goretti Namugga told Parliament that the hospital appears to function like a district facility despite its higher status. She…
MPs have raised concern over the high cost of dialysis treatment at Kiruddu Hospital, warning that it is placing a heavy financial burden on patients, the hospital, and the government. The concerns were raised by the Public Accounts Committee while reviewing the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending 2025. According to the report,…
MPs have called for urgent government intervention to address staffing gaps and chronic underfunding at Butabika Hospital, warning that the situation is worsening the country’s growing mental health crisis. The call was made by Goretti Namugga, the chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, during a meeting where legislators reviewed audit queries raised by the Office…
Minsa Kabanda, the minister for Kampala, has called for unity among residents of Kampala Central, saying cooperation will help government deliver services more effectively. Kabanda made the remarks during an Iftar dinner hosted by Salim Uhuru at the Kampala Central Division headquarters in Kampala. She praised Uhuru for organising the event, saying it had brought…
The Bank of Uganda has handed over 17 patient monitors to the Ministry of Health as part of efforts to promote safe motherhood and reduce maternal and newborn deaths in hard-to-reach health facilities across the country. Speaking during the handover at the ministry headquarters in Kampala, Bank of Uganda secretary Susan Kanyemibwa said the donation…
MPs on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) clashed with officials from the Uganda Police Force over the ownership of a disputed piece of land in Kabalagala, Makindye Division, during a heated session at Parliament. The disagreement involved Kasanda North MP Patrick Nsamba Oshabe and Kalungu West MP Gonzaga Ssewungu, who accused police officials of failing…
MPs have criticised the Auditor General, Edward Akol, accusing his office of issuing weak recommendations that fail to hold public officials accountable for misuse of public funds. The criticism was raised during a joint engagement between officials from the Office of the Auditor General and members of the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government), Public Accounts…
Government has pledged to support businesses investing in high-risk sectors by enabling them to access affordable loans through commercial banks. Dr Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary in thhe Ministry of Finance, made the assurance while appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). The committee, chaired by Mawogola South MP Goretti Namugga, was scrutinising issues raised…
The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology (ICT) has developed a government digital registry aimed at coordinating ICT initiatives and projects across all government ministries, departments, and agencies. Sophie Nantongo, the undersecretary at the ministry, said the registry will help improve e-government operations and accelerate Uganda’s digital transformation strategy. Nantongo made the remarks while representing the…
Boda boda cyclists operating in Kampala have been warned to comply with traffic laws or face a looming crackdown aimed at restoring order on the city’s roads. The Assistant Resident City Commissioner for Kampala, Geoffrey Sserwadda, said the operation will target riders who ignore basic safety and licensing requirements. Speaking to Bbeg Media during…
Leaders of the East African Community (EAC) are set to meet today in Arusha, Tanzania, for the 25th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State where they will appoint new leadership to steer the regional bloc and advance cooperation among partner states. The summit will bring together leaders including Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, William Samoei…
Senior presidential envoy Zephania Kizza Sseninde has called for collective responsibility in improving management and service delivery in government-aided schools, saying the time for shifting blame has ended. Sseninde, a senior educationist and director at Kide Day and Boarding Primary School, made the remarks in an interview with Bbeg Media at Wandegeya in Kampala while…
Dr. Victoria Ssekitoleko, the former minister of Agriculture, has urged women entrepreneurs to build strong networks and sisterhood with female leaders in order to grow their businesses and influence policy reforms. Ssekitoleko, a renowned leadership mentor, made the call during a women in business symposium held at Gudiee Leisure Farm. The symposium, organised with support…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has warned traders seeking to occupy the remaining workspaces in city markets to register and comply with the ongoing allocation process before the deadline. In a public notice issued by the authority’s public and corporate affairs department, KCCA said Usafi market, Kamwokya market and Wandegeya market are the only…
Kampala Resident City Commissioner (RCC), Umaru Lule Mawiya, has urged traders operating in city markets to register for the ongoing restructuring programme, saying those who fail to do so risk missing out on government support and losing access to trading spaces. In an interview with Bbeg Media at his office in Nakasero, Mawiya said the…
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has urged the media to commit to balanced and accurate reporting on standards and metrology, saying misinformation is fuelling public misunderstanding and non-compliance. Speaking at the launch of the Standards and Metrology Media Initiative at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala, the body’s deputy executive director, Patricia Bageine…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged wealthy Ugandans to invest in public health, saying greater private sector participation would help close gaps in access to specialised medical services. Mayiga made the call while officiating at the grand opening of Peoples Medical Centre in Gayaza, Wakiso. “I have liked this hospital because it is highly specialised,…
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has halted illegal developments along the Ssezibwa water catchment system in Wakiso, warning that the activities posed a threat to biodiversity and community wellbeing. In a statement posted on its official X account, NEMA said key suspects were arrested and machinery impounded after enforcement officers found ongoing works without…
The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has expressed its commitment to supporting the Somalia peace process. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD’s executive secretary, said they acknowledge the efforts by the Somali government and the Somali Future Council on the recent dialogue and encourage continued engagement in good faith to address the outstanding issues. He highlighted IGAD’s…
The treason case against Dr Kizza Besigye was adjourned to March 12 after the court directed the prosecution to complete disclosure of its evidence to the defence. Justice Emmanuel Baguma said the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) must file full disclosure by March 3 before the matter can proceed. “I have heard that the prosecution…
Dr Michael Lulume Bayigga, the MP Buikwe South, has urged the government to intensify health education and awareness campaigns on diabetes amid a growing burden of non-communicable diseases in Uganda. Lulume, who also serves as director of Kampala International Medical Centre in Kansanga, made the remarks during an interview with Bbeg Media at his facility….
Airtel Uganda has announced plans to equip 30 Muslim schools in Buganda with internet and information communication technology facilities to strengthen digital learning and bridge gaps in internet and social media use among students. The announcement was made during a breaking of the fast event organised by the Buganda Kingdom at Bulange in Mengo. Ali…
Winnie Byanyima has said she is open to negotiations if it will secure the release of her husband, Dr. Kizza Besigye. Speaking to the media at the couple’s home in Kasangati, Byanyima, the executive director of UNAIDS, said any dialogue over what she described as political questions surrounding her husband’s detention must involve a credible…
Kabaka’s subjects are set to undergo surgeries during this year’s Tubeere Balamu health camp, in a major expansion of the kingdom’s community health outreach programme. Edward Ndagala, the chief executive officer of the Kabaka Foundation, urged people in Buganda to turn up in large numbers, saying the camp has moved beyond screening to include surgical…
Uganda has announced the commencement of a visa waiver agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), paving the way for visa free travel for specified passport holders between the two countries. In a statement issued by the ministry of Internal Affairs through the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, government confirmed that the bilateral agreement,…
Parents and teachers at Kasawo Secondary School in Mukono have accused the headteacher, Saleh Yiga Mukasa, of abuse of office following the dismissal of several teachers. Bumali Nadduli, the chairperson of the Parents Teachers Association, told Bbeg Media in a telephone interview that the headteacher acted outside the provisions of the Education Act when he…
Uganda has formally joined South Sudan, Ethiopia and Djibouti in establishing the Djibouti–South Sudan–Ethiopia–Uganda corridor, known as DESSU, marking a significant step towards strengthening cross-border trade. The agreement, signed at the Djibouti Palace Kempinski in Djibouti, formally creates the DESSU Corridor Authority. The body will coordinate infrastructure development, logistics systems, trade facilitation and regulatory harmonisation…
The former state minister for Foreign Affairs, Asuman Kiyingi, has backed Ghana’s plan to table a United Nations resolution seeking to declare the transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity. Kiyingi, a former MP for Bugabula South in Kamuli, told Bbeg Media in a phone interview from Jinja that the resolution is long overdue. “I…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has said it is still engaging the government on the organisation of Local Council elections, despite recent assurances from government officials that the country is ready to go to the polls. Paul Bukenya, the EC deputy spokesperson, said the commission has not yet finalised the necessary modalities to conduct the elections….
Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago, has petitioned the Constitutional court challenging the legality of the General Court Martial as established under the UPDF Act, 2025. Lukwago, who addressed journalists at the Judiciary headquarters, said he had received instructions from Dr Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale, who are currently on remand at Luzira prison, to seek…
Gerald Siranda, the secretary general of the Democratic Party (DP), has dismissed allegations of corruption and abuse of office, describing them as baseless and intended to tarnish his political career. In an interview with Bbeg Media, Siranda challenged his accusers to provide evidence to support their claims. “Do you know me very well? Let the…
Buganda Kingdom’s Luwalo Lwaffe initiative collected Shs 1.9 billion in 2025, up from Shs 1.6 billion in 2024, representing a 16% increase in contributions from Kabaka’s subjects in one year. Buganda’s Finance minister and deputy Katikkiro, Robert Wagwa Nsibirwa, said the improved performance reflects growing public trust in Buganda’s efforts to formalise and strengthen its…
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has welcomed Sudan’s decision to resume full participation in the regional bloc, describing the move as pivotal to restoring regional peace, unity and diplomacy in the Horn of Africa. In a statement issued on Monday from IGAD headquarters in Djibouti, the organisation’s executive secretary, Workneh Gebeyehu, said Sudan’s return…
The Ministry of Health permanent secretary, Dr Diana Atwine, has pledged to lobby parliament for increased funding to scale up efforts to prevent and manage sickle cell disease. Dr Atwine made the remarks on Febraury 9 during the launch of a nationwide mandatory newborn screening programme for sickle cell disease at the Ministry of Health…
The judiciary has set a target of Shs 4.1 trillion to implement its sixth strategic plan. Speaking to journalists during the opening of the new law year at the judiciary headquarters in Kampala, Chief Justice Flavian Zeija said Strategic Plan VI will cover the period from the 2025/26 to the 2029/30 financial years and will…
The judiciary has expressed concern over delays in the issuing and gazetting of amendment bills by parliament, despite the proposals having been considered by the Uganda Law Reform Commission and the parliamentary rules committee. Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija, raised the concern on Thursday while speaking to journalists during the opening of the new law…
Chief Justice Flavian Zeija has asked government to increase funding to the judiciary, saying inadequate budgetary allocations continue to undermine the administration of justice in Uganda. Speaking to journalists during the opening of the new law year at the Judiciary headquarters in Kampala, Zeija said persistent funding gaps had constrained the courts’ ability to deliver…
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on Ugandans to embrace transparency and trust as key values in their pursuit of better livelihoods, saying these virtues are critical for long-term success. Mayiga made the remarks while addressing mourners during a burial of his elder sister, Annet Namukasa, popularly known as Miisi, at Kasanje…
Residents of Butambala on Monday called for the immediate release of their outgoing MP, Mohammed Muwanga Kivumbi, insisting that he is innocent and should be allowed to continue performing his parliamentary duties. The residents gathered early at the Butambala Chief Magistrates Court to witness the appearance of Kivumbi and his 24 co-accused. Many appeared visibly…
Dr Michael Lulume Bayiga, the vice-chairperson of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has accused President Museveni and his son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, of subjecting Dr Kizza Besigye to continued political persecution by keeping him in detention despite his deteriorating health. Lulume, who is also the outgoing Member of Parliament for Buikwe South in Buikwe…
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…
