Politics

Prudential Uganda brings clean water to 71 schools

Prudential Uganda, working with Tusafishe, a local social enterprise, has successfully completed a project to provide clean drinking water to 71 schools across western and eastern Uganda. This eight-month effort, called the Prudential Climate and Health Resilience Fund, has changed the lives of over 119,562 students by giving them access to safe water. The project,…

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President Museveni commits to partnering with Kenyan investors for key infrastructure development

President Museveni met with investors from Rebel Group, a Nairobi-based international consultancy and investment firm, at State House, Entebbe, yesterday, assuring them of Uganda’s commitment to collaborate on transformative infrastructure projects. Led by former US Ambassador to Kenya, Kyle McCarter, the delegation expressed keen interest in Uganda’s economic potential.  Museveni welcomed their engagement and highlighted…

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Kadaga Full Speech in NEC: “How can the senior be asked to step aside for the junior?”

Yesterday during NRM’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, former speaker Rebecca Kadaga made a passionate plea to be retained as the party’s second national vice chairman. Kadaga faces stiff competition from Speaker Anita Among. Efforts to have one of the candidates step down for another have failed. Here is Kadaga’s speech in full. ****************************************************** Your…

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Udongo ready to challenge Mavenjina for position of Older Persons in Northern Uganda

Benjamin Udongo Angarr, a retired civil servant, has announced his candidacy to challenge the incumbent MP for Older Persons in Northern Uganda, Catherine Akumu Mavenjina, in the upcoming NRM primaries. Speaking to Bbeg Media at the NRM headquarters in Kampala, Udongo  criticized Mavenjina’s performance, accusing her of neglecting key service delivery programs for older persons…

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Dr. Kitaka urges government to prioritize pediatrics, child health

Dr. Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka, a senior lecturer at the College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, has called on the government to allocate more funding to pediatric and child health programmes. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Dr. Kitaka emphasized the need for increased investment to address pressing health challenges. “Our children continue to face significant threats from bacterial…

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Judicial officers upset over Bigirimana’s ‘lukewarm’ approach to salary increments

Judicial officers including deputy registrars, assistant registrars, and chief magistrates, are frustrated with the government for not following through on promised salary increases. They claim the government has gone back on its commitment to raise their pay, causing tension within the judiciary. On June 30, 2025, the Ministry of Public Service issued Circular Standing Instruction…

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CCFU, UNESCO rally stakeholders to safeguard Uganda’s intangible traditions

Cultural activisists from community groups, government, universities, and local communities have called for the preservation of Uganda’s intangible cultural heritage. The call was made at a national dialogue organized by the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) with support from UNESCO. The major focus of debate was the UNESCO 2003 Convention, which Uganda joined in 2009….

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NRM Thorough SACCO case to be heard in September

Justice Suzan Odongo of the High Court has set September 24, 2025, as the date for hearing a case involving trademark infringement filed by the NRM Thorough Business Cooperative SACCO. The decision follows the withdrawal of Kawanga and Kasule Advocates, the lawyers representing the accused parties, and the failure of other defendants to appear in…

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Standard Bank re-assigns Patrick Mweheire and Francis Karuhanga: Why now?

Standard Bank Group, the parent company of Stanbic Uganda, has today announced major leadership changes involving two Ugandan senior executives, Patrick Mweheire and Francis Karuhanga. In a statement, the bank said the changes highlight the bank’s trust in Ugandan talent to lead its operations across Africa. “These appointments mark a proud moment for Uganda’s representation…

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Advancing Africa’s structural transformation for economic resilience in an era of global shocks

By Bob Twinomugisha Africa’s structural transformation is progressing slowly, raising questions about why economic growth hasn’t shifted resources from low- to high-productivity sectors. Agriculture, employing over half of Africa’s workforce and contributing one-fifth of GDP, grows at a sluggish 0.37% annual total factor productivity, below the global 0.74%. Africa remains at the bottom of global…

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Abavandimwe to support President Museveni in 2026

The Council for Abavandimwe, representing the Banyarwanda community in Uganda, has endorsed President Muiseveni, the NRM chairman, as their candidate in the 2026 eleections. Speaking a press conference in Kampala, the council chaired by Frank Gashumba, expressed its gratitude to Museveni for addressing their long-standing concerns regarding access to national identification documents, such as National…

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Museveni directs Agriculture ministry to regulate tea sector

President Museveni has instructed the ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries to draft regulations to streamline tea growing and management in Uganda. The move aims to protect the sector from low international market prices caused by poor tea management practices. Speaking at a meeting with tea growers, nursery operators, and processors in Bushenyi district,…

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IGAD convenes to advance economic integration, tackle regional challenges

At a national consultation meeting held at the Kampala Serena Hotel, Joselyn Bigirwa, head of Mission for the IGAD Secretariat in Uganda, reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to fostering economic integration among its member states. The discussions focused on developing IGAD’s fifth strategic plan for 2026–2030, aiming to address trade barriers, high tariffs, and taxes on…

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Museveni issues one-month ultimatum for cattle compensation audit in Northern Uganda

President Museveni has given a one-month deadline for the audit and verification of cattle compensation recipients and pending claimants in Northern Uganda, as part of a broader effort to streamline rehabilitation for families affected by past insurgencies. The directive was announced during a meeting with leaders from the Acholi sub-region in Gulu District, focusing on…

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Lukwago: “Ham has no clearance from NEMA to build on Nakivubo Channel”

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has lashed out at businessman Hamis Kiggundu for allegedly barricading and developing the Nakivubo Channel without proper authorization. The channel, a critical drainage corridor in Kampala, has been at the center of a heated dispute following Kiggundu’s actions on the night of August 15, which Lukwago had previously warned against….

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PFF attacks Owiny-Dollo for being ‘partial’

Dr. Michael Lulume Bayigga, vice chairman of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) for Buganda, has criticized Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo for remarks that Bayigga claims intimidate lawyers advocating for their clients’ bail. Speaking at a press conference at PFF’s Katonga Road headquarters in Kampala, Bayigga argued that Dollo’s statements undermine the constitutional right…

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Museveni commissions Wagagai Gold Mining Project

President Museveni has commissioned the Wagagai Gold Mining Project in Busia District, hailing it as a pivotal step toward ending the export of raw minerals and advancing Uganda’s commitment to value addition. During the event, President Museveni commended Wagagai Mining (U) Co., Ltd. for establishing a cutting-edge refinery capable of producing gold at 99.99% purity….

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PM Nabbanja, Nakalema woo American, Indian investors

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and Col. Edith Nakalema, head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), met with American and Indian investors in Kampala to explore trade and investment opportunities. The delegation represented sectors including agriculture, technology, housing, and finance. Nabbanja welcomed the investors, highlighting Uganda’s favorable investment climate, including a 10-year tax holiday,…

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President Museveni proposes equitable cattle compensation in Teso

President Museveni has called for fair distribution of the Teso cattle compensation fund to benefit all households, rather than concentrating funds among a few claimants. Speaking at Soroti University, he described the compensation as rehabilitation for cattle losses due to past wars, emphasizing direct payments to households to avoid excessive legal fees. Museveni proposed distributing…

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Lukwago, Hamis Kiggundu’s ‘war’ over Nakivubo channel continues. Who will win?

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has publicly accused businessman Hamis Kiggundu of illegally constructing a structure on the Nakivubo water channel, exacerbating the city’s flooding issues. During a press conference at City Hall, Lukwago declared his intent to halt Kiggundu’s actions, dismissing a KCCA council resolution from April 3, 2025, that permitted Kiggundu’s company, Ham…

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Stanbic Bank, Afrigo Band donate Shs 20 million to Uganda Cancer Institute

Stanbic Bank, in partnership with Afrigo Band, donated Shs 20 million in medical equipment and supplies to the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) to support cancer care. The donation included adult mattresses, colostomy bags, patient monitors, wheelchairs, chemo chairs, examination couches, hospital blankets, and food items. The contribution was made ahead of Afrigo Band’s 50th anniversary…

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EC defends expenditure on presidential nomination forms

Julius Mucunguzi, the spokesperson for the Electoral Commission (EC), has defended the commission’s expenditure on nomination stationery for presidential aspirants ahead of the 2026 elections. Speaking to Bbeg Media at the commission’s offices on 7th Street, Industrial Area, Kampala, Mucunguzi emphasized the significant costs involved. “We have spent considerable funds on preparing nomination papers for…

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