Politics

UMA seeks policy changes to boost local, cross-border trade

The chairperson of the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), Aga Ssekalala Jr., has urged the government to address challenges hindering manufacturers’ access to markets, both locally and internationally. He made the plea at the official opening of the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, held at Lugogo. He said the  restrictive bilateral agreements limit market access for…

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PFF’s Nabatanzi accuses NRM operatives of destroying opposition posters in Wakiso

Joan Nabatanzi, a People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) aspirant for the Wakiso Woman MP seat has accused NRM operatives of orchestrating the destruction and removal of opposition campaign posters. She described the actions as unfair and a violation of democratic principles. Speaking to BbegMedia at the PFF headquarters in Katonga, Kampala, Nabatanzi said she was…

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He lent a friend Shs 270 million without written agreement. Court has ordered the friend to repay

Mohanpal Singh Bharj, a Kampala-based businessman, has won a legal battle against his former tax adviser, Hitesh Mahendra Mehta, whom he had lent Shs 270 million. The case, heard in the Commercial Division of the High Court, stemmed from a financial arrangement gone sour between the two men, both chartered accountants. The disagreement began in…

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DFCU Bank urges farmers to leverage favourable climate for agricultural growth

DFCU Bank has called on Ugandan farmers to capitalise on the country’s favourable climatic conditions to advance the agricultural and livestock sectors. Speaking at the 2024 Uganda Best Farmers Awards ceremony held at the bank’s headquarters in Nakasero, Charles Mudiwa, the bank’s managing director wondered why farmers struggle to utilise the abundant water resources, fertile…

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Lwanga Bwanika to contest in Busiro South MP as independent

Matia Lwanga Bwanika, the outgoing Wakiso district chairperson, has announced his intention to run for the Busiro South parliamentary seat as an independent candidate in the upcoming elections. Speaking to journalists in Wakiso, Bwanika revealed his decision after losing the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket during the party’s vetting process. “After extensive consultations with my…

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Lango: Museveni roots for flat approach for cattle compensation plan

President Museveni has announced that the government is considering a flat-rate cattle compensation scheme across northern Uganda, following discussions with leaders in the Lango, Teso, and Acholi sub-regions. Speaking at campaign rallies in Alebtong and later in Otuke District on Thursday, Museveni outlined his proposal for each affected household to receive a fixed number of…

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French Embassy, Stanbic Business Incubator join forces to boost Uganda’s green economy

The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has partnered with the French Embassy in Uganda to launch a transformative Green Tech Incubator and Accelerator for Entrepreneurship Programme, aimed at empowering young people and women in Kampala and the Albertine Region. The initiative, formalised through a grant agreement signed at the French Embassy in Kampala, seeks to…

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Why did you drop Sseggona? Busiro East asks NUP

A section of Busiro East residents have publicly rejected the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) decision to award the 2026 parliamentary ticket to Mathias Walukagga instead of their preferred candidate, Medard Lubega Sseggona. The constituents, drawn from areas such as Mende Sub-County, Wakiso Town Council, Mumyuka, and Kyengera Town Council, expressed their discontent during a consultation…

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UDB wins global sustainability award

The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has been honoured with the outstanding Business Sustainability Achievement Award at the Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Awards 2025, held during the Global Sustainable Finance Conference (GSFC) in Karlsruhe, Germany.  The GSFC is a premier global platform dedicated to advancing practical, implementation-focused solutions for sustainable banking and finance, distinguishing itself from broader…

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Uganda launches new probe against Dubai-based human trafficking suspect

Government has commenced a fresh investigation targeting a Dubai-based Ugandan suspected of international human trafficking. The primary suspect is Charles “Abbey” Mwesigwa, a former London bus driver who relocated to Dubai and allegedly built a network exploiting vulnerable young Ugandan women. According to a BBC World Service investigation aired in September 2025, Mwesigwa is accused…

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ISO recruits over 300 spies ahead of 2026 election

The Internal Security Organisation (ISO) has recruited 312 new spies as the country prepares for its general election in 2026. President Museveni addressed the spies, referred to as operatives at State House Entebbe, over the weekend. Their recruitment comes during a period when political tensions often rise, and the government aims to strengthen its intelligence…

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Museveni commissions Kiira Vehicle Plant 

President Museveni yesterday commissioned the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja. Construction of the Kiira vehicle manufacturing plant started in 2019 and continued up to 2024, when all vehicle production systems were fully installed. Manufacturing began in March 2025 by Kiira Motors Corporation, with an initial investment of USD 120 million. During the commissioning, President Museveni…

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We need to remove the physical, invisible barriers preventing Africa’s integration

Benjamin Agaba Dear African presidents, Since European colonial powers divided Africa and imposed arbitrary borders, certain groups, such as the Tuareg—nomadic Berber-speaking people of the Sahara—have consistently rebelled against these artificial boundaries, particularly in Mauritania, Algeria, Mali and Niger. The Tuareg reject these imaginary borders, which vanish into the harsh desert dunes, and continuously challenge…

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EC meets presidential candidates to plan for 2026 campaign plans

The Electoral Commission (EC) has convened a pivotal meeting with representatives of all eight cleared presidential candidates to coordinate campaign schedules for the forthcoming 2026 general elections. This gathering, held amidst heightened political anticipation, aims to ensure orderly campaigning and mitigate risks of clashes between rival supporters. Chaired by the acting EC secretary, Richard Kamugisha,…

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EACOP, Buganda sign deal to boost tree planting along oil pipeline

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and Buganda Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote environmental conservation and community development, focusing on tree planting and the construction of a modern sports centre in Masaka City. The agreement signed this week at Bulange in Kampala, aligns with EACOP’s social and economic investment…

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Uncertainty as Beti Kamya’s contract expires 

Uncertainty prevails at the office of the Inspectorate of Government after Beti Kamya’s contract officially expired on Monday, September 22. Sources close to State House indicate that the president is yet to extend her four-year term, which began in 2021, signaling a potential shift in leadership at the IG. Kamya’s tenure, however, has been marred…

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People Brand House convenes dialogue to enhance corporate leadership, business growth

Senior managers and chief executive officers from various corporate companies yesterday convened at the multisectoral leadership dialogue at Hotel Protea in Kampala to address challenges faced by their organisations and chart a path forward. The dialogue was organised by the People Brand House, a management consulting firm that collaborates with business leaders and the society at…

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EC clarifies use of presidential security vehicles

Julius Mucunguzi, the spokesperson for the Electoral Commission (EC), has clarified that the commission will repurpose security vehicles allocated for presidential candidates if the number of nominated candidates is fewer than the available vehicles. Speaking to Bbeg Media this morning at the commission’s new headquarters in Lweza-Lubowa, Mucunguzi provided details on the allocation process. “We…

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Museveni’s key promises from 1996 to 2021: The hits and misses

For nearly 40 years, President Museveni and his National Resistance Movement (NRM) have shaped Uganda’s future. Since the first post-1995 Constitution election in 1996, Museveni has made bold promises in every campaign, offering improved livelihoods, jobs, education, and healthcare. From the 1996 manifesto, Tackling the Tasks Ahead, to the latest plans for 2026–2031, he has…

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