Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the World Bank Group to accelerate the country’s economic transformation and improve the lives of its people. Speaking during the launch of the Country Partnership Framework and the Public Finance Review at Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala, the minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, said the government…
Renowned social commentator and social critic, Timothy Kalyegira, has been missing since either Thursday or Friday last week. A message circulated in the Butenga Estate residents’ WhatsApp group on Sunday evening raised the alarm. It said Kalyegira, who lives in the estate located in Kira, had not been seen or heard from since around Thursday…
The High Court has dismissed a case lodged by G4S, a private security firm, against the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), protesting payment of tax on the meals it provides to its security guards at CNOOC and TotalEnergies facilities. However, the court also agreed that URA had wrongly used a blanket 30% tax rate in calculating…
The government has announced plans to repatriate hundreds of Ugandans stranded in South Africa following months of rising xenophobic attacks and growing tension targeting foreign nationals. Speaking to journalists , the acting minister for Foreign Affairs, Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune, said President Museveni had directed the Office of the Prime Minister to work with the ministries…
Sarah Bireete, the executive director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), and Eunice Musiime, the executive director of Akina Mama wa Afrika, have been arrested today by armed men under unclear circumstances. Sources said the two were allegedly picked up from their respective homes and driven to a yet-to-be-disclosed location. The identities of the…
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has called for talks with the government after Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the CDF, ordered the shutdown of Nation Media Group in Uganda. Muhoozi’s orders led to the closure of NTV Uganda, Spark TV, and Daily Monitor, a decision some press freedom advocates are calling one of the most serious…
A woman who sued Kampala Hospital after receiving conflicting Hepatitis B test results during pregnancy has lost her case after the High Court ruled that the hospital and its laboratory technician acted according to accepted medical practice and were not negligent. Justice Simon Peter Kinobe dismissed the case filed by Proscovia Namwanje against Kampala Hospital…
For many years, retirement savings have seemed beyond the reach of millions of Ugandans working in the informal sector. But that is beginning to change as the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) expands its SmartLife Flexi grassroots campaign, bringing social security services directly to communities across the country. The nationwide campaign is helping boda boda…
Uganda’s second school term is well underway, but many school administrators are still grappling with a familiar challenge: keeping schools running while waiting for parents to complete paying school fees. Schools must continue paying teachers’ salaries, buying food, purchasing learning materials and maintaining facilities, even when fee payments come in slowly. To help bridge this…
The Industrial Court has ordered All Saints Cathedral to compensate cleaners and security guards it fired during the Covid-19 pandemic, but failed to pay them the redundancy benefits promised under its own Human Resource Manual. The court, however, dismissed claims that the workers had been unfairly dismissed and rejected demands for overtime, general damages, severance…
Amuru Woman MP Lucy Akello has launched a campaign to encourage more farmers in the Acholi sub-region to grow coffee, saying the region has the potential to become one of Uganda’s leading coffee-producing areas. Speaking to Bbeg Media at Parliament, Akello said it was time to prove wrong those who believe that Acholi is unsuitable…
Former Leader of the Opposition Aol Ochan has joined other legislators in opposing proposed amendments to the Administration of Parliament Act being championed by the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU). The proposed changes are being fronted by Denis Namara, the MP for Rubabo County, who has argued that the law should be amended to change…
Equity Bank Uganda and My Tree Initiative have strengthened their partnership to promote environmental conservation and climate resilience through a major tree-planting exercise in Mpigi District. The exercise was held at Kyasanku Hill College in Kasanje along the Kampala-Masaka highway. It forms part of Equity Bank Uganda’s contribution to Equity Group’s goal of planting 35…
Solomon Serwanjja, the executive director of the African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ), has become the latest person to be summoned by police in what appears to be a widening crackdown on civil society organisations in the media, governance and human rights space. Serwanjja founded AIIJ in 2021, an organisation dedicated to training and building…
He is a former minister in President Museveni’s cabinet. He also has several children. More than 15 years ago, it was reported that the minister had left his blood sample at one of the hospitals in Kampala. This is the ONLY hospital where his women must give birth. So if a woman claimed that she…
The Woman MP for Nwoya, Christine Lanyero, has asked the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to provide urgent support to former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebels who recently returned to Uganda from South Sudan under the government’s amnesty programme. Speaking to Bbeg Media at Parliament, Lanyero said the returnees need food, medicine, counselling, and…
The International Hospital Kampala (IHK) in Namuwongo has lost a court case in which it wanted to recover Shs82.6 million in unpaid medical bills after it treated, for five months, an employee of an American-based firm who had gotten involved in an accident. The case started after Robert Mugabe, who worked for Torres Advanced Enterprise…
Equity Bank has renewed its partnership with KPMG and Nation Media Group (NMG) for the 2026 Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies Survey, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Uganda’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The survey, launched on Thursday at KPMG’s headquarters in Kampala, is now in its 19th year. It is being held under the theme,…
Lawyers under the Uganda Law Society (ULS) have announced a nationwide demonstration scheduled for Friday to protest what they describe as continued violations of human rights and disregard for the rule of law in the country. The lawyers said they will wear black attire as a symbol of mourning and solidarity with Ugandans who they…
Religious leaders have raised concerns over worsening climate change, linking it to poor environmental management by sections of the population. They warned that the continued destruction of wetlands and forest reserves is accelerating environmental degradation across the country. Findings from a recent survey conducted in Agag, presented during a policy review and dissemination meeting organised…
MPs have expressed concern about what they describe as growing disunity, declining patriotism, and weakening nationalism in the country, despite the powerful symbols displayed at the entrance of Parliament. The legislators questioned whether political leaders fully understand the meaning of the symbols that represent Uganda’s history, culture, wildlife, and political heritage. During a discussion on…
The High Court has awarded Shs 100 million to Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, the deputy IGG, after finding that social media commentator and journalist Dean Lubowa Saava defamed her through a series of TikTok videos. In her ruling, Justice Joyce Kavuma said that the statements made by Lubowa about Muhairwe were false, malicious, and damaging to…
MTN Uganda chairman Charles Mbire will headline the inaugural SBG Securities Investor Day on Friday, June 26, as the investment firm seeks to encourage more Ugandans to participate in the country’s financial markets. The event will be streamed live on the Stanbic Uganda YouTube channel from 12:00 pm East African Time. The forum comes at…
When Polland Food Centre opened in 2025, the aroma of freshly prepared meals quickly attracted customers. Behind the scenes, however, the restaurant was grappling with a costly challenge. Traditional charcoal stoves were consuming large amounts of fuel, filling the kitchen with smoke and increasing operating expenses. Like many growing restaurants, Polland Food Centre faced rising…
Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has started hearing the case in which Vincent Mbowa, the NRM candidate for the position of councillor LCV for Makindye III, is challenging the election of Paul Kato of the National Unity Platform (NUP). He argues that Kato was illegally nominated and that the Electoral Commission (EC) failed to follow the…
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has expressed concern over what he described as the growing trend of human rights violations in the country. He made the remarks on Tuesday during a meeting with clan heads, commonly known as Bataka, at the Lubiri in Mengo. The meeting was convened to enable the Kabaka to hear and…
When Oliver Kabalisa’s young daughter fell seriously ill, the nurse faced a painful choice familiar to what many working parents face. Should she stay home and nurse her, or should she report to work and leave her sick daughter in the hands of other people? Kabalisa stayed away from work, and this cost her her…
The LDC Magistrate’s Court has held its first-ever open court session in Kagugube parish, with judicial officers calling on the public to embrace ongoing judicial reforms to improve access to justice and service delivery. The Open Court Day was organised to sensitise members of the community about court processes and procedures. The event focused on…
Uganda is facing a serious household energy crisis, particularly in rural areas where access to modern cooking technology remains out of reach for most families. The vast majority of rural households depend on firewood and charcoal, burned on traditional three-stone fires or basic metal and clay stoves. These methods have sustained communities for generations, but…
Erias Lukwago, the former Kampala lord mayor, has been denied bail after the Makindye Chief Magistrate Court ruled that he could interfere with investigations if released. In a ruling delivered on Tuesday, Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera ordered that Lukwago remain on remand but directed prison authorities to take him to Mulago Hospital within 24 hours…
MPs have expressed mixed views about the upcoming LC 1 elections, with some welcoming the exercise as long overdue while others question the cost of conducting the polls at a time when the country faces pressing service delivery challenges. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Kinkizi West MP James Kaberuka praised the government for allocating funds to…
Former Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko has claimed that former Speaker Anita Annet Among is in poor health and urgently requires medical attention. Speaking on his social media platforms, Nsereko alleged that Among is suffering from a serious medical condition, which he said has left her unable to walk. “ “Rt Hon Anita Annet Among…
The High Court has dismissed an application filed by Henry Banyenzaki, a former minister and MP, over a disagreement he has with Tropical Bank regarding a loan facility he took in 2013. Justice Patience Rubagumya said the legal procedure (of originating summons) that Banyenzaki was using to try to evade paying the bank Shs 600…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) is preparing to celebrate its 70th anniversary in December this year amid growing concerns about what lawyers describe as increasing violations of their rights and attacks on the legal profession. The anniversary celebrations will be held under the theme, “Vows Renewed: Defence of the Rule of Law.” Speaking during a…
As the world marks World Refugee Day, a growing number of displaced families in Uganda are moving beyond survival and building sustainable livelihoods through access to financial services. Observed annually on June 20, World Refugee Day serves as a reminder that behind every refugee statistic is a human story. It is the story of a…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has accused the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) of blocking some of its campaign rallies ahead of the Kalangala Woman MP by-election. Speaking to Bbeg Media at Parliament, the shadow minister for Information, Sheila Amaniyo Dravile, said the opposition was concerned about what she described as interference with its campaign…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the roadmap for the long-awaited LC 1 elections, with polling scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026. According to the commission, the elections will be conducted in all 71,214 villages across Uganda under the multiparty political system. The electoral process will begin with elections for village women committees on July…
Amos Bagonza, the LCV councillor for Makerere University Ward, today led a group of youth to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) headquarters demanding the release of a list of KCCA employees and their respective responsibilities. The group said their action followed a petition submitted to KCCA’s Human Resource Directorate on June 11, 2026, seeking information…
The Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) has cancelled a Shs 4.24 billion tax assessment imposed on Kuku Foods Uganda, the company behind the KFC franchise in Uganda, following changes in the fast-food firm’s ownership structure. Kuku Foods was originally owned almost entirely by Kuku Foods East Africa Holdings Limited (KFEAH), which held 999 of the company’s…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has warned the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, against what it describes as continued attacks on lawyers and the rule of law. Speaking to Bbeg Media, the ULS vice president, Anthony Asiimwe, said Gen Muhoozi should remember that Uganda is governed by a Constitution that must be respected…
On the morning of December 13, 2005, Victoria Awor, then working as an assistant registrar at Makerere University, packed her bags and left her matrimonial home at Plot 415B Nakasero Hill Road in Kampala. She left behind her husband Alex Bwangamoi Okello and their three children. She moved into a house at the university, and…
Schools have been urged to embrace sports as an integral part of their curriculum to improve the quality of education and promote the overall development of learners. The call was made by George William Mukasa, president of the Life Saving Association of Uganda, during the second Ssemakokiro Pine Forest Gardens Sports Gala held at Kitegomba…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has awarded renowned media consultant and researcher Dr Joel Isabirye the contract to establish and operationalise its planned radio station after he emerged the best evaluated bidder in a competitive procurement process. According to information from KCCA, nine media service providers submitted bids for the project. Following the evaluation…
In one of the WhatsApp messages, he called his colleague a “skirt-chaser”. In another, he claimed the same colleague had fired bullets at some people in Kansagati over a woman and that the police were looking for him. All this was posted in a WhatsApp forum of senior managers at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)….
Stakeholders in Uganda’s manufacturing sector have called for stronger collaboration, innovative financing solutions and increased investment in value addition to drive growth and improve the competitiveness of locally made products in regional markets. The call was made during Stanbic Bank Uganda’s inaugural Business Forum held in Kampala under the theme, “From Farm to Shelf: Financing…
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has announced plans to strengthen the use of digital systems in government procurement as part of efforts to reduce corruption and improve transparency. Speaking during a post-budget discussion on the Financial Year 2026/27 budget, PPDA executive director Benson Turamye said the authority is moving away…
Kimberly Jael Aremo Acio, 19, from Kole district in northern Uganda, is among the young women competing to represent Uganda at Miss Universe. She says her goal is not only about winning a crown but using the platform to speak for young people and promote mentorship. She is competing in Miss Universe Uganda. Before entering…
The media fraternity is mourning the death of BBS Terefayina journalist Joseph Sseruwooza, who passed away on Friday morning at the Uganda Heart Institute in Mulago. Sseruwooza, said to be in his early 30s, was a reporter with BBS Terefayina and widely known for covering Parliament. He was also the host of the station’s popular…
For decades, cocoa cultivation was considered impossible in Lira and the wider Lango sub-region. Farmers believed the area’s rainfall patterns, high temperatures and soil conditions could not support a crop traditionally associated with wetter regions such as Bundibugyo and parts of West Africa. Today, that belief is gradually being challenged by one farmer’s determination and…
The Senior Presidential Adviser on Diaspora Affairs, Abbey Walusimbi, has condemned recent xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals, including Ugandans, in South Africa. Walusimbi said the attacks were unacceptable and could undermine relations between Uganda and other African countries. Speaking to Bbeg Media at his office in Kampala, Walusimbi urged South Africans to remember the support…
