In 2020, Francis Xavier Ssempiira, a Ugandan living in Canada, was introduced to Aline Nabami, a gold dealer who was also operating a garage in Kampala. Ssempiira was the founder of Yata Technologies Inc, a Canadian company. When the Covid-19 pandemic affected the company’s business in 2020, he decided to start a luxury jewellery line…
By Sheila Catherine Abamu A familiar and heartbreaking scene plays out across Uganda every week. A husband dies. Within days of his burial, his widow, who has farmed the family land, raised children there and contributed to the household for decades, finds herself facing relatives seeking to take over the property. Many of these women…
The Principal Judge, Jane Frances Abodo, has overturned the conviction of Sheethal Kumar, a former manager at Tagore Apartments and Tagore Living, for theft and cancelled a compensation order of Shs 37 million that had been imposed on him by a lower court. The apartments, located along Mawanda Road in Kamwokya, are owned by prominent…
President Museveni has ordered a fresh crackdown on corruption, absenteeism and medicine shortages in public health facilities, warning that government workers who fail to serve citizens could be replaced by younger professionals. Speaking to members of the NRM Caucus at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Museveni said his recent countrywide campaigns had given him a clearer picture…
Parliament on Friday debated a government request seeking approval for the possible deployment of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to a proposed United Nations peacekeeping mission in Gaza, with Members of Parliament expressing sharply differing views on the move. Presenting the motion, the minister of Defence Kiryowa Kiwanuka, told Parliament that the government was…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has become the first bank in Uganda to connect to China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), a move expected to make trade between Uganda and China faster, cheaper and more efficient. The new platform allows Ugandan businesses to make direct payments in Chinese Yuan (RMB), reducing the need to convert money through…
Two employees of Next Media have died in a road accident on Entebbe Road, police have confirmed. Badru Kasirye and Isaac Ndamagye were killed on the spot when two vehicles collided head-on early Friday morning. Brian Makona, a presenter on Uncut was seriosuly injured and rushed to Kisubi hospital where he remains in a critical…
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has defended cement manufacturers following concerns raised on social media about alleged underweight cement bags. UNBS executive director, James Nkamwesiga Kasigwa, said the bureau launched investigations after a video circulating on social media claimed that some cement bags being sold on the market did not meet the required…
The Uganda Society of Architects (USA) has called on the government to strengthen investment in the housing sector and speed up implementation of budget commitments to help reduce Uganda’s estimated housing deficit of 2.4 million units. The call was made on Thursday during a post-budget dialogue on housing that brought together government officials, planners, architects,…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has set September 17, 2026 as the date for the parliamentary by-election in Adjumani West, following the death of former area MP, Gen. Moses Ali, last month. Speaking to journalists, EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said the commission had already begun implementing the electoral roadmap required by law to fill the…
Equity Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s economic empowerment by sponsoring the third edition of the 2026 Watoto Golf Tournament with Shs10 million. The bank says the sponsorship reflects its continued support for initiatives that create sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable communities through entrepreneurship. The sponsorship was announced on Wednesday during the tournament’s partners’…
The High Court has ruled that Spedag Interfreight, a courier company, was right to sell a consignment of frozen chicken that had been entrusted to it by Fresh Cuts after the importer failed to pay transport charges. Justice Susan Abinyo dismissed Fresh Cuts’ lawsuit in its entirety and instead awarded Spedag more than Shs100 million…
The United States has maintained its highest travel advisory for Uganda despite the country having successfully contained its Ebola outbreak and being declared Ebola free by the World Health Organization (WHO). In a statement announcing an additional $242 million in funding for Ebola response and preparedness efforts in Central and East Africa, the US Department…
Students continue to perform better in English than in Mathematics, Biology and listening skills, according to the 2025 National Assessment of Progress in Education (NAPE) report released on August 5, 2026. The assessment, conducted by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), evaluated learners’ competencies in English, Mathematics and Biology, while also assessing listening skills. The…
The UNICEF Representative to Uganda, Dr Robin Nandy, has called on Uganda’s young people to actively support government efforts to address climate change and build resilience against its growing effects. Speaking at the opening of a three-day national conference for children and youth on climate change, Dr Nandy said Uganda’s youthful population presents a major…
Dr Lina Zedriga, the National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for northern Uganda, and prominent human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza have reportedly left Uganda and will not be coming back soon, impeccable sources told Bbeg Media. Our sources told us that Dr Zedriga, who was until recently the acting NUP president, left Uganda mid-last month….
Equity Bank Uganda launched Equity Online for Business in April 2026, introducing a next-generation digital banking platform designed to simplify financial management for businesses of all sizes. The platform replaced the bank’s long-serving EazzyBiz internet banking system and was developed in response to changing customer needs and the rapid growth of digital banking. In this…
By Bob Twinomugisha Uganda’s budget for the 2026/27 financial year was presented at a pivotal moment in the country’s economic journey. The country is preparing for the start of commercial oil production, deepening its participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and pursuing an ambitious target of expanding the economy from about US$50…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has visited the family of Sam Mugumya, who has been missing since last year, following renewed public attention sparked by a video circulating on social media. A delegation led by ULS Vice President Asiimwe Anthony, accompanied by the Society’s Secretary, Treasurer and other council members, travelled to Rukungiri to meet…
Between December 2012 and June 2014, William Barigye, an employee at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, discovered that money meant for him had been going to another person’s account at PostBank (now Pearl Bank). Barigye worked as an assistant commissioner in the Legal and Inspectorate Services Department. He maintained his personal bank account at Centenary…
President Museveni has formally reaffirmed Uganda’s support for Olara Otunnu’s candidature for the position of secretary general of the United Nations. Introducing Otunnu to the diplomats at State House Entebbe, Museveni described him as a distinguished Ugandan statesman and experienced diplomat whose long service within the United Nations system makes him well qualified to lead…
Posta Uganda has launched a new five-year strategic plan aimed at transforming its services through digital technology, improving customer service and creating more employment opportunities. The strategy covers the period 2025/2026 to 2029/2030 and is built on three key pillars: service delivery standards, a client charter and a strategic plan. It is guided by the…
Former Kyadondo East parliamentary candidate and lawyer Maria Nassali Masereka has publicly denied authorising a notice of intention to sue the Kabaka over the implementation of a 2013 agreement between the Buganda Kingdom and the Baruuli Cultural Institution. Speaking to journalists at her office in Kampala, Nassali said she only recently became aware of the…
The government has appealed to the United States, Canada and the United Arab Emirates to lift travel restrictions imposed on Ugandan travellers following the country’s Ebola outbreak. Speaking at a joint press briefing, the minister of Health, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, said Uganda has already been declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), making the…
Joweria Nakku thought the Shs68 million she had saved in her Stanbic Bank account was safe. She had opened the savings account in 2001 and mainly used it to keep money rather than make frequent withdrawals. But the account had remained largely inactive for years except for a regular monthly insurance deduction. Her problems began…
Industrial development is often measured by the number of kilometres of pipeline built, tonnes of steel installed, or energy generated. However, another important measure is who gets the opportunity to build that development. Across Uganda and Tanzania, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) says it is helping to change long held beliefs that technical…
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has urged accounting officers to fully implement the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system in the 100 government entities where it has already been rolled out. The call was made during a training session for accounting officers held at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Kampala….
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the CDF, has appointed Brig Gen Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru as the acting commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC). In a statement Col Chris Magezi, the acting spokesperson of the UPDF said Nyakikuru has also been granted the acting rank of Major General. Nyakikuru over from Maj Gen David Mugisha, who is…
The minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sanjay Tanna has called on the Indian community in Uganda to take advantage of the country’s favourable investment climate and continue investing in the country’s economic development. Tanna made the remarks during a ceremony that honoured three distinguished public servants of Indian origin. They included Tanna himself, High…
The deputy governor of the Bank of Uganda Prof Augustus Nuwagaba, has urged Ugandans living abroad to play a bigger role in the country’s economic transformation by turning remittances into long-term investments. Speaking during Equity Bank Uganda’s 2026 Diaspora Webinar, Nuwagaba said the diaspora should take ownership of Uganda’s economic story and demonstrate its contribution…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has finalised plans to strengthen waste management across the five divisions of Kampala as it seeks to improve cleanliness in the city. The initiative will cover Makindye, Kawempe, Central, Nakawa and Lubaga divisions. Speaking during an interview with Bbeg Media, the KCCA director of Public Health and Environment, Dr Sarah…
Julius Tumwesigye, the former finance manager of Prestige Driving School, has been ordered by the court to refund Shs170.52 million to the company that he irregularly received and retained from the firm’s bank account without lawful justification. Justice Bernard Namanya also awarded the company Shs10 million in general damages, in a ruling that underlines the…
A total of 165 women-led enterprises have graduated from the Green Businesses and Jobs for the Green Transformation Project, a programme aimed at strengthening women entrepreneurship, creating green jobs and supporting Uganda’s transition to a sustainable economy. The graduates completed Cohorts One to Four of the programme, which is implemented by Stanbic Business Incubator Limited…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has apologised to residents of Makindye for delays in collecting garbage following last week’s national clean-up exercise. KCCA executive director Sharifa Buzeki made the apology while leading a Weyonje community clean-up exercise in Kakungulu Zone, Kibuli Parish, Makindye. “I want to thank the residents of this area and apologise for…
The High Court has dismissed an application by two directors of KK Electrical Company (U) Limited seeking to stop their prosecution over allegations of tax evasion and VAT fraud. The court ruled that the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) acted lawfully in deciding to prosecute Mahmood Kasule and Henry Kasirye Masanganzira, the directors, who had gone to…
Uganda’s diaspora continues to send record amounts of money back home, and Equity Bank Uganda is stepping up efforts to help turn those remittances into long-term investments that create businesses, jobs and sustainable wealth. On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the bank will host the latest edition of its Equity Diaspora Webinar Series. The initiative is…
African youth are more optimistic about the future of their countries and the continent, but they say governments must create jobs, fight corruption and give young people a greater voice in decision making. The findings are contained in the 2026 African Youth Survey, which interviewed 4,901 young people aged between 18 and 24 across 16…
The government has announced plans to introduce new laws to regulate the use of internet platforms, including TikTok, as part of efforts to curb online abuse and promote responsible use of digital technologies. Speaking at the 2026 Uganda Internet Governance Forum held at Sheraton, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, said…
DFCU Bank has told shareholders to brace for a loss in the first half of 2026, and at the heart of the financial pain is a legal battle in London pitting the bank against tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia and his family. In a profit warning issued to the Uganda Securities Exchange on July 30, 2026, the…
The High Court has dismissed an application by Dei Industries International and its proprietor, Dr Matthias Magoola, seeking to halt an ongoing independent audit process in their legal battle with Equity Bank Uganda Ltd and Equity Bank Kenya over a long-standing loan. Justice Susan Abinyo said Dei Industries and Magoola had failed to prove that…
Smart Protus Magara, a Ugandan who fleeced two Tanzanian businessmen of Shs500 million through the D9 investment scheme, has been ordered to refund them all the money with interest after the court discovered that the money had been deposited into his personal bank account and was never properly accounted for. Justice Bernard Namanya ruled that…
The Electoral Commission has announced a fresh voter registration exercise and residual LC1 elections in villages where polling did not take place during the recently concluded nationwide elections. Simon Byabakama, the EC chairperson, said fresh registration of village voters will be conducted on Thursday, July 30, while the updated voters’ register will be displayed on…
Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has reopened the long-running Temangalo land controversy, summoning businessman Amos Nzeyi to explain why he continues to occupy part of land that was bought by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) more than 15 years ago. The committee reached the decision after hearing that Nzeyi,…
The government has apologised to Ugandans for the widespread power outages experienced across the country in recent weeks, saying the interruptions are the result of ongoing electricity infrastructure upgrades. Speaking at a media briefing, the minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Dr Monica Musenero, acknowledged the inconvenience caused by the outages and appealed to the…
Lately, I find myself watching the TV less and less. By TV, I mean the channels available to me. From UBC TV, Bukedde TV, NBS TV, TV West to Salt Media TV and others. I will occassionally still sit long enough to watch a 20 minute broadcast from CNN, Aljazeera and BBC but that is…
For nearly two decades, Olara Otunnu called President Museveni a mastermind of genocide in northern Uganda. Then Otunnu was working as the UN’s special representative for children and armed conflict and was in contention to become secretary-general. Uganda refused to back him, his diplomatic passport was revoked, and he was left with little choice but…
By Joseph Ngor Deng Matem Every day, somewhere in South Sudan, a family is struggling. Some overcome their problems, while others quietly fall apart. Most of these stories never make the news, yet they affect children, parents, and entire communities. That is why I chose the title Before We Lose Another Family. It is a…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has committed Shs200 million towards the second edition of the Independence Marathon, a national run aimed at raising awareness about maternal and newborn deaths while raising money to improve maternal healthcare services. The marathon, organised under the theme “Save a Mother,” will take place on October 4. Money raised from the event…
A family investment that began with hopes of building retirement homes in Naguru has ended in a costly court battle, with the High Court ordering Denis Tindyebwa and his wife, Christine Tindyebwa, to refund Shs 991 million to Geoffrey Tindyebwa and his wife, Lillian Njeri Tindyebwa. Justice Patience Rubagumya ruled that Geoffrey Tindyebwa had failed…
MPs have questioned the credibility of the appointment of Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Acting chief executive officer Protazio Sande, saying the process that led to his appointment appears to have raised legal and governance concerns. The concerns emerged when the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) met officials from the Insurance Regulatory…
