As schools across Uganda reopen for a new term, excitement has returned to classrooms, playgrounds and staffrooms. Behind the scenes, however, school administrators and parents are grappling with a familiar challenge: finding enough money to meet education-related expenses at the start of the academic term. For many schools, the beginning of a term is one…
Many people in Uganda woke up on Monday to news that the home of Erias Lukwago, the respected lawyer and former lord mayor of Kampala, had been surrounded by military men. Outside, two vans popularly known as Drones were on standby. Lukwago’s wife, Zawedde Lubwama, later told journalists she tried to stop the men who…
Emmanuel Buhaburwa Babu, an aspirant for the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), has proposed the establishment of a regional standby military force to respond to security threats and civil unrest within the East African Community (EAC). Babu, a long-serving staff member at the NRM Secretariat told Bbeg Media that if elected to the regional House,…
Corporate leaders and policy experts have urged Ugandan businesses to begin preparing for mandatory Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting requirements that will take effect for financial institutions in January 2027. The call was made during the second annual East Africa ESG Summit hosted by Capital One Group (COG) on June 11, 2026. Held virtually…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has given the army 24 hours to release Erias Lukwago, the former Kampala lord mayor and prominent opposition lawyer who was arrested from his home by soldiers this morning. Lukwago, the president of the opposition People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), was arrested at his residence in Wakaliga, Rubaga, by operatives…
Kampala International University (KIU) has unveiled an ambitious plan to become one of Africa’s top 10 universities within the next decade as it expands postgraduate scholarships, strengthens research and deepens competence-based education to prepare graduates for a rapidly changing global economy. The vision was outlined during the university’s 33rd graduation ceremony held at its Western…
Equity Bank Uganda has supported the expansion of a tree nursery business in Lira City through a solar-powered irrigation project that has boosted production and promoted climate-resilient farming in northern Uganda. In Boroboro parish, Gwengbar area, Dopla tree nurseries has grown from a small backyard operation into a major supplier of tree seedlings, following the…
In 2006, Mariam Namutebi, who was living and working in Switzerland, wanted to construct a three-storeyed rental house on her land at Busega, Kampala. She started sending her sister Hadijja Nassuna money to oversee the project. Namutebi says she entered a verbal agreement with Nassuna under which she would receive money from her, buy building…
Leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Bujumba sub-county have stepped up grassroots mobilisation efforts on Bunyama Island as they seek support for the party’s flag bearer, Idah Nabayiga, ahead of the Kalangala Woman MP by-election. Bujumba sub-county NRM chairman John Mike Yiga led the mobilisation drive. Party leaders and local structures moved…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has vowed to remove the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) from power, accusing it of dictatorship, corruption and mismanagement of Uganda’s affairs. The remarks were made during a thanksgiving ceremony hosted by newly elected Kira Municipality MP, George Musisi, at St Joseph Church of Uganda in Bulindo, Wakiso. The event…
Justice Celia Nagawa of the Family Division of the High Court has rejected an attempt by a man to challenge the paternity of three children that he has raised for years, saying his request came too late and was based largely on untested allegations. Her ruling arose from a bitter family dispute between Steven Mutyaba…
The NRM Secretariat commissioner in charge of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), Fred Bamwine, has warned against delays in mobilising public servants to implement the ruling party’s manifesto. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Bamwine said President Museveni appointed RDCs to support government programmes and ensure effective service delivery. He warned that officials who fail to perform their…
The police have urged communities to report criminal activities to law enforcement agencies instead of taking the law into their own hands through mob justice. Speaking to Bbeg Media, the Community Liaison and Community Policing Commander at Police Headquarters in Naguru, SSP Dr Aisha Kayongo, said community leaders have a critical role to play in…
Sheila Orikiriza, a Kabale-based businesswoman who sued Mandela Millers, demanding Shs 50.8 million for goods she says were never delivered, has suffered a setback after filing the case in the wrong court. Orikiriza claimed she paid Mandela Millers Shs 37 million for goods that were never delivered to her. She also wanted court to give…
The construction of Uganda’s new parliament chambers has entered its final phase after the completion of major steelworks, paving the way for roofing and finishing works on the landmark project. The new chambers, being constructed by Roko Construction, are expected to be completed by the end of next year. A key milestone has been reached…
The Office of the President has raised concerns over the poor implementation of President Museveni’s 23 core strategic guidelines and directives that were issued in 2016. A performance assessment conducted by the Apex Platform, an executive public policy management forum chaired by the president, found that most government ministries, departments and agencies had failed to…
The High Court has dismissed a defamation case in which Beti Kamya, the former IGG, sued veteran politician Miria Matembe for calling her a “political prostitute” during various interviews on NTV and NBS TV. Justice Isaac Teko said Matembe’s comments were “protected political opinion and not defamatory” in any way. READ FULL RULING HERE..https://ulii.org/en/akn/ug/judgment/ughccd/2026/179/eng@2026-05-11 The…
Busiro East MP Emmanuel Magoola has pledged to lobby for improved health service delivery in his constituency during his five-year term in Parliament. Speaking to Bbeg Media outside his office at Kingdom Kampala, Magoola said residents of Busiro East continue to face challenges accessing quality healthcare because of congestion at health facilities and inadequate medical…
The outgoing German Ambassador to Uganda, Mathias Schauer, has urged legislators to focus their legislative work on improving service delivery for ordinary Ugandans. Schauer made the remarks while speaking to journalists after paying a farewell visit to Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa at Parliament. He said the lawmakers should prioritise sectors that directly affect people’s lives,…
The newly appointed minister of Public Service, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, officially assumed office today and pledged to strengthen efficiency, accountability and performance across government institutions. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the ministry of Public Service, Katumba said he would prioritise improving service delivery and streamlining payroll and pension management systems to ensure they…
The Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS) has acknowledged that many musicians are still earning less than expected from royalties, despite the organisation distributing Shs 216 million to music rights holders. Speaking during a media briefing in Kampala on Wednesday, UPRS board chairman Martin Nkoyoyo aka Yoyo said the latest payout shows progress in the management…
For years, Jian Namuhenge spent nearly Shs 80,000 every month on charcoal. Like millions of Ugandans, she relied on a traditional charcoal stove for daily cooking, unaware that a more efficient and affordable alternative existed. Today, the same sack of charcoal lasts her almost three months. The change did not come from earning more money…
Absa Bank has been ordered to pay a haulage firm Shs 77.5 million after it unlawfully seized the firm’s trailer in 2008 following a dispute over a loan. An earlier ruling by the High Court had ordered that Kawa Distributors pay the bank Shs 65 million, but the Court of Appeal overturned this ruling and…
The newly appointed minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Gen Henry Tumukunde, has vowed to eliminate corruption and misappropriation of public funds at the ministry, saying accountability will be central to his leadership. Speaking to journalists during the handover ceremony at the ministry headquarters, Gender and Labour House in Kampala, Tumukunde said every shilling…
One of the standout moments at the 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL) was the recognition of outgoing chief executive Francis Karuhanga. The AGM, held at Serena Hotel Kampala, had gathered shareholders to review another year of strong financial performance. However, attention also turned to Karuhanga, who is preparing to…
Parliament has approved a loan of €168.9 million for the second phase of the Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems Project, paving the way for the implementation of several irrigation projects across the country. The loan will be obtained from the United Kingdom Export Finance and Citi Bank to support government efforts to improve agricultural production and reduce…
The outgoing leadership of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has formally handed over office to the newly appointed minister, Justine Kasule Lumumba, with pledges of continuity, innovation and improved service delivery. The handover ceremony was held at the ministry’s headquarters on Parliamentary Avenue in Kampala. Former ICT minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, who has…
Felix Osike, a veteran reporter and editor at Vision Group, has indicated that he will be leaving the media organisation at the end of the year. Impeccable sources at New Vision told Bbeg Media that Osike, who serves as deputy editor-in-chief, has communicated the decision to top management, including Don Wanyama, the CEO of Vision…
Somewhere in Kampala today, a signboard reads “For Sale”. Passersby nod knowingly. They believe they have solved the mystery. The name is right there, embedded in the transaction. Sale. Salim “Sale(h)”. It is practically a confession. Elsewhere, another signboard reads “Not For Sale”. The nodding continues. Of course he would say that. In Uganda, denial…
The actions of Fatuma Nabitaka Ndisaba, the RDC for Mukono, have cost taxpayers Shs 86 million after she recklessly intervened in a land dispute and passed judgment with disregard for the law. The High Court in Mukono last week awarded Timothy Kiranda and Emmanuel Mubiru Shs 86 million after finding that several of their rights…
Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank) has been ordered by the Industrial Court to pay Shs 78.9 million to a senior manager it unfairly and unlawfully dismissed nine years ago. Paul Ndhego joined PostBank in May 2009 as a branch manager before rising through several positions. By December 2012, he had become credit manager in charge of…
A quiet but significant transformation is taking place in Kilulu B village in Mbale, powered not by government projects or major infrastructure investments, but by solar energy. At the centre of this change are Simon Malenje, the LC I chairperson, and Grace Kayegi, director of Good Journey Nursery and Primary School. Together, they are working…
The newly appointed state minister for Lands, Harriet Ntabazi, has defended the involvement of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) in land matters, saying their role is provided for under the Constitution and should be respected by the public. Ntabazi made the remarks while speaking to Bbeg Media at Parliament in response to concerns raised by some…
President Museveni on Tuesday presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Uganda’s newly appointed cabinet ministers and ministers of State at State House Entebbe. The ceremony marked the official start of a new phase of government administration, with 78 members of the executive taking the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Minister before assuming office….
Uganda has been ranked among the world’s top 25 destinations for outsourcing services, a major milestone for the country’s growing digital economy. According to the 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index, Uganda ranks 24th out of 193 countries assessed worldwide. The ranking places Uganda in the top 13% globally, second in the East African Community behind…
Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo has called for the establishment of an independent environmental restoration committee to coordinate with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) during wetland restoration operations. Balimwezo made the remarks while responding to recent evictions carried out by NEMA in areas including Bwaise, Kawala and other parts of Kampala, where several residents…
MPs have started receiving iPads to help them carry out their work more efficiently; however, they still face several challenges that affect their ability to serve the public effectively. Last week, new MPs began collecting the devices, which are expected to improve communication and access to parliamentary documents. While the iPads are a welcome addition,…
The Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) has ordered the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to refund Java House Shs 237.3 million in disputed VAT, while upholding a separate tax assessment of over Shs 935 million against the coffee chain. The ruling settled a long-running dispute that began after URA audited Java House’s tax affairs covering July 2014…
Former opposition politician James Birungi Ozo has been ordered to repay a Shs 383 million loan he took from Pride after the court rejected his attempt to stop the bank from enforcing a court order. Ozo, who was once a prominent official in the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) before crossing to the National Resistance…
The former MP for Bukoto South, Dr Twaha Kagabo, has criticised the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) over what he described as poor city management, saying it is one of the major causes of the persistent traffic congestion in Kampala. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Kagabo said Kampala’s traffic problem is not caused by the number…
The MP for Kawempe South, Madina Ntale Nsereko, has called on the new leadership of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to urgently address service delivery challenges affecting residents in her constituency. Speaking to Bbeg Media on Saturday morning, Nsereko said the new City Hall leadership led by Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo should focus on…
Equity Bank Uganda has unveiled an ambitious financing strategy aimed at accelerating the adoption of clean energy technologies across the country. The bank is positioning itself as a key player in Uganda’s transition to renewable energy by making solar systems, clean cooking technologies, and other renewable energy solutions more affordable for households, schools, farmers, and…
Ibrahim Lubega Kaddunabbi, the embattled chief executive officer of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), has won an early victory in his legal battle against the regulator after the High Court issued an interim administrative order blocking the implementation of a decision denying him a contract renewal. In a ruling, Justice Joyce Kavuma restrained the IRA…
Mulago Hospital has received three golf carts from the Bank of Uganda in a move aimed at improving transportation and emergency services within the country’s largest public health facility. The golf carts, which can each carry up to eight people, are expected to ease movement of patients, nurses, medical samples and other hospital staff between…
For the first time in its history, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is specifically recruiting musicians and dancers as part of a major nationwide recruitment exercise aimed at bringing more specialised talent into the military. Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, the acting UPDF spokesperson, Col Chris Magezi, said the recruitment exercise…
Chris Obore, the long-serving and outspoken director of Communications at Parliament, is said to be navigating one of the most delicate moments of his career following the election of Jacob Oboth-Oboth as speaker of the 12th Parliament. Sources within Parliament told Bbeg Media that in recent weeks, Obore has become cautious as the new leadership…
A new report has concluded that decades of oil and gas production have failed to bring meaningful economic development to many African countries, despite the continent’s vast fossil fuel resources. The report, Pipe Dreams: How Oil and Gas Fail to Deliver Economic Development in Africa, was released by Oil Change International and Power Shift Africa….
Shumuk Aluminium Industries has been ordered by the Commercial Court to pay Bank of Baroda more than Shs 16.4 billion after losing a long-running legal battle over unpaid loan facilities. Justice Patience Rubagumya dismissed Shumuk’s case and instead ruled in favour of the bank, finding that the company had defaulted on its loan obligations and…
Stakeholders in Uganda’s mining sector have called on the government to establish an independent body known as the Mining Authority of Uganda, saying it would strengthen regulation and accelerate the industry’s growth. The call was made during a stakeholders’ meeting of artisanal and small-scale miners held in Kampala. Speaking at the meeting, Humphrey Asiimwe, the…
Medical practitioners have strongly opposed the government’s new policy on medical interns, arguing that it was introduced without consultation and threatens both medical training and healthcare service delivery. Speaking during an engagement meeting with the Uganda Law Society in Kampala, leaders of medical professional associations described the policy as unfair, unethical and harmful to the…
