Are you are registered voter? Do you want to verify your voter details online? The National Voters Register display exercise by the Electoral Commission is currently ongoing. It ends on May 15. For those who want to check their details online, the process is very simple. First visit the online portal — https://ec.or.ug/register/. Enter your…
President Museveni has praised the people of Rwakitura for their active participation in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) village-level elections. The process involves verification of the party members’ register, electing village structures and LCI flag bearers. Museveni, who also serves as the NRM national acirman, personally oversaw the exercise in Rwakitura cell, Nshwerenkye parish, Kiruhura….
Stanbic Bank Uganda, through its for Her initiative, has partnered with UN Women to launch a transformative programme in the West Nile sub-region, targeting both refugee and host communities. The initiative is designed to empower women through digital inclusion, financial literacy, and sustainable livelihood support. “Our work in West Nile is grounded in the belief…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has said the country needs to slow down on value addition in the coffee sector because that is not where our competitive advantage is. Mayiga, while addressing the Lukiiko, said Uganda’s raw coffee is loved globally because of its unique aroma; therefore, processing it into powder form may not be the…
The display of the national voters’ register and the Register for Special Interest Groups (Youths, PWDs and Older Persons) at 620 polling stations has commenced today. The display had been delayed by some technical glitches. Julius Mucunguzi, the Electoral Commission spokesperson, said the exercise, which enables voters to confirm their eligibility to participate in the…
Edward Ssebufu aka Eddie Mutwe, was today dumped at Masaka High Court by security operatives. Mutwe, who is Robert Kyagulanyi’s chief bodyguard, was abducted last week in Mukono. Eyewitnesses said Mutwe was being aided by two people to walk and appeared to be in pain. Journalists were not allowed to get close to him. First…
In a bold step signalling a new era in Uganda’s energy and mineral sector, the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals (UCEM) has officially repositioned itself as a national leader in clean energy advocacy and sustainable mineral development. The announcement was made last week at a gathering of leaders in the energy and minerals sector….
The Electoral Commission (EC) announced a voters’ register display exercise scheduled from April 25 to May 25, 2025. During this period, citizens are encouraged to visit their designated polling stations to verify their details or check their information online via a link provided on the EC’s website. This exercise is a critical component of ensuring…
As the country mourns Rajiv Ruparelia following his tragic death, his father, business mogul Sudhir Ruparelia, faces a profound personal loss and a daunting business challenge: who will succeed him to lead the vast Ruparelia Group? The group is a cornerstone of Uganda’s economy, with a portfolio that includes iconic properties like the Speke Resort…
“I love cars, speed, and I love adrenaline. Motorsport was just the incoming thing for me,” Rajiv Ruparelia said in a 2019 interview, justifying his decision to join motorsport. Indeed, Ruparelia lived a life defined by speed, ambition, and an unyielding drive to carve his own path. As the son of billionaire tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia,…
Rajiv Ruparelia, the son of business mogul Sudhir Ruparelia, is dead. Rajiv died in an accident in the early hours of today morning. According to a press statement from the police, Rajiv was driving a Nissan GTR from Kajjansi toward Munyonyo when he lost control and his vehicle collided with temporary pavements at a roundabout…
Justice Lydia Mugambe, 50, has been jailed for 6 years and 4 months by Oxford Crown Court today after being convicted of enslaving a young woman. She will serve the sentence in the UK. During her trial, prosecutors said Mugambe “took advantage of her status” over her victim by preventing her from holding down steady…
Col Edith Nakalema, the head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, has claimed that former senior presidential advisor Tamale Mirundi wanted to harm her children in 2015. Speaking at a gathering of Pentecostals recently, Nakalema claimed that in 2015, Mirundi went on one of the radio stations and said he knew the school Nakalema’s…
Emmanuel Dombo, the director of communication at the NRM, has said the National Unity Platform (NUP) made empty promises to Buganda during the 2021 elections. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Dombo said the people of Buganda have now seen the weaknesses and loopholes within the Robert Kyagulanyi-led party ahead of the 2026 election. “We can’t be…
Morning and night preps in boarding primary and secondary schools could be banned or limited if the ministry of Education and Sports adopts a proposal to do so, sources in the ministry have told Bbeg Media. Sources have told us that the proposal was highlighted in the report of Education Review Commission (which has not…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has castigated the youth for adopting hairstyles and dress codes that contradict Buganda culture and customs. Mayiga, who was addressing clan leaders and their subjects at Bulange, Mengo, in preparation for a dialogue on culture and traditional norms in October. “We are very disappointed with the way of life our youths…
In 2024, Male Mabirizi Kiwanuka, filed a private prosecution in the Chief Magistrate’s Court at the Anti-Corruption Division against Speaker Anita Annet Among. Mabirizi alleged that Among was engaged in money laundering given the number of properties and other items like vehicles that the speaker owned. Among had just hosted several MPs at her palatial…
By Denis Waliggo In today’s rapidly evolving world, the creative industries hold immense potential for shaping livelihoods and driving economic growth. From fashion design to digital animation, interior design to graphic arts, creative fields not only satisfy personal passions but also provide significant career opportunities. However, the decision to pursue a creative program is not…
This week, we woke up to two news stories about two people named Sam who have served the government in power with distinction. One is Sam Kahamba Kutesa, a regime insider who successfully combined politics and personal business for decades until he retired from government in 2021. He held many ministerial positions over the past…
Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa, the Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Uganda, once again demonstrated his golfing skills over the weekend during the Stanbic April Mug Challenge, ending up ranking in top 10 of competing players. He was amongst the first to tee off at 8am at the Uganda Golf Club at Kitante. “I am thrilled to…
Last week, Buganda announced plans to introduce a medical insurance scheme to improve access to quality medical care among its subjects. The news, broken by Bbeg Media, sparked excitement within and outside the kingdom and triggered several questions on how the scheme will work. Buganda to start medical insurance scheme for subjects at 150,000 per…
The curtains have fallen on the life of Sam Omalla, a colourful and dramatic officer who came to the limelight after he contained Dr Kizza Besigye during the walk-to-work protests in 2011. Omalla, who had retired at the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, passed away this morning at Mulago Hospital, where he had battled…
By Joel Odota In January 2021, in the lead-up to Uganda’s general elections, President Museveni implemented a sweeping internet shutdown, temporarily disabling access to mobile money services and social media platforms to prevent what he termed “foreign interference” in Uganda’s political affairs. While general internet access and mobile money services were later restored, Facebook has…
Team Thorough YKM, a political pressure group allied to the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has issued a two-week ultimatum to have their issues sorted out or else they will go ahead to petition party chairman, President Museveni. The national coordinator of the pressure group, John Mugisha, told Bbeg Media at their offices in Kampala they…
The Daily Monitor has apologized to the Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, for publishing an article in which Isaac Ssemakadde, the Uganda Law Society president, allegedly defamed the minister. The article, which has since been deleted from Monitor’s platforms, was titled: “Ssemakadde accuses Kiryowa in Museveni letter, demands ouster.” It was published on February 2, 2025….
President Museveni is expected to officially open the newly constructed All Saints Church of Uganda in Sembabule district today. The magnificient church, which cost billions of shillings, falls under the West Buganda Diocese. Enock Muhanga, the archdeacon said the function will be officiated by Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, the head of the Anglican Church in…
Simon Byabakama, the Electoral Commission chairman, has said that at least 620 polling stations countrywide will not commence the display of the national Voter’s register as scheduled due to technical glitches. Addressing journalists at the commission offices in Kampala, Byabakama said the affected polling stations have some glitches that need to be corrected before their…
Local leaders in Makerere have vowed to combat all forms of crime in their area, particularly targeting youth involved in unlawful behaviors, including those engaging in homosexuality, which is prohibited in Uganda. Since 2023, area leaders have received reports that some youth residing in local hostels and rentals have been seducing others into homosexual activities….
The Mengo Chief Magistrates Court today issued an arrest warrant against Moses Tumwiine, one of the suspects in the Pastor Robert Kayanja case. Tumwiine and eight others are accused of trespassing on Kayanja’s property. The principal magistrate, Adams Byarugaba, said Tumwiine had absconded from court proceedings three times. He also summoned Tumwiine’s sureties for not…
On the evening of April 22 2013, Godfrey Nabasa, 30, requested a young man (of 14 years) that they walk together. He took him to Busimbi market in Rakai district and bought him four pairs of shorts and some delicious pancakes. The young man sort of knew him, although not very well. He had seen…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has reminded President Museveni to fulfill his Shs 5 billion pledge to build their society’s building project. The ULS vice president, Asiimwe Anthony, revealed this during a mass to mourn Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday. “We would like to remind the government of the pledge the president…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has donated essential medical equipment valued at Shs 25 million to Mpugwe Health Center III in Masaka. The donation includes three delivery beds, two oxygen concentrators, and 100 Mama Kits, all identified as critical by the facility’s administration to enhance maternal and emergency care. The handover ceremony was led by Stanbic Bank…
‘Watoto has failed to pay us’, claim lawyers handling land dispute The family of the late Eric Njuki led by his son Dr Frederick Njuki have accused Watoto Childcare Ministries of refusing to pay them despite their legal victory over a land dispute. Dr Njuki and his siblings dragged Watoto to court over the…
Kin Kariisa, the chief executive officer of Next Media, has been placed on the marketing committee of Uganda’s AFCON 2027 planning team. Kariisa confirmed in an interview with Bbeg Media that he had been placed on the committee chaired by Rogers Byamukama, FUFA’s head of marketing. “Our role will be to look for corporate sponsors…
Namayanja praises Museveni for empowering women The NRM Deputy Secretary General, Rose Namayanja, has praised President Museveni for empowering women and the girl-child in the various government sectors. She was speaking during the belated Women’s Day celebrations at Semuto Primary School playgrounds in Nakaseke district. Addressing the gathering, Namayanja credited the President with…
Gen Moses Ali mourns Pope Francis The Second Deputy Prime Minister, Gen Moses Ali, has sent his condolences to the Catholic Church for the death of Pope Francis. Pope Francis died on Easter Monday after he had been ill for several weeks. Other notable le Ugandans who have condoled with the Vatican are: President Museveni,…
Buganda to start medical insurance scheme for subjects The Kabaka Foundation, one of the key institutions in Buganda kingdom has announced plans to introduce a medical scheme that will enable people in Buganda access affordable healthcare. The executive director of the foundation, Kaggwa Eddy Ndagala, said this during a planning session to organise the upcoming…
Anthony Natif took on Friecca Pharmacy, won the first round. Friecca then won the second round, and eventually, Natif was kicked out of his building, dubiously. **** Friecca Pharmacy in Wandegeya should be entered into our folklore. For more than two decades, it has been one of the most thriving pharmaceutical businesses in Kampala, thanks…
Six reasons why it will be difficult (not impossible) for an African to be elected Pope. The death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday left many Catholics in shock. It also left the Catholic Church with a major headache: Who will replace Pope Francis? Several cardinals have been mentioned as possible successors, including two from…
Government to reduce Uganda’s foreign missions, according to the minister of State for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba, has revealed. Mulimba said the number of diplomatic missions abroad will reduce from the current 38 to about 15 due to cost concerns. Mulimba made the disclosure while responding to concerns raised by MPs over the deteriorating performance…
The business relationship between MTN Uganda and VAS Garage Limited kicked off inconspicuously. One late afternoon in 2012, VAS Garage, a mid-sized content creator and developer, was approached by MTN. For some time, MTN had been impressed by the firm’s creativity in content development and wanted the two to partner and make some money. In…
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. He was elected to lead the Catholic Church in March 2013 after Pope Benedict XVI stood down. Francis’s papacy heralded many firsts, and while he never stopped introducing reforms to the Catholic…
In November 2024, I wrote a review of Barbara Kimenye’s Kalasanda Revisited. In that review, I said Kalasanda Revisited is one of the best short story collections ever written. Anywhere. You have no idea what you are missing if you have never read Kalasanda Revisited. Kimenye was unusually inspired when she penned these stories in…
The spokesperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Julius Mucunguzi, has assured Ugandans of a peaceful election in 2026. Mucunguzi revealed this during the marking of the ecumenical public way of the cross at Old Kampala Secondary School playgrounds. He said the commission was doing everything possible to make 2026 a better election year. “We want…
The Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, Paul Ssemogerere, has warned the youth against indulging in drugs, saying it was leading many into depression and committing suicide. Celebrating the Easter mass at Lubaga Cathedral, Ssemogerere called upon the parents to instill hope and guidance in their children. “We are overwhelmed by our young people who have resorted…
Buganda and Miracle Centre, a worship house led by Pastor Robert Kayanja, have formed a partnership to conserve Kabaka’s Lake located in Ndeeba. The move comes amid the increasing illegal activities around Uganda’s biggest man-made lake which have made it vulnerable to pollution. Delivering his Easter Message at Miracle Centre in Lubaga, Kayanja said it’s…
A flurry of infrastructure projects has taken shape in the run-up to the 2027 ‘PAMOJA’ Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania will co-host. Sports facilities long left in ruin are being hastily renovated, while a handful of grand new structures are rising. In Uganda’s case, two multi-purpose stadiums are being built,…
Democratic Party’s George William Kagimu has declared his intention to unseat Betty Nambooze, the Mukono Municipality MP, in 2026. “We are tired of politicians who just talk instead of taking action. Mukono Municipality deserves focused, able, credible, and exemplary leaders,” he told Bbeg Media. Nambooze, who stood on the National Unity Platform ticket, defeated Kagimu…
January 1986 …. Oops no no, its April, 4th, 33 AD, about 3:00 in the afternoon It began with a man from the Ghetto called Yeshua claiming to have come to solve the problems of the Republic of Uganja. Uganja is an old republic previously ruled by the Batembuzi. The Batembuzi (first people) were overthrown…
The PPDA tribunal has cancelled a Shs 5.7 bn insurance deal that the National Medical Stores (NMS) had awarded to Sanlam General Insurance after a competitor, UAP Old Mutual Insurance, proved it had been eliminated unfairly. UAP Old Mutual had appealed to the tribunal challenging NMS’s decision to award the contract for comprehensive insurance for…
