The Ministry of Works and Transport has today assessed the impact of the recent city flooding on the newly constructed Kampala Flyover project along Entebbe Road. The officials led by Andrew Kyambadde , a Hydrologist, attributed the cause of flooding to poor drainage due to poor physical planning by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)….
With the 2026 election only months away, Joyce Bagala, the Mityana Woman MP, stands at a crossroads: should she remain ambiguous about her ties to Mathias Mpuuga or should she publicly embrace NUP to secure her political survival? There is no doubt that Bagala’s journey into politics has in many ways been shaped and guided…
Shaka Ssali, one of Uganda’s most celebrated broadcasters, is dead. Ssali, 71, passed away in the US after a long battle with illness. For more than 20 years, Ssali hosted Straight talk Africa and was the editor-in-chief of the VOA television. He retired in 2021. In June 2021, Julius Mucunguzi, a friend and mentee of…
The director general Health Services, Dr Charles Olaro has called upon researchers to focus on reducing maternal deaths caused by high blood pressure. Dr Olaro was speaking at the launch of centre for Health and Social Justice by the Ahaki Institute. He pledged government support and collaboration and appealed to Ahaki Institute and partners to…
At least 50 employees could be laid off by Vision Group by the end of this year, insider sources have told Bbeg Media. Our sources told us that employees have been told that the company is struggling due to the deteriorating economic environment. We have also been told that the process of laying off staff…
South Sudan’s First Vice-President Riek Machar, a long-time rival of the country’s President Salva Kiir, has been placed under house arrest, his party says. An armed convoy led by top security officials, including the defence minister, entered Machar’s residence in the capital, Juba, and disarmed his bodyguards late on Wednesday, said the Sudan People’s Liberation…
Women are critical to achieving economic growth and alleviating poverty considering they dominate a vital sector of Uganda’s economy – agriculture. The latest census figures indicate that out of Uganda’s total population of 45.9 million, 24.3 million are female, representing 53%. Despite this demographic advantage, findings from the 2024 population census further reveal that only…
“We are so grateful, Madam Speaker. We are so grateful. We are so grateful, and the people of Kawempe North will be very happy, Madam Speaker.” Elias Nalukoola, repeated these words, his hands clasped and leaning forward from his chair. In that state, he was as humble as his four-year-old daughter Alma, who accompanied him…
Aine Godfrey Sodo has said he will not listen to anybody, including his brother, President Museveni, to stand down for anybody in Mawogola North in 2026. In 2021, Sodo stood against Shartsi Kutesa, an in-law and Sam Kutesa’s daughter, only to be told at the last minute to step down by Museveni. Sodo last week…
The minister for Internal Affairs, Gen Kahinda Otafiire, has described security operatives who beat up journalists during the Kawempe North by-elections as “goons.” Otafiire was appearing before the parliamentary committee on Defence and Internal Affairs to defend his ministry’s policy statement. Otafiire was pressured by the MPs, Ssemakula Luttamagizu (Nakaseke South) and James Kaberuka (Kinkizi…
Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, has extended its partnership with Dubai-based carrier flydubai to introduce mobile money payments for its customers in Kenya and Uganda. This move will facilitate seamless transactions for bookings and other airline-related services in the East African Region, enabling travellers to…
As Uganda’s longtime president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni approaches his 40th year in power, the question of succession is becoming an urgent concern because Museveni will be 81 in September. First son and army commander General Muhoozi Kainerugaba first publicly expressed interest in succeeding his father in May 2022. Muhoozi’s announcement via his X (then Twitter)…
Two months after Next Media sacked Dalton Kaweesa as Chief News Manager, it is still struggling to find a suitable replacement. Kaweesa was relieved of his duties in January following a restructuring exercise that also led to the exit of Joseph Kigozi, the deputy CEO. Dorah Atwongyeire, who is currently acting news manager, had been…
The Makerere University Business School (MUBS) has come under fire for spending millions of shillings on a half-page advert in The New Vision, congratulating Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba for making one year as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). In the advertorial message from MUBS Principal Prof Moses Muhwezi, the business institution lauded the general for his…
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth has defended the deployment of the UPDF in South Sudan saying President Salva Kiir requested President Museveni for urgent support. Oboth told MPs that Kiir was responding to the civil unrest that erupted in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State at the beginning of March. “On 10…
Some of Justice Lydia Mugambe’s friends thought her maid was her sister. “She [Mugambe] addressed her respectfully and the two would often share jokes,” said one of the people who spoke to Bbeg Media. “She trusted her with her life. With her maid, Mugambe was so comfortable and never worried about the safety of her…
Some of the journalists who were brutalized by security forces during the Kawempe North by-elections have spoken of the anguish and pain they went through at the hands of their tormentors. Francis Isano, a photojournalist from the Next Media who spent several days in hospital suffering from a broken neck said what he went through…
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has launched the Reshaping Industries for a Sustainable Economy (RISE) Program. This initiative is expected to transform the way the Bank deploys its resources within the economy. The bank said RISE seeks to address modern-day challenges, diversify the economy, and establish high-tech, high-value-added, high-income, and truly green businesses and projects….
Hundreds of Muslim faithful broke the Fast during a high-profile Iftar dinner hosted by Stanbic Bank on Tuesday evening at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The event, which gathered prominent leaders and the bank’s clients, celebrated the Holy month of Ramadan in an atmosphere of community spirit. The interlude is observed by Muslims worldwide as a…
Ugandans hoping to move to Canada in 2025 and beyond might face a tougher road after the incoming government proposed a cap on immigration. For asylum seeking Ugandans, this is going to deeply hurt since Canada had become one of their favourite destinations. Mark Carney, Canada’s new prime minister made it clear after he was…
Officials from Buganda Kingdom have expressed concern over the human rights violations experienced by persons affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project and have pledged to conduct site visits to the affected areas. The pledge came after a delegation of 14 EACOP-affected people from Lwengo, Kyotera and Rakai districts visited the kingdom…
Journalists from Daily Monitor, NTV, and NBS TV were today told that they were not welcome to cover the commissioning of Bunyoro University by President Museveni. Sources told us that Daily Monitor’s Alex Ashaba, NTV ‘s Joseph Kasumba, and NBS TV’s Allan Mwesigwa were told by a soldier from the Special Forces Command (SFC) that…
The Observer, one of Uganda’s most authoritative and analytical newspapers, is looking for a buyer, Bbeg Media has learned. Pius Muteekani Katunzi, the managing director of The Observer, told Bbeg Media that they had talked to some prospective investors about buying the paper. “We have been in talks with a couple of people. There are…
In Africa, national grid electricity has not achieved universal penetration and is often unreliable. Rural areas are particularly affected, The International Energy Agency estimates 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa, or 43% of the population, lack access to electricity. The key to development is electricity. Without it, communities must generate their own power for cooking,…
Speaker Anita Among has called for a fight against illicit financial flows that see Africa lose an estimated $88 billion annually. Among made this call while presiding at the African Organisation of Public Accounts Committee (AFROPAC) Conference and Fifth Annual General Meeting at Golden Tulip Hotel, Kampala on Monday, 17 March 2025. “The impact of…
Angola has denied entry to several senior African political figures set to attend a conference hosted by the country’s main opposition party, UNITA. UNITA said it had invited the politicians, including Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, National Unity Platform’s Robert Kyagalunyi aka Bobi Wine from Uganda, and Mozambique’s Venancio Mondlane. Botswana’s former President Ian Khama,…
It would not be a stretch to say that the coffee sector is the backbone of Uganda’s economy. It contributes significantly to foreign exchange earnings and supports millions of livelihoods. Last year, the country earned Shs 6 trillion from coffee exports. With more strategic investments, experts believe the country can even earn much more from…
Parliament has approved Shs 60 billion as part of a supplementary request to fund Inspire Africa, a coffee firm run by businessman, Nelson Tugume. Henry Musasizi, the minister of state for Finance (General Duties) told MPs the additional billions are for the completion of standards and certifications, working capital to purchase coffee from farmers, branding…
NBS TV’s Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa has become the latest journalist to enter Uganda’s tumultuous political ring. The deep-voiced news anchor and talk show host made his ambitions public at a rally in Kyebando during the recently concluded Kawempe North by-elections. When Zambaali left the rally, his job was on the line and his political future…
In newly released video footage, Justice Lydia Mugambe was seen pleading with a police officer who had come to arrest her over the suspicion of forcing a young woman to work for her. The officer says: “So, unfortunately I am gonna now arrest you on suspicion of keeping someone in slavery and servitude under the…
At least 850 market vendors have graduated from the digital skilling inititiative under the ausoices of Huawei Technologies Uganda. They include 493 males and 358 females. The intitiative was spearheaded by the Ministry of ICT in collaboration with the National ICT Innovation Hub, MTN Uganda Foundation, Centenary Technology Services (Cente-Tech), and the Uganda Institute of…
Girls out performed boys in the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education exams released today continuing a trend that has been on for the last ten years. The results show a slight drop in overall performance with 98.8% of the candidates passing in 2024 compared to 99.2% who passed in 2023. At least 54,338 (38.6%) candidates…
Dr Matia Lwanga Bwanika, the LCV for Wakiso has accused the government of abandoning its responsibilities to non-governmental organisations. He was speaking at Katabi during a function organised by the Uganda Buddhist Centre which has helped the community by building boreholes and educating children. “The Buddhist community has done a lot of good work for…
Justice Lydia Mugambe could face life imprisonment in the United Kingdom after she was found guilty of “forcing a young woman to work as a slave” by a UK Court. Prosecutors said Lydia Mugambe “took advantage of her status” over her victim by preventing her from holding down steady employment while forcing her to work…
The decisive victory of NUP’s Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola in Kawempe North by-election sent one clear message to the NRM: “You had the money and the army but you couldn’t conjure a victory.” Nalukoola garnered 17,764 votes compared to Farida Nambi’s 8,593 votes in an election characterized by violence and intimidation of journalists. If anything, NUP’s…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended the operation license of Pearl FM (107.9), a Muslim-founded media station, for allegedly broadcasting “alarmist” and “sensational” information related to the Kawempe North by-election. In a letter to the managing director of the station, UCC noted that during their show “Mpulidde Kamenya” yesterday, the presenter Sulaiman Kalule alleged…
The Nation Media Group (NMG) and Next Media, two of the leading media organizations in Uganda have withdrawn their journalists from Kawempe North citing safety concerns. In a post on X, Daniel Kalinaki the General Manager (Editorial) at NMG (U) said they were concerned about the increasing attacks on their journalists by security personnel. “We…
Journalists covering the election in Kawempe North by-election today have come under attack from security personnel with some having their equipment confiscated. NBS TV’s video journalist, Wasswa Hassan, was assaulted by gun-wielding men earlier today in Kazo-Angola, Bwaise, according to his colleague Canary Mugume. Wasswa told Bbeg Media that he had gone into hiding for…
To use the tired cliché, “It is the D-Day” in Kawempe North today as voters head to the polls to elect a replacement for Muhammad Ssegirinya, who died in January. The two main contenders are National Unity Platform’s Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi, a seasoned city lawyer, and NRM’s Faridah Nambi, daughter of the party’s vice chairperson,…
No, I did not stop reading books. I don’t think I could even if I wanted to. There is a lot to read but I wanted to tell you about a special book I stumbled on that I have not in a long time. A dangerous book that can influence your mind, seduce, remind you…
Mengo has instructed its lawyers to sue Sam Mayanja, the minister of state for Lands, over his continued attacks on the kingdom regarding the Kaazi land. Christopher Bwanika, Buganda’s attorney general, told journalists today that they had decided to seek legal redress over Mayanja’s wayward utterances. “We have already instructed a team of lawyers from…
The Uganda Police Force (UPF) is looking for $62 million (about Shs 228 billion) to implement the third phase of the national CCTV project. This revelation was made by the Undersecretary of the Police Aggrey Wunyi while appearing before the committee on Defence and Internal Affairs yesterday. Wunyi said that the project is still at…
In a new twist, Charles Mwanguhya will resume his duties as host of The Frontline on NBS TV, after management considered that his circumstances were unique from those of other employees who have expressed interest in joining local politics in 2026. We reported last week that Mwanguhya had been taken off air after it emerged…
At least 83% of programmes run by USAID will be cancelled, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in what is likely to represent a major reduction in US development assistance to Africa. The cancellation of 5200 contracts follows a rapid six week review into US aid spending by the administration of President Donald…
The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration has destroyed over 158,000 passports because they have run out of storage space. Simon Mundeyi, the spokesperson of the directorate told journalists that the passpoers were worth an estimated Shs 40 billion. He said another 72,580 passports are set for destruction if their owners fail to claim them while…
More than ten days since Ibrah Miracle, a reporter with Top TV was beaten by security personnel while covering nominations for the Kawempe North by-election, his employer has remained silent. Neither has the media firm extended any firm financial assistance or issued a statement to condemn the brutality of security forces that day. Insider sources…
Police in Kenya have fired tear gas to disperse protesters who tried to occupy a church that was recently given a substantial donation by President William Ruto. The gift to the Jesus Winner Ministry in the Roysambu suburb of Nairobi of Kshs 20m (UGX 570 million) drew criticism from some young Kenyans struggling with the…
A delegation from the Forum of Parliamentarians in the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (PF-ICGLR) is in Uganda as part of a fact-finding mission on peace and security in the Eastern DR Congo. The delegation led by the Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia and President of PF-ICGLR, Nelly Mutti Butete will…
During a memorial to honour the legacy of the late Eriya Kategaya at Kololo Ceremonial grounds on March 6, Richard Kaijuka told President Museveni that one of the deceased’s wishes was for the president to guide the country through an orderly and peaceful political transition. This statement created uneasiness and murmurs among some of the people…
MPs have criticized security agencies for their interference and excessive force used in the campaigns of the Kawempe North by-election raising concerns about electoral violence and the state’s approach to democracy. The condemnation of the actions of the security forces followed a statement by the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, David Muhoozi to Parliament…
