Politics

MUBS appoints Dr Mindra-Katoroogo Ag Deputy Principal [VIDEO]

Makerere University Business School (MUBS) has appointed Dr Rachel Mindra-Katoroogo as Acting Deputy Principal, effective from 15 October 2025. In a statement, MUBS said the appointment followed a merit-based selection process overseen by the Appointments Board. Dr Mindra-Katoroogo will act in the role until the Education Service Commission appoints a substantive Deputy Principal, the statement…

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Iran calls upon NAM partners to harness economic potential

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Dr Abbas Araghchi, has reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to fostering economic cooperation with member countries of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), emphasising Iran’s substantial economic potential to drive business and mutual prosperity. Dr Araghchi was responding to remarks by President Museveni, who, during the opening of the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau…

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Museveni urges NAM to prioritise economic diplomacy

President Museveni has called on Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member countries to focus on mutually beneficial interests such as trade, investment, and tourism, emphasising that these efforts will drive collective prosperity within the NAM community. Museveni made these remarks while opening the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), held under…

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Raila Odinga, former Kenyan prime minister, dies in India while taking a walk

Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister and a towering figure in African politics, passed away this morning at the age of 80 in Koothattukulam, Kerala, India. Authorities confirmed that Odinga suffered a cardiac arrest during his daily morning walk and was pronounced dead at 9:52 AM at Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital and Research Centre. Odinga,…

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DP unveils flag bearers for 2026 elections

The Democratic Party (DP) President General, Norbert Mao, has urged party flag bearers to adhere to the party’s principles of truth and justice to transform the constituencies they will represent in the 2026 parliamentary elections. Mao made these remarks during a press conference at the party headquarters in Balintuma, Mengo, where over 23 parliamentary candidates…

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Workers MP Rwabushaija drafts bill to curb quack HR officers

To restore professionalism and discipline in managing Uganda’s workforce, MPs have endorsed tough penalties against unqualified and unlicensed human resource (HR) practitioners. The proposals are among many others contained in the Human Resource Management Professionals Bill, 2025, introduced by Workers’ MP Margaret Rwabushaija. The private member’s bill seeks to regulate the HR profession through strict…

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Muyingo warns schools over misuse of registration fees, appeals to striking teachers

The minister of State for Higher Education,  John Chrysostom Muyingo, has issued a stern warning to schools that have failed to register students for their national exams after mismanaging registration fees. He described this as a criminal act under the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Act of 2021. The warning came as the Uganda Certificate…

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Uganda, Somalia sign cooperation deals to boost trade, regional stability

Uganda and Somalia on Wednesday signed three new memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key sectors. The agreements were signed in Kampala during the second Joint Permanent Commission meeting between the two countries, covering security, education and sports, immigration, and labor. Officials said the new pacts are expected to bolster regional trade,…

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Uganda boosts Ebola outbreak preparedness 

Uganda in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners, has intensified efforts to prevent the cross-border spread of Ebola virus disease. Enhanced surveillance, screening, and updated contingency plans are being implemented as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues its response to an Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, now in its…

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Afro-Arab Youth Congress: South Africans praise Uganda’s hospitality, decry mosquitoes 

Members of the South African delegation at the Afro-Arab Youth Congress have lauded Ugandans for their exceptional hospitality, humility, and friendliness, with many expressing a desire to consider Uganda a second home. Benedict Mikateko, a South African youth leader and head of governance at the China-South Africa Youth Forum, spoke to Bbeg Media that Ugandans…

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Uganda’s weird election: Museveni ‘disappears’ from the trail, Barbie to grace CNN while Munyagwa fights Swahili

Uganda’s 2026 presidential race kicked off on September 29, 2025, like a motorcycle with no brakes. Eight candidates are gunning for the top job, promising everything from stars to your missing chicken. But hold your bananas! Some promises sound like the mutterings of that village drunkard at a funeral! First up, NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi,…

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Allied health professionals embrace digital healthcare

As the world grapples with the challenges of artificial intelligence (AI), allied health professionals in Uganda are seeking innovative solutions to enhance their practice. The Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC), a government-established body tasked with regulating, supervising, and overseeing the practice of allied health professionals, has launched initiatives to strengthen healthcare systems. At a media…

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Local communities, civil society groups question survey on oil impacts in Murchison Falls National Park

A coalition of Ugandan civil society organisations and oil-affected communities has expressed distrust in a recent survey sponsored by TotalEnergies, which claimed that oil activities in Murchison Falls National Park (MFNP) are not harming wildlife. In a communiqué the groups called for independent investigations and a halt to oil operations in the park. The statement,…

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SBG Securities’ Semakula tips enterprises on growth strategies

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda have been advised to keep a cash buffer to tackle unexpected challenges, according to Grace Semakula, chief executive of SBG Securities. Speaking at the October Masterclass hosted by Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL), themed: “Benefits of Investing in Unit Trusts for SMEs and Individual Investors,” Semakula shared strategies…

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Afro-Arab Congress: Algerian delegation showcases its dress culture, style

The Algerian delegation at the Afro-Arab Congress has urged African youth to promote their nations by wearing traditional clothing, stressing that this practice will strengthen cultural heritage and promote social integration across the continent. Benturki Aisha, leader of the 11-member delegation told Bbeg Media at Hotel Africana in Kampala that they were proud to be…

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Museveni reconciles with Col Samson Mande, grants him amnesty

President Museveni yesterday welcomed back Colonel Samson Mande, a former renegade UPDF officer, commending his past contributions and emphasising the NRM’s commitment to reconciliation. Mande, once a vocal critic of the government, pledged his loyalty to the NRM and promised to contribute to Uganda’s development. Mande played a pivotal role in Uganda’s liberation struggles. In…

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SADC youths criticise AU over weak youth policy agenda

Visiting youth delegations from South Africa, Zambia, and Botswana, representing the Southern African Development Community (SADC), have accused the African Union (AU) of developing ineffective youth policies that hinder the growth and development of young people across the continent. Lorraine Khoza, from the South African Youth Council, which comprises various member organisations, voiced these concerns…

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The quiet emergence of AG Kiwanuka as a powerful broker and why he could be the next CJ

When Gen Kahinda Otafiire, the minister of Internal Affairs, ranted about the growing cases of injustice and the need to stop them at the inaugural Sam Kalega Njuba Memorial Lecture, many people read different things. Predictably, most people praised Otafiire on social media for his boldness and willingness to say things that many senior NRM…

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David Bahati declares he won’t run as an independent in Ndorwa West

David Bahati, the minister of State for Industry, has confirmed he will not contest in the 2026 parliamentary election as an independent candidate. The decision, he said, was reached after extensive consultations with President Museveni, party leaders, constituency supporters, and well-wishers. Bahati, who has served as MP for Ndorwa County West since May 2006 until…

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Uganda is on the right track, says Gen Katumba Wamala ahead of Independence Day

Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations scheduled for October 9, Gen. Katumba Wamala, the Minister of Works and Transport, has stated that Uganda has made significant strides in infrastructure development. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Katumba outlined significant growth in the transport sector and emphasized the importance of peace for continued progress. He said Uganda’s road…

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Stanbic East Africa Business Summit kicks off in Kampala

More than 400 business leaders, policymakers, investors, and regional integration experts have gathered in Kampala for the 3rd Stanbic East Africa Business Summit, a platform focused on unlocking East Africa’s economic potential through trade, investment, and collaboration. Hosted by Stanbic Bank Uganda and the Standard Bank Group, the two-day event is centered on the theme…

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UMA seeks policy changes to boost local, cross-border trade

The chairperson of the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), Aga Ssekalala Jr., has urged the government to address challenges hindering manufacturers’ access to markets, both locally and internationally. He made the plea at the official opening of the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, held at Lugogo. He said the  restrictive bilateral agreements limit market access for…

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PFF’s Nabatanzi accuses NRM operatives of destroying opposition posters in Wakiso

Joan Nabatanzi, a People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) aspirant for the Wakiso Woman MP seat has accused NRM operatives of orchestrating the destruction and removal of opposition campaign posters. She described the actions as unfair and a violation of democratic principles. Speaking to BbegMedia at the PFF headquarters in Katonga, Kampala, Nabatanzi said she was…

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He lent a friend Shs 270 million without written agreement. Court has ordered the friend to repay

Mohanpal Singh Bharj, a Kampala-based businessman, has won a legal battle against his former tax adviser, Hitesh Mahendra Mehta, whom he had lent Shs 270 million. The case, heard in the Commercial Division of the High Court, stemmed from a financial arrangement gone sour between the two men, both chartered accountants. The disagreement began in…

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