A Ugandan health-focused non-governmental organisation supporting vulnerable mothers and premature babies has received international recognition after its founder won a global award in Germany. Mama Tulia Ministries was honoured at the Global Foundation for Care of Newborn Infants summit, where its founder, Isabelle Furaha, received the Innovation and Collaboration Award for her work in improving…
Government has called on chief administrative officers (CAOs) to improve revenue mobilisation, as new figures show a handful of districts are leading in local revenue collection. Districts such as Kiruhura, Nakasongola, Luwero , Isingiro, Mbarara and Gulu were highlighted as top performers among Uganda’s 147 districts. Speaking at a quarterly meeting of chief administrative officers…
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, has ordered the arrest of Maj Gen Don Nabasa and Brig Johnson Namanya, two senior UPDF officers, for yet to be established reasons, sources have told Bbeg Media. However, sources claimed it could be linked to the mismanagement of army resources. The two are said to be…
Parliament recently passed the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, triggering debate on social media platforms and other fora as to how the law will benefit creators of intellectual property. While the bill, which is yet to be assented to by the president, lists actors and other creatives, the major focus was on local…
Airtel Africa has announced the successful testing of satellite-powered mobile data and messaging services in Kenya, marking a major step toward expanding connectivity in remote areas. The tests were conducted in locations without conventional network coverage. In these areas, Starlink Mobile technology was activated, allowing 4G-enabled smartphones to connect directly to a network of more…
The Court of Appeal has ordered Nile Breweries Limited to pay Shs 1.1 billion to Salvation Distributors as compensation for loss of goodwill following the unlawful termination of a long-standing distributorship agreement. In a judgment delivered by three justices, the court found that the beer firm breached its contract with Salvation and significantly increased the…
Every week, Isabelle Furaha leads a team of volunteers across hospital wards and communities in Uganda, tracking some of the country’s most vulnerable newborns, premature babies who survive birth but remain at high risk. Her team supports mothers with practical skills such as keeping babies warm, ensuring proper feeding, and identifying early signs of infection….
The High Court has awarded the Hajj Kasule family of Wandegeya, Shs 30 million in costs in a land trespass case with businessman Haruna Sentongo. The dispute arises from alleged trespass on 0.12 hectares of land located on Block 12, Plot 101 in Mengo-Kisenyi, Kampala. The taxation application was filed by Isaac Kasule of Kasule,…
Peter Katongole worked for Airtel Uganda for 13 years, during which time he rose to the position of Revenue Assurance and Fraud Manager. In early 2020, Airtel began investigating suspected fraud in its mobile money commission system. In February 2020, Airtel’s Revenue Assurance Centre of Excellence (RACE) team based in India flagged suspicious commission payments….
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has nominated more than 37 candidates to contest in the forthcoming by-elections for two vacant positions in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). The vacancies were declared by EALA following the election of James Kakooza and Dennis Namara to Uganda’s 12th Parliament. Among those nominated are former members of the…
The Bbaale MP, Charles Tebandeke, has said he will prioritise improving service delivery in his constituency during his second term in parliament. Tebandeke, a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and shadow minister for Agriculture, told Bbeg Media at parliament that he will focus on ensuring effective use of public funds, particularly in the…
Transporters and traders have raised concern over rising fuel prices in Uganda, calling on the government to intervene. A litre of petrol currently goes for between Shs 5100 and Shs 5300 wile that of diesel costs between Shs 4700 and Shs 4900 at various fuel stations. This is an increment of about Shs 200 over…
Stanbic Uganda made an average of about Shs 1.62 billion in profit every day in 2025, underlining the scale of earnings at the country’s largest bank at a time when many businesses and households are struggling to stay afloat. This figure is derived from the group’s annual net profit of Shs 591 billion for the…
Oscar Musinguzi worked at Crown Beverages’ Kakungulu plant off the Entebbe Express Way, as an operations supervisor for Nivana mineral water. He claims that the work was risky since it involved getting in close contact with ozone gas, a powerful, chemical-free oxidant used for water purification to rapidly destroy bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Yet Crown…
James Kakooza, one of Uganda’s representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), has dismissed a letter by the speaker calling for a fresh election before the expiry of his term. Kakooza told journalists at Parliament that the letter was flawed and could not stand. “I call this letter erroneous because the legitimate processes for…
The Opposition Chief Whip, John Baptist Nambeshe, has called for the introduction of a two-chamber Parliament in Uganda, saying it would improve the handling of public issues and strengthen representation. Nambeshe, who represents Manjiya County in Bududa district, told Bbeg Media at Parliament that the current single-chamber system is overstretched and struggles to process the…
In October 2014, Arben Pajaziti, a Kampala businessman, agreed with Be Forward Ltd, a vehicle importation firm, to buy a car worth Shs 31 million. The vehicle was to be shipped to Kampala under cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) terms. Under the arrangement, Pajaziti paid the full purchase price. Another company, Cadam Enterprises, was tasked…
By Alemnew Dagnew Tuberculosis (TB) should not depend on where a person is born, as the global burden of the disease remains heavily shaped by inequality. In high-income countries, even a small number of tuberculosis (TB) cases can trigger headlines and swift public health action. Recent incidents in cities such as Seattle and San Francisco…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has assured independent MPs who recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the party that they will be treated equally with official party members. The assurance was given during a meeting at the party secretariat, where leaders emphasized unity and inclusion ahead of the upcoming delegates’ conference. The second NRM…
There was drama at Mwanga II Magistrate’s Court after a forensic expert admitted he had been in contact with one of the accused persons in the ongoing Pastor Robert Kayanja case. Court heard that Enock Kanene, a forensic expert, communicated with Israel Wasswa, a bodyguard to Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga, who is among eight suspects accused…
There was a light moment at Parliament when Kalungu West MP, Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu, briefly took charge of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), drawing smiles and applause from fellow legislators. Ssewungu, who was recently re-elected, assumed the role of interim chairperson during a committee session after the substantive chairperson, Goretti Namugga, stepped out to attend…
The government has expressed readiness to present a paper about the minimum wage, saying it is a key step toward improving workers’ pay in Uganda. The minister of State for Labour, Esther Anyakun, said the move follows a directive by President Museveni during last year’s International Labour Day celebrations, urging Parliament to recall and reconsider…
Bemuga Forwarders has been given 14 days to defend itself in a case in which its former managing director, Ronald Kanyerezi, entered a Shs 1.7 billion deal with a global logistics firm without the knowledge of its shareholders. Justice Patricia Kahigi Asiimwe said the case raises serious issues that must be fully heard in court…
The judiciary has challenged law students in Uganda to embrace modern technology if they are to make a meaningful impact in today’s society. Susan Okalany, a High Court judge and deputy head of the International Crimes Division, made the call while meeting law students at Kampala International University in Kampala. Okalany said young people were…
Stanbic Bank has launched a new campaign dubbed “Kikole Ku Speedii” aimed at making banking faster, simpler, and more convenient for its customers. Speaking at the launch, Head of Personal Banking Israel Arinaitwe said the initiative signals a shift from traditional banking processes to a more efficient and affordable digital experience. “We are moving from…
The High Court has dissolved the marriage between Atukunda Annex and Martin Ikubor, a Nigerian businessman, after finding that the relationship had broken down due to cruelty, threats, and constant conflict. The couple had lived in Lubowa, a suburb for rich people, for 23 years. For years, according to court documents, Atukunda, who often described…
Mityana North MP, Mohammed Nsegumire, has called for urgent negotiations between Iran, Israel, and the United States to end the week-long military escalation. Nsegumire made the remarks after Eid al-Fitr prayers at Wandegeya mosque in Kampala. “We call for restraint and urge the parties involved in this crisis to prioritise dialogue rather than continue with…
Katuramu & Company, a surveying firm, has been ordered to pay Centenary Bank Shs 521 million for misleading the bank into extending a loan to a client without conducting proper due diligence on the land offered as security. The case started in December 2021 when Hasifa Namulondo applied for a loan of Shs 350 million…
The High Court has dismissed a case filed by residents of Mulawa-Kawuku village in Kira Municipality who were seeking to stop the construction of a church in their neighbourhood. Justice Simon Peter Kinobe ruled that the case had no legal basis and described it as “frivolous and vexatious”. 16 applicants, led by Richard Ssebaggala, brought…
Speaker Anita Among has invited independent MPs who have expressed interest in working with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to attend a leadership retreat in Kyankwanzi. Among, who is also the NRM’s second national vice chairperson, made the announcement while addressing journalists during a meeting with some independent MPs at the party headquarters on…
The ministry of Local Government has urged production officers and veterinary doctors across the country to strengthen their presence and improve service delivery at community level. The call was made during a meeting with production and veterinary officers held at Hotel Africana in Kampala. Speaking to journalists, the permanent secretary, Ben Kumumanya, said local government…
A number of legislators have expressed mixed reactions to a government proposal to phase out old taxis from Kampala and other urban roads, as authorities push to improve road safety and modernise public transport. The proposal, which is under discussion by the parliamentary committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE), seeks to enforce…
The Mwanga II court has halted an attempt by a suspect to record proceedings as a state digital forensic expert continued his testimony in the Pastor Robert Kayanja case. The incident occurred shortly after the witness, Enock Kanene, a certified digital forensic examiner attached to the Naguru Cyber Crime Department, took the stand. Chief state…
Questions are mounting globally after a deadly strike on a girls’ school in southern Iran killed more than 160 people, most of them children, in one of the deadliest incidents since the start of the US-Israel conflict with Iran. The attack, which hit a primary school in Minab on February 28, has triggered international concern,…
On July 29, 2020, The Observer newspaper published a story titled: “Racism charges, staff troubles hit the UN-FAO agency in Uganda.” The story was about Kathryn Clark, who was working as a food security and livelihood expert at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Uganda. She was described as someone who “left the Catholic…
Speaker Anita Among has commended women across Africa for organizing themselves into a strong pastoralist movement, saying the sector is no longer dominated by men. Speaking at the first-ever African Women Pastoralists Summit at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Among said the narrative around pastoralism is changing, with women increasingly taking centre stage. “Gone are the days…
Parliament has questioned the management of Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital over payments of domestic arrears that exceeded the approved budget for the financial year ending June 30, 2025. The query stems from the Auditor General’s 2025 report, which was discussed during a committee sitting at Parliament on Wednesday. Silas Aogon, from Kumi Municipality,…
The ministry of Works and Transport has introduced new general specifications for road and bridge works, replacing standards that have been in use since 2005. The minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, said the updated specifications were long overdue and would strengthen oversight in the construction sector. Katumba said the new guidelines…
Parliamentr yesterday passed the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in a move aimed at strengthening protection for musicians, artists and other creatives. Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka told the House that the law responds to emerging challenges, including the growing use of artificial intelligence to generate content based on creators’ work. MP Racheal Magoola…
Ugandans who worked in Iraq and Afghanistan under private security contracts have asked the government to help them secure compensation, saying their agreements were not fully honoured. Operating under the umbrella body War Zone Returnees of Iraq and Afghanistan, the group says it has written to several authorities in Uganda and the United States but…
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised concern over the state of medical services at China-Uganda Friendship Hospital in Naguru, warning that the facility is operating below the standards of a regional referral hospital. Committee chairperson Goretti Namugga told Parliament that the hospital appears to function like a district facility despite its higher status. She…
Uganda has launched a joint government roadmap aimed at turning growing internet connectivity into tangible economic gains, with a focus on jobs, innovation, and retaining value within the country. The plan, agreed between the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance and the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat, brings together two of the country’s…
Veteran radio presenter, Meddie Nsereko, has told two people that he left CBS because he did not see eye to eye with Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga. We reported last year that Nsereko will not be returning to CBS FM after he applied for sick leave because his eyes had a defect that he wanted to treat…
Operations at several good governance-centred civil society organisations have been disrupted after the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) froze their bank accounts. In a widening crackdown on organisations deemed to be “hostile” to the government, sources at the FIA alleged the CSOs have been receiving money to cause ‘unrest.” Among the organisations affected is Agora Centre…
MPs have raised concern over the high cost of dialysis treatment at Kiruddu Hospital, warning that it is placing a heavy financial burden on patients, the hospital, and the government. The concerns were raised by the Public Accounts Committee while reviewing the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending 2025. According to the report,…
On August 11, 2017, Fabrice Rulinda, the Entebbe mayor and PLU activist, received $73,000 ( about Shs 275 million) in his dollar account the dollar account at Stanbic’s Bugolobi branch. The money was deposited by a company called Green Global Corporation, which deals in gold. Suspicious, Stanbic Bank reversed the transaction and sent the money…
MPs have called for urgent government intervention to address staffing gaps and chronic underfunding at Butabika Hospital, warning that the situation is worsening the country’s growing mental health crisis. The call was made by Goretti Namugga, the chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, during a meeting where legislators reviewed audit queries raised by the Office…
The US Embassy in Uganda has raised concern about increasing cases of visa fraud, revealing that at least 43 people have been charged in court over fraudulent attempts to obtain visas. Speaking during a press briefing at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, James V. Bloomer, the senior regional security officer at the embassy, said…
Global unrest triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East could unsettle financial markets, but Stanbic analysts say it may also create opportunities for disciplined investors willing to take a long-term view. That was the key message from analysts and investment advisers during a webinar hosted by SBG Securities Uganda. Grace Semakula, the chief executive…
Minsa Kabanda, the minister for Kampala, has called for unity among residents of Kampala Central, saying cooperation will help government deliver services more effectively. Kabanda made the remarks during an Iftar dinner hosted by Salim Uhuru at the Kampala Central Division headquarters in Kampala. She praised Uhuru for organising the event, saying it had brought…
