In 2019, a heavy storm destroyed Joseryn Kyosimire’s banana plantation in Rushenyi, Ntungamo. Lucky for her, she had taken an agricultural loan of Shs 15 million from Pride Microfinance, and a tiny percentage of that loan (1.75%) was deemed as insurance. A loan officer at Pride had assured her that in case of a loss,…
African media leaders have called for greater transparency, accountability and ownership in the age of artificial intelligence as the fourth edition of the Africa Media Festival 2026 concluded in Nairobi. The call comes amid what participants described as a generational shift reshaping both media and politics across the continent. Younger, digitally native audiences are consuming…
Businessman Allan Tayebwa has officially assumed diplomatic status as Uganda’s Honorary Consul to Dominica in the Caribbean. His appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the line ministry responsible for Uganda’s diplomatic relations. He was ushered in at the ministry headquarters by the State Minister for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba, who urged him…
The 2026 Corporate Games have officially been launched, with at least 50 companies already confirming their participation. This year’s edition will begin on March 15 at ISBAT University in Kampala. A total of 19 sports disciplines will be contested, including swimming, soccer, netball and volleyball. A marathon will be held separately on October 11 and…
The French Development Agency (AFD) has signed a €40 million (about Shs 170 billion) financing agreement with the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) to support priority sectors of the economy. The funding package includes an additional €800,000 (about Shs3.38 billion) in technical assistance. The agreement was signed on Monday at UDB Tower in Kampala by Marc…
The Airtel Africa Foundation has committed Shs3.85 billion to support Uganda’s digital workforce through the Tech Fellowship targeting high-achieving students from low-income households pursuing higher education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The four-year initiative commenced after a rigorous selection process conducted between December 2025 and January 2026. It will provide a full scholarship to…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged wealthy Ugandans to invest in public health, saying greater private sector participation would help close gaps in access to specialised medical services. Mayiga made the call while officiating at the grand opening of Peoples Medical Centre in Gayaza, Wakiso. “I have liked this hospital because it is highly specialised,…
Peter Mukuru has joined the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) as director of business technology. In a statement, the bank said Mukuru brings “more than two decades of experience in business technology and digital transformation across development finance institutions, regulatory bodies, government agencies, utilities and the private sector.” Until recently, Mukuru served as IT project manager…
The High Court has ruled that businesswoman Molly Katanga has a case to answer regarding the death of her husband, Henry Katanga at their Mbuya home in 2023. In a ruling delivered on Thursday morning, Justice Rosette Kania found that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence requiring Katanga to respond to the charge. Molly’s lawyers…
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has halted illegal developments along the Ssezibwa water catchment system in Wakiso, warning that the activities posed a threat to biodiversity and community wellbeing. In a statement posted on its official X account, NEMA said key suspects were arrested and machinery impounded after enforcement officers found ongoing works without…
On March 3, 2021, Hussein Ahmed approached Platinum Credit Uganda for a loan of Shs 31.4 million at an interest rate of 4% per month. As security, he handed over the logbooks for two vehicles: a Toyota Land Cruiser registration number UAW 911K valued at Shs25 million, and a Toyota Alphard registration number UBE 217M…
The Amnesty Commission has urged Ugandans still living in exile over crimes related to insurgency to return home and formally apply for amnesty. The commission said those seeking pardon should follow the established legal framework under the Amnesty Act to ensure a smooth return and peaceful reintegration into society. Since 1986, the commission has pardoned…
The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has expressed its commitment to supporting the Somalia peace process. Dr Workneh Gebeyehu, IGAD’s executive secretary, said they acknowledge the efforts by the Somali government and the Somali Future Council on the recent dialogue and encourage continued engagement in good faith to address the outstanding issues. He highlighted IGAD’s…
On February 20, Justice Patricia Mutesi of the High Court ruled in favour of Downtown Investments in its rent dispute with prominent law firm Muwema & Co Advocates. The firm was ordered to vacate the property at Plot 50 Windsor Crescent Road in Kololo owned by Downtown Investments and pay Shs 1.3 billion in arrears…
Mwanga II Court has rejected video and photographic evidence presented by defence lawyers in the ongoing trial of men accused of blackmailing Pastor Robert Kayanja. The court, presided over by Magistrate Adams Byarugaba, ruled that a qualified technical expert must first verify the source and authenticity of the digital material before it can be admitted…
For more than five years, Bob Ainebyoona had held a Dembe Account at DFCU Bank and had had a good working relationship with the bank. One day in 2020, he attempted to withdraw some money from his account at the bank’s Naalya branch at the Quality Shopping Mall. The officials there redirected him to the…
The treason case against Dr Kizza Besigye was adjourned to March 12 after the court directed the prosecution to complete disclosure of its evidence to the defence. Justice Emmanuel Baguma said the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) must file full disclosure by March 3 before the matter can proceed. “I have heard that the prosecution…
Stanbic Bank Uganda and the Buganda have launched Ssemaduuka, a one-stop agricultural business centre designed to expand access to structured credit for farmer-owned savings and credit co-operative organisations, strengthen governance and formalise coffee value chains. The initiative was launched at Mayors Gardens in Mubende Municipality. For more than a decade, Frank Nyanzi, a 57-year-old coffee…
Two years ago, businessman Levy Lawrence Omulen was introduced to Malong Tong, aka Henry Ochown, as a wealthy South Sudanese investor interested in buying land for an industrial park in Uganda. Omulen was told by a one Peter Lubwama that Malong was a wealthy South Sudanese businessman with connections to the South Sudan government. He…
Dr Michael Lulume Bayigga, the MP Buikwe South, has urged the government to intensify health education and awareness campaigns on diabetes amid a growing burden of non-communicable diseases in Uganda. Lulume, who also serves as director of Kampala International Medical Centre in Kansanga, made the remarks during an interview with Bbeg Media at his facility….
Winnie Byanyima has accused President Museveni of ordering Lubaga Cathedral not to hold a special Mass that had been organised to pray for her detained husband, Dr. Kizza Besigye, and other political prisoners. The mass, which had been organised by Dr. Besigye’s family, was scheduled to take place at Lubaga Cathedral today (Monday, February 23)…
Defending champions Stanbic Black Pirates produced a dominant display at the weekend, defeating Rhinos Rugby Club 45–10 to move to the top of the rugby league table. Played in a heavy Saturday downpour, the match tested both sides’ discipline and tactical organisation. The Pirates adapted better to the conditions, combining structured phase play with sustained…
The Uganda Social Educational Welfare Association (UGASEWA), a charity organization established by Indians, has held its annual Ramadan orphanage and mosques charity programme, bringing together sponsors, volunteers, and community members to support vulnerable groups during Ramadan. The event, held at Mukwano Mall in Kampala, saw the distribution of food items worth Shs 140 million to…
Tugende, a firm that provides motorcycle loans to riders, and the Uganda Revenue Authority are locked in a legal dispute over a tax assessment. The dispute started from Tugende’s decision to offer discounts to customers who clear their loan balances ahead of time. For tax purposes, Tugende treated those discounts as allowable expenses. However, in…
Prominent law firm Muwema & Co. Advocates has said it will appeal a High Court ruling that ordered it to pay more than Shs 1.3 billion ($370,000) in rent arrears to Downtown Investments Limited regarding its premises on Windsor Crescent in Kololo. The judgment, delivered on February 20 by Justice Patricia Mutesi, arose from a…
Airtel Uganda has announced plans to equip 30 Muslim schools in Buganda with internet and information communication technology facilities to strengthen digital learning and bridge gaps in internet and social media use among students. The announcement was made during a breaking of the fast event organised by the Buganda Kingdom at Bulange in Mengo. Ali…
Winnie Byanyima has said she is open to negotiations if it will secure the release of her husband, Dr. Kizza Besigye. Speaking to the media at the couple’s home in Kasangati, Byanyima, the executive director of UNAIDS, said any dialogue over what she described as political questions surrounding her husband’s detention must involve a credible…
Two sureties who ran to the aid of their friend and guaranteed that he would appear in court have been told to pay Shs100 million after their friend disappeared. In a ruling, Justice Michael Elubu of the Anti-Corruption Division dismissed an application by Nestorious Byaruhanga Katema and Issa Asiimwe, who had sought to be discharged…
Kabaka’s subjects are set to undergo surgeries during this year’s Tubeere Balamu health camp, in a major expansion of the kingdom’s community health outreach programme. Edward Ndagala, the chief executive officer of the Kabaka Foundation, urged people in Buganda to turn up in large numbers, saying the camp has moved beyond screening to include surgical…
Mercy Kanyesigye, the National Female Youth MP-elect, has raised concerns over the recently concluded youth elections, saying they were marred by voter bribery, intimidation and threats allegedly carried out by security officers. The elections were held on February 6 2026 in Hoima and were conducted through an electoral college system. Kanyesigye won with 216 votes,…
A joint British and Indian business delegation is in Uganda to explore investment opportunities across key sectors of the economy. The delegation comprises members of the Westminster Africa Business Association (WABA) and the South Asian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The team has conducted site visits in Kapeeka and Jinja as part of efforts to…
The PPDA Appeals Tribunal has dismissed an application by Roko Construction challenging its disqualification from a multibillion-shilling tender floated by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). In a detailed ruling, the tribunal upheld UBOS’s decision to eliminate Roko at the preliminary stage and confirmed the award to CRJE East Africa Ltd. The dispute arose from…
Uganda has announced the commencement of a visa waiver agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), paving the way for visa free travel for specified passport holders between the two countries. In a statement issued by the ministry of Internal Affairs through the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, government confirmed that the bilateral agreement,…
Butabika Hospital, Uganda’s main mental referral facility, has revealed a sharp rise in cases of mental illness, warning that the country is facing a growing mental health crisis. The 2025 State of Uganda Population Report indicates that one in every four Ugandans is affected by a mental health condition. Speaking at the launch of the…
In the entertainment world, many people will tell you that success can be short-lived. We have seen many people and businesses in the sector come with a splash only to disappear without a trace. Julius Kyazze, the chief executive officer of Swangz Avenue, one of the most prominent production houses in Uganda, understands this cycle…
Parents and teachers at Kasawo Secondary School in Mukono have accused the headteacher, Saleh Yiga Mukasa, of abuse of office following the dismissal of several teachers. Bumali Nadduli, the chairperson of the Parents Teachers Association, told Bbeg Media in a telephone interview that the headteacher acted outside the provisions of the Education Act when he…
The outgoing Mawokota South MP, Yusuf Nsibambi, has joined the National Resistance Movement (NRM), weeks after losing his parliamentary seat in the recently concluded general election. Nsibambi, a veteran academic and long-serving legislator, was officially received into the party by the Speaker Anita Among, and the NRM Secretary General, Richard Todwong. The former member of…
The PPDA Appeals Tribunal has dismissed an application by Cementers Uganda which had challenged its disqualification from a Shs45.49 billion housing project tender by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). In a decision, the tribunal reuled that Cementers’ application was “incompetent” because it had been filed out of time. It declined to consider the merits…
Uganda’s public debt has risen sharply, largely driven by heavy spending in preparation for the country’s first oil production, the ministry of Finance has said. According to the Debt Sustainability Analysis Report for the 2024/25 financial year, total public debt increased from $25.59 billion in the 2023/24 financial year to $32.24 billion as of June…
Uganda has formally joined South Sudan, Ethiopia and Djibouti in establishing the Djibouti–South Sudan–Ethiopia–Uganda corridor, known as DESSU, marking a significant step towards strengthening cross-border trade. The agreement, signed at the Djibouti Palace Kempinski in Djibouti, formally creates the DESSU Corridor Authority. The body will coordinate infrastructure development, logistics systems, trade facilitation and regulatory harmonisation…
The former state minister for Foreign Affairs, Asuman Kiyingi, has backed Ghana’s plan to table a United Nations resolution seeking to declare the transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity. Kiyingi, a former MP for Bugabula South in Kamuli, told Bbeg Media in a phone interview from Jinja that the resolution is long overdue. “I…
“I used to feed my children from my own garden. Now I buy food, and sometimes we sleep hungry.” That is how one of the residents interviewed by the Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO) describes life after being affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) livelihood restoration programme. Her words capture the…
The 2026 Stanbic Match Play Challenge qualifiers at Entebbe Golf Club produced a historic moment for Ugandan golf after Berna Musanabera won the tournament’s first-ever hole-in-one car prize. Musanabera delivered a hole-in-one on the par-three 12th hole to claim a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid insured by Afrisafe Uganda. She becomes the first golfer, and the…
Stanbic Bank Uganda’s chief executive, Mumba Kalifungwa, has urged leaders across government, business and finance to turn Uganda’s macroeconomic gains into inclusive and long-term prosperity as the country approaches commercial oil production. Speaking at the fifth Stanbic Economic Forum in Kampala, Kalifungwa said Uganda’s future “is not something to be observed from a distance, but…
Traders operating in various buildings in Kampala have called on President Museveni to personally intervene in their longstanding disputes with their landlords, whom they accuse of irregularly hiking rent, thus affecting their businesses. The appeal follows a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kampala, which brought together commercial landlords and traders to…
Is Waako Robina and Robina E. Waako, one and the same? Well, the High Court believes so. Stanbic Bank had blocked a widow from accessing her late husband’s pension benefits because of the variations in her name on different documents. Justice Joanita Bushara of the High Court in Jinja ruled that the bank should ignore…
More than 12 hours after Julius Kitone, a reporter at Next Media, perished in a road accident, the company has yet to announce his demise on any of its platforms. We have been told that some people in the editorial department where Kitone worked are not happy about the delay. Kitone was one of the…
A senior election official who presided over the national female youth MP elections in Hoima is reportedly living in fear after the exercise ended in controversy. Sources have told Bbeg Media that Jenifer Kyobutungyi, who acted as the returning officer during the polls at Hoima Stadium on February 4, 2026 is fearing for her safety…
By Andrew Musanja As a parent, I live by two calendars. The first is the one on my wall, with birthdays, work deadlines, and family events. The second lives in my head and never lets me rest. It is the school calendar. Term opening dates. Deadline reminders. The quiet countdown to the moment when a…
Henry Katanga, a businessman in Kampala, was felled by a gunshot to his head at his Mbuya home on November 3, 2023. Given his prominence and that of his family, his death drew media attention and elicited mixed reactions on social media. Even before the full picture of the circumstances of his death emerged, his…
