The newly sworn-in MPs have been cautioned against the careless use of language during plenary and committee sessions as they prepare to begin parliamentary business. The Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige Kasaija, issued the warning during a multi-day orientation programme for newly elected legislators at Parliament in Kampala. Mwesige said members needed to be mindful…
What started as a Shs40 million loan in 2016 slowly turned into a bitter legal fight over a truck, missed loan payments, allegations of unfair sale, and finally a courtroom defeat for businesswoman Regina Nalule. Let us start from the beginning. On April 8, 2016, Nalule borrowed Shs40 million from Vision Fund Uganda, a microfinance…
Equity Bank Uganda has strengthened its reputation in diaspora banking and cross-border remittances after winning three major accolades at the AIDO Network Pan-African Impact Awards. At the awards ceremony held on Saturday, May 23, at Speke Resort Munyonyo during Africa Liberation Week celebrations, the bank was recognised for excellence in cross-border remittances, diaspora banking solutions,…
Former Busiro East MP Medard Lubega Sseggona has warned newly elected speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth Oboth that he faces enormous political pressure as he assumes office. Speaking to Bbeg Media at his office in Kampala, Sseggona said the current political environment could make it difficult for Oboth to exercise independence as head of Parliament….
Kampala Lord Mayor, Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, has unveiled his executive, appointing Faridah Nakabugo, the lord councillor for Lubaga II, as deputy lord mayor. Nakabugo replaces Doreen Nyanjura, who stood for Parliament but lost. Other members appointed to the committee include Dr Shamim Nambasa, who will serve as secretary for Finance and Planning, Judith Nalukwago as…
Genevieve Amen Munduru, a Ugandan expatriate who works with TotalEnergies in France, has been granted interim primary custody of her son by the court after a bitter dispute with her estranged husband, Hillary Masambu, over international travel arrangements for their child. This comes after Masambu declined to grant a parental consent letter while Munduru and…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has unveiled the 12 regional finalists advancing to the national stage of the Stanbic National Schools Championship, with the grand finale scheduled for August. The finalists emerged after an intensive five-day boot camp held at Gayaza High School in Wakiso, where more than 200 schools competed for a place in the finals…
The NRM parliamentary caucus today unanimously endorsed Jacob Marksons Oboth Oboth, the MP for West Budama Central, and Thomas Tayebwa, the MP for Ruhinda North, as its flagbearers for speaker and deputy speaker of the 12th Parliament respectively. The decision was taken during a caucus meeting after the two names had earlier been approved by…
Most African intellectual debates about development suffer from the same flaw: they judge history like auditors instead of nation builders. That is the deeper meaning of President Museveni’s social media debate with Andrew Mwenda (Read Museveni’s response to Mwenda). https://t.co/RCt1y3beAG — Yoweri K Museveni (@KagutaMuseveni) May 23, 2026 Mwenda looks at Uganda’s industrial push and…
By Sarah Bireete In recent debates on leadership and accountability, male chauvinists have increasingly weaponised the case of Anita Among to discredit women in leadership as a whole. Instead of interrogating individual conduct on its own merits, they present her example as “proof” that women are unfit to lead. This line of argument is not…
The High Court has ordered DNA tests for 26 people claiming to be children of the late Benon Kigambo Tumwesigye after a bitter family fight erupted over his estate following his death without a will. Justice Celia Nagawa ordered that Tumwesigye’s remains be exhumed so government experts can conduct DNA tests to determine who his…
Legislators from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary caucus will today meet at State House in Entebbe to decide the party’s choice for the positions of speaker and deputy speaker of the 12th Parliament. Parliament will elect its leaders tomorrow (May 25) during its first sitting at Kololo Independence Grounds. Several NRM MPs who…
The ministry of Health has confirmed three new cases of Ebola virus disease, bringing the national total to five. In a statement on its social media handles, the ministry said the newly confirmed cases include a Ugandan driver who transported the country’s index patient and a health worker who contracted the virus while providing direct…
The High Court has ordered the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to refund more than Shs 73.5 million to the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) after ruling that the tax body illegally collected Value Added Tax (VAT) on humanitarian food aid imported for South Sudanese refugees. In addition, Justice Susan Odongo also awarded the faith-based organisation…
Newly sworn-in Kampala Lord Mayor, Ronald Balimwezo, has said the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) will not demolish houses built without approved architectural plans but will instead encourage owners to regularise their properties. Balimwezo made the remarks while speaking to journalists at Parliament, where he had gone to visit his former colleagues. He said KCCA…
Even after President Museveni was sworn in as president for the seventh term, officials of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) say his 71% was due to an extensive grassroots mobilisation strategy and the party’s nationwide campaign structure. The party’s director of information and publicity, Emmanuel Dombo, said the party benefited from the return of open…
The chancellor of Makerere University, Dr Crispus Kiyonga, has urged graduates to become role models in the fight against corruption. Kiyonga made the remarks during the 19th graduation ceremony of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), where 751 students graduated in various disciplines. The graduates received certificates, diplomas and postgraduate diplomas. “As graduates, you need to…
The ministry of Health has said Uganda has not registered any confirmed Ebola cases, including among people currently under quarantine, as authorities intensify surveillance following a growing outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Speaking during a meeting with development partners and ambassadors in Kampala, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Diana Atwine, said Uganda…
Centenary Rural Development Group Limited and Huawei Technologies Uganda have signed a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating digital transformation and expanding financial inclusion in Uganda and across Africa. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed in Shanghai, China, is expected to modernise Centenary Group’s banking systems, strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure and improve access to…
Stakeholders in Uganda’s agriculture sector have called for stronger collaboration among financial institutions, regulators, manufacturers, and farmers to combat counterfeit agricultural inputs and strengthen food security across Sub-Saharan Africa. The call was made during the second edition of the CropLife Uganda Symposium held at Sheraton Kampala Hotel under the theme, “Emerging trends in seeds, crop…
For many young Ugandans, education is more than the pursuit of academic success. It is a pathway to opportunity, leadership and transformation. For Fatmah Yusuf Gram, a young scholar from Fort Portal, that pathway became clearer through the Equity Leaders Program (ELP), a flagship initiative under Equity Group Foundation that is nurturing a new generation…
Stakeholders have raised concerns over the increasing number of boda boda riders and passengers being injured or killed in traffic crashes across Uganda. It is estimated that more than 15,000 traffic crashes occur every year, resulting in thousands of deaths and overwhelming emergency wards such as those at Mulago Hospital. Road safety advocates say head…
The newly sworn-in Kampala Lord Mayor, Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo, has pledged to prioritise the development of decent working spaces in city markets as part of his leadership agenda at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). Balimwezo, dressed in ceremonial robes and chains, made the remarks shortly after taking his oath at City Hall. “I want you…
Uganda Revenue Authority acted unfairly and highhandedly when it impounded an armoured land cruiser belonging to Dr Jaala Higenyi, the former owner of Ntinda View College, following a tax assessment dispute, the High Court has ruled. In a strongly worded judgment delivered on April 30, Justice Susan Odongo overturned an earlier decision of the Tax…
When Mathew Rumanyika joined the Nile Basin Initiative in September 2020, he believed he had secured the kind of job many accountants dream about. The regional intergovernmental organisation, which coordinates cooperation among countries along the Nile Basin, hired him as an accountant on a one-year renewable contract. Rumanyika says he was recruited for what was…
Uganda has begun plans to review outdated standards laws as the country seeks to align its regulatory framework with international standards and improve the quality of locally manufactured goods. The move was announced on Tuesday as Uganda joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Metrology Day under the theme, “Building Trust in Policy…
A section of MPs and former legislators have welcomed the ongoing corruption probe involving former speaker Anita Among, saying the investigations could help restore public trust in Parliament. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Jimmy Akena, the former Lira Municipality MP, said the investigations should be thorough and followed to their logical conclusion. “I will pray that…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has reclaimed dominance over the Buganda Caucus, reversing the losses it suffered during the 11th Parliament when National Unity Platform (NUP) legislators held sway over the influential bloc. Robert Migadde, the MP for Buvuma Islands County, was appointed the new caucus chairperson for the 12th Parliament. There were no elections…
Equity Group Holdings has reported a 24% rise in profit after tax to KSh19.1bn (Shs 556.4bn) in the first quarter of 2026, as its regional subsidiaries outside Kenya reached a landmark threshold, contributing half of the group’s total banking profit for the first time. The Nairobi-listed lender, which operates across six African countries, said its…
MPs from border districts have warned residents to remain vigilant following the outbreak of Ebola in Uganda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Speaking to Bbeg Media, the legislators urged communities to follow health guidelines and avoid unnecessary gatherings as authorities intensify efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly virus. Frederick Angura, the…
The Court of Appeal has ruled that the East African Development Bank (EADB) does not enjoy absolute immunity from being sued in Ugandan courts, in a long-running dispute over mortgaged land in Kampala. A panel of three judges held that the bank’s immunity is “qualified and functional,” meaning the institution can, in some circumstances, face…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring Ugandans acquire transferable skills that can support growth across the wider economy. Speaking at the Oil and Gas Expo at Makerere University, Andrew Mafabi, Human Resource Manager at EACOP, urged universities and vocational institutions to redesign curricula to place greater emphasis on…
A joint security operation is currently underway at the former office of outgoing speaker Anita Among, days after she fell out of favour with President Museveni. On Sunday, Among withdrew from the speakership race for the 12th Parliament amid investigations of her lavish lifestyle and corruption. At around 9.00 am, security personnel sealed off Among’s…
Mildred Tuhaise, the husky-voiced anchor and senior reporter, is set to leave Next Media at the end of this month, impeccable sources at Naguru have told Bbeg Media. We have been told that Tuhaise tendered her notice of resignation at the beginning of this month. However, management is yet to officially respond to it. In…
Two female NRM legislators seeking the speakership of the 12th Parliament have asked the party to officially invite expressions of interest from members wishing to contest for the position. The aspirants, Lydia Wanyoto, the woman MP for Mbale City, and Akiiki Asiimwe, the woman MP for Masindi, said the election of the speaker of the…
Over the last four years, the political and media ecosystem around Speaker Anita Among has operated like a well-rehearsed church choir. On social media, in parliament corridors, and on television talk shows, her defenders have been loud, energetic, and seemingly, permanently online. “Among has a very good sense of fashion. Even her critics will agree…
The outgoing speaker of the 11th Parliament, Anita Among, has said she will not contest for speakership of the 12th Parliament, ending days of political uncertainty within the ruling National Resistance Movement. In a statement posted on her X account late Sunday night, Among said her decision followed “wide consultations and deep introspection” aimed at…
The arrest of Masaka City Woman MP-elect Justine Nameere appears to have been preceded by an escalating public confrontation with leaders of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), particularly its secretary general, David Kabanda. The latest fallout unfolded shortly after Nameere, who can be vocal and unrelenting, was sworn in as the Woman MPÂ for…
The minister of Internal Affairs, Gen Kahinda Otafiire, has distanced himself from the recently passed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, saying Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka was the key government official behind the legislation. Speaking to journalists shortly after being sworn in as MP for Ruhinda in Mitooma, Otafiire dismissed claims that he personally pushed the…
Families turned up today in large numbers at the UMA Show Grounds on Friday as Kiara Events opened the 2026 edition of the Baby & Kids Expo EA with a renewed focus on early learning, creativity, and mental wellness for children. The two-day event, which started on May 16 and ends on May 17, is…
Uganda’s telecommunications industry is set for one of its biggest disruptions in years following the official entry of Starlink into the country’s internet market, a move expected to increase competition, expand connectivity and place pressure on traditional telecom operators to improve services and reduce prices. The satellite internet provider received its operational licence after a…
The Supreme Court has ordered Samuel Mukasa, the founder of Biyinzika Enterprises, to refund his foreign business partners more than Shs 130 million after a failed poultry farming land deal. Mukasa and his wife Milly Mukasa established Biyinzika Enterprises Limited, now Biyinzika Poultry International Limited, as a poultry breeder farm in 1990. In a landmark…
Female National Workers MP Fiona Nakku has celebrated her swearing-in with supporters, family members and friends following her official entry into Parliament. Speaking during the celebrations at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, Nakku praised the youth for the support they gave her throughout the electoral process. “My fellow youth stood with me from the very…
Ofwono Opondo was today sworn in as the MP for the Elderly (Eastern Uganda) but he declined to hold a Bible or any other religious book while taking the oath. Dressed in a dark navy Kaunda suit and accompanied by one of his daughters, Opondo approached the podium with some dose of confidence. When a…
The Inspectorate of Government has confirmed that it is investigating Speaker Anita Among, following petitions filed by concerned citizens and lawyers over alleged corruption and her lifestyle. Speaking during a media briefing, the Inspector General of Government, Aisha Naluzze Batala, said the complaints against the Speaker had formally been received, and investigations were underway. “Yes,…
Former ministers were among the legislators sworn in on Thursday as the composition of the 12th Parliament continued to take shape. The former ministers included Grace Freedom Kwiyucwinyi, the Woman MP for Zombo, and Christopher Kibazanga, the newly elected MP for Busongora South in the Rwenzori sub-region. Speaking shortly after taking the oath, Kwiyucwinyi pledged…
The Ajanta Pharma Group, through its partnership with Make A Child Smile, has launched an initiative to provide free specialised healthcare services to vulnerable communities across Uganda. The programme will focus on heart surgeries, artificial limb donations, cancer screening, eye treatment, and the distribution of sanitary pads to women and girls in disadvantaged communities. Speaking…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has suspended all on-street parking along two of the capital’s busiest roads, a move that will force thousands of people, private motorists, and the city’s vast commuter taxi fleet to rethink how they navigate the central business district. The ban covers the full stretch of Kampala Road and Jinja…
What awaits President Museveni in this kisanja of “no more sleep for all Ugandans” is ultimately a test of legacy. Internally, he faces an old question in a new form: how to transform stability into visible and inclusive household prosperity. Uganda has relative peace, expanding infrastructure, oil prospects, and a youthful population. However, citizens increasingly…
Content creator and journalist, Daniel Irish Kanyerezi, has raised concerns over what he described as the alleged theft of creative concepts following the drone show staged in Kampala on the eve of President Museveni’s inauguration. In a video circulating on social media, Kanyerezi claimed that he was the brain behind the drone concept but his…
