Hellen Akol Odeke, who had expressed interest in unseating Speaker Anita Among in Bukedea, has been disqualified by the party because she lacks a permanent home in the district. It means, as far as the party is concerned, Among is their automatic flagbearer in Bukedea in 2026. In 2021, Among was unopposed during the parliamentary…
Nixon Agasiirwe, the former commander of the Police Special Operations, has been charged with the murder of state prosecutor Joan Kagezi and remanded to prison. In 2015, Kagezi was fatally shot by unidentified assailants while returning to her home in Kiwatule, a suburb of Kampala. At the time, she was prosecuting suspects linked to the…
Stanbic Bank has renewed its commitment in support of environmental sustainability with a UGX 10 million sponsorship for the 5th edition of Run4Climate, an annual marathon and the flagship initiative of the Running Out of Trees (ROOTS) campaign. “Climate change is no longer a distant threat. It's here and impacting lives, livelihoods, and development,” Baziwe…
The Uganda Rugby Union (URU) has promised to host a successful Rugby Africa Cup of 2025. Uganda will host the tournament, also a World Cup 2027 qualifier from July 8-9 at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, capital of Uganda. Godwin Kayangwe, President of the Union, said Uganda is working round the clock to…
Col Edith Nakalema, Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), has called for skills development tailored to individual interests starting at the primary level. Nakalema made the plea during a meeting with the leadership of the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) in Kampala. “Can we enable children to pursue their passions from primary…
Richard Lumu, the MP for Mityana South, has told Bbeg Media that Norbert Mao, the DP president general, has made him hate the party. In an in interview, he voiced his frustration with Mao, accusing him of undermining the party’s core values of democracy, rule of law, and justice. “Mao has made me hate DP,…
Immigration authorities and the Inspectorate of Government (IG) are gearing up to investigate serious claims that an Irish national, Gerry Anthony Cawley, has been illegally working in the country while playing a central role in a Shs 700 billion infrastructure project at the Kampala Industrial and Business Park in Namanve. The investigation follows a petition…
Latif Sebaggala’s name has long been a fixture in the political landscape. For two decades, from 2001 to 2021, he represented Kawempe North in Parliament, earning respect as a seasoned politician and serving as the Imam of the parliamentary mosque. His tenure was marked by a strong connection to his constituents, bolstered by his ownership…
The Ministry of Finance has unveiled a Shs72.136 trillion national budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, setting its sights on transforming every corner of the country into a hub of commercial activity. Presented by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds yesterday, the budget signals a strong shift towards full monetisation of Uganda’s…
Equity Bank Uganda, part of Equity Group, has launched a comprehensive staff audit to address unethical employee behaviour, Bbeg Media has learned. Sources told us that the bank that has 50 branches and hundreds of employees in Uganda, intends to tackle issues such as extortion, rudeness, negligence, and collusion with customers to defraud the institution….
Rebecca Kadaga Alitwala, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, has said she is still strong and will defeat her opponents. Speaking after picking her nomination forms at the NRM offices this week, Kadaga, who is vying for the position of second national vice chairperson of the NRM dismissed critics…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) stunned supporters and critics yesterday when it held an extraordinary delegates conference at their leadership school in Kamwokya that saw the re-election of its top leadership. Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, retained his position as party president, alongside David Lewis Rubongoya as secretary general and Joel Ssenyonyi as…
A Kenyan blogger who died in police custody was hit on the head and his death was likely to have been caused by assault, a post-mortem has revealed. This contradicts earlier police claims that Albert Ojwang “sustained head injuries after hitting his head against a cell wall”. His death has sparked widespread outrage in Kenya,…
The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) has called for the integration of cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge into Uganda’s Wildlife Management Policy 2025. During a national stakeholders dialogue at Onomo Hotel today, CCFU highlighted gaps in the 2014 Wildlife Policy, noting the limited recognition of cultural leaders, heritage sites, and community-based conservation practices. The dialogue…
Prudential Uganda has awarded Shs 135 million to the top five graduates of Makerere University’s Actuarial Science program as part of its ongoing efforts to grow actuarial talent in Uganda. The support is part of the Prudential Actuarial Support Scheme (PASS), launched in 2022 in partnership with Makerere University. The initiative recognizes academic excellence while…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has launched a new Dollar school fees payment function on Flexipay where parents can pay school fees in Dollars, which makes it much easier for parents to pay tuition fees to international schools. The schools can now receive fees directly in United States dollars. This reduces the transaction costs and the inconvenience…
Taxi drivers in Kampala, under their Uganda Taxi Operators Federation (UTOF), have threatened to go on strike starting next week if the Auto Express Penalty System (EPS) system suspended. The regulations stipulate steep fines of up to Shs 600,000 for motorists who exceed the speed limit on certain highways. In addition, motorists are slapped a…
At a social function in Busiro East over the weekend, Medard Lubega Sseggona, the constituency’s outspoken MP, sent ripples through Uganda’s political landscape. Addressing a cheering crowd, he declared: “The next president of NUP will come from Busiro East. And it will be me.” The statement positioned Sseggona as the heir apparent to Robert Kyagulanyi,…
Uganda is one of the countries most exposed to recent cuts in international aid, particularly with the dissolution of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). In 2023, about 5% of gross national income – a measure of a country’s total income, including income from foreign sources – was received in aid. The cuts have…
Uganda has reached a major milestone in its climate journey with the official launch of the National Climate Change (Climate Change Mechanism) Regulations 2025, commonly referred to as the Carbon Market Regulations. These regulations mark a critical step forward in the implementation of the Paris Agreement, particularly Article 6, which enables countries to cooperate on…
On Thursday, June 5, 2026, the family of Godwin Aaron Tasike in Buwere village, Buwanyera Ward, Butiru Town Council, Manafwa district, experienced a moment of joy and relief. The government compensated them for damages caused to their home by a presidential helicopter in December 2024. Tasike, a 45-year-old grade machine operator for Manafwa district local…
The Court of Appeal ruling last week that businessman Mohan Kiwanuka was mentally incapable of managing his business affairs could dramatically reshape the control of an empire spanning media, real estate, manufacturing, and logistics. Kiwanuka, 81, owns over 46 prime properties, 26 of which are in the upscale Kololo alone. The ruling followed a petition…
DP president general Norbert Mao has attacked the National Unity Platform saying no one knows what the party stands for. Addressing journalists today, Mao claimed that NUP has a “fake constitution” describing their candidates as “genetically modified” because they are selected by a small committee of people. “NUP would have been deregistered by now. Nobody…
The nomination period for candidates in Uganda’s special interest group elections concludes today. These elections will select village committee members to represent three key societal groups: youth, older persons, and persons with disabilities. The Electoral Commission (EC) has been accepting nominations since June 2, with today marking the final opportunity to submit candidacies. EC spokesperson…
Joyce Bagala, who has had a tumultuous relationship with the National Unity Platform (NUP), has confirmed that she intends to stand on the party ticket in 2026. The Mityana Woman MP told Bbeg Media she had already picked the party’s nomination forms earlier this month. “I picked them up, and I intend to return them…
Over the past week, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has been issuing nomination forms to aspirants for the positions of Member of Parliament, district chairperson, Lord Mayor, municipal mayors, CEC positions and lord councillor. Here are the steps aspirants go through to pick the forms. ************************ Aspiring candidates are required to start at…
President Museveni has repeatedly declined to meet with senior executives from NBS TV and Nation Media to address the ongoing standoff caused by security agencies barring their journalists from covering state events,Bbeg Media has been told. Impeccable sources told us that for weeks, Kin Kariisa, CEO of Next Media Services, and other senior executives from…
The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has pledged to process all pending power applications from former UMEME customers to boost power connections across the country. Jonan Kiiza, spokesperson and head of corporate and stakeholder affairs at UEDCL, told Bbeg Media at his office in Nakasero that UEDCL wants to tackle the backlog of 27,729…
Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo’s decision to step away from elective politics in Bamunanika has reverberated through Luweero district and beyond, stirring a mix of reflection and uncertainty. Muyingo announced the decision to close family and friends, we have been told, although he is planning to make a public announcement. For more than 20 years, Muyingo,…
The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has slammed the country’s celebration of Heroes Day saying it has been turned into a partisan event by the NRM. During a press briefing, the party said the event was too costly noting that Shs 5 billion had been budgeted for handouts and dignitary allowances. “The Uganda Revenue Authority…
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has described Cedric Babu as a loyal and reliable friend who could be trusted in whatever circumstances. Kaineruba, who was accompanied by his wife Charlotte, was speaking at Cedric’s burial in Kamengo, Mpigi District. According to Gen Kainerugaba, they met in Nairobi in the 1980s while in…
Mugabi Mukaragi, a highly educated youth, has told Bbeg Media that he is ready to challenge the incumbent, Dr. Wilson Kajwengye, for the position of MP in the 2026 elections. Mukaragi boasts a robust academic background, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Makerere University and an MBA in Corporate Strategy and Economic Policy Management…
In July last year, Herbert Burora, the then RCC of Rubaga, was arrested and charged in court over statements he allegedly made accusing Speaker Anita Among of being a thief and promoting corruption. Yesterday, Burora reconciled with Among at a function where NRM leaders and delegates from Kampala endorsed the Bukedea Woman MP for the…
The Court of Appeal has ruled that businesman Mohan Musisi Kiwanuka has been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia since 2017, and is therefore incapable of managing his affairs. It has also ordered that the businessman convenes a family meeting within 30 days to appoint a manager of his estate. The meeting, court ordered should…
The NRM electoral body has promised to address petitions from aspiring candidates as swiftly as possible. Maj James William Kinobe, one of the commissioners at the party’s electoral commission, revealed this during an interview with Bbeg Media. He said they have already received petitions from aggrieved aspirants across various districts and constituencies. “We shall work…
Residents of Masanyalaze Zone in Rubaga Division are up in arms over the Kampala Capital City Authority’s (KCCA) apparent failure to adhere to proper road naming procedures. While naming roads is intended to enhance local identity and improve navigation, the process in Rubaga has led to frustration due to a lack of community involvement. In…
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Mubajje, has urged Muslims to maintain peace, especially during this time when the country has started political campaigns. During Eid-Adhuha prayers at Kampala Mosque, Mubajje strongly condemned the acts of violence among people and called on Muslims to strive for peace. He said: “Why is it that in every…
Airtel Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental conservation by engaging students in a nationwide virtual dialogue focused on sustainable practices, ending plastic pollution, and tree planting, in celebration of World Environment Day 2025. In a Zoom session held on 4th June, Charity Rwabutomize, lead – corporate social responsibility at Airtel Uganda, addressed students and…
Huda Olero, the MP for Aringa East in Yumbe District and State Minister for Defence in charge of Veterans Affairs, has declared she will not resign her cabinet position if she loses during the primaries. The minister made this statement to Bbeg Media after picking up her nomination papers at the NRM offices to represent…
Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde, the former minister of Security, has revealed that he visited Dr Kizza Besigye in Luzira Prison and urged him to talk to President Museveni if he wants to secure his freedom. Speaking to journalists after picking his nomination forms at the NRM headquaters along Kyadondo Road, Tumukunde said: “I have talked…
Makerere University Hospital yesterday made history by officially launching the Olink Proteomics Platform, the first of its kind in East and Central Africa. The landmark event, presided over by Dr. Monica Musenero, Uganda’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, took place at the School of Public Health auditorium. The platform positions Uganda as a pioneer…
President Museveni has declared that Uganda’s economic progress over the past few years has propelled the country into middle-income status, a trend he described as irreversible. The president delivered his annual State of the Nation Address at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, attended by various dignitaries. However, many members of the opposition chose to stay away. Dressed…
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Simon Peter Engurait to be the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. The announcement was made this morning in Rome by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. Bishop Elect Engurait has served as the Diocesan Administrator in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux since January 2024, upon…
Veteran members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) took center stage at the party headquarters yesterday, picking nomination forms for various parliamentary positions. Prominent figures included Moses Ali, Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi, Maj Bright Rwamirama, Matia Kasaija, Isaac Musumba, and Peter Lokeris, many of whom have served multiple terms in Parliament. Several of these seasoned…
Bbeg Media has confirmed that journalists from NBS TV, Daily Monitor, and NTV will not be allowed to access the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds for President Museveni’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) today. According to the list of accredited journalists seen by Bbeg Media, representatives from these three media organizations were notably absent. The organizations…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has halted all construction work on the late Mohammed Katimbo’s building in Mbiro Zone, Kisenyi, following allegations that part of the structure was being built on a road reserve. This follows complaints from local leaders in Mbiro Zone, led by the chairperson Hilda Katabalwa, who wrote to KCCA expressing…
The decades-long conflict over Western Sahara has entered a new phase of geopolitical realignment, with the United Kingdom formally endorsing Morocco’s autonomy plan—a move signaling growing international support for Rabat’s vision. The UK’s decision, announced by Foreign Secretary David Lammy during a visit to Morocco, is a notable departure from its previous neutrality and aligns…
President Museveni has directed that government funding for Martyrs Day celebrations be included in the national budget annually, recognizing the spiritual significance and widespread participation of Ugandans across all religious denominations. “This year, the government gave the Catholics Shs 2 billion, the Protestant Shs 2 billion, and the Muslims Shs 200 million for this occasion,”…
As pilgrims gathered to mark 140 years of the Uganda Martyrs, opposition politicians and other leaders emphasized the need for unity, selflessness, and integrity in politics ahead of the 2026 elections. The commissioner of parliament and leader of the Democratic Front, Mathias Mpuuga, urged political leaders and pilgrims to strengthen their faith and reject hypocrisy,…
Norbert Mao was re-elected as the president general of the Democratic Party (DP) in a drama filled delegates conference where some may argue that the very concept of democracy was ‘thrown out of the window.” Mao defeated his main challenger Dr Lulume Bayiga handidly but the conference, meant to be a democratic exercise to shape…
