The private sector continued its upward trajectory in September, driven by strong consumer demand and a sustained rise in new orders, according to the latest Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The headline PMI rose to 54.0 from 53.3 in August, marking the eighth consecutive month of improved business conditions. Readings above 50.0 indicate expansion compared…
They were neighbours in Ggaba, Makindye, in Kampala. Christine Nagawa and Grant Mweteise operated retail shops that were next to each other. One day in February 2020, they quarrelled and threats were exchanged. A few days later, Mweteise’s shop caught fire. Witnesses claimed they had seen Nagawa near the scene of the fire. Naggawa was…
As the editor of Bbeg Media and previously as a news reporter, I have covered many stories about Uganda’s oil sector over the years. But nothing prepared me for the eye-opening tour I joined with about 20 other editors and senior journalists from 30 September to 3 October 2025. Organised by the Petroleum Authority of…
DFCU Bank has called on Ugandan farmers to capitalise on the country’s favourable climatic conditions to advance the agricultural and livestock sectors. Speaking at the 2024 Uganda Best Farmers Awards ceremony held at the bank’s headquarters in Nakasero, Charles Mudiwa, the bank’s managing director wondered why farmers struggle to utilise the abundant water resources, fertile…
By Leonard Egesa There is a great deal of mocking and disparaging commentary on social and traditional media channels that has been given to the narrative that the National Unity Platform (NUP) made a big mistake in denying the outgoing Busiro East MP, Medard Lubega Sseggona, a ticket to defend his seat in the coming…
Matia Lwanga Bwanika, the outgoing Wakiso district chairperson, has announced his intention to run for the Busiro South parliamentary seat as an independent candidate in the upcoming elections. Speaking to journalists in Wakiso, Bwanika revealed his decision after losing the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket during the party’s vetting process. “After extensive consultations with my…
The High Court has awarded writer Annette Najjemba Shs 100 million after finding that MK Publishers Limited infringed her copyright by adapting and selling her children’s stories without permission. The judgement, delivered by Justice Patience Rubagumya on October 2, 2025, also put to a halt any further use of her work by the publisher. The…
President Museveni has announced that the government is considering a flat-rate cattle compensation scheme across northern Uganda, following discussions with leaders in the Lango, Teso, and Acholi sub-regions. Speaking at campaign rallies in Alebtong and later in Otuke District on Thursday, Museveni outlined his proposal for each affected household to receive a fixed number of…
The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has partnered with the French Embassy in Uganda to launch a transformative Green Tech Incubator and Accelerator for Entrepreneurship Programme, aimed at empowering young people and women in Kampala and the Albertine Region. The initiative, formalised through a grant agreement signed at the French Embassy in Kampala, seeks to…
A section of Busiro East residents have publicly rejected the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) decision to award the 2026 parliamentary ticket to Mathias Walukagga instead of their preferred candidate, Medard Lubega Sseggona. The constituents, drawn from areas such as Mende Sub-County, Wakiso Town Council, Mumyuka, and Kyengera Town Council, expressed their discontent during a consultation…
Fred Buyi’s few belongings hang from the ceiling of a tarpaulin tent in Bunambutye resettlement camp, pitched on the hot, scrubby plains outside Mbale in eastern Uganda. Space is tight and privacy is scarce. Sanitation facilities are shared by dozens. Each morning, long queues stretch towards the distribution point where displaced families line up for…
Uganda will commemorate World Food Day on 16th October, marking the 45th edition of the event initiated by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The celebration, themed “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future,” will take place at the Rwebitaba Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute, a government entity located in Fort…
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has been honoured with the outstanding Business Sustainability Achievement Award at the Karlsruhe Sustainable Finance Awards 2025, held during the Global Sustainable Finance Conference (GSFC) in Karlsruhe, Germany. Â The GSFC is a premier global platform dedicated to advancing practical, implementation-focused solutions for sustainable banking and finance, distinguishing itself from broader…
Government has commenced a fresh investigation targeting a Dubai-based Ugandan suspected of international human trafficking. The primary suspect is Charles “Abbey” Mwesigwa, a former London bus driver who relocated to Dubai and allegedly built a network exploiting vulnerable young Ugandan women. According to a BBC World Service investigation aired in September 2025, Mwesigwa is accused…
The National Unity Platform’s (NUP) decision to drop Medard Sseggona and Joyce Bagala as flagbearers for the 2026 election was not a big surprise when you look at the bigger picture. While it shocked some supporters and analysts, the move had been brewing for a while due to internal party tensions, personal loyalties, and strategic…
Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko has been in the news lately for his sharp words against Mathias Mpuuga, the leader of the Democratic Front party. In interviews on Radio Four and Sanyuka TV, Nsereko called Mpuuga a betrayer and a liar. He said he would never help a thief escape a mob beating, because the…
My name is Simon Mwebesa, and at 26, I should be out there building bridges or drawing plans for the roads that wind through Kampala’s busy hills. Instead, I am staring at the same cracked wall in my small rented room in Kawempe, wondering if today I will finally eat something better than Kikomando. It…
The High Court has fined Sheikh Shaban Mubajje, the mufti of Uganda, Shs 70 million for unlawfully trying to take over a piece of land that belongs to Alliance High School in Nansana, Wakiso. The ruling, delivered by Justice Grace Flavia Lamuno on September 26, 2025, came after the case proceeded without Mubajje and Aisha…
The Internal Security Organisation (ISO) has recruited 312 new spies as the country prepares for its general election in 2026. President Museveni addressed the spies, referred to as operatives at State House Entebbe, over the weekend. Their recruitment comes during a period when political tensions often rise, and the government aims to strengthen its intelligence…
President Museveni has urged the people of the Busoga sub-region to reject disunity and politics based on identity, stressing that such approaches go against the values of his National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Museveni made these comments during a meeting with a delegation from the sub-region at the State Lodge in Nakasero, Kampala. The gathering…
The Supreme Court has said it lacks the jurisdiction to hear an application by the law firm Matovu & Matovu Advocates, which is seeking Shs 64 billion in legal fees for successfully representing 1,600 workers of Uganda Telecom and Post Bank who were demanding gratuity and pension after being laid off. The law firm, which…
The incumbent, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the NRM will start his 2026 re-election campaign in Makindye division while Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform (NUP) will head to Jinja on September 29. It is the first time since 1996 that Museveni has not started in Luweero district, which the NRM has symbolically regarded as…
President Museveni yesterday commissioned the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja. Construction of the Kiira vehicle manufacturing plant started in 2019 and continued up to 2024, when all vehicle production systems were fully installed. Manufacturing began in March 2025 by Kiira Motors Corporation, with an initial investment of USD 120 million. During the commissioning, President Museveni…
Joseph Kabuleta, the leader of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), has threatened to take the Electoral Commission to court for what he terms as irregular actions and conduct, which prevented his nomination for the 2026 presidential elections. “We were utterly shocked and dismayed that a commission, fully aware that candidate nominations would close at…
Benjamin Agaba Dear African presidents, Since European colonial powers divided Africa and imposed arbitrary borders, certain groups, such as the Tuareg—nomadic Berber-speaking people of the Sahara—have consistently rebelled against these artificial boundaries, particularly in Mauritania, Algeria, Mali and Niger. The Tuareg reject these imaginary borders, which vanish into the harsh desert dunes, and continuously challenge…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has officially unveiled the 2025 Stanbic Entebbe Open Golf Tournament, blending top-level sport with business opportunities. The event, set for 5-9 October at the historic Entebbe Club, is the third in a row sponsored by the bank since the Covid-19 pandemic. It aims to boost Uganda’s sports scene and foster community ties….
The Electoral Commission (EC) has convened a pivotal meeting with representatives of all eight cleared presidential candidates to coordinate campaign schedules for the forthcoming 2026 general elections. This gathering, held amidst heightened political anticipation, aims to ensure orderly campaigning and mitigate risks of clashes between rival supporters. Chaired by the acting EC secretary, Richard Kamugisha,…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and Buganda Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote environmental conservation and community development, focusing on tree planting and the construction of a modern sports centre in Masaka City. The agreement signed this week at Bulange in Kampala, aligns with EACOP’s social and economic investment…
DFCU Bank has expanded its presence in Western Uganda with the launch of its 55th branch in Fort Portal, aiming to enhance financial inclusion and support local businesses in the region. The new branch, situated along Babiiha Road, was officially opened on 24 September 2025. The bank said it is designed to serve communities across…
Uncertainty prevails at the office of the Inspectorate of Government after Beti Kamya’s contract officially expired on Monday, September 22. Sources close to State House indicate that the president is yet to extend her four-year term, which began in 2021, signaling a potential shift in leadership at the IG. Kamya’s tenure, however, has been marred…
The NRM election disputes tribunal has overturned its own earlier decision, stripping Jacqueline Mbabazi of her position as the party’s flag bearer for the MP seat representing older persons in the Western Region. The ruling, issued on Wednesday, orders a fresh election within 14 days and marks a dramatic twist in the primaries that had…
Presidential nominations may have been concluded yesterday with little fanfare but for the first time since the return of multi-party politics in 2006, no independent candidate will contest for Uganda’s presidency. Additionally, for the first time since 2006, no woman will appear on the ballot paper. At the closure of the nomination exercise, the Electoral…
Senior managers and chief executive officers from various corporate companies yesterday convened at the multisectoral leadership dialogue at Hotel Protea in Kampala to address challenges faced by their organisations and chart a path forward. The dialogue was organised by the People Brand House, a management consulting firm that collaborates with business leaders and the society at…
Julius Mucunguzi, the spokesperson for the Electoral Commission (EC), has clarified that the commission will repurpose security vehicles allocated for presidential candidates if the number of nominated candidates is fewer than the available vehicles. Speaking to Bbeg Media this morning at the commission’s new headquarters in Lweza-Lubowa, Mucunguzi provided details on the allocation process. “We…
Two former rivals from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Nandala Mafabi and Gen Mugisha Muntu, were nominated as presidential candidates for the 2026 elections today. Mafabi, the FDC’s long-time secretary general, was the first to show up at the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters in Lweza. He promised to “put money in the pockets” of…
For nearly 40 years, President Museveni and his National Resistance Movement (NRM) have shaped Uganda’s future. Since the first post-1995 Constitution election in 1996, Museveni has made bold promises in every campaign, offering improved livelihoods, jobs, education, and healthcare. From the 1996 manifesto, Tackling the Tasks Ahead, to the latest plans for 2026–2031, he has…
Today, 24 September 2025, is the second nomination day for presidential candidates in Uganda. And yet, I find myself asking whether this is September 2025 or December 2005. President Yoweri Museveni, of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), was nominated yesterday, the 7th time he will appear on the ballot paper as a presidential candidate…
In 2011, Dr Rene Bakashaba and his wife, Ann, agreed to buy a flat in one of the National Housing estates in Naalya. The flat was valued at Shs 240 million and they paid a deposit of Shs 24 million or 10% as requested by National Housing. The flat was part of the Naalya Pride…
After eight remarkable years, Daniel Ogong, the creative force behind Stanbic Bank Uganda’s trusted brand, is stepping down as Head of Brand and Marketing on October 1, 2025. His departure marks the end of an era for the bank, where he turned ideas into campaigns that touched the hearts of Ugandans. For those who interacted…
The mood at the new Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters today in Lweza was quiet. At 10 am, President Museveni, aged 81, arrived with First Lady Janet Museveni. With a few aides and security guards, he handed in his nomination papers as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate for the January 2026 election. Justice Simon Byabakama, the…
The High Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by businesswoman Margaret Nalubega against Equity Bank after she claimed that the bank delayed in clearing her credit record leading her to suffer a financial loss. The court found that the bank was not solely responsible for delays in clearing her credit record and that Nalubega failed…
Uganda will host the Africa Amnesty Month from October 2 to 3rd at the Speke Resort Munyonyo, aimed at encouraging citizens across the continent to surrender illegally acquired firearms. The annual event, initiated by the African Union (AU), seeks to enhance public safety by reducing the circulation of illicit weapons and promoting peace and security….
Julius Mucunguzi, spokesperson for the Electoral Commission (EC), has urged presidential aspirants to strictly follow nomination guidelines as they prepare for the two-day nomination exercise starting tomorrow *September 23) at the commission’s new headquarters in Lweza. Speaking at a media briefing ahead of the presidential nominations, Mucunguzi said they expect presidential aspirants to comply with…
Kampala Club, a leisure place patronised by the powerful and the connected, will not have to pay Shs 166 million that the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) had assessed as VAT on the membership fees, the High Court has ruled. The decision, delivered by Justice Susan Odongo overturns an earlier ruling by the Tax Appeals Tribunal…
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the official timetables for the 2025 national examinations, encompassing the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE). The examination period will commence with the UCE on October 13, 2025, followed by the PLE on November 3 2025, and…
As Uganda prepares to commemorate the International Week of Deaf People and the International Day of Sign Language, from 22nd to 26th September, the Minister of state for PWDs, for Hellen Asamo, has called on the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) to make football more inclusive. She believes this initiative will help promote the…
The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) and the German development agency GIZ have partnered to launch a transformative four-month capacity-building programme aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Uganda’s green economy. The initiative, named the Green Businesses and Jobs for the Green Transformation Project, welcomed its first cohort of 45 women-led businesses, all focused on sustainable…
Paul Mawanda Kyabaggu, the founder of Bukoola Chemical Industries, one of Uganda’s top agro-chemical companies, has died. He was said to be in his late 80s. Close family members say he had been ill for some time with high blood pressure, which led to his death earlier this week. His passing marks the end of…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) yesterday vetted prominent party members from Bugisu and Greater Mubende regions, including parliamentary party whip John Baptist Nambeshe and Joyce Bagala for Mityana district Woman MP. The vetting process took place at NUP’s Kavule headquarters in Kampala, as the party prepares for the 2026 elections. Bbeg Media spoke with several…
The High Court has ordered the eviction of two school owners from a property in Kisugu, Kampala, after they defaulted on a bank loan. The decision, made by Justice Susan Odongo grants Cairo Bank Uganda possession of the land, which was used as security for the debt. The case stems from a loan agreement in…
