Patrick Maag, a businessman, has won the right to fully defend himself in court after Bank of Africa sued him, demanding more than Shs 113 million following the sale of his mortgaged home in Naalya. Justice Patience Rubagumya of the Commercial Division of the High Court said the dispute raised serious legal and factual questions…
The judiciary has reaffirmed its commitment to bringing High Court and appellate services closer to Ugandans in upcountry areas, in a move aimed at improving access to justice and reducing congestion in courts and prisons. Deputy Chief Justice Flavian Zeija made the remarks on Tuesday during the second National Courts Open Day 2025 held at…
The government has launched a formal operation to reclaim land that is illegally occupied by members of the public, with the exercise set to cover at least 16 major cities, towns and municipalities across the country. The operation will take place in areas including Jinja, Mbale, Soroti, Gulu, Fort Portal and other urban centres where…
The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine to today met Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga to tap into his wisdom and seek his blessings ahead of his campaign in Lubaga. Kyagulanyi arrived at about 10.00 am and was received by the Buganda Minister for Information, Israel Kazibwe Kitooke, alongside Noah…
In 1989, NRM tabled a controversial proposal in the NRC to extend its rule by a further five years. NRM argued that it needed to institute a raft of reforms, including the drafting of the new constitution. In 1986, Museveni had said that NRM would only lead for four years. Which officer stormed a media…
The High Court in Kabale has dismissed an appeal by John Ainembabazi, who had claimed ownership of land on which the children of the late Fred Karyabakabo buried their father, ruling that the alleged sale was invalid because the deceased lacked the mental capacity to understand what he was signing. Justice Karoli Lwanga Ssemogerere upheld…
Uganda has received eight southern white rhinos from South Africa to boost long-term population growth of the species in the East African country. Basil Ajer, director of tourism development, received the rhinos at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) said in a statement issued on Tuesday. The animals were donated by African Parks, a…
In the 1990s, Tshala Muana, the Congolese singer and dancer who died in 2022, was a common presence in Uganda. At her shows, she often danced and dressed provocatively (long slited dresses). Her shows were mainly graced by VIPs (mostly men). Which Gen Saleh’s aide contacted Greenland Bank to buy shares in UCB on behalf…
The High Court in Mbale has ordered Bugwere High School to pay more than Shs130 million to Namu & Company Ltd after finding that the school received large quantities of maize flour but failed to pay for them for over two years. In his judgment, Justice Dr. Farouq Lubega stated that the case was a…
The board chairperson of the Makerere University Business School (MUBS), Olive Birungi Lumonya, has urged the institution’s management to prioritise the development of new curricula that can position MUBS as Africa’s leading business school. Lumonya made the call during the school’s thanksgiving and end of year party, where several staff members were recognised for their…
In this third and final part, we look at the deaths of prominent personalities that rocked Uganda and the world in 2025. Ngugi wa’ Thiong’o, Novelist, 87, May 28, 2025 To test authenticity, in the hip hop world, a question is asked of every new entrant on stage, “Do you live your raps?” Kenyan writer…
This photo is historic in more ways than one. It comprises four individuals who helped shape Uganda’s political trajectory from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Which senior government official’s home was searched after Besigye fled to exile in 2001? Can you identify them? You can start from left to right or right to…
Bishop Cipriano Kihangire SS has been ordered to pay Shs 36 million to its former deputy headteacher, Gerald Muhumuza, whom it dismissed unfairly after a workplace dispute that escalated into disciplinary proceedings and eventual termination. The school, located in Luzira, it is ranked among the top-performing secondary schools in Uganda. According to the court records,…
Stanbic National Schools Championship has won two accolades at the fifth edition of the Uganda Marketing and Excellence Awards (UMEAS), taking home the Best Not-for-Profit/Social Good Campaign and the Best Use of Sustainability awards. The awards were presented during a high-profile gala organised by Evolve Africa at the Kampala Serena Hotel, bringing together leading brands,…
The Natural Chemotherapeutic Research Institute (NCRI) has called for the full operationalisation of the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Act, saying it would strengthen Uganda’s herbal medicine sub-sector and eliminate harmful practices by unregulated practitioners. Speaking to the media at the Uganda Media Centre ahead of the Traditional Herbal Medicine Exhibition scheduled for December 16–17 at…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has defended the delay in completing the reconstruction of the Kasubi Royal Tombs, saying the work required strict adherence to cultural rituals and customs essential to preserving Buganda’s heritage. He added that the kingdom had also prioritised the social services of Kabaka’s subjects during the restoration period. Mayiga, who toured the…
A senior female politician was scheduled to officially open a workshop in a Jinja hotel in the late 1990s. However, moments before she took to the podium, she was tipped that her husband, whom she had left in Kampala, had allegedly brought a suspected lover to their home. Which minister locked himself in the bathroom…
Uganda’s security forces have kicked off activities to mark the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary with a community general cleaning exercise in Nakawa Division. Bugolobi Market and parts of Kasokoso were the first beneficiaries as troops from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Uganda Prisons Service and Uganda Police Force cleared trenches, cleaned roads and collected…
Kampala International University (KIU) has scooped a prestigious award from the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR), with the institution’s leadership attributing the recognition to a sustained focus on academic excellence, quality enhancement and strong international research collaborations. Prof Mohammed Ngoma, the vice chancellor, said the award reflected the university’s efforts to improve standards and…
Medical interns under the Federation of Uganda Medical Interns (FUMI) have threatened to withdraw emergency services by the end of the week if the government does not reinstate their allowances. The interns have been on strike since December 10 in protest at the withdrawal of their allowances by the government. They say the Ministry of…
When Dr Kizza Besigye beat the 24-hour security surveillance and fled to exile after the 2001 elections, Museveni was very furious. Museveni suspected that Besigye had been aided by some people, high up in government. Which army officer carried Otafiire in a sack when UPDF and Rwanda troops clashed in Kisangani? But he zeroed one…
Uganda joined the rest of the world to mark International Human Rights Day on December 10, with officials and civil society groups warning that the rising political temperature ahead of the 2026 general elections risks undermining the country’s democratic space. During joint national celebrations held in Kampala, the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), United Nations,…
The decision by the Electoral Commission (EC) to throw Mathias Walukagga out of the Busiro East race for lacking the minimum academic qualifications has led to a heated public debate on whether or not he was treated fairly. Critics of the EC have pointed out that a few days before Walukagga was denominated, the commission…
Buganda and Rotary International have announced a landmark plan to introduce Uganda’s first floating hospital, a Shs 1.6 billion facility designed to ease access to healthcare for communities living on the hard-to-reach Ssese Islands. The project, unveiled at Bulange by Ahmed Lwasa, the deputy speaker of Buganda Lukiiko, marks a significant breakthrough for island residents…
A letter dated December 10 1980, and authored by a member of the Uganda Patriotic Movement (UPM), is making rounds on social media. Signed off by one Jacob Asiimwe, the letter warns of UPM (and its leader, Yoweri Museveni) resorting to “alternative means” of settling the political questions of the day, should the general elections,…
The executive director of Dorna Centre Home for Autism, Dorothy Nambi, has appealed to the Kabaka to support the organisation with land to expand its work with children living with Autism and Down Syndrome. Nambi made the appeal at Bulange during celebrations to mark Buganda Disability Day. The event attracted people with disabilities from across…
In the mid-2000s, President Museveni went to the US with a group of senior government officials to try to attract investors to Uganda. In one of the meetings, they met Warren Buffett, who actually expressed interest. However, a senior government official told Buffet that he would have to first go through some procedures, like registering…
Uganda has signed a multibillion-dollar memorandum of understanding with the United States aimed at strengthening Uganda’s health care system over the next five years. The agreement, valued at $2.3 billion, will see the US contribute $1.7 billion , while Uganda will provide $ 500 million. The partnership is intended to bolster Uganda’s capacity to contribute…
Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) president Jimmy Akena has described the 2026 general elections as “a totally unfair game”, accusing state security agencies of violently targeting supporters of opposition candidates and undermining the credibility of the polls. Speaking at a press conference in Kampala today, Akena said the political climate ahead of the elections has been…
Farmers in Kitegomba village in Wakiso district are calling for urgent government support after months of extreme heat left their crops scorched and farmlands barren. Steven Katabira, a farmer in Kitegomba, said the dry spell that began in August has wiped out almost all the crops on his 50 by 100 foot plot. Speaking to…
He was a powerful minister, but after the 2006 elections, President Museveni dropped him from the cabinet. The news of his sacking found him at his palatial house in one of Kampala’s leafy suburbs. Which MP overloaded his plate during a state dinner and Museveni barked at him? Angry, he locked himself in one of…
Diamond Trust Bank Uganda has launched a new digital loan facility aimed at easing the cost of education for thousands of families, in a move the bank says will help keep more children in school. The DTB Furaha School Fees Loan, introduced in partnership with Furaha Finserve Uganda, allows parents to access instant credit that…
The removal of Mathias Walukagga of the National Unity Platform (NUP) from the Busiro East ballot has reshaped the race that, until today, appeared to be his to lose. In the short term, the disqualification changes three practical things in Busiro East. First, some of the vibe that Walukagga had brought to the contest will…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has thrown Mathias Walukagga out of the Busiro East parliamentary race for lacking the minimum academic qualifications to stand for the position, Bbeg Media has learnt. Walukagga had been taken to the EC tribunal by supporters of Medard Lubega Sseggona, who claimed that the mature entry examination certificate presented by Walukagga…
A coalition of government and civil society organisations working on child protection has warned political actors against using children in election campaigns, saying the practice violates their rights and exposes them to danger. The call follows growing reports of children being seen at rallies, clad in party T-shirts and campaign uniforms, and in some cases…
When Idah Nantaba was appointed minister of state for Lands in 2012, some MPs led by Speaker Rebecca Kadaga declined to approve her appointment, saying she ‘was not fit to be a minister. However, in one of the meetings at State House Entebbe attended by the then Secretary General Kasule Lumumba and other female MPs,…
President Museveni has pledged to improve road infrastructure in the Lango sub-region, telling thousands of National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Lira City that the government would address longstanding complaints about poor connectivity. Speaking to party mobilisers at Lango College on Sunday, Museveni said he would review proposals to create an eastern access route linking…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has condemned the violent clashes that broke out during presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi’s campaign rally in Gulu on Saturday, calling the incident “unfortunate and uncalled for”. In a statement issued on Sunday, chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said the commission was awaiting investigations into the causes of the confrontation but stressed that…
Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof Barnabas Nawangwe has called on students to take the lead in restoring Africa’s global standing, arguing that the continent’s future depends on research, enterprise creation and technological innovation. He delivered the message during the launch of SoonPay, a global fintech platform that promises simple, user-friendly money transfers and financial services….
He was a senior army officer. In the early 1990s, one of the most prominent newspapers reported that he had fled Uganda because of reports that he was to be arrested. The front page news report claimed he had fled to the US and that “sources at Entebbe Airport” had seen him board a plane….
The executive director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Sharifah Buzeki, has urged residents in Lubaga Division to work with KCCA to ensure that roads and drainage channels remain clean and free of garbage and sewage. Buzeki was accompanied by Dr Sarah Zalwango, the director of public health and environment, and the Lubaga Division town…
St Mary’s College Kisubi (SMACK), one of Uganda’s most prestigious boys’ schools, has honoured several of its former students during an annual awards dinner organised by the St Mary’s College Kisubi Old Boys Association (SMACKOBA). The event, held on Friday evening at Hotel Africana, brought together hundreds of alumni from different generations, many of whom…
Bruhan Sserunga, the father of Mubarak Munyagwa, a presidential candidate, has urged voters to vote for President Museveni of the NRM, not his own son, on January 15, 2026. Speaking at Museveni’s first rally at Kayombo Primary School playground in Kitagwenda district, Sserunga, speaking calmly, said Museveni “must be allowed to complete the development journey…
In mid-1999, when Ugandan troops clashed with Rwanda’s army in Kisangani, eastern DR Congo, Maj Gen Kahinda Otafiire was unexpectedly caught up in the crossfire. Otafiire was then serving as Museveni’s chief security advisor on DRC, having been dropped from the cabinet. Which religious leader talked Museveni out of marrying Winnie Byanyima? As bullets flew…
Mustafa Kangave had worked at Pride Microfinance for 16 years and had risen through the ranks to become manager at their Nakawa branch. However, on March 2, 2019, he was arrested and detained at Kabalagala Police Station after a complaint lodged by socialite and businessman Brian White. Brian White alleged that an unspecified amount of…
The Ruparelia Foundation has donated food items and mattresses to vulnerable women and children in Kamwokya as part of its annual Christmas outreach to communities living in urban slums. The initiative, which is part of the Ruparelia Group’s corporate social responsibility, also benefited residents of Kisenyi II and Mulago Nsooba. Every year, the group reaches…
The chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya, has said her life is in danger following growing public frustration over human rights abuses across the country. Speaking at a press conference at the commission’s offices in Kampala todat to mark International Human Rights Day, Wangadya said the commission continues to receive a…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has launched a parish-based door-to-door mobilisation strategy with just over a month to the January 15, 2026, elections. The strategy was unveiled at the NRM headquarters by Rose Namayanja, the deputy party secretary general, who said they want to strengthen campaign operations at the lowest levels of the community. Namayanja…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has defended the government’s continued closure of Facebook, saying the platform was abused by users who violated the rights of others and ignored national communication regulations. Speaking at a joint stakeholders’ press conference on the management of the 2026 elections at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, Dr Abudu Sallam Waiswa,…
In 2012, President Museveni was invited to Turkey by Recep Erdogan, then Turkish Prime Minister, for a state visit. On the visit, he was accompanied by a couple of local MPs. While there, the Ugandan delegation was treated to a state dinner by the Turkey leader. One of the Ugandan MPs overloaded his plate with…
