Politics

Government Jobs: 81,000 Ugandans scramble for 277 positions as unemployment soars

In a stark illustration of Uganda’s struggling job market, the Public Service Commission (PSC) has revealed that a whopping 81,873 applicants recently applied for just 277 entry-level positions in government institutions. This revelation came from Agnes Kabogoza, the PSC chairperson, during a recent press breifing where she expounded on the 2025 Graduate Recruitment Exercise (GRE)….

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Uganda’s telecom landscape shifts as data overtakes voice calls

A seismic shift is underway in Uganda’s telecommunications sector, with data usage surpassing traditional voice calls as the preferred mode of communication, according to Airtel Uganda’s latest financial results. For the half-year period ending June 30, 2025, Airtel reported a 30.4% surge in data revenue, reaching Ushs 525.7 billion and accounting for nearly half of…

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Bishop Banja: “Churches should reject political donations during election time”

Bishop Moses Banja of Namirembe Diocese has endorsed the directive from Electoral Commission (EC) chairperson, Simon Byabakama, urging churches to reject donations from politicians during this election period. During a press conference at Namirembe Cathedral, Banja said such contributions are often intended to influence voters. Bishop Banja’s statement follows Byabakama’s remarks to journalists this week,…

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Museveni, Aga Khan officially open Aga Khan University hospital 

President Museveni, alongside Prince Ali Mohammed (Aga Khan) today officially launched the Aga Khan University Hospital at Nakawa. The event marked the formal commencement of a significant partnership between Uganda and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) to strengthen the country’s health and education sectors. The ceremony was attended by various government heads of departments,…

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Salim Uhuru nominated, promises to build on past achievements [VIDEO]

Salim Uhuru, the incumbent mayor of Kampala Central division, has been nominated to contest for a second term. Immediately after his nomination at the Electoral Commission (EC) offices in Kyebando along Mawanda Road, Uhuru pledged to consolidate his recent development achievements. These include securing additional funding to support schools and forging partnerships with development organisations…

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Northern Uganda hated Museveni so much. Then it embraced him. Why?

For over three decades, Northern Uganda was a fortress of opposition against the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). The scars of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) conflict ran deep, turning elections into battlegrounds of resentment. Yet over the last three election cycles, the region has shifted, politically. Peace has washed away old grudges, and today,…

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Uganda Tourism Association rebrands for stronger global presence

The leading voice of Uganda’s private tourism sector has undergone a significant transformation, officially adopting a new name to enhance its identity and outreach. The organisation, previously known as the Confederation of Uganda Tourism Association, is now formally called the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA). This change, announced in a press release, follows a lengthy process…

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Patrick Mugisa vows to defeat NRM’s Uhuru in Kampala Central mayoral race

Patrick Mugisa, an independent candidate for Kampala Central mayor, has accused his opponent, Salim Uhuru of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), of prioritizing personal ambition over effective leadership. Speaking to Bbeg Media after his nomination at the Electoral Commission (EC) Central Division headquarters in Kyebando along Mawanda Road, Kampala, Mugisa expressed confidence in his campaign….

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EC warns candidates against bribery as nomination exercise moves on smoothly

The chairperson of the Electoral Commission Justice Simon Byabakama has warned candidates against bribing voters saying this was against the electoral law. Addressing the media today, Byabakama said the EC is working with the Police to monitor and investigate any allegations of voter bribery. Byabakama said the nomination exercise for the various positions in the…

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Aga Khan Hospital begins operations in Uganda, to reduce medical tourism

Uganda spends approximately Shs 300 billion annually on patients seeking specialized medical care abroad, according to Dianah Ssewanyana, manager of Business Development and Operations at Aga Khan University Hospital in Uganda. This revelation was made during a media tour of the hospital’s new facility in Nakawa, Kampala. Ssewanyana said many Ugandans travel to countries such…

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Government set to overhaul its communication strategy

The government is taking bold steps to overhaul its communication strategy, aiming to close a longstanding gap between service delivery and public perception. Under the leadership of the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, new reforms are set to revitalize how government communicates, ensuring Uganda’s progress is effectively shared and misinformation is curbed. Recent surveys…

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EACOP intensifies campaign against gender-based violence, sexual reproductive health risks

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has launched a campaign to prevent Gender-Based Violence and harassment and address Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRHR) risks, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding the wellbeing of communities along the pipeline route. Together with its implementing partner, Health Promotion International (HPI), EACOP recently conducted a Gender-Based Violence and SRHR…

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DP’s Maria Nassali vows to effectively utilize the Constituency Development Fund in Wakiso

Maria Nassali Masereka, the Democratic Party (DP) aspirant for Kyadondo East, has pledged to make effective use of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to benefit her constituents if elected. Speaking to Bbeg Media today, Nassali, a renowned human rights activist, emphasized her commitment to leveraging the fund for meaningful development projects in Kyadondo East. “I…

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World Vision ordered to pay former worker Shs17.8 million over unfair dismissal

The Industrial Court has ordered World Vision Uganda to pay its former employee, Bonny Ocen Shs 17.8 million as compensation over unfair dismissal. Ocen was hired by World Vision, a global Christian organization focused on helping children and communities escape poverty, in 2017 as Project Officer for Resilience and Livelihood programs in Minakulu Oyam district….

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Witness sweats during cross-examination in the Pastor Kayanja sodomy case

Alex Wakamala, a 30-year-old boda-boda rider, yesterday faced intense cross-examination at the Mwanga II Court in a case involving allegations against Rubaga Miracle Centre senior pastor, Robert Kayanja. Wakamala is one of nine men accused of falsely claiming that Pastor Kayanja committed unnatural offenses and trespassing at his church premises. In his sworn defense, Wakamala…

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Mbarara International Airport project receives Museveni’s nod

President Museveni has met with a China-based consortium to discuss the proposed development of an international airport in Nyakisharara, Mbarara. The project, led by Base 7 Aviation International Academy and their consultants, Hamster Business Solutions, aims to transform the region’s economic landscape. According Charles Mugabi and Alexandria Judith Kyakunzire of Base 7 Aviation International Academy,…

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Gomba East: Democratic Front’s Dr. Ezra Simon Yiga wants to unseat NUP’s Godfrey Ssaazi 

Dr. Ezra Simon Yiga of the Democratic Front (DF) has officially announced his candidacy for the Gomba East parliamentary seat in the 2026 elections. He told Bbeg Media in an interview that his grassroots mobilization efforts significantly boost his chances of defeating the incumbent, Godfrey Ssaazi of the National Unity Platform (NUP). “I want to…

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Balimwezo nominated to take on Lukwago

Ronald Balimwezo has been officially nominated as a candidate for the Kampala lord mayorship on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket. Balimwezo was nominated at the Electoral Commission (EC) offices in Ntinda. He will challenge the incumbent Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago in what is anticipated to be a competitive election. Balimwezo outlined his vision for…

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KCCA unveils new traffic control system worth Shs 63 billion

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has launched a state-of-the-art traffic control system valued at Shs 63 billion. The project, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aims to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in Uganda’s capital city. The minister of state for Kampala, Kyofatogabye Kabuye, described the system as a significant milestone…

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Stanbic Bank calls for bold investment to unlock Uganda’s youth potential

Stanbic Bank Uganda has called for aggressive investment in entrepreneurship and innovation to address the country’s youth unemployment crisis. The bank made the call during the Investor Roundtable Summit hosted by the Makerere University Alumna Association. The event, themed “Exploring Opportunities for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Value Creation for Accelerated Socio-Economic Integration and Development of Sub-Saharan…

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Sumayya Girls High School crowned Stanbic National Schools Championship 2025 champions

Innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship shone brightly as the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) celebrated its 10th anniversary at a vibrant grand finale held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. Sumayya Girls High School, Nsangi, triumphed in the Student Spark category with their innovative Urocare UTI detector, a groundbreaking early-detection kit designed to help young women identify…

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Solicitor General clears Kiteezi landfill decommissioning works

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has obtained clearance from the Solicitor General to commence decommissioning and repurposing of the Kiteezi landfill in Wakiso following its tragic collapse in 2024. The process will involve cutting and stabilisation of steep waste slopes, pollution management, and sealing off the waste surface among others. KCCA’s Deputy Executive Director,…

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Doctors alarmed as tribunal allows non-doctors to head health facilities

The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has expressed significant concern regarding the Equal Opportunities Tribunal’s ruling on July 30, 2025, which mandates that non-medical health professionals must not be excluded from administrative and policy leadership positions. The tribunal’s decision stated that “the persistent exclusion of non-MBChB health professionals from administrative and policy leadership positions amounts to…

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