MPs have called for the re-establishment of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), raising concerns over slow progress in extending electricity to rural areas. Legislators on the Budget Committee questioned officials from the ministry of Energy and Mineral Development over what they described as limited results despite significant funding allocated in recent years. The concerns were…
The High Court in Gulu has allowed Tonny Kitara to serve court documents to Norbert Mao through a newspaper advertisement after finding that all attempts to reach the minister personally had failed. Kitara competed against Mao for the Laroo-Pece division and lost in January this year. However, on April 1, he challenged Mao’s election in…
The government has approved Shs130.4 billion to upgrade eight training grounds ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament. The facilities earmarked for renovation include FUFA Kadiba Stadium, Pece Stadium, Kyambogo University Grounds, KISU Pitch, Muteesa II Stadium, and the training pitch at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. The update was confirmed by Dr…
MPs have raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding the death of Kalangala Woman MP Hellen Nakimuli, who passed away on Sunday. Legislators from across the political divide told Bbeg Media that her death came as a shock, with some calling for a thorough investigation into the cause and the medical care she received. Paul Omara…
A total of 3,514 students are set to graduate with various academic qualifications at the 23rd graduation ceremony of Kampala University, scheduled for Thursday, April 23, at its Ggaba main campus. Of the graduates, 1,812 are female and 1,702 are male. This year’s ceremony will be held under the theme “Empowering a New Generation: AI…
The minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, has warned Ugandans against spreading rumours about fellow politicians to the president, saying the practice fuels blackmail and internal divisions. Babalanda made the remarks at House of Prayer Ministries during a prayer service held for the President Museveni and his cabinet ahead of the anticipated swearing-in of…
The Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance (UAPA) has thrown its support behind the government’s proposed increase in excise duty on undenatured spirits below 80% alcoholic content, welcoming a move that would see the rate rise from Shs1,700 to Shs3,500 per litre. Juliet Namukasa, the chairperson of the alliance, said the measure was both timely and necessary….
The executive director of the Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises (FSME), John Walugembe, has called on local authorities to immediately suspend all demolition operations targeting small businesses until clear guidelines and alternative trading spaces are provided for affected vendors. Walugembe made the call in response to a nationwide crackdown on informal trade that began…
The executive director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Sharifah Buzeki, has pledged to collaborate with elected political leaders who prioritise service delivery to city residents, while cautioning them against mixing politics with public service. Buzeki made the remarks during the Weyonje clean-up exercise in Lugoba parish, Kawempe division, where she was accompanied by the…
Hundreds of Ugandans turned up at a one-day medical camp in Luwero Town Council today, as the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) and a coalition of partners intensified a nationwide drive to screen for cancer and educate communities about the dangers of leaving the disease undetected. The camp was supported by Kiwoko Hospital, the Uganda Protestant…
By Priscilla Najjuma Forget stiff corporate headshots and formulaic social media feeds. In Uganda, where hospitality runs deep, the entrepreneurial spirit is vibrant, and the handshake still carries weight, personal branding is less about a manufactured persona and more about an authentic, deeply rooted legacy. It is about being the delicious, consistent, and memorable “matooke”…
Uganda Prisons Service has passed out 1,238 warders and wardresses after completing a nine-month training programme. The recruits underwent a basic prison management course that included physical training, practical skills, parade drills and the handling and care of inmates. Of the 1,238 graduates, 912 are male and 326 are female. Speaking at the pass-out ceremony…
Moses Aleper, the MP for Chekwii County in Karamoja, has raised fresh concerns about the slow pace of development in the sub-region, warning that long-standing infrastructure gaps continue to hold back progress. Speaking to Bbeg Media in an interview at his parliamentary office, Aleper said that despite government interventions, much more needs to be done…
Justice Joyce Kavuma of the civil division of the High Court has halted civil proceedings brought against the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) by Zulpha Birungi after the body froze her account following allegations of fraud. The dispute began after a complaint by Cellulant Uganda Limited, which reported what it described as an illegal and fraudulent…
Sector ministries have raised concern over inadequate budget funding, warning that it is undermining service delivery across the country. The concerns were raised during an ongoing three-day National Performance Review Conference on Uganda’s development agenda, organised by the Office of the Prime Minister at Speke Resort Munyonyo. Ministers and permanent secretaries presented performance reports for…
Authorities in Kampala have warned landlords at Ovino Mall in Kisenyi to take responsibility for the management of the property following a wave of complaints from tenants. The complaints centre on poor hygiene, especially in the toilets, insecurity, and what traders describe as weak management. The intervention follows a joint meeting involving the Uganda Police,…
The Industrial Court has dismissed a labour dispute filed by Matthew Rumanyika against the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI), his former employer, saying the regional organisation enjoys diplomatic immunity and cannot be sued in Ugandan courts over such employment matters. Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana said the case could not proceed because the court had no power…
A cross-section of business groups has opposed the proposed tax amendment bills 2026, arguing that the measures are unfair and could disrupt their operations. The entities included the Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA), Uganda Bankers Association (UBA), Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), Kampala Casino, the Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance (UAPA), the Uganda…
The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) acted “illegally, irrationally and with procedural impropriety” when it froze a company’s bank account without promptly seeking court approval, the High Court has ruled. The dispute started on January 4, 2026, when BMS General Trading Limited discovered that it could no longer access its money in Stanbic Bank. At that…
By Magelah Peter Gwayaka In 2021, Absa Uganda froze both my personal and organizational accounts without any prior communication. No one reached out to explain what was happening. It felt like arrogance, like we didn’t matter enough to deserve even a basic explanation. Their compliance officer showed no interest in resolving the issue and kept…
The long-running dispute between MTN and former Deputy Inspector General of Police Julius Odwe has taken another turn, after the court declined Odwe’s request to throw out an appeal lodged by the telecom company. The case dates back to 2012, when MTN rolled out a project to extend network connectivity to Dokolo. During that exercise,…
KCCA councillor, Yasini Omari, has questioned the mandate of the authority’s disciplinary committee, arguing that it lacks the powers to hear his petition on committee appointments and alleged conflicts of interest. Omari, the lord councillor representing Makindye East II, appeared before the committee on rules, procedures and discipline following a referral by the KCCA Speaker…
MPs on the Finance committee have asked the president of the Uganda National Traders Alliance, Godfrey Katongole, to withdraw remarks that they said misled the public by suggesting legislators do not pay taxes on fuel and other utilities. The committee, chaired by Amos Kankunda, confronted Katongole as he presented traders’ views on proposed tax policies…
Mityana South MP Richard Lumu has urged opposition parties in Uganda to prioritise a united push for political transition instead of engaging in internal conflicts that weaken their credibility. Speaking to Bbeg Media at Parliament, Lumu expressed concern over growing divisions among opposition groups that seek to challenge the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). He…
A dispute over a multi-billion shilling electricity metre tender has collapsed after the PPDA Appeals Tribunal dismissed a case filed by Uzuzi Meter Technologies Limited against Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL). In a ruling delivered on April 2, 2026, the Tribunal did not even go into the merits of the dispute. Instead, it found…
President Museveni has praised Gen. Salim Saleh, for what he described as his sacrifice and patriotism during Uganda’s liberation struggle, urging young people to emulate his example. Museveni made the remarks at the National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi during the seventh day of a retreat for newly elected NRM MPs. He presided over the laying of…
Stanbic Black Pirates Rugby Club secured a historic place in the Enterprise Cup final after a hard-fought 20-17 victory over Kenya’s Nondescripts RFC at Kings Park Arena on Saturday. The semi-final attracted a large home crowd, with the Pirates carrying Uganda’s hopes in the competition following the earlier elimination of Heathens and Kobs. Nondescripts made…
In December 2012, businessman Arvind Patel sued Zzimwe Enterprises and its directors, Paul Kasagga and Josephine Kasagga, demanding Shs 612 million. Paul and Josephine are the children of prominent businessman Andrew Kasagga, the founder of Zzimwe Enterprises, who died in 2010. Patel told the court the money was a friendly loan that had not been…
By Dr Patrick Wakida Uganda has set out an ambitious economic transformation plan aimed at expanding its economy tenfold, from $50bn in the 2023/24 financial year to $500bn by 2040, under what is known as the Tenfold Growth Strategy. The strategy, launched in 2023, is designed to position the country as a competitive player in…
Opposition legislators have said that achieving full integration of the East African Community (EAC) remains a distant goal, citing major implementation gaps within the ministry of East African Community Affairs. In their alternative budget report, presented by the leader of the opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, the MPs argue that the region is yet to realise the…
Diamond Trust Bank has opened a new branch in Tororo, in a move aimed at expanding access to banking services in eastern Uganda and supporting local businesses. The Tororo branch, launched on April 10, is part of the bank’s wider strategy to strengthen its presence across the country and improve service delivery. Speaking at the…
Last week, the leader of the opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, tabled the alternative budget outlining the key issues that the opposition thinks need prioritisation. Among other issues, Ssenyonyi proposed a significant increase in funding to Uganda’s agro-industrialisation programme in the 2026/27 financial year, arguing that current allocations fall short of national development targets. He said the…
Equity Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS by supporting the 2026 Kabaka Birthday Run held in honour of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II’s 71st birthday. Speaking ahead of the run, the bank’s executive director, Claver Sserumaga, said the institution was honoured to take part in the 13th edition of the…
The Commercial Court has overturned an earlier decision ordering the National Insurance Corporation (NIC) to compensate Rock Global Oils (U) for more than Shs 45.8 million after it lost fuel in a road accident. It all started in 2014 when Rock Global Oils, a company involved in transporting fuel from Kenya to Uganda, took out…
MPs have questioned the government over the poor remuneration and welfare of medical interns, saying they are overworked and underpaid despite playing a critical role in healthcare delivery. The concerns were raised during a meeting of the parliamentary health committee, where the minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, presented the ministry’s policy statement for…
Agnes Nandutu, the former State Minister for Karamoja, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of diverting iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities in Karamoja. The Anti-Corruption Court found that Nandutu unlawfully took 2,000 iron sheets that had been procured by the government to support disadvantaged households in the drought-prone sub-region….
As the court convenes today to sentence Agnes Nandutu, the former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, following her conviction in the Karamoja iron sheets scandal, there is one person she regrets meeting: her own political assistant, Evelyn Hilda Bazibu. Details of the court proceedings show that Bazibu, who testified as Prosecution Witness 1 (PW1), helped…
The Bank of Uganda, in partnership with Kampala Club, has launched the third edition of the Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile Memorial Squash Tournament, scheduled to run from April 13 to April 18. The annual tournament honours Mutebile, the former governor of the central bank, for his contribution to Uganda’s economic development and his long-standing relationship with Kampala…
Mulago Hospital has asked Parliament for an additional Shs63 billion to address critical funding gaps, as legislators warned that staffing shortages are worsening service delivery. The MPs on the Health Committee blamed the gaps partly on underperformance in non-tax revenue collections in the financial year 2025/26. Dr Erisa Rutahigwa, the acting committee chairperson and MP…
State House has requested Shs 136 billion as a donations budget for President Museveni’s next financial year. This is contained in the ministerial policy statement for the Office of the Presidency. The figure translates into Shs 372 million every day or Shs 15.5 million every hour. However, the president’s donations budget for next year is…
During the NRM Kyakwanzi retreat of February 2014, Evelyn Anite tabled the motion to have President Museveni as the sole party candidate in 2016. The move was meant to weaken Amama Mbabazi’s bid for the presidency, which it did. Yet as Anite started garnering signatures from MPs for her motion, two ministers said to be…
The government has introduced the Building Control Amendment Act, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening the regulation, supervision, and enforcement of building standards across the country. The new law replaces the Building Control Act of 2018 and gives the National Building Review Board (NBRB) expanded powers to regulate the construction sector and ensure compliance…
A dispute that began nearly two decades ago over the construction of Course View Towers in Kampala has finally been settled, with Kampala Associated Advocates (KAA) emerging victorious for Seyani Brothers against Nangwala, Rezida & Co. Advocates, which represented Course View Limited. Justice Stephen Mubiru ruled that the court ruled that Course View Limited must…
By Mathias Jumba For years, Ntinda was largely seen as a residential suburb where people returned at the end of the workday. That description is now outdated. The area is evolving into a self-sustaining commercial hub within Kampala, with growing implications for how financial institutions position themselves to serve customers. At dfcu Bank, the purpose…
Agnes Nandutu, the Bududa Woman MP, has been found guilty of unlawful possession of government iron sheets meant for Karamoja. Justice Jane Okuo of the Anti-Corruption Court ruled today that Nandutu knowingly dealt with government property that had been unlawfully diverted from a public programme intended for vulnerable beneficiaries, contrary to section 21A(1) of the Anti-Corruption…
The livestock subsector has been identified as a major contributor to agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane from enteric fermentation and nitrous oxide from manure management and deposition on pasture. Experts say these emissions are a growing concern as the country grapples with the effects of climate change on its agriculture-dependent economy. In response, the…
Equity Bank Uganda has launched a new digital platform aimed at transforming how businesses manage their finances, with regulators praising the move as a step towards a more efficient and inclusive banking system. The platform, dubbed Equity Online for Business, was unveiled at Protea Hotel in Kampala, marking a major upgrade from the bank’s previous…
The Ministry of Water and Environment has requested Shs 4 billion next financial year to meet its printing and photocopying costs as well as to entertain staff. The request is contained in the ministry’s ministerial statement for 2026/27 that was tabled in Parliament last week. According to the statement, the ministry wants Shs 2.3 billion…
The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has criticised the government for selectively bailing out private companies without clear benefits to Ugandans. Ssenyonyi made the remarks on Tuesday during the launch of the opposition’s Alternative Budget Priority Areas for the 2026/27 financial year at Parliament. “Our approach is guided by fiscal discipline, realism and prioritisation,”…
Paul Maziike Ssemwogerere, a welder, who accused Tembo Steels Uganda of unfairly dismissing him has lost his case after the court ruled that he did not qualify for labour protection. Ssemwogerere was hired as a welder by Tembo Steels on September 12, 2023. He was paid Shs 75,000 per day. Ssemwogerere told the court that…
