The government has assured MPs that preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament are progressing, with major investments underway in sports infrastructure, roads, health facilities, airports and hotels. The state minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang, briefed journalists at Parliament after updating the House on the status of the projects being implemented ahead…
Kibuli Muslim Hospital has been ordered to compensate a mother with more than Shs 147 million after the negligence of one of its doctors led to the death of her newborn baby. The dispute began in August 2018 when Jaridah Kyofuna started attending antenatal care at the hospital. She said that throughout her pregnancy, doctors…
KCB Bank Uganda has partnered with Pearl Marina Estates to expand access to home financing, as the lender steps up efforts to make home ownership more affordable for Ugandans. The partnership was showcased during Pearl Marina Estates’ Phase II Agents’ Open Day held in Entebbe on July 15. The event brought together real estate agents,…
Prominent law firm Muwema & Co Advocates has dragged its former landlord, Downtown Investments, and seven others to the High Court, demanding at least Shs 15 billion in compensation after what it calls a violent and illegal eviction from its Kololo offices in March. Here is the breakdown of the Shs 15 billion. The law…
Parliament has directed the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to submit the academic credentials of its top management team to enable legislators verify whether senior officials were recruited in accordance with the law. The directive followed concerns raised by MPs on the committee on Physical Infrastructure after UCAA disclosed that dozens of employees had been dismissed…
Government has directed all Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and their deputies to step up efforts to fight corruption across the country as part of a renewed campaign to improve service delivery. The minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, said the directive was issued by President Museveni, who believes RDCs have a critical role to…
Mengo has announced that Watoto Ministries will host this year’s thanksgiving service to mark the 33rd anniversary of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II’s coronation. Speaking while unveiling the programme for the celebrations, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga said the annual thanksgiving is held to commemorate the Kabaka’s coronation, which remains a significant milestone in Buganda’s history…
The year was, I think, 1996, when my first article appeared in the Daily Monitor newspaper. I could not believe it. I was sixteen years old, a student in boarding school. I could not believe it. I stared at that page with my name under the children’s story I had written for hours. That publication…
Uganda’s digital future will take centre stage later this month as the Internet Society Uganda Chapter (ISOC Uganda) convenes the Uganda Internet Governance Week 2026, bringing together policymakers, legislators, technology experts, civil society, academia and young innovators to shape the country’s digital agenda. The four-day event will run from July 27 to 30 in Kampala…
Kampala Woman MP, Shamim Malende, has criticised Attorney General Sam Mayanja for defending the performance of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC). Malende, of the National Unity Platform (NUP), told journalists at Parliament she was not convinced by Mayanja’s defence of the commission, arguing that it had failed to effectively protect the rights of citizens….
Veteran lawyer, John Katende has illuminated on his relationship with legendary muscian Jimmy Katumba which in some circles had been portrayed as an exploittative one. Katumba based remembered for songs like Twalina Omukwano, Drums of Africa and Fa Kukyolina, died in 2006. For Ugandans of some generation he was the face and voice of Ebonies….
Kabira Country Club, owned by businessman Sudhir Ruparelia, has been ordered to pay its former receptionist, Robert Elwayu, Shs 9.4 million, after the court found that he was unlawfully dismissed following the accusation that he was “sleeping on the job.” Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana said although sleeping on duty can amount to gross misconduct, Kabira…
The High Court has dismissed an application by city dentist Dr Lule Ntwatwa seeking to halt criminal proceedings against him over the disputed ownership of land in Katanga in Wandegeya. Justice Paul Gadenya Wolimbwa ruled that the application had no merit because the complaints raised were largely procedural issues that should be addressed through the…
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Bosco Gubazire as the new Bishop of Kabale Diocese, ushering in a new chapter of leadership for the Catholic Church in southwestern Uganda. The appointment was announced by Rev. Fr. Georges Kwami Kouwonou, who is overseeing the affairs of the Apostolic Nunciature in Uganda. During the announcement,…
As Buganda prepares to mark the 33rd anniversary of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II’s coronation at Naggalabi, Buddo, senior lawyer and former Buganda Attorney General John Winston Katende has shared a detailed account of the people and events that led to the restoration of the kingdom after nearly three decades without a monarch. *********************************************************** Drawing…
Sir Apollo Kaggwa Primary School will have to pay a former pupil, Naswif Katongole, Shs 5 million after two of its teachers caned him in 2011 and he suffered emotional and physical distress, Justice Simon Peter Kinobe has ruled. Justice Kinobe’s ruling brings to an end a legal battle that has raged for 15 years…
The ministry of Trade has urged the private sector and local alcohol manufacturers to encourage informal producers to formalise their businesses in a move aimed at increasing the country’s tax revenue. The call follows concerns raised by Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), one of the largest taxpayers, which says it continues to shoulder a heavy tax…
Veteran lawyer John Katende has revealed that he turned down an offer by President Museveni to serve as minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs in the early 1990s, because he has never wanted to join politics. Speaking to Bbeg Media at the offices of Katende, Ssempebwa & Company Advocates in Kampala, Katende said he has…
St Jude Nakasi Primary School in Busembatia town council, Namutumba, has commended the Uganda Law Society (ULS) for donating scholastic materials to support teaching and learning at the school. The donation included exercise books, textbooks, pens, pencils and other learning materials that will benefit pupils and teachers. Speaking after receiving the items, the school’s head…
Ministers Balaam Barugahara and Justine Nameere have spent the past few days touring Mbale and Bulambuli, catching civil servants off guard and ordering arrests on the spot. Ghost workers and pupils have been uncovered. A headteacher was arrested for allegedly inflating pupil numbers while a district engineer was remanded over a bridge built with black…
A businessman who had filed for divorce, claiming his wife was engaging in witchcraft, has been told to stay “in his marriage” after the court ruled that he failed to prove any of the legal grounds required to dissolve their 38-year marriage. Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha rejected allegations of witchcraft, cruelty, and desertion labeled against…
Uganda’s bancassurance industry continues to demonstrate remarkable momentum, with banks generating more than Shs 80.8 billion in insurance premiums during the first quarter of 2026 alone. According to the latest industry performance report, Equity Bank Uganda ranked fourth among the country’s 22 licensed bancassurance providers, generating Shs 6.69 billion in Gross Written Premiums (GWP) and…
The vice chairperson of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), Dr Michael Lulume Bayigga, has said the party remains strong despite what he described as increasing pressure and intimidation from the government. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Bayigga said PFF leaders and supporters remain committed to promoting democracy, constitutional governance and the rule of law. “We are…
The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has praised one of its founding leaders, Dr Kizza Besigye, describing him as a symbol of resistance in Uganda’s struggle for democracy, constitutional governance and the rule of law. Speaking to Bbeg Media at the High Court in Kampala before Besigye’s expected court appearance, the party’s secretary for Social…
I was advised by many friends to ignore Mr. Isaac Ssemakadde’s latest letter. Ordinarily, I would have done so. Personal attacks rarely deserve a response. But this is about more than one advocate attacking another. It raises fundamental questions about the future of the Uganda Law Society, the meaning of leadership within our profession, the…
Amos Mwase, the former deputy director for Health and Safety at TotalEnergies Uganda, has lost his attempt to have his dismissal reversed after the High Court ruled that he had pursued the wrong legal process. Justice Bernard Namanya dismissed Mwase’s application for judicial review without considering whether his dismissal was fair or unfair. Instead, he…
Mariam Wangadya, over the weekend, walked away from her job as chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (URHC), bringing to an end what some have called a disastrous cameo at a body meant to be the last line of defence for Ugandans whose rights have been violated. In a limp resignation letter addressed to…
Following a strict seven-day ultimatum issued by the minister for Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, the Namungoona-Bwaise section of the Kampala Northern Bypass has turned into a hive of activity, with construction now continuing day and night. The contractor, Stirling Civil Engineering Limited, has introduced a 24-hour working schedule to complete the final stages of…
CBS Radio, a very popular station in Buganda, was closed in September 2009 after it was accused of inciting violence, which sparked off riots in Buganda. CBS’s closure became a hot political issue in Buganda in the lead-up to the 2011 elections, and some senior NRM officials feared that the party would perform dismally in…
Shumuk Aluminium Industries has pledged to create more jobs for young people across the East African Community (EAC) if non-tariff barriers are removed to allow the free movement of goods and services within the eight-member regional bloc. Andrew Nangai, the Personal Assistant to the company’s chairman, Mukesh Shukla, made the remarks in an interview with…
As Buganda celebrates 33 years since the kingdom was restored, Bbeg Media digs deep into some of the historical events that have shaped the kingdom’s social, political, and economic trajectory. One of them is the 1961 Buganda Agreement, signed in London on October 9, 1961, by Colonial Secretary Iain Macleod and Buganda’s then Prime Minister…
The minister for East African Community (EAC) affairs and First Deputy Prime Minister, Rebecca Kadaga, has warned member states that fail to meet their financial obligations could lose the chance to sponsor key officials such as the speaker or secretary general of the regional bloc. Kadaga issued the warning while launching the EAC marathon 2026…
The Industrial Court has dismissed a case lodged by Mathias Bbaale, a former lecturer at Victoria University, who was claiming salary arrears and other damages worth Shs 50 million after the university declined to renew his contract. The court discovered that Bbaale was not a full-time lecturer at the university, as he had claimed, but…
As Uganda begins implementing the budget for the financial year 2026/2027, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Finance, Dr Ramathan Ggoobi, has said the country’s economy is performing strongly, with faster economic growth, low inflation and a stable Ugandan shilling. Ggoobi, while launching the 2025 Open Budget Survey results, attributed the performance to the…
Despite their recent public fallout, musicians Cindy Sanyu and Omega 256 have another reason to celebrate after their hit collaboration See You Tonight was named Uganda’s Song of the Year for 2025 in the latest Uganda National Media Survey. The findings are contained in the latest Uganda National Media Survey (UNMS), which is expected to…
The new chairperson of Parliament’s committee on East African Community Affairs, Dennis Namara, has challenged fellow legislators to play a more active role in advancing regional integration, saying many members have failed to speak out on issues affecting the East African Community (EAC). Namara, who previously served as a member of the East African Legislative…
In September 2009, following riots in Buganda after Kabaka Mutebi had been stopped from touring Bugerere, President Museveni accused CBS Radio of inciting violence and ordered its immediate closure. The station was switched off the air not by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) but by an enthusiastic army officer who led a team of security…
As Buganda commerates 33 years sinc Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi was enthroned, Bbeg Media delves into some of the historical issues that have shaped the kingdom’s fortunes. In this article, we bring you the full text of the 1900 Buganda Agreement which defined the relationship between Buganda and Britain. One of the contentious isssues remains…
The Industrial Court has ruled that National Insurance Corporation (NIC) was right to sack its senior manager, Charles Gidaga, after he declined to be transferred, saying this amounted to gross insurbodination. However, the same court also found that NIC mishandled the disciplinary process and ordered the company to pay Gidaga four weeks’ net salary for…
Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo has said he is ready to work closely with the technical leadership of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), including officials appointed by President Museveni, saying cooperation is necessary to improve service delivery in the capital. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Bbeg Media, Balimwezo said he cannot fulfil his mandate…
Maganjo Grain Millers, an agro-processing company based in Maganjo, Wakiso, has appealed to members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) to enact laws that will expand market access for locally manufactured products across the East African region. The appeal was made during the 2026 East African Community (EAC) Parliamentary Week held at the Parliament….
As part of Bbeg Media’s history series in commemoration of 33 years since Kabaka Mutebi was enthroned, we reproduce the WILL of his father, Sir Edward Muteesa II. The will was written in August 1956, 13 years before his death. It was authenticated by Andrew Frederick Mpanga on March 3, 1970, in London. ************************************************************************************************ I,…
Majority MPs from the NRM, together with a section of independent legislators aligned to the party, yesterday backed a proposal that could change how the Leader of the Opposition (LOP) is chosen. The House granted Buyaga West MP Dennis Namara leave to introduce a private member’s bill seeking to amend the Administration of Parliament Act….
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has rejected calls by Jimmy Akena for Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to resign as CDF and join partisan politics. Speaking to journalists, David Kabanda, the head of the office of the chairman of PLU, said they have full confidence in Gen Muhoozi and insisted that he continues to enjoy the…
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has praised President Museveni and leaders of East African partner states for the progress of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), saying the project demonstrates the benefits of regional integration. Speaking at a discussion on East African integration, Tayebwa said cooperation among member states played a crucial role in advancing…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has set aside Shs5 billion to facilitate its flag bearers and prepare for the forthcoming local council elections. The party has also unveiled its roadmap for the LC1 elections, beginning with nationwide village baraza meetings scheduled for Friday, July 10. Speaking to journalists, the chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission,…
On July 31, Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi will mark 33 years on the throne. Kabaka Mutebi officially succeeded his father, Ssekabaka Edward Mutesa II, on July 31, 1993. Mutebi’s mother was Sarah Nalule Kisosonkole, and in 1954, she became the fifth wife of Kabaka Muteesa II. Kabaka Muteesa II had two children with Nalule, Kabaka…
Kibo Media, an events and promotions firm, is locked in a legal battle with Nile Breweries over unpaid marketing and events services worth more than Shs 12.76 billion. The standoff began with a demand letter dated February 14, 2025, from Kibo Media, demanding payment from Nile Breweries for outstanding bills arising from marketing and events…
Over 700 Ugandans evacuated from South Africa have been taken to the National Leadership Institute (NALI) at Kyankwanzi for rehabilitation and mental orientation as the government responds to renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The acting minister for Foreign Affairs, Haruna Kasolo, said the programme is intended to help returnees adjust to life back home…
Buganda has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the central government to improve service delivery and promote development across the country. Speaking during a meeting between leaders of the Buganda and the central government, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga said the Kabaka welcomed the renewed engagement and was pleased to see both sides strengthening their…
