Only 234 out of 2128 students who sat this year’s pre-entry exams for the law degree at Makerere University scored 50% and above, meaning they hit the pass mark. This means that nearly 90% of the students who sat for the papers failed and will have to try elsewhere. King’s College Budo had 13 students…
Dr Kizza Besigye, the opposition behemoth who has been in detention for more than one year, is unlikely to regain his freedom before the conclusion of court proceedings against him, the minister of Information Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has said. Speaking to journalists after being sworn in for a fourth term as Kinkizi East MP, Baryomunsi…
Aga Khan University Hospital has renewed its commitment to supporting Uganda’s fight against cancer, with expanded access to screening, diagnosis, and treatment services among its key priorities. The hospital, which recently established operations in Nakawa, says it aims to strengthen cancer healthcare services at a time when Uganda continues to face a growing cancer burden….
Two prominent people have named their children after Dr Kizza Besigye, the former FDC president. One of them is Simon Muyanga Lutaaya, a journalist-cum-politician, who was once a staunch supporter of Besigye. Lutaaya decamped to NRM. The second is a female politician, who, like Lutaaya, has since left FDC. Which two prominent independence-era politicians died…
The High Court has dismissed a case brought by Maroola Technology-SMC against the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) over land in Namanve Industrial Park. The case stemmed from land at Namanve, which Maroola Technology acquired on lease from UIA in 2012. According to court records, the lease was renewed in 2016 and again in 2022. Maroola…
President Museveni yesterday began his seventh term in office with a declaration that Uganda had entered a “no more sleep” era, urging citizens to focus on wealth creation, job generation, and value addition as the country pushes towards higher middle-income status. Museveni, who won the January 15, 2026, presidential election, was sworn in at a…
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), a pressure group associated with Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has withdrawn its earlier endorsement of Speaker Anita Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa. In a statement dated May 12 and signed by the PLU secretary general, David Kabanda, the organisation said an earlier letter issued on March 11 backing Among…
President Museveni today took the presidential oath at a colourful ceremony at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The event was graced by several dignitaries. Here are some of the photographs. *****************************************
For the second time in 40 years, Janet Kataha Museveni, the first lady and minister of Education, did not attend her husband’s swearing-in ceremony. Museveni was accompanied to Kololo Independence Grounds today by her daughter, Natasha Karugire. She stood beside him as he took the oath. Since late March 2026, Janet has been out of…
Airtel Africa has reported record financial results for the financial year 2026, driven by strong growth in data consumption, mobile money services, and smartphone adoption across its African markets. The telecommunications giant posted constant-currency revenue growth of 24.0%, the highest in its history, while reported revenue rose by 29.5% to $6.415 billion from $4.955 billion…
The family of the late Sam Kalega Njuba is mourning the death of their son, Steven Kalega Kirimwesa Njuba, who died on May 2, 2026, at Lahey Hospital in Burlington, Massachusetts, in the United States. Kirimweesa was 35 years old, and his death, according to sources, was mysterious. “He complained that he was unwell and…
The High Court has dismissed an application filed by a one Jack Nsubuga, also known as Mandela, who had challenged the decision by the NRM to endorse Anita Annet Among and Thomas Tayebwa as the party flag bearers for the position of speaker and deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament. In a ruling delivered today,…
An application by Hill Water Uganda seeking to overturn a default judgment in a debt dispute with General Moulding Uganda has been dismissed, bringing to an end a lengthy legal battle over unpaid goods worth Shs 45.8 million. Justice Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu of the Commercial Court dismissed Hill Water’s application with costs, saying the…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has tasked Buganda’s chiefs at all levels to spearhead efforts aimed at restoring the Buganda Kingdom’s pride and former glory. Mayiga made the remarks during a thanksgiving ceremony and Duwa prayers organised for Kyadondo County chief, Ahmed Magandazi Matovu, at Nalyamagonja near Manyangwa in Wakiso. The function was held to celebrate…
KK Fresh Produce Exporters, one of the leading local exporters of fresh fruits and chilli to the international market, has been ordered to pay Shs 191.8 million to East African Packing Solutions, following a dispute over an unpaid debt. Justice Stephen Mubiru ruled that KK Fresh Produce had failed to meet the legal requirements needed…
The permanent secretary in the ministry of Education and Sports, Dr Kedrace Turyagyenda, has cautioned teachers’ associations against focusing solely on examination performance. She urged them instead to provide qualitative and holistic education that equips learners with practical skills to solve societal problems. Turyagyenda made the remarks while officiating at the opening of the 34th…
Equity Bank Uganda has commissioned 100 students into the fifth cohort of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP), bringing the total number of scholars enrolled since the programme started in Uganda to 512. The commissioning ceremony, held in Kampala on Friday, also marked the graduation of 81 scholars from the pioneer 2022 cohort who have completed…
The Industrial Court has ordered Shoprite Checkers Uganda to pay more than Shs 605 million to 14 former employees who lost their jobs when the South African supermarket chain exited Uganda. Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana ruled that while the workers were not unlawfully dismissed, the court had to intervene because the employees eventually lost their…
The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to respecting Uganda’s sovereignty as both sides celebrated 50 years of diplomatic and development cooperation. Speaking during the anniversary celebrations held at the residence of the EU Ambassador in Kampala, the European Union Ambassador to Uganda, Jan Sadek, said sovereignty remains the foundation of peace and stability among…
The traffic police have issued guidelines ahead of President Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony, scheduled for May 12 at Kololo Independence Grounds. They warned motorists to expect restrictions on several major roads in Kampala. The affected roads include Munyonyo Road, the Southern Bypass, Fairway Hotel traffic lights, Yusuf Lule Road, Sezibwa Road, Wampewo Avenue, Acacia Avenue, and…
The Kampala Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Umar Lule Mawiya has assured Ugandans and foreign guests of maximum security during President Yoweri Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony scheduled for May 12 at Kololo Independence Grounds. Speaking during an interview ahead of the event, Mawiya said security agencies had intensified preparations to ensure a peaceful and secure environment throughout…
Justice Frederick Egonda-Ntende, who is set to retire from the bench soon, has been described as one of Uganda’s finest judges. Some have even said he is the “best chief justice that Uganda never had.” Yet as he prepares to hang his wig and robes, some say his career trajectory may have been different if…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has announced that it is fully prepared to receive international guests expected to attend the presidential swearing-in ceremony scheduled for May 12. Speaking to journalists, the Director General of UCAA, Fred Bamwesigye, said Uganda expects about 65 foreign delegations for the event, with 32 already confirming their attendance. “With…
The 100 young leaders participating in the Equity Leaders Programme at Africa Bible University in Lubowa have been challenged to embrace discipline, integrity and purposeful leadership during intensive leadership and career development sessions led by senior executives and industry experts. The programme brought together speakers from banking, marketing, finance and risk management, each offering practical…
Barbara Kaija, who joined New Vision in 1992 as a sub-editor trainee and rose to become the first Ugandan woman to edit a major national newspaper, will retire at the end of June after more than 34 years of service to the Vision Group. The Vision Group CEO, Don Wanyama, announced in a memo on…
By Phillip Karugaba Your Excellency, you congratulated NRM MPs for passing the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, and dismissed its critics as shameful and disgusting. You invoked the 1971 coup as a cautionary tale about foreign interference. Respectfully, this response addresses not only what your statement said, but also what it did not say. There…
The minister of state for Higher Education, Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo, has called on students pursuing medical professions to uphold high professional standards to improve healthcare service delivery in Uganda. Speaking while officiating at the ninth graduation ceremony of Kibuli Muslim Hospital Health Training School, Muyingo said healthcare workers carry a huge responsibility because human…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called on the government to respect the safety and independence of journalists, saying the media plays a critical role in strengthening democracy and protecting human rights in Uganda. Speaking during the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day at the society’s offices in Kampala, Audrey Apio Afra, the head of…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled a stakeholders’ meeting in Kalangala on Friday, May 8, 2026, to launch the roadmap for the district Woman MP by-election. The parliamentary seat fell vacant following the death of MP-elect Helen Nakimuli last month. According to the EC, the meeting will begin at 8:00am at the district council hall…
The High Court has dismissed an application filed by Henry Mwebe, who had sought to revive a Shs 24 million claim against a friend, Robert Kagoda. In a ruling delivered on April 29, 2026, Justice Susan Odongo said the matter had already been decided by the Nabweru Chief Magistrate’s Court; it was not helpful to…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has unveiled plans to construct permanent headquarters at Plot 10, Kyadondo Road in Kampala, where it currently operates. The party’s secretary general, Richard Todwong, said the project is a fulfilment of a pledge by the party chairman, Yoweri Museveni, who committed to fund the construction. “This is an assurance from…
Everything that had been built over nearly four years at the Nile Basin Initiative was taken away. “I believed in the work. I believed in the organisation,” said Matthew Rumanyika, who had joined NBI on 15 September 2020 as an accountant on a one-year renewable contract. Year after year, the required performance standard was met,…
Buganda Kingdom has praised its working relationship with the central government, describing it as key to delivering its socio-economic development programmes. The Katikkiro, Charles Peter Mayiga, made the remarks while addressing journalists at his official residence in Mengo ahead of celebrations marking his 13th anniversary in office. “I want to note that there is a…
The government has intensified preparations for the swearing-in ceremony of President Museveni, scheduled for May 12, 2026, as international guests confirm their attendance. Officials say delegations from across Africa and beyond are expected to arrive in Kampala to witness the inauguration, underscoring the regional significance of the event. Museveni, the NRM candidate, secured victory in the…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) says its grievance redress mechanism is helping to build trust with host communities as Uganda moves closer to first oil. Speaking at the Annual Oil and Gas Convention, company officials said more than 2,200 grievances have been registered and addressed, which they described as evidence of growing confidence…
One hundred of Uganda’s highest-achieving secondary school students have been formally inducted into the Equity Leaders Programme (ELP), a flagship initiative of Equity Group Foundation aimed at cultivating transformative leadership across Africa. The induction ceremony took place on Monday at Africa Bible University in Lubowa, Kampala, marking the start of a new cohort’s journey through…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has urged the central government to intensify the fight against corruption and embezzlement of public funds, warning that the vice continues to undermine service delivery and slow economic growth. Mayiga made the remarks at Bulange, Mengo, during a Lukiiko sitting attended by Buganda’s ministers, county and sub-county chiefs, and other kingdom…
The court has set strict conditions for the renewal of letters of administration for the estate of the late Keith Muhakanizi, the former secretary to the Treasury. Justice Celia Nagawa said the renewal would only be granted if the administrator, Janet Kamukama Muhakanizi, complies with key legal requirements, especially filing a full account of how…
The Industrial Court has faulted National Medical Stores (NMS) for unfairly dismissing its former Chief Pharmacist, Atanasius Kakwemeire, following an unlawful change to his contract. Kakwemeire was hired by NMS on November 15, 2017, as Chief Pharmacist under a four-year contract due to run until November 2021. Everything changed in February 2020 when the NMS…
The Ministry of Health has said that major limb loss and amputation remain a serious public health concern, with more than 5.5 million people in Uganda living with some form of disability. The ministry attributes many of these cases to road traffic accidents, as well as a growing burden of non-communicable diseases. Dr Charles Olaro,…
Joselynne Rwabwogo Rwakakooko, who has been appointed acting managing director of the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), is the daughter of Elly Rwakakooko, who served as commissioner-general of Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) from 1997 to 2000. Elly is also a cousin to first lady Janet Museveni and now lives in Ruhama, Ntungamo, where he…
Anthony Natif, a businessman and a self-styled advocate of good governance on social media, has been ordered to pay a Makerere University senior lecturer Shs 75 million in a land transaction dispute. The ruling arose from a disagreement between Prof Narathius Asingwire and his wife Rovinia Asingwire on one side and Natif on the other…
The High Court has granted a divorce to a Turkish national, Safak Davut, after finding that his Ugandan wife, Violet Ddembe, subjected him to mental cruelty during their troubled marriage. Justice Celia Nagawa of the Family Division ruled that the marriage had “irretrievably broken down” and should be dissolved. Davut, 55, came to Uganda as…
Media consultant Dr Joel Isabirye has commended President Museveni, Gen Salim Saleh, and other stakeholders for the enactment of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Act, 2026. The law was assented to by Museveni on April 29, 2026. Speaking to industry professionals and academics in Kampala on Friday, Isabirye said the passage of the law…
By Dr Sarah Bireete The Attorney General has significantly amended the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill. However, no amount of redrafting can cure what remains its Achilles heel. The certificate of financial implications that accompanied the Bill to Parliament does not comply with the law. The Bill is therefore invalid. A certificate of financial implications…
The High Court has dismissed a defamation case filed by Lt Gen Charles Otema Awany and his wife, Elizabeth, against DFCU Bank, after the bank advertised their properties for sale over an uncleared loan. The case dates back more than a decade to when the couple entered into a banking relationship with DFCU. According to…
President Museveni has urged Ugandans to prioritise wealth creation as a pathway to sustainable employment, saying opportunities already exist if citizens follow government guidance. Speaking at International Labour Day celebrations at Nkoyoyo Boarding Primary School grounds in Matale, Buikwe district, Museveni said agriculture alone could generate millions of jobs if properly organised and commercialised. The…
Traders at Bugolobi Market in Kampala have raised concerns over the rising cost of fuel, saying it has significantly increased transport expenses and forced them to hike prices of essential goods. The vendors, including food sellers, banana dealers, butchers, fruit traders and boda boda cyclists, spoke to Bbeg Media during Labour Day commemorations at the…
Wakiso LCV chairperson, Matia Lwanga Bwanika, has been named Champion of Inclusive Development and Human Rights at the Papyrus Global Mayors Conference and Awards 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria. The award was presented during the three-day gathering held from April 29 to May 1 at The Palms Hotel in Abuja’s central business district. The event brought…
The government has been ordered to pay Shs 10 million for unlawfully detaining three youth climate activists. In a recent ruling, the High Court found that the activists’ right to personal liberty under Article 23(4)(b) of the Constitution was violated when they were held by police for more than 48 hours without being produced in…
