Politics

How did Wasswa Balunywa, the ‘grandfather’ of the Bcom degree, end at Luzira ‘University of Understanding?’

Prof Waswa Balunywa is a name synonymous with the transformation of business education in Uganda. Widely regarded as the “grandfather of the Bcom degree,” he led Makerere University Business School (MUBS) for over three decades, turning it from a small department at Makerere University into a leading institution with over 20,000 students and an expansive…

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DF’s Mukaaku warns parties against fighting experienced leaders

Walter Lubega Mukaaku, the chairman of the Democratic Front (DF), has warned political parties against the continued suppression and marginalization of experienced and capable leaders. Mukaaku made these remarks while addressing the media and DF supporters during a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Namirembe, Kampala. “We shall defend all sidelined and disgruntled able…

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Rotary Club treats more than 500 residents in Katanga

The Rotary Club of Kampala-Wandegeya has conducted a health and sanitation initiative in the Kimwanyi Zone, Katanga, Kawempe Division. During the exercise more than 500 residents were treated for various ailments. Led by Peter Zaake, the chairperson of Rotary Health Days in Uganda, the initiative began with a needs assessment that identified poor sanitation, primarily…

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PLU invites aggrieved NUP members to its fold

The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has extended an invitation to members of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who were denied tickets to contest as flagbearers in the coming elections. Addressing journalists today, PLU Secretary General David Kabanda said the organization’s influence in Uganda’s political landscape had grown. He said the PLU is committed to…

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Justice Mulyagonja: “We have no power to stop re-arrests of bailed suspects”

The Constitutional Court has thrown out a public interest lawsuit aimed at stopping security agencies from re-arresting suspects immediately after they are granted bail, acquitted, or released by courts. The court said the case doesn’t require interpreting the Constitution but is better suited for the High Court to handle as a human rights enforcement matter….

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Uganda rallies IGAD countries to foster flexibility in tackling future health emergencies

The minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, has called on member countries of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to adopt flexibility in their collaborative efforts to combat regional health emergencies. She emphasized the need for resources to support community system strengthening and cross-border surveillance to address pandemic outbreaks in the region. Speaking at…

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Former CMI chief Maj Gen James Birungi detained in Makindye on treason, corruption charges

Maj Gen James Birungi, the former Chief of Military Intelligence (CMI) , has been arrested and is currently detained at the Makindye Military Police Barracks, sources haave confirmed. He reportedly faces charges, including treason, corruption, and related offences. Bbeg Media understands that Birungi’s arrest follows an internal investigation initiated by the UPDF high command into…

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They worked as law enforcement officers at KCCA for 14 years. Court says they can’t get pension

The Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal by 34 former law enforcement assistants who argued they were unfairly fired by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and deserved pension, gratuity, and other benefits. The three-judge panel upheld an earlier decision by the Industrial Court, saying the workers were bound by their short-term contracts and…

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Somali Health minister urges Somalis in Uganda to combat communicable diseases

Dr. Mariam Mohammed Hussein, Somalia’s minister of state for Health and Human Services, has called on the Somali community in Uganda to take proactive measures against the spread of communicable diseases. Speaking to Bbeg Media on the sidelines of the IGAD conference at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Dr. Hussein, accompanied by a six-member delegation from Mogadishu,…

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Museveni closes NRM delegates conference with strong call against corruption, division

President Museveni has urged party leaders to reject corruption, division, and injustice to maintain the NRM’s unity and public trust. Museveni made the plea while closing the party’s delegates conference at Kololo Independence Ground. Freshly endorsed as the NRM flagbearer for the 2026 general elections, Museveni congratulated the delegates for completing a massive nationwide exercise…

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Government challenges paediatricians to focus on Non-Communicable Diseases, malnutrition

Dr. Rony Bahatungire, the Acting Commissioner in charge of Clinical Services, has urged paediatricians to intensify their efforts in treating non-communicable diseases (NCDs), malaria, and reducing malnutrition among children. Representing Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, the minister of Health, Bahatungire addressed paediatricians at the 21st Annual Uganda Paediatric Association Conference held at the Mestil Hotel in…

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Why Ugandans keep electing relatives of MPs

Family ties are shaping Parliament. People who die in office are increasingly succeeded by close relatives — children, spouses or even siblings — and often with strong support from political parties and local communities. At least five members of the current Parliament have succeeded their relatives, and in previous Parliaments, multiple members did as well….

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Democratic Front nominates Abed Bwanika for the Kimanya-Kabonera seat

Dr. Abed Bwanika has been nominated to contest for the Kimanya-Kabonera MP seat by the Democratic Front for the 2026 elections. Addressing supporters at Patel Shamji Hotel in Masaka, Bwanika expressed confidence in his re-election, highlighting his legislative achievements, including presenting a private member’s bill and improving agriculture through initiatives like distributing coffee seedlings to…

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SGR: Uganda assures progress is being made

The government has said the construction of the 272-kilometre Malaba-Kampala Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is in full swing, marking a significant milestone in the country’s infrastructure development. This flagship project, part of the broader East African Community Railway Master Plan and the Northern Corridor Integrated Projects, aims to modernize Uganda’s transport network, enhance regional connectivity,…

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Drama, shocks as NRM elects CEC members at Kololo

Yesterday, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) delegates conference at Kololo Independence Grounds was marked by intense political developments, strategic victories, and surprising withdrawals, signaling shifts within the ruling party’s leadership ahead of the 2026 elections. One of the biggest victors was Jacqueline Mbabazi, wife of former Prime Minister John Patrick Amama Mbabazi, who was elected…

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Oilwatch Africa, AFIEGO rally for climate justice, halt to destructive oil exploration

Climate activists from across Africa, united under Oilwatch Africa, convened in Uganda to strengthen their resolve for climate justice, challenge exploitation in the oil sector, and demand reparations for African nations grappling with the impacts of climate change. In a vibrant discussion co-hosted by the Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO), the activists issued a…

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Even with Shs 5 trillion budget, education sector still has funding gaps

The Ministry of Education and Sports faces significant challenges in implementing its planned activities for the 2025/26 financial year, despite the allocation of Shs 5.04 trillion. According to the 2025/26 ministerial statement, the funding aims to support key initiatives like Universal Primary Education (UPE), Universal Secondary Education (USE), the Higher Education Students’ Loan Scheme, construction…

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Eight schools compete for Shs 20 million prize in the 2025 Stanbic National Schools Championship

Eight innovative student teams from across Uganda are gearing up for the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) 2025 grand finale, set to take place on August 29 at Mestil Hotel, Kampala. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this milestone edition, themed the “Battle of Champions,” will see secondary school students pitch groundbreaking solutions for a chance to…

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NIRA struggles to enforce births and deaths registration 

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is facing challenges in ensuring all Ugandans register births and deaths, despite a population of over 45 million. In 2024, NIRA reported only 27 million people in its system, leaving about 18 million unregistered, according to Stephen Robert Kasumba, NIRA’s Monitoring and Evaluation Manager. “Out of Uganda’s 45…

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NRM suspends Entrepreneur’s League elections after Basajjabalaba ‘hides’ delegates in Kenya

Three aspirants for the position of chairperson of NRM’s Entrepreneurs’ League have threatened to withdraw from the race, citing allegations of electoral malpractice by one of the contestants, businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba. Ceasor Augustus Mulenga, Philip Kakuru, and Sanjay Tanna, alleged that Basajjabalaba had recruited more than 2,000 non-delegates to vote for him, questioning their legitimacy….

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Businessmen Kayondo and Mukasa sued Equity Bank. They claimed they had cleared part of Shs 1.3 bn loan. The bank won

The High Court (Commercial Division) yesterday rejected an application by Ratidu Trading Ltd and two individuals to review and set aside a previous judgment ordering them to pay over Shs 1.3 billion to Equity Bank (U). Justice Susan Odongo dismissed the case, saying the applicants failed to prove they had discovered new evidence or that…

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Prudential Uganda brings clean water to 71 schools

Prudential Uganda, working with Tusafishe, a local social enterprise, has successfully completed a project to provide clean drinking water to 71 schools across western and eastern Uganda. This eight-month effort, called the Prudential Climate and Health Resilience Fund, has changed the lives of over 119,562 students by giving them access to safe water. The project,…

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Ssemugenyi received Shs 80 bn on his account. Gov’t suspected fraud. It wasn’t the case

A Ugandan businessman, Daniel Dennis Ssemugenyi and his company have won a major legal victory after the High Court ordered DFCU to unfreeze their account, which had been locked for over 10 months  due to allegations of fraud. In September 2023, Daniel Dennis Investment Group Ltd owned by Ssemugenyi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),…

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President Museveni commits to partnering with Kenyan investors for key infrastructure development

President Museveni met with investors from Rebel Group, a Nairobi-based international consultancy and investment firm, at State House, Entebbe, yesterday, assuring them of Uganda’s commitment to collaborate on transformative infrastructure projects. Led by former US Ambassador to Kenya, Kyle McCarter, the delegation expressed keen interest in Uganda’s economic potential.  Museveni welcomed their engagement and highlighted…

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Kadaga Full Speech in NEC: “How can the senior be asked to step aside for the junior?”

Yesterday during NRM’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, former speaker Rebecca Kadaga made a passionate plea to be retained as the party’s second national vice chairman. Kadaga faces stiff competition from Speaker Anita Among. Efforts to have one of the candidates step down for another have failed. Here is Kadaga’s speech in full. ****************************************************** Your…

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Udongo ready to challenge Mavenjina for position of Older Persons in Northern Uganda

Benjamin Udongo Angarr, a retired civil servant, has announced his candidacy to challenge the incumbent MP for Older Persons in Northern Uganda, Catherine Akumu Mavenjina, in the upcoming NRM primaries. Speaking to Bbeg Media at the NRM headquarters in Kampala, Udongo  criticized Mavenjina’s performance, accusing her of neglecting key service delivery programs for older persons…

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Dr. Kitaka urges government to prioritize pediatrics, child health

Dr. Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka, a senior lecturer at the College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, has called on the government to allocate more funding to pediatric and child health programmes. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Dr. Kitaka emphasized the need for increased investment to address pressing health challenges. “Our children continue to face significant threats from bacterial…

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