The Court of Appeal has ordered Imperial Royale Hotel to pay the government Shs 5.6 billion for breach of contract during the 2007 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held in Kampala. The hotel is owned by prominent businessman Karim Hirji. In 2007, the Ministry court of Foreign Affairs entered into an agreement with Imperial…
Makerere University has officially handed over the construction site for a new Lung Institute complex as part of activities marking the institute’s 10th anniversary later this month. The six-storey facility, to be built at Mulago, is expected to significantly boost respiratory health research, care, and training in Uganda and beyond. The Shs 3.6 billion first…
The Parish Development Model (PDM) is one of the government’s flagship initiatives aimed at lifting Ugandans out of poverty. During a PDM beneficiaries’ monitoring visit at Gayaza Parish Gardens and Gombaz Bar in Ndabazadde, Kabubu, Wakiso District, Bbeg Media spoke to Gladys Nattabi, the Community Development Officer at Kasangati Town Council, on the steps residents…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has started the construction of the Nyamasoga–Katooke Road in Hoima as part of its efforts to improve infrastructure and community welfare along the oil pipeline route. The 7.5-kilometre marram road, located in Buseruka Sub-County, will connect Kayera and Katooke villages, home to about 6,500 residents in more than…
Parliament yesterday approved a new loan worth $121 million (Shs 420 billion) from the African Development Fund to finance Uganda’s electricity export project to South Sudan, despite sharp divisions among MPs While some legislators welcomed the project as a strategic regional investment that could generate foreign income, others warned that it would worsen Uganda’s debt…
Bekar Ismail Kampala’s transport system is stretched to the limit. Every day, thousands of people spend long hours in traffic or stranded at chaotic taxi stages. Fares change without warning, stages are poorly mapped, and road safety feels like a gamble. The city’s population keeps growing, and the informal transport sector, taxis, bodas, and minibuses,…
In December 2015, when President Museveni held a rally in Soroti Municipality, he announced that Tirinya Health Centre IV would be converted into a general hospital. He also said that Kamuda Health Centre III would be upgraded to Health Centre IV by 2020. Yesterday at a rally in Soroti city, Museveni said, “We are upgrading…
Beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Watuba and Katadde parishes in Wakiso have appealed to the government for more funding to help lift their households out of poverty. Speaking to Bbeg Media during a PDM monitoring meeting at Kiti Grounds and Katadde Mosque, the beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the support they have so…
The dismissal of Betsy Mugamba, the former chief operations officer of Sanyu FM in 2020 was lawful and justified, the Industrial Court has ruled. This bring to an end a five-year legal battle that arose from the 2020 staff strike over Covid-19 pay cuts. Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana, delivering judgment, said the radio station followed…
Traders in downtown Kampala have dragged businessman Hamis Kiggundu, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to court, seeking justice and compensation for businesses destroyed by heavy rains last Friday. Through their lawyer, Kalule Mpologoma of Luzige, Lubaga, Kavuma & Co. Advocates, the traders want the court to urgently…
Parliament has directed that a family in Kagadi district whose four-month-old child was snatched by baboons and later found dead in a forest be compensated. Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa gave the directive to the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, Tom Butiime. He observed that children in Kagadi district no longer go to school, and…
Uganda Airlines has been ordered by the court to pay its former chief executive officer, Cornwell Muleya, Shs 455 million in compensation and benefits over unlawful dismissal. Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana of the Industrial Court found that Muleya’s dismissal in 2022 was both procedurally and substantively unfair. “We find his dismissal to be both procedurally…
President Museveni today congratulated Samia Suluhu Hassan, three days after she was declared the winner of a disputed election in Tanzania. Museveni’s congratulatory message came in today at 12PM, an hour after Suhulu, whose election has sparked riots in Tanzania, had been sworn. Museveni, who paused his presidential campaign to attend the inauguration of John…
In Tanzania, something snapped this year. Protests followed the October 29, 2025, elections. They are unprecedented in their scale, national breadth, and political content since the country’s independence in 1961. But the repression unleashed by newly re-elected President Samia Suluhu Hassan has also been unprecedented. She has gone further than her autocratic predecessors in closing…
President Museveni has launched the construction of Hiinga Karis Medical Hospital and Karis Nursing University in Magere, Wakiso. The multi-million shilling health complex is expected to boost access to specialised medical services in the area. The facility will include 125 hospital beds, surgical theatres, emergency and diagnostic services such as MRIs and X-rays, four maternity…
Ugandan investment banker Anne Aliker has been appointed Head of Africa Regions, Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) at Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets. Announcing the appointment, Luvuyo Masinda, Chief Executive of CIB at Standard Bank Group, said Aliker brings a wealth of experience and a strong record of leadership. “Anne has led…
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a $31 million grant-based payment for a landmark climate project in Uganda, recognizing the country’s tangible achievements in curbing deforestation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This is the first results-based payment project approved by the GCF Board for Uganda, and for Africa, and also for a Least Developed…
Researchers and academics from all over East and Southern Africa have called for a much closer partnership between universities, industry, and local communities. They want to see Artificial Intelligence (AI) become a bigger part of the push for sustainable development through operations research. They made the call during the 17th International Operations Research Society of…
In a long-standing property dispute, the High Court has ruled that two properties, a flat in Bugolobi and a residential house in Nabweru, belong jointly to the divorced couple, Florence Nyesigaomwe Ubriza and James Mugisha. In contrast, court ruled that the land in Rukungiri belongs solely to Mugisha. Delivering her judgment on October 29, 2025,…
President Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, has cleared Team Thorough to join his 2026 mobilisation campaign as part of efforts to secure victory in the forthcoming elections. Arthur Nuwagaba, the head of mobilisation in charge of Local Content at State House, made the announcement during a review meeting for Team Thorough coordinators…
President Museveni has handed over 176 brand new vehicles worth Shs 35.2 billion to local government leaders across Uganda. The vehicles were officially handed over yesterday afternoon at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds to 135 district chairpersons, 10 city mayors, and 31 municipal leaders. According to the government, the vehicles will help leaders effectively supervise and monitor…
The 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) officially begins today, October 31, with a briefing of the candidates. The actual sitting of the exams will take place on November 3 and November 4. The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) said a total of 817,885 pupils have registered to sit the exams, an increase of 2.5% from…
Busoga College Mwiri, one of Uganda’s oldest and most prestigious boys’ boarding schools, is marking a symbolic moment this Saturday, November 1, 2025. The school, established in 1911, will unveil a new main gate, a project fully financed through donations from its alumni. It is a moment that should inspire pride. Yet, beneath the surface…
At least nine people, including three children, perished in mudslides triggered by heavy rains in the districts of Bukwo and Kween, the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) said on Thursday. According to URCS, the first incident occurred Thursday morning in the district of Bukwo, where a mudslide buried a home, killing three children from one…
The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered Otim Osker, who used to work for Absa Bank Uganda, to pay back Shs 67 million he owes the bank in unpaid loans and credit card debt. Justice Patience Rubagumya did not buy Otim’s arguments and dismissed his application. She said Otim had no solid defence….
In 2015, ahead of the 2016 elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) announced that it was retiring the voters’ register that had been used in the 2011 elections. The commission said it would instead compile a new register using information from the national ID database managed by NIRA. The EC’s justification was that the new system…
As women join the global community in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, civil society and women’s rights organisations in Uganda have lauded government’s efforts in implementing the resolution. Speaking ahead of the commemorations at the Uganda Media Centre, Rita Aciro, executive director…
The Kyadondo County football executive has accused the wealthy and business community within the county of doing little to support the team during this year’s Masaza Cup. Kyadondo was eliminated in the early stages of the Cup. Paul Mugambe, the vice-chairman of Kyadondo FC, told Bbeg Media the team had been abandoned by the business…
Buganda Kingdom, through its agricultural development agency, the Buganda Cultural and Development Foundation (BUCADEF), has signed a supplier agreement with the Dutch Seed Centre, which will be responsible for supplying products to the kingdom’s county supermarkets. Speaking to Bbeg Media from his office at Bulange, Mengo, BUCADEF Chief Executive Officer Alfred Bakyusa described the development…
The High Court has dismissed an application by the National Unity Platform (NUP) seeking to stop the government from withholding its share of the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD) cash. Justice Collins Acellam ruled that the request for an interim order came too late, as the money had already been paid out to other parties,…
The minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Monica Musenero, has called upon African university researchers to embrace research that addresses the needs of the community in order to tackle the challenges of unemployment and value addition to agricultural products. Dr Musenero disclosed this while officiating at the opening of the Fifth African Research Universities…
Veteran CBS presenter Meddie Nsereko is currently in the United Kingdom for sick leave, sources within the Mengo-based radio station have told us. There had been reports that the veteran radio presenter was under suspension, but this has now been disputed. “He applied for sick leave because his eyes have a defect which he wants…
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has called for an inclusive approach to addressing social protection in Uganda. Tayebwa made the remark during the National Social Protection Dialogue 2025, organized by the ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, held at Serena Hotel in Kampala. “Addressing social protection? Yes, government must take the lead. However, it should…
Juma Kigongo, the deputy RDC for Kasangati, has announced plans to monitor the progress of the government’s Parish Development Model (PDM) initiative. Speaking to Bbeg Media at his office in Kasangati, Kigongo said they will be traversing traversing the nine parishes within Kasangati and Kyadondo East to assess the progress of PDM beneficiaries since 2020….
By Adam Al-Mahdi Kungu In June 2025, Ukraine and the Council of Europe set up a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. Their goal? To put Russia’s leaders on trial for starting the war. Washington, Brussels, and Kyiv are already cheering. This tribunal is not about fairness. It’s just another weapon in…
The High Court has ruled it will hear a case involving businessman Haruna Ssentongo, who is accused of attempting to breach a sale agreement for a property in Kisenyi, Kampala. The case started in 2017 when Ssentongo, who was drowning in debt, agreed to sell a property in Kisenyi to Downtown Bags Ltd for $700,000…
Bududa Woman MP, Agnes Nandutu, was rushed to Nakasero Hospital yesterday afternoon after collapsing on the steps of Parliament. Eyewitnesses told Bbeg Media that Nandutu, dressed in a yellow blouse and matching pants, appeared cheerful as she disembarked from her vehicle. However, as she started climbing the steps approaching the security checkpoint, she fell. James…
Parliament has blocked access to reporters from Daily Monitor and NTV, multiple sources at the two institutions have confirmed to us. The two organisations are part of the Nation Media Group, one of the biggest multi-media organisations in East Africa. Chris Obore, the Director of Communications, said he had been informed that it was a…
Interesting developments are happening in the field of elections in many parts of Africa this month. Some point to an intriguing direction incumbents are taking, be it in the Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Tanzania or even Uganda. In Ivory Coast, President Alassane Ouattara has been declared the winner of the presidential election, with a landslide. Provisional…
Panic has gripped workers at the Naguru-based Next Media following reports that the company could slash the number of staff by the end of December. More than 20 people from various departments could be affected, four people with knowledge about the ongoing meetings by top management told Bbeg Media. The decision to lay off some…
On August 4, 2023, Quality Shopping Village in Naalya signed a three-year tenancy agreement with Bata Shoe Company. However, a year later, Quality changed the terms of the agreement by increasing rent and payment terms. We have been told that initially, Bata was supposed to pay $2,000 (Shs 7 million) per month for their space…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has taken delivery of the initial consignment of 60,000 biometric voter verification devices ahead of the 2026 elections. The consignment landed at Entebbe International Airport at 11:45 p.m. yesterday aboard a privately chartered freight aircraft. The EC Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, accompanied by senior officials, was present to oversee the reception….
Starting today, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) will commence a baseline education census in government schools across eight sub-regions of Uganda. The survey, which will be conducted in three days, will cover the Acholi, Bunyoro, Karamoja, Kigezi, Rwenzori, Toro, and West Nile sub-regions. This data collection exercise aims to gather critical information that supports…
Uganda has received military equipment valued at $53 million from Russia. The donation ceremony, held at Gaddafi Military Barracks in Magamaga, also marked the launch of a Military Mechanised Major Repair Facility and a workshop currently under construction in Entebbe. The donated equipment, including obstacle clearers, trench diggers, boats, workshops, and a coastal station, was…
Politicians from different political shades yesterday joined thousands of Christians in Uganda to celebrate 100 years of Lubaga Cathedral. In the midst of an election campaign, the various politicians sought to show their allegiance to the Catholic Church in a country where nine out of ten people subscribe to a religion. President Museveni, who has…
Joan Nabatanzi, the candidate for the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in the Wakiso Woman MP race, has pledged to tackle the problem of land grabbing if elected in 2026. Speaking to Bbeg Media in Wakiso recently, Nabatanzi said the pervasive issue of land grabbing had affected many residents in her constituency, including herself, as…
President Museveni has called on Christians to work diligently to improve their living standards, emphasising that prayer without action is useless. Speaking at celebrations to mark 100 years of Lubaga Cathedral, Museveni urged the congregation to engage in economic activities to strengthen their faith, support the church, and contribute taxes for national development. Dressed in…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled fresh nominations for local government council positions in multiple districts following the deaths of some candidates who were previously nominated. In a press release dated October 23, 2025, EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama announced that nominations will recommence on Monday, October 27, and end on Tuesday, October 28. He…
A multimillion-shilling printing machine has reportedly gone missing from the Democratic Party (DP) headquarters, along Balintuma Road, leading to significant financial losses and disruptions to party activities. Anonymous sources from within DP, speaking to Bbeg Media, alleged that senior party officials may be involved in the machine’s disappearance. “The printing machine, intended for party work,…
Sarah Nakitende, the deputy RDC for Nakaseke, has urged leaders at all levels to adopt the ‘Musevenomics’ theory, saying using the theory reduces wasteful public expenditure. Speaking at the opening of a ‘Musevenomics’ workshop at Nakaseke Vocational Institute in Butalangu, Nakitende commended the initiative to Bbeg Media. “I applaud the Musevenomics secretariat for creating a…
