James Garuga Musinguzi, who passed away today, was a prominent figure in the Kigezi sub-region and Uganda in general, known not only for his business acumen but also for his philanthropy and political activism. In death, he has been described by many as a kind-hearted soul, a financier of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC)…
As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) gears up for its national delegates conference to be held this month, several aspirants vying for key positions within the party have sprung up. Among them is Joseph Sewava Ssemakula, who is contesting for the position of NRM vice chairman for the Central Region. A long-time NRM loyalist, Sewava…
Dr Monica Musenero, the mnister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, has clarified that Kiira Motors “manufactures” not “assembles” electric powered vehicles. Addressing journalists at the Media Centre today, Musenero said Kiira Motors is producing the Kayoola buses, including the fully electric Kayoola EVS and the Kayoola Coach, with approximately 30% of the components—such as the…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged those aspiring for leadership positions to first understand the critical issues affecting the communities they wish to represent before rushing to campaign. Mayiga made these remarks at Bulange, Mengo, while meeting NRM’s Haruna Kasolo who wants to be the party’s vice chairman in Buganda. Mayiga said one of the…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rotary to advance environmental sustainability through the EACOP Green Schools Initiative. The agreement, formalized in Kampala, establishes a collaborative framework to promote environmental stewardship in schools along the 1,443km pipeline route, spanning districts such as Hoima, Kikubbe, Kakumiro, Mubende, Kyankwanzi,…
Arnold Anderson Katongole Once considered a subject too abstract or too elite for young people, philanthropy has experienced a transformation in Uganda. Until only a few years ago, any effort to involve youth in such discussions would likely have been met with blank stares, not because of indifference, but due to a lack of direction…
Atkins Godfrey Katusabe, the MP for Bukonzo West in Kasese district, has won a legal battle against telecom giant, MTN, after it deactivated his simcard due to what it called discrepancies in his indentification documents. Katusabe is the husband to Sarah Opendi, the vocal woman MP for Tororo. Justice David S.L. Makumbi of the High…
Uganda, already home to 1.93 million refugees, is on the verge of hosting 2 million refugees by the end of 2025 due to escalating crises in Sudan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a UN spokesperson has said. The crises in Sudan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Military chiefs from Uganda and South Sudan have held discussions following a deadly border dispute between the two countries. Gen Sam Okiding, Uganda’s deputy CDF, and Dau Aturjong Nyuol, chief of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), met on Saturday in Juba according toMaj Gen Felix Kulayigye, the UPDF spokesperson. Kulayigye said the discussions…
Emmanuel Ssempala Kigozi, the former MP for Makindye Ssabagabo, has pledged to improve service delivery programs in Wakiso District if elected as the district chairperson in the 2026 general elections. Speaking recently at the National Unity Platform (NUP) party headquarters in Kavule, where he had come to express support for some party aspirants at local…
If you are a heavily indebted businessperson in Uganda, sinking under the weight of a bank loan with no hope of repaying it, what do you do? For many, they would let the bank foreclose their mortgaged properties and lick their wounds. But if you are of the stature of Hamis Kiggundu, Patrick Bitature, Amos…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) today started the verification exercise to verify academic and other qualifications for aspirants at local government. These include aspirants at LC III and LCV. The election management committee will verify the aspirants in phases and today they handled Makindye-Ssabagabo and Kira Municipality. The process involves looking at the academic documents,…
Ahead of the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), scheduled for November in Belem, Brazil, the East African Community (EAC) has launched a regional initiative in a workshop to harmonize its climate position and present a unified voice on the global stage. Held in Entebbe, Uganda in collaboration with the German Agency for International…
Maria Nassali Masereka, a Democratic Party aspirant for Wakiso Woman MP, has urged the government to expand water distribution in Wakiso and beyond to improve access to clean water and reduce hygiene-related diseases. She made these remarks during a community marathon in Kyengera, organized by Nsangi subcounty youths. Nassali said the challenge of limited clean…
The ministry of Health has reported an anthrax outbreak at a refugee settlement in Kyegegwa district, which has left one refugee dead and three others hospitalized. According to a health situation update from the ministry, samples collected from a 26-year-old male Congolese refugee at Kyaka II Refugee Settlement tested positive for the bacterial disease. Three…
In the early 2000s, Kampala’s Garden City Mall on Yusuf Lule Road stood as a gleaming beacon of modernity, a symbol of Uganda’s burgeoning urban aspirations. Opened in November 2002, it was the first shopping and luxury mall in the country, heralded as a transformative space where the middle class could shop, dine, and revel…
As Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a postponement of the elections for non-unionized workers nationwide. In a statement issued on Friday, August 1, 2025, the EC informed the public, including regional election officers, returning officers, and community development officers, that the elections for delegates of non-unionized…
The East African Community (EAC) faces a daunting $42 billion annual infrastructure deficit, stalling progress in transportation, energy, and communication systems critical for regional integration and economic growth. To address this, Standard Bank Group affiliates—Stanbic Bank Kenya, Stanbic Bank Uganda, and Stanbic Bank Tanzania—recently convened the 2025 East Africa Institutional Investors Forum in Arusha, Tanzania,…
Arnold Anderson Katongole Philanthropy is a term frequently encountered in discussions about social welfare and community support, yet its definition can often be elusive. At its core, many people conflate philanthropy with charity, seeing them as synonymous. However, a deeper examination reveals that while they share common elements, they serve distinct purposes and operate on…
Hassan Lwabayi Mudiba, General Secretary of the Uganda Local Government Workers Union (ULGWU), has threatened that union members will lay down their tools if the government fails to increase their salaries within two weeks. Mudiba made these remarks during a press conference held yesterday at the union’s offices on Kampala Road. “We are issuing a…
The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and Uganda have signed two Facility Agreements totaling $150 million to drive private sector development. The agreements were formalized by BADEA president Abdullah Almusabeeh and Matia Kasaija, the minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, during the 41st board of governors meeting of the Trade and…
Tom Bright Amooti, the incumbent MP forr Kyaka Central in Kyegegwa District, has pledged to prioritize poverty alleviation projects to transform the livelihoods of his constituents if re-elected in 2026. “After securing the NRM ticket to represent the people of Kyaka Central, my focus will be on expanding poverty alleviation programs to improve the welfare…
At least 1,300 candidates turned up for aptitude tests to compete for the slots of IT officer trainees, Auditor trainees and Office Assistant roles in the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), held at Makerere University on July 31. We have been told that some of the applicants who applied for trainee positions had master’s…
President Museveni has fully sponsored 50 Ugandan Muslims for Umrah pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Umrah is often referred to as the lesser or the minor pilgrimage. It is an act of worship undertaken by Muslims and involves pilgrims travelling to the blessed city of Mecca. The pilgrims, drawn from different parts of the country,…
The minister of Lands, Judith Nabakooba, has announced that her ministry is drafting regulations to streamline the work of surveyors. These regulations will mandate that all surveyors register with their professional body, and no one will be allowed to operate without clearance. Nabakooba made these remarks while officiating at the opening of the Joint 8th…
Duncan Abigaba, a young political activist and supporter of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) does not hide his love for Russia. “I like Russia,” he told Bbeg Media in an interview. “ I love the fact that it has managed to develop and grow economically in spite amidst so many challenges.” Because of continually praising…
Ofwono Opondo, the former executive director of the Uganda Media Centre (UMC), has issued a stern warning to the Minister of State for Gender in charge of Elderly Affairs, Dominic Mafwabi Gidudu, that he will teach him a leadership lesson inleadership during the upcoming elections. Opondo, a veteran journalist and aspiring candidate for the parliamentary…
In 2020, Kevin Colgan arrived in Kampala quietly. No fanfare. No motorcade. Just a deep sense of purpose. One morning in Karamoja, he stepped onto the dusty ground. The children and the elderly ran towards him, some barefoot and smiling. He didn’t wave from a distance. He wore the Karimojong traditional garb. He walked to…
The president of the Common Man’s Party, Mubaraka Munyagwa, has said he will withdraw Uganda from the East African Community (EAC) if elected president in 2026. The former Kawempe South MP, made these remarks in an interview with Bbeg Media two weeks after launching his political party. “I accuse the architects of the East African…
Government has recognized Stanbic Bank for its transformative impact on the remittance sector, as highlighted during the 8th Annual Uganda Bankers Association Conference in Kampala. The bank’s digital innovations, particularly the Flexipay platform, have enhanced the efficiency, accessibility, and affordability of remittance services, supporting Uganda’s diaspora and their families. In his address, Dr. Atingi-Ego, the…
In the four years Don Wanyama has been at the helm of the Vision Group, the multi-media company has made losses in three of them. Wanyama, President Museveni’s former press secretary, took over the reins from Robert Kabushenga in April 2021. After one year, Vision Group reported that turnover of Shs111.4 billion and a profit…
Soroti Woman MP, Anna Ebaju Adeke could potentially lose Shs 200 million she invested in a gold exploration deal after court dismissed her application seeking to dissolve the partnership with her co-investors. How it all started On May 17, 2024, C-Asian Mining and Minerals, a mining firm, signed a financing agreement with Adeke and her…
Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SHUL) spent Shs 565 billion in 2024 to keep its employees happy and maintain the smooth running of its operations, the company’s annual financial statements for the year that ended December 31, 2024, show. According to the records, SHUL, which includes Stanbic Bank Uganda and other subsidiaries, spent Shs 281 billion…
Presidents Museveni of Uganda and William Ruto of Kenya have signed seven new bilateral agreements, increasing the total number of trade and cooperation accords between the two East African neighbors to 25. The agreements, signed during Museveni’s visit to Nairobi, cover diverse sectors including tourism, property rights, fisheries, aquaculture, agriculture, transport, and investment promotion. At…
President Museveni has come out strongly against the taxation of hotels, saying the tourism sector is an export industry that should not be burdened with domestic-style taxes. Meeting a delegation from the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) at State House Entebbe, the president expressed concern upon learning that hotels which he called the backbone of tourism…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has launched construction of a modern headquarters in Lweza, Wakiso, marking a significant step toward enhancing election management. For years, the EC has lacked a permanent base, operating from temporary offices in the Industrial Area since vacating its Jinja Road premises in 2022 to pave way for the construction of the…
Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki, an aspiring National Vice Chairperson for Western Uganda in the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has emphasized the importance of empowering party structures from grassroots to national levels. Speaking at a press conference held at his offices in Nakawa, Asiimwe, who hails from the Bunyoro subregion, outlined his vision to address challenges facing…
The Directors and management of Stanbic Holdings Uganda Limited (SHUL), the umbrella company of Stanbic Bank Uganda, have protested after Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) slapped the company a tax bill of Shs 133.7 billion. This includes a tax of Shs 33.8 billion to be paid by Stanbic Bank Uganda. This partiuclar tax bill is related…
In an interview with Daily Monitor in 2019, Dr. Racheal Mbabazi, then working as a veterinary doctor at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) in Entebbe, said there is only one thing she can’t do without: prayer. “I rise up at 5am to do my morning devotion and prayer,” she said adding that on…
It is deeply regrettable and profoundly disheartening for our cherished nation, Uganda, and Nyabushozi County in particular, that we, the youth of this revered “Pearl of Africa,” have succumbed to archaic, divisive, and retrogressive behaviors. These actions reflect a grave lack of patriotism, revealing an alarming indifference to the future of our generation, our children,…
Airtel’s East Africa operations have reported significant growth in the first quarter of 2025, propelled by a sharp rise in data consumption, an expanding customer base, and substantial investments in network infrastructure. Mobile services revenue reached $498 million, a notable increase from $423 million in Q1 2024, driven by a 47.4% surge in data usage…
Sedrack Nzaire Kaguta, the younger brother of President Museveni and aspirant for NRM vice chairperson (Western), has accused his opponent, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the incumbent Minister of ICT and National Guidance of promoting tribalism and divisive politics in their contest. Nzaire alleges that Dr. Baryomunsi, during an appearance on a local radio station, claimed that…
As the NRM tribunal embarked on its work today, several defeated candidates in the recent party primaries continued lodging petitions with the party’s Electoral Commission. Most cited irregularities such as voter bribery, alteration of election results, election violence, and insufficient electoral materials during the July 17, 2025, primaries across Uganda. Among the petitioners were Beatrice…
Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Godfrey Kiwanda Ssuubi, and Lydia Wanyoto Mutende have jointly announced their candidacies for re-election to the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the NRM, a highly prestigious body within the party’s hierarchy. The trio addressed the media at the NRM headquarters along Kyadondo Road, emphasizing their strong track records in their respective constituencies…
A land dispute in Palabek, Lamwo District, between the local Acholi community and Balaalo pastoralists has ended with a High Court ruling on July 28, 2025, dismissing the pastoralists’ claims and upholding their eviction. In 2021, Balalo pastoralists, led by Simon Timbigamba and others, arrived in Palabek with their cattle, claiming legal rights to land…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged the youth from Justice Forum (JEEMA) to strive for a better Uganda in all circumstances. He made these remarks while meeting the youth at Bulange, Mengo, who had paid him a courtsey visit. Mayiga said some politicians are involved in mere games and are not concerned about the delivery…
The building that houses Club Guvnor, located on 1st Street in the Industrial Area, could be sold any time soon, a source close to businessman Charlie Lubega, the owner, has told Bbeg Media. Our source informed us that Lubega told close associates that, since the club business in Uganda has declined, he does not see…
By Brian K Tindyebwa In a clear show of ingratitude Jimmy Akena, who he has supported and treated so well like his own son since 2006, has lately been accusing President Museveni of being the one fermenting problems for Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC), a party his father Milton Obote and mother Miria Kalule Obote have…
Kampala Woman MP, Shamim Malende, has reaffirmed her commitment to continue serving the people of Kampala after 2026. Malende who has been ill told supporters after donating Shs 10 million to NUP that she was still strong. “I want to assure our supporters that I am back and still strong to go ahead with the…
Eight years after the death of its influential founder, Prof Lawrence Mukiibi, St Lawrence Creamland Campus, is no more. The campus, sources said, was closed a couple of months ago by the school authorities. The campus located in Nabbingo along Kampala-Masaka Road was opened in the mid-1990s and became an instant hit due to its…
