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…
Namilyango College has credited its old boys’ savings and credit cooperative (SACCO) for playing a major role in improving the school’s infrastructure and supporting its growing development agenda. Speaking during the climax of the school’s two-week annual inter-house sports competition at the college sports grounds in Mukono, headmaster Constantine Mpuuga Sajabbi praised the leadership of…
Equity Group has partnered with AfricaNenda Foundation and the Gates Foundation to accelerate the development of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) across Africa in a move aimed at expanding financial inclusion, strengthening digital payment systems and supporting cross-border trade. The partnership was announced in Nairobi on July 7. The initiative will begin in Rwanda before expanding…
Thursday, November 19, 1942, was an important day in the history of the Baganda. Even though World War II was raging, it was a day characterised by pomp because it was both the birthday and coronation of Kabaka Edward Muteesa II. Officially named Edward Muteesa II, he was popularly known simply as King Freddie. He…
Eight years after the shooting that killed Yasin Kawuma, the driver of Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, the High Court has ordered a judicial inquiry into the circumstances of his death. Kawuma was shot dead on August 13, 2018, during the tense Arua Municipality parliamentary by-election campaigns. He was shot at about 6.40 pm in…
Buganda has approved a budget of Shs 409.3 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, with a strong focus on improving household incomes, expanding education, promoting agriculture, creating jobs for young people and improving healthcare. The budget, which was passed by the Lukiiko, represents a 34% increase from the Shs 305.5 billion approved for the 2025/26…
The mnister of state for Finance (General Duties), Cissy Mulondo, has urged residents of Luweero to fully embrace government poverty reduction programmes, saying they are intended to benefit every Ugandan regardless of political affiliation or religion. Speaking at an NRM mobilisation meeting in Makulubita sub-county, Mulondo encouraged residents to take advantage of initiatives such as…
Former Speaker Anita Among is set to be produced in the Anti-Corruption Court any time soon, possibly even today, impeccable sources have told Bbeg Media. Sources told us Among will be slapped with embezzlement charges, similar to those preferred against Chris Obore and the other seven staff last week. We have been told that the…
Four Ugandan farmers are expected to file a landmark lawsuit in the High Court of England and Wales on July 7, seeking to stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) from becoming operational. The farmers are suing EACOP Ltd, the company responsible for developing, constructing, operating, and maintaining the pipeline. EACOP Ltd is registered…
C-Care has marked 30 years of providing healthcare services, celebrating a journey that has seen it grow from a Ugandan healthcare provider into a regional healthcare group serving East Africa. The company said the anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on three decades of investment in healthcare infrastructure, medical technology, specialised services and professional talent,…
The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has called on East African Community (EAC) member states to formally allow teachers to move and work freely across the region. The union says teachers should be able to seek employment in any EAC member state without facing unnecessary legal and administrative barriers. Speaking to Bbeg Media at the…
For more than 30 years, Henry Jjemba knocked on the doors of church leaders, government offices and land authorities, trying to recover land in Mukono that he said had been left to him by his late uncle, Rev Fr Peter Wasswa. Last month, the High Court finally agreed with him and criticised the actions of…
Public relations professionals have renewed their call for a law to regulate the profession, saying it will raise standards, improve accountability and protect the public from unqualified practitioners. The proposed Public Relations Bill is expected to establish a legal framework for regulating the profession, set minimum professional standards and enforce a code of ethics for…
The High Court has rejected the request of Agnes Nakalanzi to fly her 10-year-old son to Australia during school holidays following a bitter dispute over child custody with her former lover. Nakalanzi separated from the father of her son, Abdulla Kizito, after they developed irreconcilable differences. She relocated to Australia. In her ruling, Justice Celia…
President Museveni has strongly defended the recent actions of his son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, saying they have helped to restore discipline, accountability and the rule of law in Uganda. In a lengthy public address, Museveni said Muhoozi, who is the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), had correctly identified weaknesses in law enforcement and had played…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has praised the Weyonje sanitation initiative for helping the authority identify major service delivery challenges affecting communities across the city. Speaking to journalists during a Weyonje sanitation cleanup exercise in Kiwatule, Nakawa, KCCA Deputy Executive Director Benon Moses Kigenyi said the campaign has enabled the authority to work closely…
Two years ago, Agather Atuhaire and Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo were labelled witch-hunters. They were accused of chasing clout, taking foreign money, and trying to bring down the former speaker, Anita Among. This week, some of the people they accused of stealing public money during their social media campaign exposing mismanagement of resources at Parliament…
FINCA Uganda will have to pay Gordon Bujanana, its former employee, Shs 51 million, whom it unfairly dismissed after placing him on an unfair Performance Improvement Plan (PIP), the Industrial Court has ordered. Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana ruled that Bajunana had been “set up to fail” after the microfinance institution imposed a monthly loan recovery…
Buganda has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving and developing the cultural heritage at the Kasubi Royal Tombs as work continues on the final phase of restoring the historic site. Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga made the commitment while inspecting ongoing works at the royal tombs in Kampala. He was accompanied by kingdom officials and cultural leaders….
