Government has commenced a fresh investigation targeting a Dubai-based Ugandan suspected of international human trafficking. The primary suspect is Charles “Abbey” Mwesigwa, a former London bus driver who relocated to Dubai and allegedly built a network exploiting vulnerable young Ugandan women. According to a BBC World Service investigation aired in September 2025, Mwesigwa is accused…
The National Unity Platform’s (NUP) decision to drop Medard Sseggona and Joyce Bagala as flagbearers for the 2026 election was not a big surprise when you look at the bigger picture. While it shocked some supporters and analysts, the move had been brewing for a while due to internal party tensions, personal loyalties, and strategic…
Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko has been in the news lately for his sharp words against Mathias Mpuuga, the leader of the Democratic Front party. In interviews on Radio Four and Sanyuka TV, Nsereko called Mpuuga a betrayer and a liar. He said he would never help a thief escape a mob beating, because the…
My name is Simon Mwebesa, and at 26, I should be out there building bridges or drawing plans for the roads that wind through Kampala’s busy hills. Instead, I am staring at the same cracked wall in my small rented room in Kawempe, wondering if today I will finally eat something better than Kikomando. It…
The High Court has fined Sheikh Shaban Mubajje, the mufti of Uganda, Shs 70 million for unlawfully trying to take over a piece of land that belongs to Alliance High School in Nansana, Wakiso. The ruling, delivered by Justice Grace Flavia Lamuno on September 26, 2025, came after the case proceeded without Mubajje and Aisha…
The Internal Security Organisation (ISO) has recruited 312 new spies as the country prepares for its general election in 2026. President Museveni addressed the spies, referred to as operatives at State House Entebbe, over the weekend. Their recruitment comes during a period when political tensions often rise, and the government aims to strengthen its intelligence…
President Museveni has urged the people of the Busoga sub-region to reject disunity and politics based on identity, stressing that such approaches go against the values of his National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Museveni made these comments during a meeting with a delegation from the sub-region at the State Lodge in Nakasero, Kampala. The gathering…
The Supreme Court has said it lacks the jurisdiction to hear an application by the law firm Matovu & Matovu Advocates, which is seeking Shs 64 billion in legal fees for successfully representing 1,600 workers of Uganda Telecom and Post Bank who were demanding gratuity and pension after being laid off. The law firm, which…
The incumbent, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the NRM will start his 2026 re-election campaign in Makindye division while Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform (NUP) will head to Jinja on September 29. It is the first time since 1996 that Museveni has not started in Luweero district, which the NRM has symbolically regarded as…
President Museveni yesterday commissioned the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja. Construction of the Kiira vehicle manufacturing plant started in 2019 and continued up to 2024, when all vehicle production systems were fully installed. Manufacturing began in March 2025 by Kiira Motors Corporation, with an initial investment of USD 120 million. During the commissioning, President Museveni…
Joseph Kabuleta, the leader of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), has threatened to take the Electoral Commission to court for what he terms as irregular actions and conduct, which prevented his nomination for the 2026 presidential elections. “We were utterly shocked and dismayed that a commission, fully aware that candidate nominations would close at…
Benjamin Agaba Dear African presidents, Since European colonial powers divided Africa and imposed arbitrary borders, certain groups, such as the Tuareg—nomadic Berber-speaking people of the Sahara—have consistently rebelled against these artificial boundaries, particularly in Mauritania, Algeria, Mali and Niger. The Tuareg reject these imaginary borders, which vanish into the harsh desert dunes, and continuously challenge…
Stanbic Bank Uganda has officially unveiled the 2025 Stanbic Entebbe Open Golf Tournament, blending top-level sport with business opportunities. The event, set for 5-9 October at the historic Entebbe Club, is the third in a row sponsored by the bank since the Covid-19 pandemic. It aims to boost Uganda’s sports scene and foster community ties….
The Electoral Commission (EC) has convened a pivotal meeting with representatives of all eight cleared presidential candidates to coordinate campaign schedules for the forthcoming 2026 general elections. This gathering, held amidst heightened political anticipation, aims to ensure orderly campaigning and mitigate risks of clashes between rival supporters. Chaired by the acting EC secretary, Richard Kamugisha,…
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and Buganda Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote environmental conservation and community development, focusing on tree planting and the construction of a modern sports centre in Masaka City. The agreement signed this week at Bulange in Kampala, aligns with EACOP’s social and economic investment…
DFCU Bank has expanded its presence in Western Uganda with the launch of its 55th branch in Fort Portal, aiming to enhance financial inclusion and support local businesses in the region. The new branch, situated along Babiiha Road, was officially opened on 24 September 2025. The bank said it is designed to serve communities across…
Uncertainty prevails at the office of the Inspectorate of Government after Beti Kamya’s contract officially expired on Monday, September 22. Sources close to State House indicate that the president is yet to extend her four-year term, which began in 2021, signaling a potential shift in leadership at the IG. Kamya’s tenure, however, has been marred…
The NRM election disputes tribunal has overturned its own earlier decision, stripping Jacqueline Mbabazi of her position as the party’s flag bearer for the MP seat representing older persons in the Western Region. The ruling, issued on Wednesday, orders a fresh election within 14 days and marks a dramatic twist in the primaries that had…
Presidential nominations may have been concluded yesterday with little fanfare but for the first time since the return of multi-party politics in 2006, no independent candidate will contest for Uganda’s presidency. Additionally, for the first time since 2006, no woman will appear on the ballot paper. At the closure of the nomination exercise, the Electoral…
Senior managers and chief executive officers from various corporate companies yesterday convened at the multisectoral leadership dialogue at Hotel Protea in Kampala to address challenges faced by their organisations and chart a path forward. The dialogue was organised by the People Brand House, a management consulting firm that collaborates with business leaders and the society at…
Julius Mucunguzi, the spokesperson for the Electoral Commission (EC), has clarified that the commission will repurpose security vehicles allocated for presidential candidates if the number of nominated candidates is fewer than the available vehicles. Speaking to Bbeg Media this morning at the commission’s new headquarters in Lweza-Lubowa, Mucunguzi provided details on the allocation process. “We…
Two former rivals from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Nandala Mafabi and Gen Mugisha Muntu, were nominated as presidential candidates for the 2026 elections today. Mafabi, the FDC’s long-time secretary general, was the first to show up at the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters in Lweza. He promised to “put money in the pockets” of…
For nearly 40 years, President Museveni and his National Resistance Movement (NRM) have shaped Uganda’s future. Since the first post-1995 Constitution election in 1996, Museveni has made bold promises in every campaign, offering improved livelihoods, jobs, education, and healthcare. From the 1996 manifesto, Tackling the Tasks Ahead, to the latest plans for 2026–2031, he has…
Today, 24 September 2025, is the second nomination day for presidential candidates in Uganda. And yet, I find myself asking whether this is September 2025 or December 2005. President Yoweri Museveni, of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), was nominated yesterday, the 7th time he will appear on the ballot paper as a presidential candidate…
In 2011, Dr Rene Bakashaba and his wife, Ann, agreed to buy a flat in one of the National Housing estates in Naalya. The flat was valued at Shs 240 million and they paid a deposit of Shs 24 million or 10% as requested by National Housing. The flat was part of the Naalya Pride…
After eight remarkable years, Daniel Ogong, the creative force behind Stanbic Bank Uganda’s trusted brand, is stepping down as Head of Brand and Marketing on October 1, 2025. His departure marks the end of an era for the bank, where he turned ideas into campaigns that touched the hearts of Ugandans. For those who interacted…
The mood at the new Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters today in Lweza was quiet. At 10 am, President Museveni, aged 81, arrived with First Lady Janet Museveni. With a few aides and security guards, he handed in his nomination papers as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate for the January 2026 election. Justice Simon Byabakama, the…
The High Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by businesswoman Margaret Nalubega against Equity Bank after she claimed that the bank delayed in clearing her credit record leading her to suffer a financial loss. The court found that the bank was not solely responsible for delays in clearing her credit record and that Nalubega failed…
Uganda will host the Africa Amnesty Month from October 2 to 3rd at the Speke Resort Munyonyo, aimed at encouraging citizens across the continent to surrender illegally acquired firearms. The annual event, initiated by the African Union (AU), seeks to enhance public safety by reducing the circulation of illicit weapons and promoting peace and security….
Julius Mucunguzi, spokesperson for the Electoral Commission (EC), has urged presidential aspirants to strictly follow nomination guidelines as they prepare for the two-day nomination exercise starting tomorrow *September 23) at the commission’s new headquarters in Lweza. Speaking at a media briefing ahead of the presidential nominations, Mucunguzi said they expect presidential aspirants to comply with…
Kampala Club, a leisure place patronised by the powerful and the connected, will not have to pay Shs 166 million that the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) had assessed as VAT on the membership fees, the High Court has ruled. The decision, delivered by Justice Susan Odongo overturns an earlier ruling by the Tax Appeals Tribunal…
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the official timetables for the 2025 national examinations, encompassing the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE). The examination period will commence with the UCE on October 13, 2025, followed by the PLE on November 3 2025, and…
As Uganda prepares to commemorate the International Week of Deaf People and the International Day of Sign Language, from 22nd to 26th September, the Minister of state for PWDs, for Hellen Asamo, has called on the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) to make football more inclusive. She believes this initiative will help promote the…
The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) and the German development agency GIZ have partnered to launch a transformative four-month capacity-building programme aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Uganda’s green economy. The initiative, named the Green Businesses and Jobs for the Green Transformation Project, welcomed its first cohort of 45 women-led businesses, all focused on sustainable…
Paul Mawanda Kyabaggu, the founder of Bukoola Chemical Industries, one of Uganda’s top agro-chemical companies, has died. He was said to be in his late 80s. Close family members say he had been ill for some time with high blood pressure, which led to his death earlier this week. His passing marks the end of…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) yesterday vetted prominent party members from Bugisu and Greater Mubende regions, including parliamentary party whip John Baptist Nambeshe and Joyce Bagala for Mityana district Woman MP. The vetting process took place at NUP’s Kavule headquarters in Kampala, as the party prepares for the 2026 elections. Bbeg Media spoke with several…
The High Court has ordered the eviction of two school owners from a property in Kisugu, Kampala, after they defaulted on a bank loan. The decision, made by Justice Susan Odongo grants Cairo Bank Uganda possession of the land, which was used as security for the debt. The case stems from a loan agreement in…
President Museveni has commended members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the Buganda region who, despite losing in the recent party primaries, have pledged to support the elected flag bearers. Addressing them at State House Entebbe, the president praised this decision as a sign of political maturity and commitment to party unity ahead of…
Alex Wakamala, one of nine people accused of defaming Pastor Robert Kayanja, this week struggled to explain in court whether ot not he knew three of his co-accused: Agrey Kanene, Israel Wasswa, and Jamie Mwondha. The group is charged at the Mwanga II Magistrate’s Court in Mengo, with spreading false stories and inappropriate comments to…
Moses Magogo, the president of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), has called on the sports media to support new reforms for the Uganda Premier League, stating that these changes will enhance the promotion of football in the country. Magogo, accompanied by Nakiwala Kiyingi, the FUFA Head of Competitions and executive secretary, and Alsayed…
Former TV presenter, Joan Lule, has said the incumbent Mpigi Woman MP, Teddy Nambooze, has done little to address the challenges of the people in the district. Lule, who is seeking the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket to represent Mpigi in the next parliament, told Bbeg Media she will do a much better job if…
The High Court has significantly raised the fees awarded to a Kampala-based law firm for defending a Libyan investment company in a prolonged dispute over debt recovery commissions. The decision by Justice Bonny Isaac Teko, originates from a 2011 civil suit where Southern Investments Limited sued the Libyan Arab Foreign Investment Company (LAFICO) for $9.5…
Matia Lwanga Bwanika, the Wakiso district chairman, has called on senior government officials to improve their oversight of government projects and ensure accountability, particularly in Wakiso, where they undertake their duties. This directive was issued during a meeting organised to review the progress of work in the district, attended by senior government officials led by…
Centenary Bank has issued a statement respoding to a news report by Bbeg Media over the Shs 310 million that reportedly vanished from the account of their deceased employee, Resty Mutima. In the statement, the bank said it is aware of the claims regarding funds that vanished from the estate account arguing that they were…
President Museveni yesterday presented awards to a group of distinguished Ugandan elders at the National Mentorship Day Awards ceremony held at State House, Entebbe. The event celebrated individuals who have significantly contributed to Uganda’s socio-economic progress, including industrialists, farmers, activists, educators, religious leaders, and lawyers. Among the honourees were Miria Matembe and Prof. Frederick Ssempebwa,…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has today officially opened its new permanent headquarters in Lweza, Lubowa, off Entebbe Road, where presidential nominations will take place on Tuesday next week. The site, developed by the National Housing and Construction Company (NHCC), has completed its first phase, enabling the EC to host the forthcoming nominations. Construction will resume…
Robert Kyagulanyi, the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), yesterday said Norbert Mao, the minister of Justice and DP president, had betrayed the struggle for democracy and good governance. Addressing supporters ahead of his presidential nomination by the Electoral Commission on September 23, Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine expressed dismay at Mao’s recent remarks dismissing…
As a young lawyer striving to establish himself in the city, Joseph Balikuddembe Mutebi’s life was thrown into disarray when his father, Patrick Musisi, passed away in 2005. Musisi was no ordinary figure. He was the MP for Busiro South and a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party (DP). His legacy needed to be upheld….
The 7th edition of the City Tyre East Africa Badminton Challenge was officially launched in Kampala yesterday. The event is scheduled to take place from October 16 to 19, 2025, at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium. Organised by the Uganda Badminton Association, the tournament is set to attract top talent from across the region, including teams…
Clerics and Muslim faithful opposed to Shaban Ramathan Mubajje’s tenure as the Mufti of Uganda have given evidence in the Court of Appeal, challenging a High Court decision that dismissed their petition. In their testimony, they argued that the ruling by High Court Judge Bernard Namanya was flawed, as it suggested the dispute could be…
