Dr. Michael Lulume Bayigga, the vice president of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has criticized High Court Judge Justice Emmanuel Baguma for denying bail to PFF founder, Dr. Kizza Besigye, despite the expiration of the mandatory 180-day detention period. Speaking at a press conference at the PFF’s Katonga Road offices in Kampala, Bayigga condemned…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga is a very selective fellow, those who have worked with him say. Whether it is the pair of shoes, the tie, the suit, or the food he eats, Mayiga will take his time before making a decision. So we take it that the people or institutions he chooses to follow on…
President Museveni follows only 22 individuals/institutions on his X account. He has 3,640,655 followers as of mid-day August 11, 2025. This is not surprising. What is, is the choice of people or institutions that he follows. For instance, Museveni does not follow the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) account-@MODVA_UPDF. As the commander in chief, some…
The Chinese embassy in Uganda last week held a send-off ceremony for 39 Ugandan students set to pursue studies in various disciplines under Chinese government scholarships. Speaking at the event, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong said the scholarships reflect the deepening ties between the two countries. “Over the years, hundreds of Ugandan students have…
The High Court (Commerical Division) has given businessman Kennedy Losuk, 60 days to deposit Shs 10 billion in Equity Bank or have his properties, including Emin Pasha Hotel in Nakasero, sold off. The 60 days end on October 10, 2025. A couple of years ago, the owner of the hotel, Kennedy Losuk, borrowed billions from…
By Arnold Katongole The week-long celebration of Ugandan generosity ended on a high note at Ndere Cultural Centre as hundreds of local givers, activists, and community leaders converged for the Gathering of Givers, the flagship closing event of Philanthropy Week 2025. Under the theme “Generosity that Serves, Stays, and Sustains,” the event brought together grassroots…
Since his incarceration in November 2024 over charges of treason, veteran opposition behemoth Dr. Kizza Besigye has endured trying times. His main lawyer, Martha Karua, had to be tossed up and down to secure a practicing licence while the case was still in the General Court Martial. His other lawyer, Eron Kiiza, was abruptly detained…
Faith Nakut, the incumbent Woman MP for Napak, has expressed gratitude to her constituents for their unwavering support in her battle to retain the NRM flag. Nakut, whose victory in the primaries was upheld by the NRM Tribunal, said despite the “night operations of others and the ganging against us,” they had won. “You are…
The Court of Appeal has temporarily stopped proceedings in a High Court arbitration case involving Simba Properties Investment Co. Ltd and Vantage Mezzanine Fund II Partnership. Simba Properies Investment Co. Ltd is owned by businessman, Patrick Bitature. The decision, made by Justice Oscar Kihika, pauses High Court Arbitration Case until an application for leave to…
Airtel Money Uganda has teamed up with SchoolPay and Sanlam Investments to introduce SchoolPay Savings, a new way for parents to save for their children’s school fees. This service aims to make paying school fees easier and less stressful for families across Uganda. SchoolPay Savings lets parents save small amounts starting from just Shs 5,000…
President Museveni has advised seven army generals who retired to use their packages wisely and avoid putting money in risky ventures. Museveni was seeing off the generals at State House Entebbe. The retirees included Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu, Lt. Gen. Francis Ben Okello, Maj. Gen. Hudson Mukasa, Maj. Gen. George Igumba, Brig. Gen. John Byuma,…
The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU), has appreciated the socio-economic contribution played by Uganda’s indigenous minority groups. This appreciation was revealed as Uganda joined the rest of the world to mark the 2025 International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The function at Ndere Centre brought together stakeholders from government, civil society, and Indigenous Minority…
The High Court has ordered car dealer Yassah Matovu to refund tycoon, Mutaasa Kafeero, Shs 300 million after he supplied him with a Range Rover that did not match the description in the contract. The ruling was delivered at the end of last month. Through his lawyers Muwema and Company Advocates, Kafeero sued Matovu last…
In 2010, I developed a desire to set up a hotel. Tourists were my target because we neighbor Murchison Falls National Park. I realised my dream when I set up a small hotel. In 2016, those bad liars from the oil sector made a big crusade in Buliisa. They told us, ‘People of Buliisa, build…
Maria Nassali Masereka, previously a contender for the Wakiso Woman MP seat, has shifted her political ambitions to Kyadondo East, aiming to challenge the incumbent MP, Muwada Nkunyingi of the National Unity Platform (NUP). This decision was finalized at a recent Wakiso district party meeting held at Pope Paul Memorial Centre, chaired by former Entebbe…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has revised the schedule for nominating candidates for Local Government councils elections, including Special Interest Groups (Youths, Persons with Disabilities, and Older Persons), originally set to begin on September 3, 2025, and conclude on September 12, 2025, for all Local Government levels. These will now occur on Wednesday, October 15, 2025,…
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has fired or transferred 82 employees with questionable educational qualifications, following a presidential directive, the authority Director General Fred Bamwesigye has told MPs. Bamwesigye, who led UCAA officials to the House Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) to answer queries in the Auditor General’s Report for the…
President Museveni has unveiled a new national initiative to transform his demonstration farms into centers of excellence for the 4-acre agricultural model, aimed at eliminating household poverty through structured, small-scale commercial farming. The president announced this while addressing residents of Kityerera Parish at the State Lodge in Mayuge district, that the farms will not only…
Ruth Rujoki Mushabe, the NRM flag bearer for Kiruhura, has pledged to foster unity and enhance service delivery programmes if elected as woman legislator in 2026. Speaking to Bbeg Media during celebrations following the dismissal of an election petition filed against her by rival Jovanice Twinobusingye at the NRM Electoral Commission offices, Rujoki expressed gratitude…
By Ivan Opio The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), led by Joseph Kabuleta, has faced significant internal strife, culminating in the dismissal of key figures Moses Matovu and Charles Basajja. Their actions, driven by divergent motives, threatened the party’s unity and mission as Uganda approaches the 2026 elections. Kabuleta’s decisive move to oust these individuals…
Dr Tanga Odoi, the NRM electoral commission chairperson, has fired back at the former Speaker Rebecca Kadaga, who accused him of being partial in her race with Anita Among. Speaking to delegates recently, Kadaga alleged that Odoi was in the pockets of Among, with whom she is competing for the position of the second national…
The Constitutional Court, in a landmark ruling, dismissed a petition brought by a one Jackson Ntwatwa challenging the court’s jurisdiction to handle interlocutory applications. The decision, delivered yesterday by a panel of five justices— Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire, Justice Cheborion Barishaki, Justice Muzamiru M. Kibedi, Justice Irene Mulyagonja, and Justice Christopher Gashirabake—clarified the court’s authority and…
In the way they handle political dissent in their respective countries, President Museveni and Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, are birds of the same feather. First, both leaders rely heavily on the state security apparatus to suppress opposition. Museveni has been accused of violent crackdowns, abductions, and torture of opponents like Dr Kizza Besigye…
The East African Community (EAC) has officially launched the EACBond, a groundbreaking regional customs guarantee instrument designed to streamline the movement of goods across member states. Unveiled Monday in Kampala, the EACBond replaces multiple national customs bonds with one unified system, allowing traders to secure their cargo journey under a single guarantee. The EAC said…
President Museveni and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty have held talks regarding the use of River Nile waters and broader regional cooperation, according to a statement issued by State House. The two leaders discussed Egypt’s existential concerns over water security at the meeting at State House Entebbe. “We discussed a number of issues regarding the…
President Museveni has announced that the government will purchase the Mayuge Sugar Factory for Busoga sugarcane farmers. Museveni made the announcement while meeting sugarcane growers, millers, and sugar manufacturers from across Uganda at Kityerera State Lodge, Mayuge, on August 6. During the meeting, the farmers gave the government a green light to go into purchase…
Richard Ssebamala, the MP for Bukoto Central, has criticized opposition parties for their failure to unite in their efforts to challenge President Museveni in 2026. Speaking at a press conference organized by the Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) at their offices in Kawempe, Ssebamala emphasized the need for trust and unity among opposition parties if they…
The NRM Tribunal, established to hear petitions from the recent primaries, has said its rulings and verdicts will be final. John Musiime, the tribunal chairperson, and Enoch Barata, the party’s legal director, urged aspirants who lose their cases to respect the tribunal’s verdicts and remain loyal to the party, emphasizing that further decisions rest with…
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…
