Morrison Rwakakamba I have seen a letter from Uganda Communications Commission suspending programs hosted by Radio Boona FM Moderator Mr Namanya Kakyene. Kakyene is accused of overriding broadcasting standards. The decision by @UCC_Official has further polarized opinion and heated-up political discourse in Rukungiri district with supporters of Kakyene sounding voices of foul play and bias…
Sanjay Tanna, the former Tororo Municipality MP and a prominent businessman, has attributed Uganda’s limited investment opportunities to insufficient support for the Entrepreneurs League within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. In an exclusive interview with Bbeg Media in Kampala, Tanna emphasized that Uganda could have seen significant growth in business opportunities if the Entrepreneurs…
Uganda’s private sector continued to experience improving business conditions in June 2025, marking the fifth consecutive month of expansion, according to the latest Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The PMI, compiled by S&P Global, dipped slightly to 55.6 from 56.4 in May but remained above the 50.0 threshold, signaling ongoing growth driven by increases in…
The minister for Kampala, Minsa Kabanda, has urged parents to enroll their children in affordable universal primary and secondary schools rather than keeping them out of school due to financial constraints. Kabanda made these remarks while officiating at the Music, Dance, and Drama event at Nakasero Primary School, themed “Ending Gender-Based Violence and Promoting Sexual…
Two witnesses, Aggrey Kinene and Jamil Mwanda, today denied their involvement in the alleged conspiracy to commit a felony and giving false information to the police in the Pastor Robert Kayanja sodomy case. Testifying at Mwanga II Magistrates’ Court, Kinene, a 54-year-old resident of Wamala village, Nabweru in Nansana, expressed shock at his inclusion in…
The International Crimes Division of the High Court has confirmed multiple charges against Kyoto Abdul Rashid, alias Njovu or Tembo, a suspected member of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The charges stem from a series of violent attacks in October 2023, including a deadly assault in Queen Elizabeth National Park that claimed the lives of…
Today, young people across Uganda will participate in elections to select their parish-level youth committee members. The voting, taking place in 10,595 parishes nationwide, runs from 9 AM to 4 PM. According to Julius Mucunguzi, the Electoral Commission Spokesperson, only youth who are already members of village-level youth committees are eligible to vote. These village…
Smoked meats, like those used in popular Ugandan dishes such as smoked fish or goat, are loved for their rich, smoky flavour. However, the smoking process can pose health risks, according to experts. “When we smoke meats, the smoke can create harmful substances called carcinogens,” said Beth Czerwony, a registered dietitian from Cleveland Clinic in…
Patricia Nanteza, Africa Coordinator for We Planet Africa, has urged Ugandans and Africans to adopt liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a cleaner alternative to traditional energy sources like firewood. Speaking at the launch of the “Stop Cooking” campaign at Hotel Triangle in Kampala, Nanteza highlighted the environmental and health benefits of reducing reliance on firewood,…
Timothy Kalyegira describes himself variously, depending on the context. He is a journalist, social critic, and photographer. He is also a political historian, basing on his writings. Kalyegira has spent more than two decades dissecting Uganda’s political, social, and cultural landscape with a sharp, often controversial lens. Yet it is his recent interactions with Grok,…
Uganda’s banking sector remains strong even when it is buffetted by several global challenges, the Bank of Uganda (BOU) Quarterly Financial Stability Review for March 2025 has revealed. The report notes that systemic risks have moderated, supported by strong domestic growth, low inflation, and BOU’s accommodative policies, although challenges like subdued private sector credit growth…
Gertrude Njuba, the Senior Presidential Advisor and State House Director on Land Matters, has warned that rampant land grabbing across Uganda could lead to civil war if not addressed urgently. Speaking to Bbeg Media at her home in Nangabo, Njuba emphasized that land disputes remain a top challenge for citizens, requiring immediate action. “As a…
President Museveni was on Saturday nominated as the sole candidate to represent the ruling National Reistance Movement (NRM) party in next year’s presidential election. Museveni, who will seek a seventh consecutive five-year term, was nominated at the party’s electoral commission offices along Kyadondo Road in Kampala. His unopposed nomination means the party will not hold…
As Africa contends with escalating insecurity, unconstitutional transitions, and protracted conflicts, parliamentary leaders are increasingly stepping into central roles in peace building and conflict resolution across the continent. The upcoming Extraordinary General Assembly of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), scheduled for 19 to 20 July in Kampala, is expected to…
Stanbic Bank, in partnership with the National Planning Authority (NPA) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), donated 200 mama kits to support maternal health in Uganda ahead of World Population Day which will fall on July 11. The donation was announced during a news conference at the Uganda Media Centre, where UNFPA presented its…
Nowomugisha Sedrack Nzaire, brother to President Museveni, has been nominated to contest for the Vice Chairperson position for the Western Region on the party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC). Dressed in an NRM cap and yellow shirt, Nzaire, accompanied by his supporters, urged party delegates to back his candidacy. He emphasized his commitment to strengthening party…
In a recent meeting with the editorial staff of Next Media, Col Edith Nakalema, the head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, had one major question: Why do some of you hate the NRM government? The question set off a chain of dramatic and animated reactions highlighting the complex relationship between the state and…
Uganda’s total electricity generation has reached 2,052 megawatts (MW) following the completion of the Chinese-built 600-MW Karuma Hydropower Plant, the minister of Energy Ruth Nankabirwa revealed yesterday. Nankabirwa told reporters that this marks a major milestone as the East African country works to secure affordable electricity to drive economic growth. The Karuma plant, financed by…
Former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka and her Deputy, Edward Luyimbazi, have been committed to the High Court Criminal Division to face 91 charges related to the Kiteezi landfill collapse on August 10, 2024. The disaster, which killed at least 35 people and injured 23, has been described as one of…
Maj Gen Jim Katugugu Muhwezi, the minister for Security, was yesterday nominated for the position of chairperson of the Veterans League on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC). Dressed in an NRM party T-shirt and visibly enthusiastic, Muhwezi appealed for the full support of party veterans to continue advocating for their welfare…
Former vice presidents Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi and Prof Gilbert Bukenya yesterday formally endorsed minister Haruna Kasolo’s bid to become the vice chairperson for the Central Region (Buganda) in the National Resistance Movement (NRM). The two big shots accompanied Kasolo for his nomination at the NRM electoral commission offices and spoke glowingly of the minister of…
This week, I found myself going back to a book that has sat on my shelf for four years: The Life and Legacy of Lapwony Micheal Ocan as told by family and friends. First published in 2020, the book was put together by Ocan’s eldest son Jimmy Odoki Acellam with the help of co-writer Dennis…
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has been cited by leaders at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) over what some termed as “irregular” allocation of five plots of land in the city. Last week, Parliament approved a motion to lease plots, including those on Namirembe Road, Offspring Road, Old Kira Road, Kenneth Close, and Lugogo, to private…
Residents of Zzinga, on Bussi Island in Bussi Sub-county, Wakiso, have appealed to police authorities and leaders to assist the island’s police post in obtaining transportation and to recruit more female officers. This is because the situation has led to increased lawlessness among women, who are not handled by female officers as required by law….
The High Court has dismissed an application brought by Nduhukire Nasser, alias Don Nasser, against the Attorney General, ruling that the court lacked jurisdiction over alleged violations that occurred in Kenya. Nasser, a businessman and socialite is accused of aggravated trafficking in children and defilement. He sought declarations that his rights were violated through an…
The High Court has dismissed a petition contesting the election of Sheikh Shaban Mubaje as the Mufti of Uganda. The petition was brought against the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) by Nsimbe Swaibu and Byansi Twayibu, two individuals who identified themselves as concerned Muslims. The ruling, delivered by Justice Bernard Namanya, noted that there were…
Huawei launched this year’s university job fair in Uganda, aiming to connect graduates with employment opportunities in the country’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector. The one-day event, dubbed the 2025 Campus Recruitment Program, was held at Kyambogo University, drawing hundreds of ICT students and recent graduates. It took place under the theme “The Sky…
Two years after the tragic death of Apollo Nyegamehe, popularly known as Aponye, a prominent businessman his once-thriving business empire is facing significant challenges, with key assets being sold to settle outstanding debts. The first building to go was Aponye City Mall on Burton Street in Kampala above the Old Taxi Park, which was snapped…
Yesterday, Gen Mugisha Muntu, president of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) at Hotel Africana in Kampala, marking a significant step toward opposition unity in Uganda. The agreement, signed by Alice Alaso on behalf of ANT and Erias Lukwago on behalf of…
Five UPDF personnel perished today morning after an army chopper, tail number AUO-015, crashed about 200 meters east of the North Ramp at Mogadishu International Airport. The army said in a statement that the helicopter was on a routine combat escort mission at the time of the incident. “Eight personnel were on board, including six…
Mathias Mpuuga, the president of the Democratic Front (DF), has called on party supporters to actively contest for various political positions without fear, emphasizing that no roles are reserved for specific individuals. Speaking at the DF offices in Mengo, Kampala, Mpuuga urged members to seize the opportunity to strengthen the party by vying for leadership…
Nine Chinese hybrid goats, also known as Jianzhou big-eared goats, have arrived in Uganda to boost goat meat production and livestock industry. The goats — three males and six females — landed at Entebbe International Airport on the night June 30 after a journey of more than 10 hours from Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province….
A charged meeting in Busiro East unfolded over the weekend after voters confronted their long-serving MP Medard Sseggona, who is seeking a fourth term after 15 years in office. The air was thick with tension as a voter’s question put the MP on edge. “You’ve been our MP for 15 years, and you’ve never seen…
At least fifteen individuals alleged to be supporters of the NRM were yesterday charged with theft and assault at the Law Development Centre Court. They allegedly committed the offences on the day President Museveni was nominated as the NRM flagbearer for the 2026 presidential election and as chairman of the ruling party. The accused were…
The High Court has overturned a ruling by the Makerere University Staff Appeals Tribunal that reinstated Dr. Eria Olowo Onyango, an assistant lecturer, dismissed for misconduct. The court’s decision delivered yesterday by Justice Simon Peter Kinobe, declared the tribunal’s ruling illegal, irrational, and procedurally improper, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing dispute over university…
Buvuma district, located on the Buvuma Islands in Lake Victoria, is grappling with severe health and education challenges, prompting urgent calls for increased budget allocations. The Assistant District Health Officer Muhammad Mukwaaya highlighted the strain on the district’s 12 health facilities, including one Health Centre IV and eight Health Centre IIIs, due to an influx…
Sedrack Nzeire Kaguta, the younger brother of President Museveni, has officially declared his candidacy for the position of Vice Chairperson for the Western Region on the NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC). Nzeire, who has served as the NRM chairperson for Kiruhura for three consecutive terms, announced his intentions after picking up expression of interest forms…
The Electoral Commission (EC) is actively engaging citizens at the 31st National Agricultural Show, held at the Agricultural Showgrounds in Jinja City, that is scheduled to end on July 5, 2025. This vibrant event provides an ideal setting for the EC to deliver electoral services in an engaging and approachable manner. Led by Deo Natukunda,…
David Balondemu, the chairperson of the Kampala District Land Board, has been ordered to pay fines totaling Shs 2.8 million for failing to declare his income, assets, and liabilities as required by the Leadership Code Act (LCA). The ruling, delivered by the Leadership Code Tribunal, also mandates Balondemu to submit his wealth declaration to the…
Michael Kabaziguruka, the chairperson of the electoral body of the Katonga-based People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has criticized opposition parties for prioritizing political positions in the 2026 elections over strategizing to defeat President Museveni. Speaking to Bbeg Media at PFF’s Katonga Road offices in Kampala, Kabaziguruka urged opposition groups to focus on ending Museveni’s “dictatorship”…
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has urged stakeholders in Uganda’s land sector to diligently implement existing policies, particularly the National Land Policy of 2013, to foster equitable land ownership and management. Speaking through the Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, at the second National Symposium on Land Governance held at Parliament last week,…
The U.S. Embassy in Uganda has issued a stern warning to visa holders, stating that traveling to the United States with the primary intent of giving birth to secure U.S. citizenship for their children is prohibited. The advisory, posted on July 1, 2025 on the embassy’s X handle, emphasizes that consular officers will deny visa…
Climate Rights International (CRI) has called for the dismissal of charges against 11 Ugandan climate activists, known as the KCB11, detained for peacefully protesting the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). The activists have been held without bail for 70 days in poor conditions at Luzira Prison, with their next court hearing scheduled for July…
As the sun rose over the Rift Valley escarpment in Uganda’s western district of Kikuube, 45-year-old Jennifer Nyangoma made her way to a much-anticipated free medical camp. For weeks, villagers in this region bordering the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo had heard of a healthcare outreach organized by a Chinese medical team from Kampala,…
President Museveni continues to command unwavering support among NRM loyalists, nearly 40 years since he shot his way into power. Museveni’s rise to power in 1986, after defeating the Obote government, marked a turning point for Uganda. NRM supporters credit him with restoring peace and security, creating an environment conducive to business and economic growth….
Members of Parliament on the Agriculture committee have urged the government to develop new policies to address land challenges, particularly for rural populations without land titles. Committee chairperson, Linda Auma, speaking at a joint forum of the Eastern and Southern Africa Small-Scale Farmers’ Forum in Parliament, said many people lose their land to grabbers due…
The police in Kampala have arrested 21 suspects, including two women, for a series of robberies and assaults over the weekend. Patrick Onyango, the spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, said during the weekly media briefing that the suspects were dressed in NRM yellow T-shirts and targeted individuals heading to Kyadondo for President Museveni’s nomination on…
In a historic peace deal signed Friday, leaders of DRC and Rwanda agreed to end a yearslong war that largely played out in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces along the eastern edge of DRC. But people here say the agreement is far from a guarantee that violence in their region will end. In fact,…
Stanbic Bank has been recognized for its outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability after receiving the prestigious National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Award in the financial institutions category. Organized by NEMA, the awards acknowledge and reward organizations and individuals implementing innovative and impactful environmental initiatives. On behalf of the bank, Catherine Adengo, Head of Sustainability,…
The Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Mobilization, Moses Byaruhanga, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deliver effective services to Ugandans. Byaruhanga made the remarks on Sunday, 29th June, 2025 as Akaserengeto Savings Group celebrated five (5) years of existence. The group is situated in Kalerwe Abattoir, Kawempe Division. It comprises cattle traders, butchers, dealers, retailers,…
