The Uganda People Defence Forces said it had conducted air-drops of 600 metric tons of essential food supplies targeting several locations in South Sudan’s violence-hit state of Upper Nile. Chris Magezi, acting military spokesperson, told Xinhua by telephone that Uganda Peoples’ Defense Airforce has airlifted humanitarian aid deliveries provided by international partners from South Sudan’s…
Renowned Indian spiritual leader Jayramgiri Bapu, the 14th successor of the historic 900-year-old Bujirat Temple in India, has arrived in Uganda for a five-day visit aimed at fostering bilateral cooperation in trade and tourism. The visit, which coincides with the annual Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations on June 3, underscores the growing ties between Uganda and…
May has been a terrible month, not just for Uganda, but East Africa. Off the jump, May announced its entry with a bang and has not let up. Charles Were The month started with the shock assassination of Kenyan legislator Charles Were in the capital Nairobi. Little known outside East Africa’s most vibrant economy, Were…
Cedric Babu Ndilima, son of veteran politician Capt. Francis Babu, has tragically passed away in Nairobi today, Bbeg Media has learnt. Two close friends confirmed the news of his tragic passing. The family is yet to release an official statement. Cedric was battling a severe heart condition and there had been efforts to raise funds…
Parliament has approved a government proposal to borrow up to €270 million (Shs 1.1 trillion) from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and €230 million (Shs 940 billion) from Ecobank Uganda and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to finance the 2024/2025 national budget. This amounts to €500 million (Shs 2 trillion). The debate on…
Speaker Anita Among officially closed the fourth session of the 11th Parliament, praising MPs for their dedication and legislative achievements despite a year marked by loss and challenges. A session is a period beginning with the date when Parliament commences to sit upon being summoned by the president or speaker by proclamation under clauses (1)…
Joy Kabatsi, 71, has served as head of the legal department at State House and as minister of State in the dockets of Agriculture and Transport. She has also been an influential figure in Sembabule politics for nearly three decades. In this interview with Bbeg Media, she reveals why she wants to unseat Lwemiyaga MP…
Team Thorough, a political pressure group within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has begun discussions with other political parties that share a similar mission of better serving Ugandans. John Mugisha, the national chairman of the group, stated that these talks aim to explore the perspectives of like-minded groups and determine if their desires and aspirations…
Like or hate it, NRM political party is the thing. The conduct this week of the NRM voter registration verification update, election for party structures, and Local Council one (LC1) flag-bearers at the village grassroots level has generated political momentum. Preliminary results indicate a massive show up across the country, with most areas’ positions agreed…
The Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide HIV survey to assess progress in the fight against the virus and shape future interventions. Health minister Ruth Aceng officially unveiled the third round of the Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA) 2025 in Kampala. The survey seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of current national HIV programs,…
The life of Cedric Babu, son of veteran politician Capt Francis Babu, is hanging by a thread due to a severe heart condition. One of his friends, Simon Kaheru, posted on X that Cedric needed urgent financial support to carry out a heart transplant in the UK. He needs £300,000 or Shs 1.4 billion. Kaheru…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has criticized the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for excluding key stakeholders, including the ULS, from decision-making processes related to the appointment and promotion of judicial officers. This exclusion, according to the ULS, contravenes legal principles and undermines the commission’s effectiveness. Dennis Kusasira, the newly appointed head of the desk tasked…
Government today officially launched the National Budget Month for 2025/26, emphasizing its commitment to inclusive and transparent governance in public resource management. The launch, presided over by Matia Kasaija, the minister of Fiance, also introduced the National Public Investment Management (NPIM) Policy, a transformative framework aimed at revolutionizing Uganda’s public investment planning, implementation, and monitoring….
As the 2026 general elections in Uganda approach, the African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV) has called upon all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful election period. The ACTV urged all political actors and the public to embrace political dialogue and tolerance, and to exercise restraint rather than engage in acts of…
With less than a week to the Martyrs Day celebrations, business activity at both the Anglican Site and Catholic Shrine in Namugongo is experiencing a significant downturn compared to previous years. Bbeg Media visited the Anglican section of the shrine and observed a limited number of businesses, including catering services, retail shops, restaurants, and vendors…
Dr Tanga Odoi, the NRM electoral chief, and former minister Joy Kabatsi were involved in a bitter exchange during a meeting convened to resolve an election petition involving candidates contesting for the party district chairperson position in Sembabule. The election, held last Friday, was marred by disputes between two candidates, Maj Gen Katirima Phinehas and…
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who has died aged 87, was a titan of modern African literature – a storyteller who refused to be bound by jail, exile and illness. His work spanned roughly six decades, primarily documenting the transformation of his country, Kenya, from a colonial subject to a democracy. Ngũgĩ was tipped to win the…
Dr Patricia Ojangole, the managing director of Uganda Development Bank, has been appointed chairperson of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI), the umbrella organization for development finance institutions in Africa. Dr. Ojangole’s appointment was announced during the 51st Ordinary General Assembly of AADFI, held on May 26, 2025, at the Sofitel Hotel Ivoire…
US President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered US embassies around the world to stop scheduling appointments for student visas as it prepares to expand social media vetting of such applicants. An official memo said social media vetting would be stepped up for student and foreign exchange visas, which would have “significant implications” for embassies and…
Mathias Mpuuga yesterday launched the Democratic Front with a call for opposition parties to unite against President Museveni’s National Resistance Movement (NRM) ahead of the 2026 elections. Mpuuga, a seasoned politician known for advocating electoral reforms, emphasized the need for collective action. “Only through unity can we achieve meaningful political change,” he told the crowd,…
Damali Ssali has been appointed country director of Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Uganda. The organisation’s mission is to improve the consumption of healthier diets for all, especially the most vulnerable, by improving the availability, affordability, desirability, and sustainability of nutritious and safe foods, and reducing the consumption of unhealthy and unsafe foods. Ssali,…
The Wakiso district chairperson, Matia Lwanga Bwanika, has expressed concern about the poor condition of the ambulance at Kajjansi Health Centre IV, which was allocated to serve Busiro South constituency. Despite Wakiso being a large district, the one ambulance provided in the last financial year is no longer functional for the entire district, comprising eight…
Mathias Mpuuga, the former leader of the opposition, has called on opposition leaders in Uganda to prioritize unity over internal conflicts to effectively challenge the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the 2026. Speaking at the unveiling of the Democratic Front at its headquarters in Mengo, Kampala, Mpuuga emphasized the need for a cohesive strategy…
The Rubaga deputy RCC, Henry Kitambula, has cautioned moneylenders against illegally confiscating people’s national identity cards, warning that such actions could lead to severe consequences for those in need. Kitambula issued the warning during the launch of the renewal of national IDs at the sub-county level in Lubaga. The process of renewing or replacing national…
In a cozy café nestled in Nairobi’s Karen district, chestnut-colored AA-grade Kenyan coffee beans are carefully ground, extracted, and brewed under the focused gaze of a local barista. The bitterness transforms into something wondrous, a bright acidity blossoms, reminiscent of ripe, juicy tropical fruits. The aroma quickly fills the room, invigorating the senses. Eastern Africa,…
Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze’s husband, Henry Bakireke, yesterday appeared before the Grade Two Magistrate at Nabweru Magistrate’s Court on charges related to an unpaid debt of Shs 31.9 million. The case, brought forward by Dora Associates, stems from Bakileke’s failure to comply with a court order to settle the outstanding amount. According to Dora…
A group of National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders from Lwengo District has endorsed Speaker Anita Among for the position of second national vice chairperson (female) of the NRM in the upcoming internal elections. Led by Cissy Namujju, who serves as the Woman MP for Lwengo and Chairperson of NRM in Lwengo District, the delegation pledged…
The executive director of the Insurance Regulatory Authority, Ibrahim Kaddunabi Lubega, has urged Ugandan migrant workers to enroll in the Uganda Migrant Workers Insurance Scheme to protect themselves from risks encountered during their employment abroad. Speaking to journalists after the scheme’s launch at Hotel Africana in Kampala, Lubega highlighted a gap in the industry’s support…
Elders from Kitegomba village in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso, have voiced frustration over inadequate service delivery. They cite shortages of drugs in health centers, poorly maintained roads that disrupt trade and mobility, and a lack of essential school facilities like science labs, computer labs, teacher housing, and sufficient classrooms. Welcoming Maria Nassali, a lawyer and…
The High Court in Kampala has nullified the election of Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as MP for Kawempe North after a successful petition by NRM’s Faridah Nambi. In a ruling delivered by Justice Bernard Namanya, the court found that the by-election held earlier this year did not comply with provisions of the Parliamentary Elections Act, and…
Kira Municipality is poised for a pivotal parliamentary contest in 2026 that pits Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), against George Musisi, a lawyer backed by the National Unity Platform (NUP). Ssemujju, a seasoned journalist-turned-politician who has represented Kira since 2016 (he first represented Kyadondo East in 2011), remains a formidable…
Over the weekend, Uganda’s military delivered a stunning rebuke to Germany, severing defence ties and accusing Ambassador Mathias Schauer of engaging in “subversive activities.” The announcement, amplified on X and other online news platforms, sent shockwaves through a relationship that has anchored Uganda’s economic and developmental aspirations for over six decades. This bold move, framed…
Dr. Stella Nyanzi, a prominent Ugandan academic and political activist, claims she was prevented from boarding a flight to Germany, where she holds recognized refugee status, due to a dispute over her documentation. In a social media post on Saturday, Nyanzi alleged that a German migration officer, identified only as “Constantine” and reportedly stationed at…
President Museveni has urged Ugandans to embrace the Parish Development Model (PDM) due to its significant potential to lift them out of poverty and create more employment opportunities than the government can provide. Speaking to residents in Nakasongola, Greater Luweero, Museveni emphasized that wealth creation at the grassroots level, particularly through commercial agriculture and small-scale…
Uganda will spend an additional Shs4.5 billion to renovate Uganda House, a government-owned commercial building in Nairobi that was torched during anti-tax protests in June 2024. This comes despite a Shs24.8 billion investment in earlier renovations and failed efforts to secure compensation through insurance or diplomatic channels. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee – Central…
A delegation of Chinese investors is touring Uganda to establish business ties with local coffee farmers, as demand for the cash crop surges in China’s growing market. After visiting various coffee farms as well as farmers’ cooperatives in the eastern and western parts of the East African country, the visiting Chinese delegation, alongside officials from…
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s senate has stripped former President Joseph Kabila of his immunity, paving the way for his prosecution over his alleged backing of rebels in the east. Authorities have accused him of treason and war crimes, saying there was a “substantial body of documents, testimony and material facts” linking Kabila to the…
The Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has called on the government to prioritize investment in research and innovation as critical drivers of development in educational institutions. Nawangwe made these remarks during the 18th graduation ceremony of Makerere University Business School (MUBS), where over 500 students graduated with various qualifications. He emphasized that…
A violent brawl broke out this morning at Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court between supporters of Dr. Kizza Besigye and security personnel. The clash began when Ingrid Turinawe, a mobilizer for the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), was assaulted by a plainclothes police officer who accused her of secretly filming him. In the ensuing chaos, the…
Wakiso chairperson Lwanga Bwanika has decried the poor road infrastructure in the district, especially following the merger of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) with the Ministry of Works. Bwanika stated that since the merger, all roads previously managed by UNRA have been abandoned, leading to numerous accidents. “There is still a problem between UNRA…
Quality Chemical Industries Limited (Qcil) has secured a $ 36 million (Shs 133 billion) debt facility from Stanbic Bank Uganda to construct a second manufacturing facility. The new facility will increase production capacity for Qcil’s existing portfolio and enable the company to expand into new therapeutic areas, including the production of injectable medications. Qcil, founded…
The NRM Electoral Commission has released guidelines that will be followed during tomorrow’s (Friday) district/city structure elections across the country. In a statement, the party said that on the same day, expressions of interest, nominations, campaigns, and elections of Workers and Entrepreneurs Leagues at the district/city level will also take place. However, the party postponed…
In a quiet town on the outskirts of Kampala, a group of young men and women are redefining professional wrestling and have become an unlikely global sensation. They do not perform in a grand arena or have flashing lights, a jumbo screen, or even canvas laid over wood in their ring. Instead, bamboo sticks and…
As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) renews its leadership at the grassroots, senior party members are positioning themselves to play an influential role within the party. The biggest battle for local supremacy within the NRM is taking shape in Rukungiri district, where Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde and Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi will face off for…
The police have arrested youth activists who were marching to KCB Bank (Uganda) to protest thre bank’s decision to fund the East African Crude Oil Project (EACOP). Holding placards with words such as: “KCB should stop funding EACOP”, the youth were bundled onto police pickups and whisked to an unknown place. The arrest comes weeks…
Uganda’s missions abroad will have a steady supply of Uganda Waragi thanks to Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL). The firm signed a five year Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to supply Uganda Waragi and other locally made products. UBL Managing Director, Andrew Kilonzo, welcomed the move noting that it signals the public…
In more ways than one, May 20, 2025, will go down as one of the darkest chapters in Uganda’s post-independence legislative history. With little or no reflection at all, NRM MPs granted military courts the authority to try civilians under vaguely defined “exceptional circumstances. Did they understand the consequences of this decision, given our divisive…
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has cut food rations for one million refugees in Uganda due to funding shortages. In a statement, the UN agency said it urgently needs $50 million to restore the life-saving support for refugees and asylum seekers in the East African country. “Due to severe funding shortages, WFP Uganda…
Parliament will today afternoon consider amendments to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act through the UPDF (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to permit military courts to try civilians under specific circumstances, despite a Supreme Court ruling declaring such trials unconstitutional. A key provision is the insertion of Clause 117A, which subjects civilians to military law in…
Parliament has begun scrutinizing a private member’s bill that seeks to define IPOD’s functions and streamline the criteria for public funding of political parties and organizations. The bill is the handiwork of Faith Nakut, the Napak Woman MP. The proposed legislation aims to formalize two organs within the National Consultative Forum: the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue…
