In the four years Don Wanyama has been at the helm of the Vision Group, the multi-media company has made losses in three of them. Wanyama, President Museveni’s former press secretary, took over the reins from Robert Kabushenga in April 2021. After one year, Vision Group reported that turnover of Shs111.4 billion and a profit…
The CEO of Next Media, Kin Kariisa, has resigned as a member of the organising committee for the CHAN 2024 and AFCON 2027 tournament set to be held in Uganda. In a letter dated July 1, 2025, addressed to the chairperson of the committee, Kariisa cited personal reasons for his decision, effective immediately. Kariisa expressed…
It’s Deep! That was the Sqoop tagline, a popular pull-out which Daily Monitor has scrapped from its physical edition. Sources at the Namuwongo-based newspaper told Bbeg Media that the pull-out, which used to come out in the paper’s Friday edition, will now be only accessed online and only for subscription members. “We were shocked by…
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…
Journalists from NBS TV, NTV and Daily Monitor have been told to stay away from the NRM electoral commission offices tomorrow when President Museveni, collects nomination forms formalizing his bid for a seventh term as president and NRM chairman in the 2026 elections. Sources told us that management of the news organisations had been informed…
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), an umbrella body comprising broadcasters in Uganda yesterday issued a powerful statement condemning a directive from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) that ordered Kenyan television and radio stations to stop live coverage of ongoing demonstrations. “We respectfully urge the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) and the government of…
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, multimedia journalist Kungu Al-Mahadi Adam will graduate with a Master of Science in Mass Communication from Kampala International University’s (KIU) Western Campus in Ishaka, Bushenyi district. The ceremony, coinciding with KIU’s 25th anniversary, will celebrate thousands of graduands in a milestone event for the university. Kungu, a 33-year-old journalist known…
Timothy Kalyegira, a renowned social and political critic, replied to a post on X yesterday by saying he was “hiding in the basement.” Why? Hours earlier, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), had written that he was ready to pay Shs 10 million to anybody who could deliver Kalyegira to him. Kalyegira…
President Museveni has repeatedly declined to meet with senior executives from NBS TV and Nation Media to address the ongoing standoff caused by security agencies barring their journalists from covering state events,Bbeg Media has been told. Impeccable sources told us that for weeks, Kin Kariisa, CEO of Next Media Services, and other senior executives from…
Bbeg Media has confirmed that journalists from NBS TV, Daily Monitor, and NTV will not be allowed to access the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds for President Museveni’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) today. According to the list of accredited journalists seen by Bbeg Media, representatives from these three media organizations were notably absent. The organizations…
The Daily Monitor has apologized to the Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, for publishing an article in which Isaac Ssemakadde, the Uganda Law Society president, allegedly defamed the minister. The article, which has since been deleted from Monitor’s platforms, was titled: “Ssemakadde accuses Kiryowa in Museveni letter, demands ouster.” It was published on February 2, 2025….
Kin Kariisa, the chief executive officer of Next Media, has been placed on the marketing committee of Uganda’s AFCON 2027 planning team. Kariisa confirmed in an interview with Bbeg Media that he had been placed on the committee chaired by Rogers Byamukama, FUFA’s head of marketing. “Our role will be to look for corporate sponsors…
The box containing some of the ashes of the late Shaka Ssali was displayed in Alexandria, Virginia, where the former towering broadcaster was cremated in a private ceremony. Against the wishes of some of his folks in Kabale, Uganda, Ssali was cremated yesterday. His reasons for choosing cremation over a traditional burial are still unknown….
The BBC is reviewing the contracts of Alan Kasujja and Paul Bakibinga ahead of a fresh round of cut-offs, impeccable sources in London and Kampala have told Bbeg Media. Insider sources have told us that Kasujja and Bakibinga, two of Uganda’s biggest media exports to the UK, were recently notified of the reviews, which could…
Dalton Kaweesa, who was sacked as chief news manager of Next Media in January, is back at the Naguru-based station, but in a smaller capacity. Impeccable sources informed us that Kaweesa is now the Head of Current Affairs, a role that places him three positions lower than his previous one. He was sacked after it…
Flavia Tumusiime, who started as a presenter on the Teens Club show on WBS TV, has been appointed Head of Broadcast at Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda. Impeccable sources told Bbeg Media that Tumusiime was appointed by the board last month, beating several senior and seasoned managers who had applied for the position. She replaces…
NBS TV has suspended MPs: Betty Nambooze and Daudi Kabanda from appearing on the Barometer talk-show for different reasons, impeccable sources have told Bbeg Media. Insider sources at Naguru told Bbeg Media that Nambooze, the Mukono Municipality MP, had been stopped for criticising NBS TV on some social media platforms following the suspension of Zambaali…
The discussions to have Robert Kyagulanyi, the National Unity Platform (NUP) president, appear on NBS TV’s flagship talk show, Barometer, had several twists and turns. Multiple sources knowledgeable about the discussions told Bbeg Media on condition of anonymity that the negotiations were tense, and neither side wanted to cede any of its positions. At one…
Shaka Ssali, one of Uganda’s most celebrated broadcasters, is dead. Ssali, 71, passed away in the US after a long battle with illness. For more than 20 years, Ssali hosted Straight talk Africa and was the editor-in-chief of the VOA television. He retired in 2021. In June 2021, Julius Mucunguzi, a friend and mentee of…
At least 50 employees could be laid off by Vision Group by the end of this year, insider sources have told Bbeg Media. Our sources told us that employees have been told that the company is struggling due to the deteriorating economic environment. We have also been told that the process of laying off staff…
Two months after Next Media sacked Dalton Kaweesa as Chief News Manager, it is still struggling to find a suitable replacement. Kaweesa was relieved of his duties in January following a restructuring exercise that also led to the exit of Joseph Kigozi, the deputy CEO. Dorah Atwongyeire, who is currently acting news manager, had been…
Some of the journalists who were brutalized by security forces during the Kawempe North by-elections have spoken of the anguish and pain they went through at the hands of their tormentors. Francis Isano, a photojournalist from the Next Media who spent several days in hospital suffering from a broken neck said what he went through…
Journalists from Daily Monitor, NTV, and NBS TV were today told that they were not welcome to cover the commissioning of Bunyoro University by President Museveni. Sources told us that Daily Monitor’s Alex Ashaba, NTV ‘s Joseph Kasumba, and NBS TV’s Allan Mwesigwa were told by a soldier from the Special Forces Command (SFC) that…
The Observer, one of Uganda’s most authoritative and analytical newspapers, is looking for a buyer, Bbeg Media has learned. Pius Muteekani Katunzi, the managing director of The Observer, told Bbeg Media that they had talked to some prospective investors about buying the paper. “We have been in talks with a couple of people. There are…
NBS TV’s Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa has become the latest journalist to enter Uganda’s tumultuous political ring. The deep-voiced news anchor and talk show host made his ambitions public at a rally in Kyebando during the recently concluded Kawempe North by-elections. When Zambaali left the rally, his job was on the line and his political future…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended the operation license of Pearl FM (107.9), a Muslim-founded media station, for allegedly broadcasting “alarmist” and “sensational” information related to the Kawempe North by-election. In a letter to the managing director of the station, UCC noted that during their show “Mpulidde Kamenya” yesterday, the presenter Sulaiman Kalule alleged…
The Nation Media Group (NMG) and Next Media, two of the leading media organizations in Uganda have withdrawn their journalists from Kawempe North citing safety concerns. In a post on X, Daniel Kalinaki the General Manager (Editorial) at NMG (U) said they were concerned about the increasing attacks on their journalists by security personnel. “We…
In a new twist, Charles Mwanguhya will resume his duties as host of The Frontline on NBS TV, after management considered that his circumstances were unique from those of other employees who have expressed interest in joining local politics in 2026. We reported last week that Mwanguhya had been taken off air after it emerged…
More than ten days since Ibrah Miracle, a reporter with Top TV was beaten by security personnel while covering nominations for the Kawempe North by-election, his employer has remained silent. Neither has the media firm extended any firm financial assistance or issued a statement to condemn the brutality of security forces that day. Insider sources…
Next Media has told Charles Mwanguhya Mpagi that he will no longer host the Frontline talk show on NBS TV after the veteran journalist revealed he will contest for the Burahya County parliamentary seat in Kabarole in the 2026 election. Sources have told Bbeg Media that Mwanguhya had written to management indicating that he will…
Next Media has suspended Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa and Victoria Bagaaya for going public with their political ambitions. Senior management, sources told us, asked them to step back before pulling them off air. The length of their suspensions is not clear but we have been told it could be indefinite. However, we have been told that…
MPs have demanded that action be taken against security personnel who attacked and injured Top TV journalist, Ibrahim Miracle, who was covering the nomination of candidates for the Kawempe North by-election on February 26 2025. The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, said the journalist was assaulted by individuals believed to be members of the…
The motor-mouthed Andrew Mujuni Mwenda was once one of Uganda’s most celebrated journalists. Mwenda made a name for himself in the early 2000s through his incisive political analysis and bold reporting. His talk show, Andrew Mwenda Live on KFM, was a staple for Ugandans interested in governance and democracy. He often took on the powerful,…
The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award, which is now in its 10th year. Journalists from across Africa are invited to apply for the award, which aims to uncover and promote fresh talent from the continent. The winner will spend three months at the BBC…
Dembe FM may have reopened on February 14, but its ardent listeners would have noted that something was missing: the big names that made it soar to high levels. Where is Isaac Katende popularly known as Kasuku? Where is Sam Gombya, Ssenga Nantume? The radio has retained some old-timers like Shafik Kayima and Mike Sebalu….
Dr Kizza Besigye today appeared before Buganda Road Magistrates Court but his physical outlook sent many people into whispers. Dressed in a checkered shirt, a frail-looking Besigye kept glancing at people from the dock without his usual demeanor and confidence. It was clear that he had lost weight. Many people at the court were shocked…
Smart 24 TV, a business-oriented television station, has sent all its reporters on leave to ostensibly enable management make changes in programming. Sources at the TV station told Bbeg Media that the reporters were told to wait for one month when they will be told the next move. “They told us that they are going…
As Uganda edges closer to the 2026 general elections, many media organizations find themselves in a state of panic, grappling with an exodus of senior journalists and a grim economic environment. Traditionally, the election season has been a lucrative period for media houses, attracting increased viewership, readership, and advertising revenue. It has also been a…
“We thank God for giving us a leader like Kin. He is the visionary and our guiding light. Please God give him more life.” These were some of the words of Joseph Kigozi, in his opening prayer at a staff retreat for senior managers at a hotel in Kololo in early 2019. Some managers at…
Joseph Kigozi has been given marching orders by Next Media, nearly 15 years after he joined the company as a sports analyst before climbing the ranks to become deputy CEO. In a communication to staff today, Next Media said Kigozi will now become an outside “consultant” , an ambiguous role. But sources close to Kigozi…
Journalist Gabriel Buule, a writer for the Daily Monitor, has found himself in a spot of bother after making a bold suggestion on his X platform regarding the upcoming Kawempe North by-election. In a post yesterday Buule wrote: “Dear NUP, if it’s about serious leadership, [Erias] Nalukoola has every quality and I encourage you guys…
Joseph Kigozi’s future at Next Media hangs in balance after a consultant recommended to management that the position of deputy CEO be scrapped from the management structure, impeccable sources have told Bbeg Media. Our sources told us that management had adopted this position and at the moment, Kigozi has no defined role at Next Media….
