For more than ten years, some familiar names and faces have dominated political commentary and analysis on Uganda’s media landscape. Virtually, all are male. You all know them: Andrew Mwenda, Prof. Ogenga Latigo, Mwambutsya Ndebesa, Nicholas Opiyo, Godber Tumushabe, Edgar Tabaro, Ssemujju Nganda, Ofwono Opondo, Sarah Bireete, Dr. Sam Kazibwe, Charles Romushana and a few…
Let’s face it. 2024 has been a very challenging year for media organizations and journalists in Uganda. Advertisers have cut back on spending leaving many media houses in a poor financial state. Some can’t make the monthly payroll while others have closed shop. Generally, many media organizations are just hobbling to the 2024 finish line,…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has urged Bbeg Media not to lose focus and to prioritise credibility if it is to make a major impact in society. Mayiga gave the advice while meeting directors and staff of Bbeg Media who paid him a courtesy visit at his office at Bulange House. The team was led by…
Several employees of Vision Group have expressed dismay at the decision of top management to cut down a tree that had entered the organisation’s folklore. The tree, located a few metres from the entrance of the main office, formed an umbrella-like shape and served as a shade for staff and visitors. A long-serving Vision Group…
Nation Media Group (Uganda) is looking to recruit at least 20 people to fill vacancies left behind by departing staff in its various media entities. According to a communication from Nation Media Group, the parent company of NTV, Spark TV, Daily Monitor, KFM and The East Africa, the group is looking for a studio director,…
David Wandera has been appointed interim managing director of Absa Bank Uganda. He replaces Mumba Kalifungwa who was appointed in a similar role by Stanbic Bank Uganda. In a statement, the bank said Wandera “brings over 20 years of experience in the banking sector, with a strong track record in leadership, strategic initiatives, and financial…
Dr Kizza Besigye will spend the Christmas season in Luzira prison for the second time in 19 years. This comes after the General Court Martial remanded him and his co-accused, Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya, to Luzira Prison until January 7, 2025. The duo faces charges of unlawful possession of ammunition and firearms. Besigye spent Christmas in…
Kin Kariisa, the chief executive officer of Next Media has refuted reports that the media group intends to layoff some employees soon. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Kariisa said the “board had asked management to find ways of becoming more efficient not to lay off anyone.” He said the board was more concerned about the burgeoning…
As we head into the festive season, a period of giving, some workers at Next Media could be handed termination letters, not gifts, reliable sources have told Bbeg Media. Our sources say while management has not reached a definitive decision on the matter, it looks likely that this is a path that could be taken…
Money lenders have urged the government to rethink its directive of capping lending rates as the country heads into the festive season. The government recently issued a legal notice that capped the maximum interest money lenders can charge at 2.8% per month or 33.6% per annum. Some economists and business people have warned that the…
