Veteran journalist Charles Mwanguhya Mpagi, who won praise this week as master of ceremonies at the coronation of the new Omukama of Tooro, Edward Rukidi Nyabongo, has missed out on a top communications job at Parliament. Mpagi confirmed to Bbeg Media that he had applied for the position of Assistant Director, Media and Communication of…
Staff at Capital FM are bracing for a shift in workplace culture as the radio station prepares to relocate from its long-time home in Kisementi, Kololo, to Next Media Park in Naguru this October. The move follows the takeover of Capital Radio 2015 Limited, the parent company of Capital FM, Beat FM and KIIS FM,…
Kazibwe Bashir will be paid Shs 200,000 per show on Beat FM, where he will be hosting a talk show, Alipoota Olutagajjjo, every Sunday from 12 pm to 2 pm; three people knowledgeable about the arrangement have told Bbeg Media. That would amount to Shs 800,000 per month. We have been told that Kazibwe, who…
Four radio stations owned by Vision Group have emerged as the leading stations in four of Uganda’s 15 sub-regions, according to the 2026 Uganda National Media Survey (UNMS). The stations are Arua One FM, Rupiny FM, Etop FM and Radio West, which recorded the highest radio listenership shares in West Nile, Acholi, Teso and Ankole…
Oyam North MP Eunice Otuko has called for the revival of Lira Spinning Mills, saying the factory could help drive agro-industrialisation, create jobs and increase the value of cotton produced in northern Uganda. Otuko made the call when she appeared before Parliament’s committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry on Thursday to present her proposal for…
Market Intelligence Group’s 2026 media survey has become the centre of a dispute in Uganda’s media industry after the Uganda Media Owners Association (UMOA) questioned the credibility of the research and called on stakeholders to disregard its findings. The survey, led by MIG managing director Dr Joel Isabirye, was conducted between May and June 2026…
Market Intelligence Group (MIG) has threatened to sue the Uganda Media Owners Association (UMOA) over a press release disputing the findings of its latest media survey. In the survey, NBS Television was ranked as Uganda’s leading television station, something that UMOA has disputed. Lawyers representing the research firm, Kajubi & Co Advocates, issued a notice…
Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo, a renowned sports journalist and head of sports at Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda, has reportedly left the organisation after opting to stay in the United Kingdom. At least three journalists at the Namuwongo-based media organisation told Bbeg Media that Kigongo had communicated to senior management that he would not be coming…
More than 15 years after Dr Peter Mwesige left teaching at Makerere University, the Department of Journalism and Communication at the university has confirmed his return. The department said in a statement that Dr Mwesige’s appointment had been approved by the university’s Appointments Board on August 19. He will rejoin the department, which he previously…
Dr Arinaitwe Rugyendo, a co-founder of Red Pepper and a veteran of the media industry, has been appointed principal press secretary to the Speaker, Jacob Oboth-Oboth. Rugyendo confirmed the appointment in a statement posted on social media, thanking the parliamentary commission that selected him and the panel that interviewed him for the post. “I pledge…
Two employees of Next Media have died in a road accident on Entebbe Road, police have confirmed. Badru Kasirye and Isaac Ndamagye were killed on the spot when two vehicles collided head-on early Friday morning. Brian Makona, a presenter on Uncut was seriosuly injured and rushed to Kisubi hospital where he remains in a critical…
The government has announced plans to introduce new laws to regulate the use of internet platforms, including TikTok, as part of efforts to curb online abuse and promote responsible use of digital technologies. Speaking at the 2026 Uganda Internet Governance Forum held at Sheraton, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, said…
Nation Media Group Uganda has announced that it is resuming operations, a month after its television, radio, print and digital platforms were forced off air by the military. In a statement dated July 28, 2026, the group’s chairman, Joe Muganda, said services would be restored gradually as the company completed what he called necessary operational…
Isaac Katende, popularly known as Kasuku, has been ranked Uganda’s leading social media influencer, while Sheila Price has emerged as the country’s top TikToker, according to the latest Uganda national media survey by Market Intelligence Group (MIG). The findings are based on data collected from all 146 districts across Uganda and form part of the…
The year was, I think, 1996, when my first article appeared in the Daily Monitor newspaper. I could not believe it. I was sixteen years old, a student in boarding school. I could not believe it. I stared at that page with my name under the children’s story I had written for hours. That publication…
Public relations professionals have renewed their call for a law to regulate the profession, saying it will raise standards, improve accountability and protect the public from unqualified practitioners. The proposed Public Relations Bill is expected to establish a legal framework for regulating the profession, set minimum professional standards and enforce a code of ethics for…
Renowned social commentator and social critic, Timothy Kalyegira, has been missing since either Thursday or Friday last week. A message circulated in the Butenga Estate residents’ WhatsApp group on Sunday evening raised the alarm. It said Kalyegira, who lives in the estate located in Kira, had not been seen or heard from since around Thursday…
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has called for talks with the government after Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the CDF, ordered the shutdown of Nation Media Group in Uganda. Muhoozi’s orders led to the closure of NTV Uganda, Spark TV, and Daily Monitor, a decision some press freedom advocates are calling one of the most serious…
Solomon Serwanjja, the executive director of the African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ), has become the latest person to be summoned by police in what appears to be a widening crackdown on civil society organisations in the media, governance and human rights space. Serwanjja founded AIIJ in 2021, an organisation dedicated to training and building…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has awarded renowned media consultant and researcher Dr Joel Isabirye the contract to establish and operationalise its planned radio station after he emerged the best evaluated bidder in a competitive procurement process. According to information from KCCA, nine media service providers submitted bids for the project. Following the evaluation…
The media fraternity is mourning the death of BBS Terefayina journalist Joseph Sseruwooza, who passed away on Friday morning at the Uganda Heart Institute in Mulago. Sseruwooza, said to be in his early 30s, was a reporter with BBS Terefayina and widely known for covering Parliament. He was also the host of the station’s popular…
The Director of Communication at Parliament, Chris Obore, has warned journalists covering the House against professional misconduct and urged them to adhere to the principles of ethical journalism. Obore made the remarks during a media engagement with members of the Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA), organised by Parliament’s Department of Communication and Public Affairs. Speaking…
Felix Osike, a veteran reporter and editor at Vision Group, has indicated that he will be leaving the media organisation at the end of the year. Impeccable sources at New Vision told Bbeg Media that Osike, who serves as deputy editor-in-chief, has communicated the decision to top management, including Don Wanyama, the CEO of Vision…
Chris Obore, the long-serving and outspoken director of Communications at Parliament, is said to be navigating one of the most delicate moments of his career following the election of Jacob Oboth-Oboth as speaker of the 12th Parliament. Sources within Parliament told Bbeg Media that in recent weeks, Obore has become cautious as the new leadership…
Veteran journalist and lawyer Charles Odongtho could replace Joseph Sabiti as Principal Press Secretary in the office of the Speaker, multiple sources at Parliament have told Bbeg Media. Odongtho worked closely with new Speaker Jacob Oboth Oboth during his campaign to lead the House. We understand he was part of his communications and mobilization team…
Paul Lwanga, the former right-hand man of Next Media CEO Kin Kariisa and a ruthless enforcer of his directives, has been fired from the media group after he allegedly brought pork onto the company’s premises. Impeccable sources told Bbeg Media that Lwanga, who had been moved to Next Media Foundation, the charity arm of the…
Mildred Tuhaise, the husky-voiced anchor and senior reporter, is set to leave Next Media at the end of this month, impeccable sources at Naguru have told Bbeg Media. We have been told that Tuhaise tendered her notice of resignation at the beginning of this month. However, management is yet to officially respond to it. In…
Barbara Kaija, who joined New Vision in 1992 as a sub-editor trainee and rose to become the first Ugandan woman to edit a major national newspaper, will retire at the end of June after more than 34 years of service to the Vision Group. The Vision Group CEO, Don Wanyama, announced in a memo on…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called on the government to respect the safety and independence of journalists, saying the media plays a critical role in strengthening democracy and protecting human rights in Uganda. Speaking during the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day at the society’s offices in Kampala, Audrey Apio Afra, the head of…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has warned media houses against distorting information related to court proceedings at Mmengo Court. The warning was issued during a harmonisation meeting held at the commission’s headquarters in Bugolobi, bringing together three pastors: Robert Kayanja of Miracle Centre Cathedral, David Kiganda, and Jackson Ssenyonga. Kayanja had earlier petitioned the UCC,…
Uganda will on May 3 join the rest of the world to mark World Press Freedom Day, but journalists say they continue to face persistent challenges, including low pay, harassment by security agencies and violations of media rights. Addressing journalists at a joint press conference at the Uganda Media Centre, Paul Ekochu acknowledged the difficulties…
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has pledged to organise more training sessions for journalists to deepen public understanding of taxation and improve reporting on revenue matters. Myra Ochwo, the assistant commissioner for tax education at URA, made the remarks during a media training for members of the Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA) at the authority’s…
Vision Group is demanding the World Bank Shs 2.7 million in unpaid advertisements and promotions across its platforms, we can reveal. According to the list of Vision Group debtors seen by Bbeg Media, the World Bank, a multilateral lender, is one of several reputable international organisations that have not cleared their dues. UNICEF owes Shs…
Veteran radio presenter, Meddie Nsereko, has told two people that he left CBS because he did not see eye to eye with Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga. We reported last year that Nsereko will not be returning to CBS FM after he applied for sick leave because his eyes had a defect that he wanted to treat…
The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) issued a statement from Geneva on Tuesday that was polite, dignified, and retrospective. It spoke of six decades of editorial independence, of a free press built from a Kiswahili-language weekly purchased in 1959, of 30 brands and 62 million digital users, and a legacy of democratic contribution….
Richard Olwenyi, a senior reporter with Next Media, has fulfilled one of his lifetime dreams after Makerere University awarded him a Master of Arts in Journalism and Communication. Olwenyi started his masters degree journey more than five years ago but it was interupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Olwenyi said pursuing a master’s…
Daniel Kalinaki, the General Manager, Editorial at Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda, is set to leave his position, bringing to a close one of the most visible editorial careers at the Daily Monitor. Multiple sources at the Namuwongo-based news organisation told Bbeg Media that Kalinaki has already informed some people of his decision to step…
President Museveni has pledged Shs5 billion to organised content creators, urging young Ugandans to play a central role in the country’s push to eradicate poverty. Museveni, accompanied by the First Lady, Janet Kataaha Museveni, hosted the second edition of Jazz with Jajja at his Kisozi farm in Gomba. The event brought together content creators, journalists,…
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has urged the media to commit to balanced and accurate reporting on standards and metrology, saying misinformation is fuelling public misunderstanding and non-compliance. Speaking at the launch of the Standards and Metrology Media Initiative at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala, the body’s deputy executive director, Patricia Bageine…
Nation Media Group (NMG) has stopped publishing Sunday Monitor in Uganda, marking the end of the journey of one of the most favourite news editions for many of its readers. The edition was rich in news features, opinion columnists, and political analysis. Today’s edition was the last; the media conglomerate announced on its social media…
African media leaders have called for greater transparency, accountability and ownership in the age of artificial intelligence as the fourth edition of the Africa Media Festival 2026 concluded in Nairobi. The call comes amid what participants described as a generational shift reshaping both media and politics across the continent. Younger, digitally native audiences are consuming…
More than 12 hours after Julius Kitone, a reporter at Next Media, perished in a road accident, the company has yet to announce his demise on any of its platforms. We have been told that some people in the editorial department where Kitone worked are not happy about the delay. Kitone was one of the…
Nation Media Group (NMG) is considering scrapping the Sunday edition of Monitor Publications Limited as part of its restructuring process, sources at Namuwongo have told Bbeg Media. It is not clear when the decision will be effected, but reliable sources said “by April Sunday Monitor could be no more.” We have been told that during a…
Josephine Namakumbi, a news anchor and reporter, has been let go by Next Media as part of the company’s restructuring programme, multiple sources have told Bbeg Media. Namakumbi joined Next Media in 2019 as a news anchor and reporter is so far the biggest name in the editorial department to lose her job. She has…
Next Media has suspended Adam Kungu, the host of The Barometer talk show, following a heated show between two guests on February 2, which the Naguru-based media organisation said breached minimum broadcasting standards set by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). In a letter dated February 4, 2026, which Bbeg Media has seen, Dalton Kaweesa, Head…
There is rising tension and anxiety among staff at Next Media Services in Naguru following an internal memo that signalled a restructuring of departments and potential job losses. The memo dated January 10, 2025, the multi-media company said it was embarking on a second phase of reallignment which “will extend to the rest of our…
Government has ordered the immediate closure of the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), a respected media training institution in Africa, citing unspecified intelligence reports that its activities “threaten national security.” In a notice dated January 9, 2026, the NGO Bureau suspended ACME’s operating permit under Section 42(d) of the NGO Act Cap 109. The…
Isaac Daniel Katende, popularly known as Kasuku, managed to extract one million shillings from President Museveni after a session he and others had with him at State House Nakesero. Dubbed “Jazz with Jajja,” the interaction involved several digital content creators and social media influencers with Museveni. It was organised by Natasha Karugire Museveni, the president’s…
MC Kats, a popular entertainment presenter and event host and a mainstay on Uganda’s local TV scene, is set to leave NBS Television, Bbeg Media has learnt. Sources at the Naguru-based broadcaster say Kats, who has been hosting the evening entertainment show After 5, has told management that he will exit the station at the…
Brian Mulondo, one of Uganda’s most recognisable radio voices, has left KFM after eight years, marking the end of an era for one of the country’s most influential radio brands. Mulondo’s exit was confirmed through a tribute by Joseph Beyanga, his former boss at FM, who described him as “probably the most consequential signing of…
