The US Embassy in Uganda has raised concern about increasing cases of visa fraud, revealing that at least 43 people have been charged in court over fraudulent attempts to obtain visas. Speaking during a press briefing at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, James V. Bloomer, the senior regional security officer at the embassy, said…
Minsa Kabanda, the minister for Kampala, has called for unity among residents of Kampala Central, saying cooperation will help government deliver services more effectively. Kabanda made the remarks during an Iftar dinner hosted by Salim Uhuru at the Kampala Central Division headquarters in Kampala. She praised Uhuru for organising the event, saying it had brought…
Justice Mike Chibita has called for changes in Uganda’s marriage and divorce laws to require mandatory counselling for married couples seeking DNA tests. Chibita, who also serves as president of the Bible Society of Uganda, made the remarks while addressing the fourth edition of the Church Marriage Conference. “We must have a clause in the…
Richard Baabo Kamugisha has been officially comfirmed as the secretary to the Electoral Commission (EC). In a statement released by the commission, Kamugisha assumed office on March 4, 2026. He replaces Leonard Mulekwah who was suspended last year on allegations of misuse of funds. The commission described Mugisha as a highly experienced election management expert…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has asked the leadership of the Uganda Police Force to explain the circumstances under which police officers participated in the eviction of Muwema & Co. Advocates from its Kololo, Kampala offices. The law firm was forcibly evicted from its offices at Plot 50 Windsor Crescent Road last week following a…
Boda boda cyclists operating in Kampala have been warned to comply with traffic laws or face a looming crackdown aimed at restoring order on the city’s roads. The Assistant Resident City Commissioner for Kampala, Geoffrey Sserwadda, said the operation will target riders who ignore basic safety and licensing requirements. Speaking to Bbeg Media during…
Uganda yesterday joined the rest of the world to mark International Women’s Day with renewed commitments to promote gender equality and protect women’s rights. The national celebrations were held at Kololo Independence Grounds and were presided over by Vice President Jessica Alupo, who represented President Museveni. During the celebrations, the government highlighted four key policy…
Women leaders have hailed the last 30 years of governance under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for prioritising gender inclusion, citing increased representation of women in key government positions. As the country prepares to mark International Women’s Day on March 8, leaders attending a national women’s convention said progress has been registered in elevating women…
The Miracle Centre Cathedral in Lubaga will hold a special prayer service for families affected by ongoing conflicts in different parts of the world. The service will take place on March 7, 2026, as the world prepares to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8. Miracle Centre leaders said the prayers would focus on mothers,…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has warned traders seeking to occupy the remaining workspaces in city markets to register and comply with the ongoing allocation process before the deadline. In a public notice issued by the authority’s public and corporate affairs department, KCCA said Usafi market, Kamwokya market and Wandegeya market are the only…
The Bible Society of Uganda (BSU) has announced that its fourth national Marriage Conference will take place on March 13, 2026 at Hotel Africana in Kampala. The conference will be presided over by retired Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi of the Church of Uganda. Speaking ahead of the event, Justice Mike Chibita, president of the BSU,…
Kampala Resident City Commissioner (RCC), Umaru Lule Mawiya, has urged traders operating in city markets to register for the ongoing restructuring programme, saying those who fail to do so risk missing out on government support and losing access to trading spaces. In an interview with Bbeg Media at his office in Nakasero, Mawiya said the…
The Uganda Police Force intends to spend Shs 42 billion on internet and other related services next financial year. This translates to Shs 3.5 billion per month or Shs 116 million per day. This detail is contained in the Second Budget call circular issued last week by Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi. It shows…
Businessman Allan Tayebwa has officially assumed diplomatic status as Uganda’s Honorary Consul to Dominica in the Caribbean. His appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the line ministry responsible for Uganda’s diplomatic relations. He was ushered in at the ministry headquarters by the State Minister for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba, who urged him…
The Amnesty Commission has urged Ugandans still living in exile over crimes related to insurgency to return home and formally apply for amnesty. The commission said those seeking pardon should follow the established legal framework under the Amnesty Act to ensure a smooth return and peaceful reintegration into society. Since 1986, the commission has pardoned…
The Uganda Social Educational Welfare Association (UGASEWA), a charity organization established by Indians, has held its annual Ramadan orphanage and mosques charity programme, bringing together sponsors, volunteers, and community members to support vulnerable groups during Ramadan. The event, held at Mukwano Mall in Kampala, saw the distribution of food items worth Shs 140 million to…
Uganda has announced the commencement of a visa waiver agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), paving the way for visa free travel for specified passport holders between the two countries. In a statement issued by the ministry of Internal Affairs through the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, government confirmed that the bilateral agreement,…
Uganda has formally joined South Sudan, Ethiopia and Djibouti in establishing the Djibouti–South Sudan–Ethiopia–Uganda corridor, known as DESSU, marking a significant step towards strengthening cross-border trade. The agreement, signed at the Djibouti Palace Kempinski in Djibouti, formally creates the DESSU Corridor Authority. The body will coordinate infrastructure development, logistics systems, trade facilitation and regulatory harmonisation…
The former state minister for Foreign Affairs, Asuman Kiyingi, has backed Ghana’s plan to table a United Nations resolution seeking to declare the transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity. Kiyingi, a former MP for Bugabula South in Kamuli, told Bbeg Media in a phone interview from Jinja that the resolution is long overdue. “I…
“I used to feed my children from my own garden. Now I buy food, and sometimes we sleep hungry.” That is how one of the residents interviewed by the Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO) describes life after being affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) livelihood restoration programme. Her words capture the…
Buganda Kingdom’s Luwalo Lwaffe initiative collected Shs 1.9 billion in 2025, up from Shs 1.6 billion in 2024, representing a 16% increase in contributions from Kabaka’s subjects in one year. Buganda’s Finance minister and deputy Katikkiro, Robert Wagwa Nsibirwa, said the improved performance reflects growing public trust in Buganda’s efforts to formalise and strengthen its…
Severe funding cuts are pushing Uganda’s refugee health system to the brink of collapse, putting nearly two million refugees at risk of losing access to basic health and nutrition services. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) said in a statement that the funding shortfalls have forced the closure of essential health services across refugee settlements in…
The judiciary has set a target of Shs 4.1 trillion to implement its sixth strategic plan. Speaking to journalists during the opening of the new law year at the judiciary headquarters in Kampala, Chief Justice Flavian Zeija said Strategic Plan VI will cover the period from the 2025/26 to the 2029/30 financial years and will…
The judiciary has expressed concern over delays in the issuing and gazetting of amendment bills by parliament, despite the proposals having been considered by the Uganda Law Reform Commission and the parliamentary rules committee. Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija, raised the concern on Thursday while speaking to journalists during the opening of the new law…
Chief Justice Flavian Zeija has asked government to increase funding to the judiciary, saying inadequate budgetary allocations continue to undermine the administration of justice in Uganda. Speaking to journalists during the opening of the new law year at the Judiciary headquarters in Kampala, Zeija said persistent funding gaps had constrained the courts’ ability to deliver…
The minister for Kampala, Minsa Kabanda has said she is ready to work with Kampala lord mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo, calling for unity and cooperation after the election period. “You always know me as a person who works with everyone irrespective of the political party somebody is subscribed to. I know Eng Balimwezo very well and…
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on Ugandans to embrace transparency and trust as key values in their pursuit of better livelihoods, saying these virtues are critical for long-term success. Mayiga made the remarks while addressing mourners during a burial of his elder sister, Annet Namukasa, popularly known as Miisi, at Kasanje…
More than 500 residents living in Nsowe Forest Reserve in Maddu, have expressed anger over what they describe as continued mistreatment by alleged security operatives deployed in the area. The complaints follow a recent attack on George Tumusiime, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairperson of Kalusiima village. Tumusiime told reporters that he was beaten by…
Sarah Bireete, the executive director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), has been released on Shs1 million cash bail after spending about a month in detention. Bireete, who appeared at Buganda Road Chief Magistrates’ Court today, was ordered to deposit her passport with the court and was barred from leaving the country without permission….
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has asked Parliament to approve Shs 10 billion to buy a helicopter to monitor national parks, rescue animals, and quickly transport veterinary doctors to injured wildlife. The request raised eyebrows among MPs, who questioned whether the figure includes maintenance, fuel, insurance and crew costs, or whether it only covers the…
Government has said National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, is free to move and return to his home, dismissing claims that he is being hunted. The minister for Information and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, said the continued deployment of security personnel at Kyagulanyi’s home in Magere is purely for surveillance…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) executive director, Sharifah Buzeki, has warned that all private garbage collection companies operating in the city risk being summoned to explain what she described as persistent poor service delivery. Buzeki said several companies contracted by the authority were failing to meet their obligations despite residents paying the required monthly…
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has assessed the progress of the Kiteezi landfill rehabilitation project, with officials saying works are nearing completion. The KCCA executive director, Sharifah Buzeki, has urged residents around Kiteezi to support the project by improving waste management practices, including waste reduction, recycling and proper garbage disposal. Buzeki, accompanied by her…
The National Lotteries and Gaming Board (NLGB) has predicted that Ugandans will spend at least Shs 38.6 billion on gambling and betting per day, next financial year. This translates into Shs 14.1 trillion in a year. The projection was disclosed by the board’s chief executive, Denis Mudeni Winyi, while appearing before Parliament’s Finance Committee as…
The Office of the Auditor General has asked Parliament for Shs 2.4 billion next financial year to roll out a new programme aimed at teaching citizens how to “identify corruption and misuse of public funds.” The money was requested by Stephen Kateregga, the Assistant Auditor General in charge of corporate affairs, while appearing before Parliament’s…
The Internal Security Organisation (ISO) has asked Parliament for an additional Shs 218 billion in the 2026/27 financial year to boost intelligence gathering and monitor the Parish Development Model (PDM). The request was made by Martha Banura, the deputy director for budget at ISO, while appearing before the Presidential Affairs Committee chaired by Alex Byarugaba…
High Court judge, Justice Henry Kaweesa, has urged Ugandans to pursue additional knowledge and practical skills as a sustainable way of improving their standards of living and fighting poverty. Justice Kaweesa said he personally chose to study at Miracle Bible College to deepen his understanding of godly principles and strengthen his ability to deliver balanced…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has urged people in Buganda and across the country to collect their national identity cards, saying this is critical for effective government planning and the implementation of social and economic development programmes. Mayiga said Ugandans responded well to the recent registration exercise and should show the same commitment by picking their…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has warned chicken and meat traders at Natete Market against neglecting hygiene standards after inspectors found the market’s butchery and slaughterhouse in a poor state. The warning was issued by Benon Moses Kigenyi, the deputy executive director of KCCA, during a clean-up exercise at the market. Kigenyi, who was accompanied…
Dr Fula Ngenge, the chairperson of Angola’s Diamond Council, has been named among the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2026 by the Global Reputation Forum in partnership with Reputation Poll International. The recognition honours Dr Ngenge’s lifelong commitment to transparency, integrity and transformative leadership in Africa’s diamond sector and beyond. Reacting to the news at…
The executive director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Sharifah Buzeki, has ordered the immediate closure of Sky City building along Nabweru Road near Bwaise Market, citing failure to implement a proper waste management plan. Buzeki made the directive during a joint clean-up exercise at Bwaise Market and its surrounding neighbourhood in Kawempe division. The…
Police and security agencies are facing mounting criticism over the arrest and continued detention of governance activist Sarah Bireete, with her organisation accusing security forces of acting illegally and intimidating her family. Bireete, the executive director of the Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG), was arrested on the afternoon of Tuesday, 30 December, after police officers…
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has urged his subjects to remain united and confident despite the social, economic and political challenges facing the kingdom as Uganda enters 2026. The monarch made the call during the Enkuuka Bwaguuga 2025 celebrations, an annual cultural event organised by Central Broadcasting Service at the Lubiri Palace in Mengo. Kabaka…
With just 14 days to the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for January 15, 2026, Pastor Robert Kayanja of Lubaga Miracle Centre has urged politicians to accept defeat peacefully and resolve any disputes through lawful means. In his New Year message delivered during a crossover service at Lubaga Miracle Centre grounds on Tuesday night, Kayanja…
The Seventh-day Adventist Church has urged citizens to remain calm and refrain from violence as the country heads towards the 2026 general elections. Uganda is scheduled to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on January 15, 2026. In an end-of-year message, the president of the Uganda Union Mission of Seventh-day Adventists, Pastor Samuel Kajoba, appealed to…
The government has approved Shs 4.3 billion to compensate victims of the Kiteezi landfill disaster, with payments set to begin on Friday December 26, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has said. Sharifah Buzeki, the KCCA executive director, said the payout marked the start of efforts to rehabilitate residents affected by the collapse of the Kiteezi…
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has warned Ugandans against engaging in political violence as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections, saying the trend is eroding democratic values and undermining civilisation. In his Christmas and New Year message, read on his behalf by Buganda’s minister for information, Israel Kitooke, at Bulange in Mengo, the…
Sharifah Buzeki, the executive director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has reprimanded town clerks from Kampala Central and Kawempe divisions over delayed salary payments to city casual workers, ordering that all outstanding wages be cleared before Christmas. Buzeki raised the issue while speaking to Bbeg Media during the Weyonje Sanitation Challenge 2025 at…
Government has announced plans to inject Shs200 million into Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (Saccos) for Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) casual workers in a move aimed at improving their welfare and standard of living. The pledge was made by Moses Byaruhanga, a senior presidential adviser, during the Weyonje Sanitation Challenge 2025 held at Kitante…
The Surveyors Registration Board-Uganda (RSU) has protested a decision by the government to suspend all land surveying activities nationwide ahead of the 2026 general elections, warning that the directive is illegal, harmful to the economy, and risks paralysing land administration. In a formal response to the ministry of Lands directive suspending land surveys, the chairman…
