Mudslides kill 9 in Bukwo, Kween

At least nine people, including three children, perished in mudslides triggered by heavy rains in the districts of Bukwo and Kween, the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) said on Thursday. According to URCS, the first incident occurred Thursday morning in the district of Bukwo, where a mudslide buried a home, killing three children from one…

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Uganda marks 25th anniversary of UN Resolution on Women, Peace and Security

As women join the global community in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, civil society and women’s rights organisations in Uganda have lauded government’s efforts in implementing the resolution. Speaking ahead of the commemorations at the Uganda Media Centre, Rita Aciro, executive director…

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BUCADEF signs supplier agreement with Dutch Seed Centre

Buganda Kingdom, through its agricultural development agency, the Buganda Cultural and Development Foundation (BUCADEF), has signed a supplier agreement with the Dutch Seed Centre, which will be responsible for supplying products to the kingdom’s county supermarkets. Speaking to Bbeg Media from his office at Bulange, Mengo, BUCADEF Chief Executive Officer Alfred Bakyusa described the development…

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Dr Musenero urges African researchers to harness AI for local solutions 

The minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Monica Musenero, has called upon African university researchers to embrace research that addresses the needs of the community in order to tackle the challenges of unemployment and value addition to agricultural products. Dr Musenero disclosed this while officiating at the opening of the Fifth African Research Universities…

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Russia donates military equipment to Uganda worth $53 million

Uganda has received military equipment valued at $53 million from Russia. The donation ceremony, held at Gaddafi Military Barracks in Magamaga, also marked the launch of a Military Mechanised Major Repair Facility and a workshop currently under construction in Entebbe. The donated equipment, including obstacle clearers, trench diggers, boats, workshops, and a coastal station, was…

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Museveni urges christians to combine prayer with work as Lubaga Cathedral celebrates 100 years 

President Museveni has called on Christians to work diligently to improve their living standards, emphasising that prayer without action is useless. Speaking at celebrations to mark 100 years of Lubaga Cathedral, Museveni urged the congregation to engage in economic activities to strengthen their faith, support the church, and contribute taxes for national development. Dressed in…

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PS Kumumanya urges district communication officers to publicise key milestones

Ben Kumumanya, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Local Government, has urged communication officers to enhance their presence and contribution to national development through effective communication. He made these remarks while opening a meeting of Local Government Communication Officers held at the Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala. The meeting aims to develop a roadmap and…

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State House warns Skilling Hub Sacco leaders against misusing funds 

The State House Comptroller, Jane Barekye, has issued a stern warning to leaders of the Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub SACCOs against misappropriating funds, emphasising the importance of transparency and discipline in managing the financial resources allocated to them. Speaking at a training session on proper fund management at the Karamoja Zonal Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub…

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Kaazi Maritime Centre officially opened to enhance safety

The Kaazi Search and Rescue (SAR) Maritime Centre, located on the shores of Lake Victoria at Kaazi, has been officially completed. This state-of-the-art facility represents a significant milestone in strengthening Uganda’s maritime safety network, enhancing search, rescue, and coordination efforts across the region. The centre is equipped with modern amenities, including a fully operational clinic…

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UMSC embroiled in property dispute in Kampala

Tensions have heightened over the planned eviction of residents from Perryman Flats, in Old Kampala, over a land dispute that involves the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC). The residents were served eviction notices by more than three individuals, including Madina Nassali, Zala Investments, led by Petros Fitwi, and Hassan Mugoya. The tenants are strongly opposed…

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NAM Summit: Uganda vows to support Palestine, Venezuela and in international fora 

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeje Odongo, has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment, as chair of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), to champion the positions of member states in international fora to address their challenges effectively. Speaking at the conclusion of the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement at Speke Resort Munyonyo,…

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Iran calls upon NAM partners to harness economic potential

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Dr Abbas Araghchi, has reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to fostering economic cooperation with member countries of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), emphasising Iran’s substantial economic potential to drive business and mutual prosperity. Dr Araghchi was responding to remarks by President Museveni, who, during the opening of the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau…

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Museveni urges NAM to prioritise economic diplomacy

President Museveni has called on Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member countries to focus on mutually beneficial interests such as trade, investment, and tourism, emphasising that these efforts will drive collective prosperity within the NAM community. Museveni made these remarks while opening the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), held under…

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Afro-Arab Youth Congress: South Africans praise Uganda’s hospitality, decry mosquitoes 

Members of the South African delegation at the Afro-Arab Youth Congress have lauded Ugandans for their exceptional hospitality, humility, and friendliness, with many expressing a desire to consider Uganda a second home. Benedict Mikateko, a South African youth leader and head of governance at the China-South Africa Youth Forum, spoke to Bbeg Media that Ugandans…

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SADC youths criticise AU over weak youth policy agenda

Visiting youth delegations from South Africa, Zambia, and Botswana, representing the Southern African Development Community (SADC), have accused the African Union (AU) of developing ineffective youth policies that hinder the growth and development of young people across the continent. Lorraine Khoza, from the South African Youth Council, which comprises various member organisations, voiced these concerns…

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Uganda launches new probe against Dubai-based human trafficking suspect

Government has commenced a fresh investigation targeting a Dubai-based Ugandan suspected of international human trafficking. The primary suspect is Charles “Abbey” Mwesigwa, a former London bus driver who relocated to Dubai and allegedly built a network exploiting vulnerable young Ugandan women. According to a BBC World Service investigation aired in September 2025, Mwesigwa is accused…

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Museveni commissions Kiira Vehicle Plant 

President Museveni yesterday commissioned the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja. Construction of the Kiira vehicle manufacturing plant started in 2019 and continued up to 2024, when all vehicle production systems were fully installed. Manufacturing began in March 2025 by Kiira Motors Corporation, with an initial investment of USD 120 million. During the commissioning, President Museveni…

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EACOP, Buganda sign deal to boost tree planting along oil pipeline

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and Buganda Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote environmental conservation and community development, focusing on tree planting and the construction of a modern sports centre in Masaka City. The agreement signed this week at Bulange in Kampala, aligns with EACOP’s social and economic investment…

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Wakiso’s Matia Lwanga urges government officials to enhance accountability

Matia Lwanga Bwanika, the Wakiso district chairman, has called on senior government officials to improve their oversight of government projects and ensure accountability, particularly in Wakiso, where they undertake their duties. This directive was issued during a meeting organised to review the progress of work in the district, attended by senior government officials led by…

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Museveni honours Miria Matembe, other elders for “distinguished service”

President Museveni yesterday presented awards to a group of distinguished Ugandan elders at the National Mentorship Day Awards ceremony held at State House, Entebbe. The event celebrated individuals who have significantly contributed to Uganda’s socio-economic progress, including industrialists, farmers, activists, educators, religious leaders, and lawyers. Among the honourees were  Miria Matembe and Prof. Frederick Ssempebwa,…

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Museveni approves cattle compensation plan for Teso

President Museveni has endorsed a new cattle compensation plan for the Teso sub-region. The plan, outlined in a report by a committee led by Vice President Jessica Alupo, proposes providing five cows per household or their cash equivalent to around 489,000 households across Teso’s 12 districts. The president praised the report as realistic and inclusive,…

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NIRA says over 10 million Ugandans have renewed national IDs

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has confirmed that more than 10 million Ugandans have renewed their national identity cards since the mass renewal and registration exercise commenced in May 2025. The nationwide initiative aims to register or renew IDs for approximately 33 million citizens. The exercise targets 15.8 million individuals whose national IDs…

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NEMA: “We haven’t approved Ham Kiggundu’s Nakivubo Channel plan”

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has denied claims that it approved businessman Hamis Kiggundu’s ambitious plan to upgrade the Nakivubo drainage channel in Kampala. NEMA’s executive director, Barirega Akankwasa, told MPs on Defence and Internal Affairs Committee in Parliament that there were still environmental and social impact studies to be done before the project…

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Archbishop Ssemogerere calls for tougher laws on human trafficking

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of Kampala Archdiocese has called on the Ugandan government to introduce tougher legislation to tackle human trafficking. Speaking at the National Day of Prayer and Awareness on Trafficking in Persons on 12 September 2025, at Sharing Youth Centre Nsambya, under the theme: “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime-End the Exploitation,” he stressed the…

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Gen Muzeeyi Sabiiti fighting for life after accident

Former Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj Gen Sabiiti Muzeyi, is fighting for his life following a severe road accident on Saturday evening. He was returning from a traditional giveaway ceremony in Sembabule of President Museveni’s granddaughter, Nsasiirwe Keinembabazi Karugire. The crash took place on the Lwengo–Kampala highway. According to initial reports, Gen Sabiiti’s convoy…

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Government Jobs: 81,000 Ugandans scramble for 277 positions as unemployment soars

In a stark illustration of Uganda’s struggling job market, the Public Service Commission (PSC) has revealed that a whopping 81,873 applicants recently applied for just 277 entry-level positions in government institutions. This revelation came from Agnes Kabogoza, the PSC chairperson, during a recent press breifing where she expounded on the 2025 Graduate Recruitment Exercise (GRE)….

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EACOP intensifies campaign against gender-based violence, sexual reproductive health risks

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has launched a campaign to prevent Gender-Based Violence and harassment and address Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRHR) risks, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding the wellbeing of communities along the pipeline route. Together with its implementing partner, Health Promotion International (HPI), EACOP recently conducted a Gender-Based Violence and SRHR…

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Mbarara International Airport project receives Museveni’s nod

President Museveni has met with a China-based consortium to discuss the proposed development of an international airport in Nyakisharara, Mbarara. The project, led by Base 7 Aviation International Academy and their consultants, Hamster Business Solutions, aims to transform the region’s economic landscape. According Charles Mugabi and Alexandria Judith Kyakunzire of Base 7 Aviation International Academy,…

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KCCA unveils new traffic control system worth Shs 63 billion

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has launched a state-of-the-art traffic control system valued at Shs 63 billion. The project, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aims to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in Uganda’s capital city. The minister of state for Kampala, Kyofatogabye Kabuye, described the system as a significant milestone…

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Solicitor General clears Kiteezi landfill decommissioning works

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has obtained clearance from the Solicitor General to commence decommissioning and repurposing of the Kiteezi landfill in Wakiso following its tragic collapse in 2024. The process will involve cutting and stabilisation of steep waste slopes, pollution management, and sealing off the waste surface among others. KCCA’s Deputy Executive Director,…

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Doctors alarmed as tribunal allows non-doctors to head health facilities

The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has expressed significant concern regarding the Equal Opportunities Tribunal’s ruling on July 30, 2025, which mandates that non-medical health professionals must not be excluded from administrative and policy leadership positions. The tribunal’s decision stated that “the persistent exclusion of non-MBChB health professionals from administrative and policy leadership positions amounts to…

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Uganda rallies IGAD countries to foster flexibility in tackling future health emergencies

The minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, has called on member countries of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to adopt flexibility in their collaborative efforts to combat regional health emergencies. She emphasized the need for resources to support community system strengthening and cross-border surveillance to address pandemic outbreaks in the region. Speaking at…

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Former CMI chief Maj Gen James Birungi detained in Makindye on treason, corruption charges

Maj Gen James Birungi, the former Chief of Military Intelligence (CMI) , has been arrested and is currently detained at the Makindye Military Police Barracks, sources haave confirmed. He reportedly faces charges, including treason, corruption, and related offences. Bbeg Media understands that Birungi’s arrest follows an internal investigation initiated by the UPDF high command into…

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