Government has vowed to fight corruption at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, warning that officials who demand bribes from investors and members of the public will face action. Dr Monica Musenero said some individuals claiming to be ministry officials had allegedly been demanding money from people seeking access to the minister and other…
Civil society organisations have launched a national strategy to phase out highly hazardous pesticides in Uganda and promote safer farming methods, warning that the chemicals pose risks to farmers, consumers and the environment. The Joint National Highly Hazardous Pesticides Strategy was launched at Piato Restaurant in Kampala, during a national dialogue held to mark World…
The government has agreed to pay each household affected by landslides in the Bugisu sub-region Shs18 million to facilitate resettlement, as authorities move to relocate thousands of families living in high-risk areas. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja said the remaining households would receive the money with immediate effect and have two weeks to vacate the landslide-prone…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) executive director Sharifah Buzeki has urged authority workers and local leaders to strengthen public health and environmental management systems to improve sanitation and waste collection in their communities. Buzeki made the call during a Weyonje community clean-up exercise in Katende Zone, Bukesa Parish, in Kampala’s Central Division, where she urged…
The National Organic Agricultural Movement of Uganda (NOGAMU) will host Africa’s first Organic and Nature Expo in Kampala from November 4 to 7, bringing together more than 2,000 farmers, exporters, investors, researchers and policymakers to explore business opportunities in organic agriculture. The four-day event will be held at Hotel Africana under the theme “Organic and…
Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba has pledged to support police officers and their families whose property and household belongings were destroyed in a fire at Wandegeya Police Station in Kampala. Byakagaba made the commitment while inspecting the burnt police accommodation units, commonly known as uniports, at the station. He said the cause of the…
Ann Lumumba Ruyondo has taken over as chairperson of the National Women’s Council, succeeding Faridah Kibowa, with a pledge to represent women regardless of their political differences. Ruyondo said her leadership would focus on issues affecting all women, regardless of their political affiliations, adding that she would welcome constructive criticism to improve the council’s work….
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) board has inspected water supply projects in Hoima City as the utility works to improve access to clean water ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The board toured ongoing construction works under the Hoima Emergency Water Supply Project, which is intended to increase water production…
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) is hosting a delegation from the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) for a week-long benchmarking workshop aimed at improving performance monitoring, evaluation and service delivery. The workshop, held under the theme “Strengthening Performance-Based Monitoring and Evaluation for Improved Utility Performance,” provides a platform for the two utilities to…
The minister for ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, has directed the ministry’s permanent secretary to investigate Susan Kataike, the former spokesperson of the Ministry of Works and Transport. Kataike is accused of failing to hand over her office to the incoming spokesperson after the latest transfers of government communication officers. Lumumba has asked…
As Uganda approaches the festive season, transport stakeholders have launched a road safety campaign aimed at reducing preventable crashes, injuries, deaths and losses in the transport sector. The initiative, dubbed Smart Journey, is being implemented under the theme, “Connecting to reducing preventable crashes, injuries, death and transport losses through safer people, safer vehicles and stronger…
The Inspectorate of Government has welcomed the anti-corruption drive led by Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara but warned him to ensure that his actions against public officers follow the law and established procedures. The warning was issued by the Deputy Inspector General of Government Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, who said the fight against corruption requires…
Businessman Haruna Sentongo has suffered a major setback after the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) demolished his building under construction along Nakasero Road in Kampala over alleged encroachment on a road reserve. The building, which had reached about five floors, was pulled down by KCCA officials after the authority found that the development had not…
Security personnel in Greater Mpigi have held a joint security council meeting to strengthen coordination and find solutions to rising cases of crime in the area. The meeting was held at Kayabwe Town Council headquarters and brought together security officials and local leaders from the area. Superintendent of Police Lydia Tumushabe, the public relations officer…
Vendors at the Mpigi Central Market temporary relocation site have asked the district authorities and their political leaders to provide security lights to protect their merchandise from theft. The vendors say the market has no reliable lighting, leaving them worried about the safety of goods they sell to both wholesale and retail customers. Mohammed Kazibwe,…
A group of young people involved in brickmaking and clay digging in Kajjansi and Katabi Town Council has appealed to the Minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, to intervene over what they describe as harassment and assault by people they identify as environmental officials. The youths, led by Joseph Kazibwe, allege that some officials have…
President Museveni has urged Ugandans to embrace tourism as a major source of household income, saying the industry offers opportunities for communities that may have limited land for commercial farming. Museveni made the call on Sunday, September 27, 2026, while presiding over Uganda’s World Tourism Day celebrations at Mbale Secondary School Grounds in Mbale City….
The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has delivered relief food to vulnerable communities in the Karamoja sub-region following prolonged drought and food shortages that have left many families struggling to find food. The relief drive was launched by the Mufti, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, who called on well-wishers, charities and other organisations to support communities…
Kasangati leaders have warned that residents who continue to ignore the national cleaning day could be forced to participate in future exercises, with police support if necessary. Daniel Segawa Sentongo, the LC1 chairperson of Kitegomba village, said many residents stayed indoors during the cleaning exercise despite being aware of the government initiative. “We are very…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has started construction of a Shs32 billion market in Ggaba, Makindye Division, in a project expected to provide formal trading space, create jobs and improve services for residents and traders in the area. KCCA executive director Sharifah Buzeki said the new market will provide organised space for traders while supporting…
Makerere University student leaders have asked Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth to intervene in welfare challenges they say are making it difficult for students to concentrate on their studies and achieve their full potential. The student leaders, led by Makerere Guild Speaker Trevis Mutatiina Muhwezi, made the appeal when they met Oboth-Oboth at his office at Parliament….
Members of the Rotary Club of Kampala North have visited the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) at Entebbe International Airport as part of the club’s vocational service programme aimed at exposing members to different professions and sectors. The visit took place on September 17 and gave the rotarians an opportunity to learn more about Uganda’s…
Dr Joseph Sserwadda of Victory Christian Centre has criticised what he described as continued attacks on Born Again churches by government agencies, calling for dialogue instead of enforcement operations. Sserwadda said some churches in Lubaga and Bujuko had recently been demolished or affected by enforcement operations over allegations including noise pollution, building regulations and compliance…
The Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) has attained ISO 9001:2015 certification, a development the public enterprise says will strengthen its services and help it compete for business in regional and international markets. The certification, announced in Entebbe on September 14, 2026, means that UPPC’s Quality Management System has been assessed against the internationally recognised…
Hoima City has been selected to host Uganda’s third National Cleaning Day exercise on Saturday, September 26, as the government steps up preparations to improve sanitation ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament next year. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja said Hoima was chosen because of its importance as one of the areas expected…
A section of Buganda royals has asked Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to intervene in a long-running dispute over 2.5 acres of land in Maganjo, Wakiso, which they claim is their ancestral property. The royals, led by Prince Daudi Wasswa Wasajja, appealed an inspection of the disputed land, where they also protested the presence of Uganda Peoples’…
Entebbe International Airport handled 169,706 international passengers in August 2026, according to the latest traffic figures from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). This included 88,270 arrivals and 81,436 departures, working out to an average of about 5,474 travellers a day. UCAA said in a statement that the figure marks a rise from July 2026,…
Namirembe Diocese is set to host a mass wedding for 60 couples on Friday, September 18, as part of efforts to encourage Ugandans to embrace church marriage and build stable families. The ceremony will take place at St Paul’s Cathedral, Namirembe, with couples expected from different parts of the country, including Nakasongola, Luwero, Mukono and…
The government has warned owners of dilapidated buildings and houses that they could face demolition as authorities move to enforce standards for buildings in cities and municipalities. Persis Namuganza, the Minister of State for Lands (Housing), said the government is determined to ensure that buildings meet the required standards as part of efforts to improve…
A section of youth under the Association for Youth Excellence for Financial Fitness and Empowerment (YEFFE Uganda) has backed a proposal by businessman Hassan Bulwadda to redevelop part of City Square in Kampala. The youth said the proposed development could create jobs, improve the appearance of the city and increase the value of one of…
Makindye mayor Yasini Omari has asked Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to approve the purchase of adjoining land to expand and develop the Division headquarters. Omari said the division urgently needs more office space as KCCA prepares to deploy ward administrators, assistant town clerks and assistant ward administrators. He made the remarks during a recent…
Namirembe Diocese is seeking Shs3.5 billion to complete the construction of a new residence for the Bishop of Namirembe, the Right Rev Moses Banja. The new house, which is estimated to cost about Shs5 billion, is being constructed to replace the diocese’s old bishop’s residence, which is among the oldest such houses in the country….
The Commandant of the Military Police Brigade, Maj Gen William Bainomugisha, has cautioned female soldiers against early pregnancy, urging them to first pursue military courses that can improve their skills and chances of career progression. Bainomugisha said female soldiers should take advantage of training opportunities instead of avoiding courses and expecting to remain in the…
The State Minister for Finance (General Duties) Cissy Mulondo and the minister of State for Industry David Bahati have visited pineapple farmers in Kawundwe Village, Nakasongola, and pledged government support to help them move from growing pineapples to processing and exporting them. The ministers visited members of Kikyusa Pineapple Farmers Cooperative Society, a farmer-owned cooperative…
The government, through Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has released Shs19.2 billion for the reconstruction of a 2km section of Kinawataka Road in Nakawa, Kampala. The project was officially launched during a joint event attended by the Minister for Kampala, Minsa Kabanda, KCCA executive director Sharifah Buzeki and Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo. The reconstruction…
The government is finalising plans to resettle more than 2,000 vendors operating at Kireka market near the railway line as part of preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) football tournament. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja said the government was aware of the vendors’ concerns and was looking for alternative land where they could…
President Museveni has directed that the late king of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, be accorded an official burial and that the national flags fly at half-mast for three days. Oyo, who was 34, died after battling cancer, according to Museveni. He died in the United States, where he had been receiving treatment…
Pastor Patience Kokundeka Rwabwogo has been consecrated as an Episcopal Bishop of Covenant Nations Church, 20 years after she started the ministry as a small house fellowship. The consecration took place at Covenant Hill in Maya as Covenant Nations Church celebrated two decades of ministry. Bishop Dr LaDonna Osborn was the chief consecrator, with Archbishop…
Social critic, Frank Gashumba has expressed regret over what he described as his failure to do more to help distinguished Ugandan drama actor Alex Mukulu during his final days. Mukulu, a respected figure in Uganda’s theatre and drama industry, died last weejk at Kiruddu Hospital in Kampala due to liver complications. He will be buried…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) will host the second edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Drill Inter-Force Competition from 22 to 25 August at the Kololo Ceremonial Independence Grounds in Kampala. The competition is expected to attract more than 1,400 participants drawn from different UPDF branches and services. The participants will include…
By Darlington Mabonga The Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere, has urged parents and family guardians to take greater responsibility for raising children and strengthening family values to help address rising moral challenges and violence in society. Ssemogerere said strong families are important in shaping children’s behaviour, promoting discipline and preventing family breakdown. He…
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has reported major growth in its financial performance, infrastructure and customer base over the past 10 years, as it seeks to contribute to Uganda’s social and economic transformation. According to a report presented by NWSC managing director Dr Silver Mugisha, the corporation’s annual operating surplus before depreciation increased…
The 2026 Rotary Cancer Run has been launched with Candle Light Property Services pledging Shs20 million and a land title towards efforts to improve cancer awareness, treatment, and care in Uganda. The 15th edition of the annual run will take place on August 30 at Kololo Airstrip under the theme “Gwanga Mujje”. Participants will pay…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has raised concern over what it describes as increasing human rights violations and threats to the rule of law during the first half of 2026, including alleged abductions, arrests, killings and restrictions on freedom of expression. The concerns are contained in the Society’s quarterly Rule of Law Report covering January…
The Uganda Society of Architects (USA) has called on the government to strengthen investment in the housing sector and speed up implementation of budget commitments to help reduce Uganda’s estimated housing deficit of 2.4 million units. The call was made on Thursday during a post-budget dialogue on housing that brought together government officials, planners, architects,…
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the CDF, has appointed Brig Gen Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru as the acting commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC). In a statement Col Chris Magezi, the acting spokesperson of the UPDF said Nyakikuru has also been granted the acting rank of Major General. Nyakikuru over from Maj Gen David Mugisha, who is…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has finalised plans to strengthen waste management across the five divisions of Kampala as it seeks to improve cleanliness in the city. The initiative will cover Makindye, Kawempe, Central, Nakawa and Lubaga divisions. Speaking during an interview with Bbeg Media, the KCCA director of Public Health and Environment, Dr Sarah…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has apologised to residents of Makindye for delays in collecting garbage following last week’s national clean-up exercise. KCCA executive director Sharifa Buzeki made the apology while leading a Weyonje community clean-up exercise in Kakungulu Zone, Kibuli Parish, Makindye. “I want to thank the residents of this area and apologise for…
Makindye mayor Yasini Omari has criticised ministers who failed to turn up for the government’s mandatory monthly cleaning exercise today, saying they should resign if they cannot follow directives they helped put in place. Speaking to journalists during the cleanup at Kibuli in Makindye, Omari said a shortage of garbage trucks had undermined the exercise….
The urban landscape of Mukono Municipality is undergoing a remarkable, modern transformation as civil works on the Shs 43 billion road upgrade project enter their final stages. The project, funded by the World Bank and implemented by Stirling Civil Engineering Limited covers 9.72 kilometres of roads linking key residential, commercial and trading centres. The upgraded…
