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…
The executive director of the Africa Centre for Energy and Mineral Policy (ACEMP), Don Bwesigye Biyina, has called for stronger collaboration between governments, mining companies and local communities to ensure people living in mineral-rich areas benefit from mining projects. Bwesigye made the remarks today while opening the Sixth Great Lakes Mining and Energy Transition Mkutano…
The government has launched an electronic government procurement (e-GP) system aimed at improving transparency, accountability and efficiency in public procurement across ministries, departments and agencies. The new digital procurement platform has already been rolled out in 100 government entities this year. The government plans to extend it to all remaining public entities over the next…
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has warned residents of Mbaawo Zone, Mutundwe in Lubaga Division, against dumping garbage into drainage channels, saying the practice is worsening flooding and increasing the risk of disease outbreaks. The warning was issued during the Weyonje community clean-up exercise held in Mbaawo Zone on Saturday. Speaking to journalists, KCCA Director…
The police are investigating the alleged destruction of an ancestral graveyard belonging to the estate of the late Muwanga Omuweesi at Nakigalala, near the Entebbe Expressway in Wakiso. Detectives attached to Kajjansi Police Station have registered a case of alleged disturbance of the peace of the dead following a complaint filed by Benjamin Kalumba Ssebuliba,…
Uganda’s digital future will take centre stage later this month as the Internet Society Uganda Chapter (ISOC Uganda) convenes the Uganda Internet Governance Week 2026, bringing together policymakers, legislators, technology experts, civil society, academia and young innovators to shape the country’s digital agenda. The four-day event will run from July 27 to 30 in Kampala…
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Bosco Gubazire as the new Bishop of Kabale Diocese, ushering in a new chapter of leadership for the Catholic Church in southwestern Uganda. The appointment was announced by Rev. Fr. Georges Kwami Kouwonou, who is overseeing the affairs of the Apostolic Nunciature in Uganda. During the announcement,…
Following a strict seven-day ultimatum issued by the minister for Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, the Namungoona-Bwaise section of the Kampala Northern Bypass has turned into a hive of activity, with construction now continuing day and night. The contractor, Stirling Civil Engineering Limited, has introduced a 24-hour working schedule to complete the final stages of…
Over 700 Ugandans evacuated from South Africa have been taken to the National Leadership Institute (NALI) at Kyankwanzi for rehabilitation and mental orientation as the government responds to renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The acting minister for Foreign Affairs, Haruna Kasolo, said the programme is intended to help returnees adjust to life back home…
Buganda has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the central government to improve service delivery and promote development across the country. Speaking during a meeting between leaders of the Buganda and the central government, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga said the Kabaka welcomed the renewed engagement and was pleased to see both sides strengthening their…
Eight years after the shooting that killed Yasin Kawuma, the driver of Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, the High Court has ordered a judicial inquiry into the circumstances of his death. Kawuma was shot dead on August 13, 2018, during the tense Arua Municipality parliamentary by-election campaigns. He was shot at about 6.40 pm in…
Buganda has approved a budget of Shs 409.3 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, with a strong focus on improving household incomes, expanding education, promoting agriculture, creating jobs for young people and improving healthcare. The budget, which was passed by the Lukiiko, represents a 34% increase from the Shs 305.5 billion approved for the 2025/26…
