Cedric Babu Ndilima, son of veteran politician Capt. Francis Babu, has tragically passed away in Nairobi today, Bbeg Media has learnt. Two close friends confirmed the news of his tragic passing. The family is yet to release an official statement. Cedric was battling a severe heart condition and there had been efforts to raise funds…
The life of Cedric Babu, son of veteran politician Capt Francis Babu, is hanging by a thread due to a severe heart condition. One of his friends, Simon Kaheru, posted on X that Cedric needed urgent financial support to carry out a heart transplant in the UK. He needs £300,000 or Shs 1.4 billion. Kaheru…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has criticized the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for excluding key stakeholders, including the ULS, from decision-making processes related to the appointment and promotion of judicial officers. This exclusion, according to the ULS, contravenes legal principles and undermines the commission’s effectiveness. Dennis Kusasira, the newly appointed head of the desk tasked…
As the 2026 general elections in Uganda approach, the African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV) has called upon all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful election period. The ACTV urged all political actors and the public to embrace political dialogue and tolerance, and to exercise restraint rather than engage in acts of…
The Wakiso district chairperson, Matia Lwanga Bwanika, has expressed concern about the poor condition of the ambulance at Kajjansi Health Centre IV, which was allocated to serve Busiro South constituency. Despite Wakiso being a large district, the one ambulance provided in the last financial year is no longer functional for the entire district, comprising eight…
The Rubaga deputy RCC, Henry Kitambula, has cautioned moneylenders against illegally confiscating people’s national identity cards, warning that such actions could lead to severe consequences for those in need. Kitambula issued the warning during the launch of the renewal of national IDs at the sub-county level in Lubaga. The process of renewing or replacing national…
Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze’s husband, Henry Bakireke, yesterday appeared before the Grade Two Magistrate at Nabweru Magistrate’s Court on charges related to an unpaid debt of Shs 31.9 million. The case, brought forward by Dora Associates, stems from Bakileke’s failure to comply with a court order to settle the outstanding amount. According to Dora…
The executive director of the Insurance Regulatory Authority, Ibrahim Kaddunabi Lubega, has urged Ugandan migrant workers to enroll in the Uganda Migrant Workers Insurance Scheme to protect themselves from risks encountered during their employment abroad. Speaking to journalists after the scheme’s launch at Hotel Africana in Kampala, Lubega highlighted a gap in the industry’s support…
Dr. Stella Nyanzi, a prominent Ugandan academic and political activist, claims she was prevented from boarding a flight to Germany, where she holds recognized refugee status, due to a dispute over her documentation. In a social media post on Saturday, Nyanzi alleged that a German migration officer, identified only as “Constantine” and reportedly stationed at…
President Museveni has urged Ugandans to embrace the Parish Development Model (PDM) due to its significant potential to lift them out of poverty and create more employment opportunities than the government can provide. Speaking to residents in Nakasongola, Greater Luweero, Museveni emphasized that wealth creation at the grassroots level, particularly through commercial agriculture and small-scale…
A violent brawl broke out this morning at Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court between supporters of Dr. Kizza Besigye and security personnel. The clash began when Ingrid Turinawe, a mobilizer for the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), was assaulted by a plainclothes police officer who accused her of secretly filming him. In the ensuing chaos, the…
Wakiso chairperson Lwanga Bwanika has decried the poor road infrastructure in the district, especially following the merger of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) with the Ministry of Works. Bwanika stated that since the merger, all roads previously managed by UNRA have been abandoned, leading to numerous accidents. “There is still a problem between UNRA…
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has cut food rations for one million refugees in Uganda due to funding shortages. In a statement, the UN agency said it urgently needs $50 million to restore the life-saving support for refugees and asylum seekers in the East African country. “Due to severe funding shortages, WFP Uganda…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has appreciated the support of various stakeholders for their role in mobilising the public to participate in the display of the register, which concluded on May 15. Simon Byabakama, the chairperson of the EC, however said there are still many activities that require public support as we head towards the 2026…
The minister of state for ICT, Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo, has led a fundraising drive to build a multi million shilling museum project for her Ndiga (sheep) clan. Ssebugwawo said the cultural site, which will cost Shs 650 million, is one of the projects the Ndiga clan is working on to promote tourism within Buganda. “We…
Activist and law student, Aloikin Praise Opoloje, has been named the winner of the EU Human Rights Defenders’ Award 2025. The award, which was presented during a ceremony on 15th May at the residence of the Ambassador of Sweden in Kampala, is given annually by the European Union to recognise an outstanding contribution by a…
At exactly 8:00 am on May 14, I arrived at Wampeewo Primary School polling station in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso district. I wanted to witness, first hand, the process and experience people go through to check their voter details in the voters’ register. The Wampeewo Primary School polling station has four registers. The first register…
Prossy Mwanjuzi, the deputy RDC Mityana, has rescued a widow who was violently thrown out of her house by in-laws after the death of her husband. Four days after the burial of her husband, Sylvia Nalubega, a resident of Kibibi Garage A village in Mityana, faced the wrath of her in-laws who wanted to take…
The EU ambassador, Jan Sadek, has underscored the enduring relevance of European values in today’s world and reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to democracy, rule of law, and human rights — both within Europe and globally. Sadek made the remarks during celebrations to mark the EU Day last week. He noted, however, that sadly around the…
Uganda Bikers Association (UBA), better known for their love of speed on motorbikes, has decided to slow down long enough to engage in city-to-city cleanliness campaigns. UBA kicked off this initiative with a Soroti city drive in late April, and they promise it will be a yearly commitment. Angela Semukutu, chairperson of the UBA, emphasized…
On May 4, while on a school trip to Western Uganda, Godfrey Muwumuza, a teacher at Kabojja Junior School in Kampala, asked one of his pupils to help him with a torch. According to court documents, Muwumuza appeared to be looking for something in a suitcase. Since he was the pupil’s supervisor and they were…
Edith Ssempala, Uganda’s former ambassador to the United States, has criticized government’s decision to close some of the country’s missions abroad. Parliament was recently told that government plans to reduce Uganda’s foreign missions from 38 to 15 as a cost cutting measure. Government to reduce Uganda’s foreign missions from 38 to 15 Ssempala told Bbeg…
Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Leo XIV, becoming the first U.S. pontiff. Pope Leo, appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica around 70 minutes after white smoke billowed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel…
The chairperson of the Uganda Human rights Commission (UHRC) Mariam Wangadya has lashed out at those who say she does not have the credentials to steer the commission work. Wangadya, who was represented by UHRC’s director for complaints Pauline Nansamba Mutumba, was speaking at a function to celebrate press freedom organized by the Uganda Law…
Are you are registered voter? Do you want to verify your voter details online? The National Voters Register display exercise by the Electoral Commission is currently ongoing. It ends on May 15. For those who want to check their details online, the process is very simple. First visit the online portal — https://ec.or.ug/register/. Enter your…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has said the country needs to slow down on value addition in the coffee sector because that is not where our competitive advantage is. Mayiga, while addressing the Lukiiko, said Uganda’s raw coffee is loved globally because of its unique aroma; therefore, processing it into powder form may not be the…
The display of the national voters’ register and the Register for Special Interest Groups (Youths, PWDs and Older Persons) at 620 polling stations has commenced today. The display had been delayed by some technical glitches. Julius Mucunguzi, the Electoral Commission spokesperson, said the exercise, which enables voters to confirm their eligibility to participate in the…
Justice Lydia Mugambe, 50, has been jailed for 6 years and 4 months by Oxford Crown Court today after being convicted of enslaving a young woman. She will serve the sentence in the UK. During her trial, prosecutors said Mugambe “took advantage of her status” over her victim by preventing her from holding down steady…
Col Edith Nakalema, the head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, has claimed that former senior presidential advisor Tamale Mirundi wanted to harm her children in 2015. Speaking at a gathering of Pentecostals recently, Nakalema claimed that in 2015, Mirundi went on one of the radio stations and said he knew the school Nakalema’s…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has castigated the youth for adopting hairstyles and dress codes that contradict Buganda culture and customs. Mayiga, who was addressing clan leaders and their subjects at Bulange, Mengo, in preparation for a dialogue on culture and traditional norms in October. “We are very disappointed with the way of life our youths…
In 2024, Male Mabirizi Kiwanuka, filed a private prosecution in the Chief Magistrate’s Court at the Anti-Corruption Division against Speaker Anita Annet Among. Mabirizi alleged that Among was engaged in money laundering given the number of properties and other items like vehicles that the speaker owned. Among had just hosted several MPs at her palatial…
President Museveni is expected to officially open the newly constructed All Saints Church of Uganda in Sembabule district today. The magnificient church, which cost billions of shillings, falls under the West Buganda Diocese. Enock Muhanga, the archdeacon said the function will be officiated by Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, the head of the Anglican Church in…
Local leaders in Makerere have vowed to combat all forms of crime in their area, particularly targeting youth involved in unlawful behaviors, including those engaging in homosexuality, which is prohibited in Uganda. Since 2023, area leaders have received reports that some youth residing in local hostels and rentals have been seducing others into homosexual activities….
The Mengo Chief Magistrates Court today issued an arrest warrant against Moses Tumwiine, one of the suspects in the Pastor Robert Kayanja case. Tumwiine and eight others are accused of trespassing on Kayanja’s property. The principal magistrate, Adams Byarugaba, said Tumwiine had absconded from court proceedings three times. He also summoned Tumwiine’s sureties for not…
On the evening of April 22 2013, Godfrey Nabasa, 30, requested a young man (of 14 years) that they walk together. He took him to Busimbi market in Rakai district and bought him four pairs of shorts and some delicious pancakes. The young man sort of knew him, although not very well. He had seen…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has reminded President Museveni to fulfill his Shs 5 billion pledge to build their society’s building project. The ULS vice president, Asiimwe Anthony, revealed this during a mass to mourn Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday. “We would like to remind the government of the pledge the president…
‘Watoto has failed to pay us’, claim lawyers handling land dispute The family of the late Eric Njuki led by his son Dr Frederick Njuki have accused Watoto Childcare Ministries of refusing to pay them despite their legal victory over a land dispute. Dr Njuki and his siblings dragged Watoto to court over the…
The Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, Paul Ssemogerere, has warned the youth against indulging in drugs, saying it was leading many into depression and committing suicide. Celebrating the Easter mass at Lubaga Cathedral, Ssemogerere called upon the parents to instill hope and guidance in their children. “We are overwhelmed by our young people who have resorted…
Buganda and Miracle Centre, a worship house led by Pastor Robert Kayanja, have formed a partnership to conserve Kabaka’s Lake located in Ndeeba. The move comes amid the increasing illegal activities around Uganda’s biggest man-made lake which have made it vulnerable to pollution. Delivering his Easter Message at Miracle Centre in Lubaga, Kayanja said it’s…
Team Thorough YKM, a political pressure group allied to the National Resistance Movement, wants to meet President Museveni to table their grievances. John Mugisha, national coordinator of Team Through YKM, told journalists that since the 2021 elections, they have been denied access to Museveni, the NRM national chairman. “Therefore, we decided to petition him through…
Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba has lashed out at MPs who reportedly received Shs 100 million as a token of appreciation by President Museveni for passing the Coffee Bill. In his Easter message, Kaziimba said this smacks of corruption in a country where the quality of social services is in a poor state. “I am concerned about…
Dr Kizza Besigye will have to spend more time in jail after the High Court denied him bail today. Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutale face treason charges for which they were held last year by the military court. Today, hundreds of his supporters gathered at the court, many of whom expected that the duo…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has criticized the judiciary over what they termed as mishandling the recent Eron Kiiza case. Members of the ULS, under its banner of Radical New Bar, were addressing the press today at their weekly briefing. Makerere University law don, Prof Christopher Mbazira, who was the keynote speaker, told the media…
The High Court in Soroti yesterday freed a man who had defiled a 16 year-old girl after the state wrongly framed the charge as rape instead of defilement. In a stunning ruling, the presiding judge, Celia Nagawa, noted that the “failure to rectify such a fundamental issue at an early stage is unfortunate and highlights…
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has asked MPs to approve Shs 140 million to train staff on how they can safely use condoms. The shocking revelation is contained in the ministry’s ministerial policy paper that was tabled before the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs. The matter was raised by Jonathan Odur, the Shadow Minister…
The chairman of the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), Rt Rev Joseph Anthony Zziwa, has appealed to the government to consider electoral reforms ahead of the 2026 polls. Bishop Zziwa was addressing the media during the release of the 27th pastoral letter by the UEC in Nsambya. He said the church has observed that every election…
The Electoral Commission has embarked on a recruitment exercise for display officers that will guide voters during the national voters’ register display exercise, which starts on April 17. At least thousands are targeted in the exercise. The display officers will be directly recruited by returning officers of various districts. In a notice, the EC said…
The Buganda Culture and Development Foundation (BUCADEF) has revealed plans to ease access of agro-inputs and farm mechanized tools in every county in the kingdom. Alfred Bakyusa, the chief executive officer of BUCADEF, told Bbeg Media that they are going to sign a memorandum of understanding with Stanbic Bank Uganda to help them finance the…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has offered to mediate to end internal wrangles within the National Unity Platform (NUP). Mayiga was addressing a delegation of NUP officials led by the Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi. They had paid him a courtesy visit to purchase kits for Kabaka’s birthday run scheduled for April 6. They bought kits…
President Museveni has made changes within the management of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO), appointing Arthur Mugyenyi as director general. Mugyenyi, who previously worked as DISO of Mbarara replaces Brig Charles Oluka, who passed away early this year. In the same reshuffle Museveni dropped Col Emmy Katabazi, who had been the deputy director general of…
