According to information on the UK parliament’s website, for more than 300 years, from the 15th to 19th centuries, at least 12.5 million Africans were kidnapped and forced onto American and European ships, trafficked across the Atlantic and sold into slavery in the Americas. The UK’s involvement in the slave trade began in 1562, and…
Money lenders have urged the government to rethink its directive of capping lending rates as the country heads into the festive season. The government recently issued a legal notice that capped the maximum interest money lenders can charge at 2.8% per month or 33.6% per annum. Some economists and business people have warned that the…
President Museveni has halted the appointment of a new executive director at Kampala Capital City Authority until certain issues are ironed out, sources have told us. Sources have told Bbeg Media that one of the reasons why the president had intervened pertained to complaints from some of the people who had been dropped from the…
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has urged the private sector to support the Uganda Red Cross Society’s efforts to deal with natural disasters. Nabbanja made the remarks at the launch of the society’s humanitarian fund at Kampala Serena Hotel. Represented by Raphael Magyezi, the minister Local Government, she said the humanitarian landscapehad shifted calling for a…
The last time Mathias Mpuuga, the former leader of the opposition, made news headlines was on October 28,. On that day, he addressed a press briefing at Parliament where he blasted the government for pushing through the enactment of the Coffee Bill which many opposition members and some people had opposed. Since then, Mpuuga’s public…
He does not call himself Kasuku (a parrot) for no reason. He is a true human version of the bird which has a strong curved beak, upright stance, and clawed feet. Born Isaac Katende 35 years ago, Kasuku has risen to fame as Uganda’s unapologetic gossiper, carving a niche for himself in the crowded digital…
Uganda, like many nations, bears the brunt of climate change. Its agriculture-dependent economy is increasingly disrupted by droughts, floods, and erratic weather patterns that devastate livelihoods and deepen vulnerabilities. However, amidst these challenges, one critical gap stands out: the lack of climate education. Many young people remain unaware of the causes, effects, and solutions to…
At least 130 youths in Eastern Uganda have attained digital literacy skills thanks to MTN Foundation. The graduation ceremony held at MTAC Mbale campus highlights MTN’s commitment to fostering digital inclusion and providing economic opportunities for young Ugandans. Notably, 54% of the graduates were women, reflecting MTN’s focus on promoting gender equity in technology and…
A few weeks after joining the Office of the Prime Minister as spokesperson, Charles Odongtho was summoned to Robinah Nabbanja’s office. “Your contract will not be renewed,” the prime minister told the visibly shocked veteran journalist according to the account of two people who witnessed the exchange. “I don’t need you here. Thats all.” A…
Australian lawmakers on today approved a landmark ban on social media for children under 16, in some of the world’s toughest such controls. The ban, which aims to address the impact of excessive social media use on children’s physical and mental health, affects social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Reddit, but…
