The Woman MP for Nwoya, Christine Lanyero, has asked the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to provide urgent support to former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebels who recently returned to Uganda from South Sudan under the government’s amnesty programme. Speaking to Bbeg Media at Parliament, Lanyero said the returnees need food, medicine, counselling, and…
MPs have expressed concern about what they describe as growing disunity, declining patriotism, and weakening nationalism in the country, despite the powerful symbols displayed at the entrance of Parliament. The legislators questioned whether political leaders fully understand the meaning of the symbols that represent Uganda’s history, culture, wildlife, and political heritage. During a discussion on…
Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has started hearing the case in which Vincent Mbowa, the NRM candidate for the position of councillor LCV for Makindye III, is challenging the election of Paul Kato of the National Unity Platform (NUP). He argues that Kato was illegally nominated and that the Electoral Commission (EC) failed to follow the…
MPs have expressed mixed views about the upcoming LC 1 elections, with some welcoming the exercise as long overdue while others question the cost of conducting the polls at a time when the country faces pressing service delivery challenges. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Kinkizi West MP James Kaberuka praised the government for allocating funds to…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has accused the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) of blocking some of its campaign rallies ahead of the Kalangala Woman MP by-election. Speaking to Bbeg Media at Parliament, the shadow minister for Information, Sheila Amaniyo Dravile, said the opposition was concerned about what she described as interference with its campaign…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the roadmap for the long-awaited LC 1 elections, with polling scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026. According to the commission, the elections will be conducted in all 71,214 villages across Uganda under the multiparty political system. The electoral process will begin with elections for village women committees on July…
Amos Bagonza, the LCV councillor for Makerere University Ward, today led a group of youth to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) headquarters demanding the release of a list of KCCA employees and their respective responsibilities. The group said their action followed a petition submitted to KCCA’s Human Resource Directorate on June 11, 2026, seeking information…
On the morning of December 13, 2005, Victoria Awor, then working as an assistant registrar at Makerere University, packed her bags and left her matrimonial home at Plot 415B Nakasero Hill Road in Kampala. She left behind her husband Alex Bwangamoi Okello and their three children. She moved into a house at the university, and…
Opposition political parties have joined forces in a show of solidarity, vowing to stand firm against what they described as continued attacks on opposition groups and ordinary citizens by Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces. The parties that met at Katonga Road were: People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC),…
Many people in Uganda woke up on Monday to news that the home of Erias Lukwago, the respected lawyer and former lord mayor of Kampala, had been surrounded by military men. Outside, two vans popularly known as Drones were on standby. Lukwago’s wife, Zawedde Lubwama, later told journalists she tried to stop the men who…
Emmanuel Buhaburwa Babu, an aspirant for the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), has proposed the establishment of a regional standby military force to respond to security threats and civil unrest within the East African Community (EAC). Babu, a long-serving staff member at the NRM Secretariat told Bbeg Media that if elected to the regional House,…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has given the army 24 hours to release Erias Lukwago, the former Kampala lord mayor and prominent opposition lawyer who was arrested from his home by soldiers this morning. Lukwago, the president of the opposition People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), was arrested at his residence in Wakaliga, Rubaga, by operatives…
Leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Bujumba sub-county have stepped up grassroots mobilisation efforts on Bunyama Island as they seek support for the party’s flag bearer, Idah Nabayiga, ahead of the Kalangala Woman MP by-election. Bujumba sub-county NRM chairman John Mike Yiga led the mobilisation drive. Party leaders and local structures moved…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has vowed to remove the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) from power, accusing it of dictatorship, corruption and mismanagement of Uganda’s affairs. The remarks were made during a thanksgiving ceremony hosted by newly elected Kira Municipality MP, George Musisi, at St Joseph Church of Uganda in Bulindo, Wakiso. The event…
The NRM Secretariat commissioner in charge of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), Fred Bamwine, has warned against delays in mobilising public servants to implement the ruling party’s manifesto. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Bamwine said President Museveni appointed RDCs to support government programmes and ensure effective service delivery. He warned that officials who fail to perform their…
The newly appointed minister of Public Service, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, officially assumed office today and pledged to strengthen efficiency, accountability and performance across government institutions. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the ministry of Public Service, Katumba said he would prioritise improving service delivery and streamlining payroll and pension management systems to ensure they…
The outgoing leadership of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has formally handed over office to the newly appointed minister, Justine Kasule Lumumba, with pledges of continuity, innovation and improved service delivery. The handover ceremony was held at the ministry’s headquarters on Parliamentary Avenue in Kampala. Former ICT minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, who has…
The actions of Fatuma Nabitaka Ndisaba, the RDC for Mukono, have cost taxpayers Shs 86 million after she recklessly intervened in a land dispute and passed judgment with disregard for the law. The High Court in Mukono last week awarded Timothy Kiranda and Emmanuel Mubiru Shs 86 million after finding that several of their rights…
The newly appointed state minister for Lands, Harriet Ntabazi, has defended the involvement of Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) in land matters, saying their role is provided for under the Constitution and should be respected by the public. Ntabazi made the remarks while speaking to Bbeg Media at Parliament in response to concerns raised by some…
President Museveni on Tuesday presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Uganda’s newly appointed cabinet ministers and ministers of State at State House Entebbe. The ceremony marked the official start of a new phase of government administration, with 78 members of the executive taking the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Minister before assuming office….
Former opposition politician James Birungi Ozo has been ordered to repay a Shs 383 million loan he took from Pride after the court rejected his attempt to stop the bank from enforcing a court order. Ozo, who was once a prominent official in the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) before crossing to the National Resistance…
The MP for Kawempe South, Madina Ntale Nsereko, has called on the new leadership of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to urgently address service delivery challenges affecting residents in her constituency. Speaking to Bbeg Media on Saturday morning, Nsereko said the new City Hall leadership led by Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo should focus on…
The newly appointed Minister for Public Service, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, has promised to reform the public service and ensure it serves all citizens fairly and efficiently. Speaking to journalists at Parliament after appearing before the Appointments committee for vetting, Katumba said he was grateful to President Museveni for once again entrusting him with a…
Makindye division councillors yesterday elected John Tugaineyo as speaker and Siraje Bukenya as his deputy during the first sitting of the new council. The speakership race attracted two candidates, including Tugaineyo of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and Erias Ssemwogerere of the National Unity Platform (NUP). Tugaineyo won the election after securing 30 votes against…
President Museveni yesterday unveiled a new cabinet, dropping at least 22 serving ministers, including long-serving Finance minister Matia Kasaija, Energy minister Ruth Nankabirwa, and Evelyn Anite, the minister of state for Investment. Jessica Alupo was retained as Vice-President, and Robinah Nabbanja continued as Prime Minister. Former speaker, Rebecca Kadaga, was elevated to the first Deputy…
Former Busiro East MP Medard Lubega Sseggona has warned newly elected speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth Oboth that he faces enormous political pressure as he assumes office. Speaking to Bbeg Media at his office in Kampala, Sseggona said the current political environment could make it difficult for Oboth to exercise independence as head of Parliament….
The NRM parliamentary caucus today unanimously endorsed Jacob Marksons Oboth Oboth, the MP for West Budama Central, and Thomas Tayebwa, the MP for Ruhinda North, as its flagbearers for speaker and deputy speaker of the 12th Parliament respectively. The decision was taken during a caucus meeting after the two names had earlier been approved by…
Legislators from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary caucus will today meet at State House in Entebbe to decide the party’s choice for the positions of speaker and deputy speaker of the 12th Parliament. Parliament will elect its leaders tomorrow (May 25) during its first sitting at Kololo Independence Grounds. Several NRM MPs who…
The ministry of Health has confirmed three new cases of Ebola virus disease, bringing the national total to five. In a statement on its social media handles, the ministry said the newly confirmed cases include a Ugandan driver who transported the country’s index patient and a health worker who contracted the virus while providing direct…
Even after President Museveni was sworn in as president for the seventh term, officials of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) say his 71% was due to an extensive grassroots mobilisation strategy and the party’s nationwide campaign structure. The party’s director of information and publicity, Emmanuel Dombo, said the party benefited from the return of open…
The newly sworn-in Kampala Lord Mayor, Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo, has pledged to prioritise the development of decent working spaces in city markets as part of his leadership agenda at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). Balimwezo, dressed in ceremonial robes and chains, made the remarks shortly after taking his oath at City Hall. “I want you…
Uganda Revenue Authority acted unfairly and highhandedly when it impounded an armoured land cruiser belonging to Dr Jaala Higenyi, the former owner of Ntinda View College, following a tax assessment dispute, the High Court has ruled. In a strongly worded judgment delivered on April 30, Justice Susan Odongo overturned an earlier decision of the Tax…
A section of MPs and former legislators have welcomed the ongoing corruption probe involving former speaker Anita Among, saying the investigations could help restore public trust in Parliament. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Jimmy Akena, the former Lira Municipality MP, said the investigations should be thorough and followed to their logical conclusion. “I will pray that…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has reclaimed dominance over the Buganda Caucus, reversing the losses it suffered during the 11th Parliament when National Unity Platform (NUP) legislators held sway over the influential bloc. Robert Migadde, the MP for Buvuma Islands County, was appointed the new caucus chairperson for the 12th Parliament. There were no elections…
A joint security operation is currently underway at the former office of outgoing speaker Anita Among, days after she fell out of favour with President Museveni. On Sunday, Among withdrew from the speakership race for the 12th Parliament amid investigations of her lavish lifestyle and corruption. At around 9.00 am, security personnel sealed off Among’s…
Two female NRM legislators seeking the speakership of the 12th Parliament have asked the party to officially invite expressions of interest from members wishing to contest for the position. The aspirants, Lydia Wanyoto, the woman MP for Mbale City, and Akiiki Asiimwe, the woman MP for Masindi, said the election of the speaker of the…
Over the last four years, the political and media ecosystem around Speaker Anita Among has operated like a well-rehearsed church choir. On social media, in parliament corridors, and on television talk shows, her defenders have been loud, energetic, and seemingly, permanently online. “Among has a very good sense of fashion. Even her critics will agree…
The outgoing speaker of the 11th Parliament, Anita Among, has said she will not contest for speakership of the 12th Parliament, ending days of political uncertainty within the ruling National Resistance Movement. In a statement posted on her X account late Sunday night, Among said her decision followed “wide consultations and deep introspection” aimed at…
The arrest of Masaka City Woman MP-elect Justine Nameere appears to have been preceded by an escalating public confrontation with leaders of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), particularly its secretary general, David Kabanda. The latest fallout unfolded shortly after Nameere, who can be vocal and unrelenting, was sworn in as the Woman MP for…
Female National Workers MP Fiona Nakku has celebrated her swearing-in with supporters, family members and friends following her official entry into Parliament. Speaking during the celebrations at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, Nakku praised the youth for the support they gave her throughout the electoral process. “My fellow youth stood with me from the very…
The Inspectorate of Government has confirmed that it is investigating Speaker Anita Among, following petitions filed by concerned citizens and lawyers over alleged corruption and her lifestyle. Speaking during a media briefing, the Inspector General of Government, Aisha Naluzze Batala, said the complaints against the Speaker had formally been received, and investigations were underway. “Yes,…
Former ministers were among the legislators sworn in on Thursday as the composition of the 12th Parliament continued to take shape. The former ministers included Grace Freedom Kwiyucwinyi, the Woman MP for Zombo, and Christopher Kibazanga, the newly elected MP for Busongora South in the Rwenzori sub-region. Speaking shortly after taking the oath, Kwiyucwinyi pledged…
What awaits President Museveni in this kisanja of “no more sleep for all Ugandans” is ultimately a test of legacy. Internally, he faces an old question in a new form: how to transform stability into visible and inclusive household prosperity. Uganda has relative peace, expanding infrastructure, oil prospects, and a youthful population. However, citizens increasingly…
Content creator and journalist, Daniel Irish Kanyerezi, has raised concerns over what he described as the alleged theft of creative concepts following the drone show staged in Kampala on the eve of President Museveni’s inauguration. In a video circulating on social media, Kanyerezi claimed that he was the brain behind the drone concept but his…
Dr Kizza Besigye, the opposition behemoth who has been in detention for more than one year, is unlikely to regain his freedom before the conclusion of court proceedings against him, the minister of Information Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has said. Speaking to journalists after being sworn in for a fourth term as Kinkizi East MP, Baryomunsi…
President Museveni yesterday began his seventh term in office with a declaration that Uganda had entered a “no more sleep” era, urging citizens to focus on wealth creation, job generation, and value addition as the country pushes towards higher middle-income status. Museveni, who won the January 15, 2026, presidential election, was sworn in at a…
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), a pressure group associated with Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has withdrawn its earlier endorsement of Speaker Anita Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa. In a statement dated May 12 and signed by the PLU secretary general, David Kabanda, the organisation said an earlier letter issued on March 11 backing Among…
President Museveni today took the presidential oath at a colourful ceremony at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The event was graced by several dignitaries. Here are some of the photographs. *****************************************
For the second time in 40 years, Janet Kataha Museveni, the first lady and minister of Education, did not attend her husband’s swearing-in ceremony. Museveni was accompanied to Kololo Independence Grounds today by her daughter, Natasha Karugire. She stood beside him as he took the oath. Since late March 2026, Janet has been out of…
The High Court has dismissed an application filed by a one Jack Nsubuga, also known as Mandela, who had challenged the decision by the NRM to endorse Anita Annet Among and Thomas Tayebwa as the party flag bearers for the position of speaker and deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament. In a ruling delivered today,…
