NBS TV has reportedly blacklisted rights activist, Agather Atuhaire from appearing on its talk-shows for the meantime, Bbeg Media can reveal. We were unable to establish how long the ban will last. Multiple sources at the station told Bbeg Media that the decision was taken by senior management this year. Atuhaire was a regular guest…
Uganda Baati has launched its 60 years’ anniversary campaign, marking six decades of excellence, innovation, and quality in Uganda’s steel manufacturing industry. The press launch was held at their head offices on Mulwana road in Bugolobi. Founded in 1964, Uganda Baati has been at the forefront in the steel manufacturing industry, introducing numerous advancements and…
The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has today unveiled a series of activities that will be undertaken to celebrate World Press Freedom Day on May 3. Mathias Rukundo, the president of UJA said among other activities, they will hold a media football gala on May 5 at City High playground. Participation, however, will not be free…
Joseph Beyanga, the Head of Radio at Nation Media Uganda has hung up his mic after 23 years in the game. In a post on X, Beyanga expressed gratitude to the group for nurturing and mentoring him. “Thank you NMG; you gave me an opportunity to explore, experiment and thrive. I loved every single working…
President Museveni yesterday commissioned the newly refurbished Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium. The multi-purpose stadium was developed by businessman Hamis Kiggundu famously known as Ham. During the commissioning, President Museveni congratulated and thanked Kiggundu for the good work of giving Nakivubo Stadium a state-of-the-art face-lift. “First of all, Kiggundu is a young man who was born…
Janet Museveni, the minister of Education and Sports, has commended King Ceasor University for its commitment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). In her speech read by the Minister of state for Higher Education, John C. Muyingo, she congratulated the 240 graduates from 11 countries, including Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda,…
The King (Omusinga) of Rwenzururu, Charles Wesley Mumbere has saluted President Museveni for skilling the youths in communities with employable vocational skills to fight unemployment. “I thank His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for this initiative. Our young people have benefited and will continue to benefit from this institution. This Skilling Hub admits learners without…
All is not well at Uganda Funeral Services (UFS) along Kira Road in Bukoto. Once a thriving firm, UFS is now a shadow of its former self and is battling for survival. It all started on that sad day of June 29, 2021, when its owner Regina Mukiibi Mugongo died at Entebbe Airport as she…
Speaker Anita Among has ordered Parliament’s legal department to sue The Observer for critically reporting about the activities of the House. Among, who has tried to keep a tight leash on the media during her tenure, is angry over today’s Observer’s lead story which alleged that some agencies bribed legislators in order to save them…
Busia Municipality officials have assured the World Bank that road infrastructure projects being undertaken in the local government will be completed by mid this year. Deputy Town Clerk, Johnson Wafuba, said that the new taxi park, and a total of 2.39Km of roads within the municipality have since been upgraded to tarmac, boosting trade and…
