The minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa has said government is considering cutting off power to its ministries and agencies that are deep in arrears. Nankabirwa made the remarks in a meeting with the board of Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) where some members complained that many agencies did not want to…
The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi has said they will not push back on their quest to push for democracy and respect of human rights. Ssenyonyi made the remarks after witnessing the swearing in of the shadow cabinet at Imperial Royale Hotel. He said they will be the voice of marginalized citizens. “We pledged to…
Behind the glamour, the smiles and speeches on the occasion when Janet Museveni inspected the newly refurbished Nakivubo stadium, there were beatings and fights over money by journalists. Multiple sources have told Bbeg Media that immediately after Janet Museveni left, hell broke loose after the pretense and play acting was thrown out of the window….
President Museveni has said urged local leaders to supplement their emoluments with income generating projects. The president made the remarks while presiding over the closure of a two-week leadership training for local leaders from seven districts at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi. Museveni noted that if Ugandans are patriotic all the intended objectives…
Vision Group journalist, Lemisa Moses, was reportedly roughed up by police officers who were carrying an eviction in Mulago. The journalist had gone to Kapapaali Police Post in Mulago to follow up on the story of the eviction. But before he could say anything, he was beaten up and his equipment including his camera were…
Kenya has exempted passport holders from South Africa and six other countries from paying an unpopular entry fee introduced last month. The government scrapped visa requirements for all foreign passport holders last month. The move was seen as an attempt to promote Kenya as a tourist destination and to attract business travelers. But a $30…
The security sector in Uganda is one of the most sensitive areas where one mistake can have big consequences. Therefore the men and women who speak for the various institutions within the sector must not only be well informed, they have to tread a fine line while communicating with the media and the public. From…
Journalists like other professionals rarely stay in one place for a long time. They are constantly on the move for better opportunities. Uganda’s media landscape is full of job hoppers. Below are the journalists who have refused to stay in one place. Our list captures some of the prominent journalists who have worked in at…
President Museveni reiterated his message to the fighting forces in Sudan, urging them to cease fire, hold peaceful elections, and grant power to the people of Sudan to elect their own leaders. Museveni made the remarks while meeting the deputy chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan, Malik Agar, who delivered a special message…
Members of FDC attached to the Katonga today held a National Council meeting at their headquarters along Katonga Road where they vowed to continue advocating for change within the opposition party. However FDC Najjanankumbi led by secretary general, Nandala Mafabi said the decisions of the Katonga meeting were non-binding. They accused FDC Katonga of stealing…
