In the way they handle political dissent in their respective countries, President Museveni and Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, are birds of the same feather. First, both leaders rely heavily on the state security apparatus to suppress opposition. Museveni has been accused of violent crackdowns, abductions, and torture of opponents like Dr Kizza Besigye…
President Museveni and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty have held talks regarding the use of River Nile waters and broader regional cooperation, according to a statement issued by State House. The two leaders discussed Egypt’s existential concerns over water security at the meeting at State House Entebbe. “We discussed a number of issues regarding the…
Uganda, already home to 1.93 million refugees, is on the verge of hosting 2 million refugees by the end of 2025 due to escalating crises in Sudan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a UN spokesperson has said. The crises in Sudan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
As Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a postponement of the elections for non-unionized workers nationwide. In a statement issued on Friday, August 1, 2025, the EC informed the public, including regional election officers, returning officers, and community development officers, that the elections for delegates of non-unionized…
Duncan Abigaba, a young political activist and supporter of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) does not hide his love for Russia. “I like Russia,” he told Bbeg Media in an interview. “ I love the fact that it has managed to develop and grow economically in spite amidst so many challenges.” Because of continually praising…
MBARARA-The first time Robert stepped onto the campus of Mbarara University of Science and Technology, he believed he was entering the halls of a prestigious institution that had trained some of the country’s top doctors. The university is the second-oldest public university in Uganda after Makerere University, and it’s famed for its focus on science…
The CEO of Next Media, Kin Kariisa, has resigned as a member of the organising committee for the CHAN 2024 and AFCON 2027 tournament set to be held in Uganda. In a letter dated July 1, 2025, addressed to the chairperson of the committee, Kariisa cited personal reasons for his decision, effective immediately. Kariisa expressed…
Morrison Rwakakamba Having campaigned under the banner of making the United States the “Crypto capital” of the world, in his first week in office, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order intended to support the growth of the United States crypto industry, signaling an intention to approach crypto and block chain regulation with the objective…
Nine Chinese hybrid goats, also known as Jianzhou big-eared goats, have arrived in Uganda to boost goat meat production and livestock industry. The goats — three males and six females — landed at Entebbe International Airport on the night June 30 after a journey of more than 10 hours from Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan Province….
The U.S. Embassy in Uganda has issued a stern warning to visa holders, stating that traveling to the United States with the primary intent of giving birth to secure U.S. citizenship for their children is prohibited. The advisory, posted on July 1, 2025 on the embassy’s X handle, emphasizes that consular officers will deny visa…
Uganda has overtaken Ethiopia to become Africa’s leading coffee exporter, according to a report released yesterday. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries said the country exported 793,445 60-kg bags of coffee in May, earning $ 243 million. “Uganda’s coffee industry has reached a historic milestone. In May 2025,…
Uganda is one of the countries most exposed to recent cuts in international aid, particularly with the dissolution of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). In 2023, about 5% of gross national income – a measure of a country’s total income, including income from foreign sources – was received in aid. The cuts have…
The Uganda People Defence Forces said it had conducted air-drops of 600 metric tons of essential food supplies targeting several locations in South Sudan’s violence-hit state of Upper Nile. Chris Magezi, acting military spokesperson, told Xinhua by telephone that Uganda Peoples’ Defense Airforce has airlifted humanitarian aid deliveries provided by international partners from South Sudan’s…
In a cozy café nestled in Nairobi’s Karen district, chestnut-colored AA-grade Kenyan coffee beans are carefully ground, extracted, and brewed under the focused gaze of a local barista. The bitterness transforms into something wondrous, a bright acidity blossoms, reminiscent of ripe, juicy tropical fruits. The aroma quickly fills the room, invigorating the senses. Eastern Africa,…
Over the weekend, Uganda’s military delivered a stunning rebuke to Germany, severing defence ties and accusing Ambassador Mathias Schauer of engaging in “subversive activities.” The announcement, amplified on X and other online news platforms, sent shockwaves through a relationship that has anchored Uganda’s economic and developmental aspirations for over six decades. This bold move, framed…
A delegation of Chinese investors is touring Uganda to establish business ties with local coffee farmers, as demand for the cash crop surges in China’s growing market. After visiting various coffee farms as well as farmers’ cooperatives in the eastern and western parts of the East African country, the visiting Chinese delegation, alongside officials from…
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…
Uganda earned Shs 16 billion every single day from coffee exports in 2024, the highest in the country’s recorded history. According to a report from the Coffee Production and Development Department in the ministry of Agriculture, the country exported 6.44 million bags worth $ 1.62 billion (roughly Shs 6 trillion) between February 2024 and January…
When Benedict and his family arrived in Uganda from the Democratic Republic of Congo in late 2024, Jesuit Refugee Services became his compass, offering more than just food aid. The English lessons he received turned a foreign place into a navigable pathway to independence. So last week’s news of the closure of the organization set…
Uganda’s public transport sector has long faced significant challenges, including disorganization, high operational costs, and a lack of streamlined leadership structures. While digital transport platforms have made their way into Kampala, their services remain largely inaccessible to many areas across the country. However, a ground-breaking solution has emerged: The United Boda-boda Riders Cooperative Union, a…
