MPs have halted the disposal of vehicles and motorcycles belonging to Wakiso district pending an on-site inspection to establish whether the assets have been properly valued. The decision was taken by the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Local Government, chaired by Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze, after the committee questioned Wakiso’s technical leadership over…
MPs on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have questioned Wakiso district officials over the management and recovery of more than Shs3bn disbursed to youth and women, amid concerns that some of the money went to ghost beneficiaries. The MPs raised the concerns while scrutinising the Auditor General’s report for the financial year 2024/25. The money…
Last week’s parliamentary elections brought some shocks. Ssemujju Ibrahim Nganda was felled in Kira Municipality by NUP’s George Musisi. Abdu Katuntu’s long and tight grip on Bugweri was loosened by NRM’s Sadala Wandera, ending 25 years of his dominance there. Mathias Mpuuga, Medard Sseggona, and Muwanga Kivumbi, three of the most prominent leaders in Buganda,…
Joan Nabatanzi, a parliamentary candidate for the Wakiso woman MP seat, has raised concern over what she described as heavy taxation on businesses across Wakiso, saying it has discouraged traders from expanding their enterprises. Nabatanzi made the remarks today during a campaign rally held at Garuga grounds in Entebbe municipality. She was accompanied by the…
Farmers in Kitegomba village in Wakiso district are calling for urgent government support after months of extreme heat left their crops scorched and farmlands barren. Steven Katabira, a farmer in Kitegomba, said the dry spell that began in August has wiped out almost all the crops on his 50 by 100 foot plot. Speaking to…
Matia Lwanga Bwanika, a parliamentary candidate in Busiro South, has promised residents that he will offer consistent and accountable representation if elected in next year’s polls. Bwanika, who is standing as an independent despite being a long-time member of the National Unity Platform (NUP), told voters in Nsaggu cell, Kajjansi Town Council, that he is…
Tolbert Musinguzi, the Electoral Commission (EC) returning officer in Wakiso, has warned candidates against using sectarian or abusive language as campaigns for parliamentary and local government positions officially begin. Musinguzi told Bbeg Media that candidates must refrain from using language that spreads hatred, promotes divisions along tribal or religious lines, or damages the character of…
The NRM flag bearer for Wakiso chairmanship, Ian Kyeyune, and other party leaders have criticised the opposition for what they described as the failure of government programmes in the district. Speaking to Bbeg Media on the sidelines of a Parish Development Model (PDM) verification and monitoring visit at Kiteezi Church of Uganda and Kasangati Town…
Beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Wakiso district have been urged to invest the funds wisely in income-generating projects. Rehema Nagudi, an agricultural officer at Kasangati Town Council, gave the advice during a monitoring meeting for beneficiaries from Wampeewo and Bulamu parishes. The event was held at Wampeewo Primary School and Bulamu Kitawuluzi….
Beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Watuba and Katadde parishes in Wakiso have appealed to the government for more funding to help lift their households out of poverty. Speaking to Bbeg Media during a PDM monitoring meeting at Kiti Grounds and Katadde Mosque, the beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the support they have so…
President Museveni has launched the construction of Hiinga Karis Medical Hospital and Karis Nursing University in Magere, Wakiso. The multi-million shilling health complex is expected to boost access to specialised medical services in the area. The facility will include 125 hospital beds, surgical theatres, emergency and diagnostic services such as MRIs and X-rays, four maternity…
Joan Nabatanzi, the candidate for the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in the Wakiso Woman MP race, has pledged to tackle the problem of land grabbing if elected in 2026. Speaking to Bbeg Media in Wakiso recently, Nabatanzi said the pervasive issue of land grabbing had affected many residents in her constituency, including herself, as…
The just-concluded nomination process for parliamentary candidates in Wakiso saw independent candidates significantly outnumbering party flagbearers. This development has raised concerns about the state of multiparty democracy in Uganda, as many candidates opted to run independently after being denied party tickets. Tolbert Musinguzi, the Wakiso returning officer, told Bbeg Media that many political parties did…
The race for the 2026 parliamentary elections kicked off in Wakiso with little enthusiasm and vibrancy. Every nominated candidate vowed to tackle land grabbing and boost service delivery—issues close to the hearts of many in Buganda. Medard Lubega Sseggona, the incumbent MP for Busiro East, didn’t mince words. “After being nominated today, I urge my…
Joan Nabatanzi, a People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) aspirant for the Wakiso Woman MP seat has accused NRM operatives of orchestrating the destruction and removal of opposition campaign posters. She described the actions as unfair and a violation of democratic principles. Speaking to BbegMedia at the PFF headquarters in Katonga, Kampala, Nabatanzi said she was…
Matia Lwanga Bwanika, the Wakiso district chairman, has called on senior government officials to improve their oversight of government projects and ensure accountability, particularly in Wakiso, where they undertake their duties. This directive was issued during a meeting organised to review the progress of work in the district, attended by senior government officials led by…
Maria Nassali Masereka, the Democratic Party (DP) aspirant for Kyadondo East, has pledged to make effective use of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to benefit her constituents if elected. Speaking to Bbeg Media today, Nassali, a renowned human rights activist, emphasized her commitment to leveraging the fund for meaningful development projects in Kyadondo East. “I…
Emmanuel Ssempala Kigozi, the former MP for Makindye Ssabagabo, has pledged to improve service delivery programs in Wakiso District if elected as the district chairperson in the 2026 general elections. Speaking recently at the National Unity Platform (NUP) party headquarters in Kavule, where he had come to express support for some party aspirants at local…
Maria Nassali Masereka, a Democratic Party aspirant for Wakiso Woman MP, has urged the government to expand water distribution in Wakiso and beyond to improve access to clean water and reduce hygiene-related diseases. She made these remarks during a community marathon in Kyengera, organized by Nsangi subcounty youths. Nassali said the challenge of limited clean…
The Democratic Party (DP) in Wakiso district is grappling with indecision over candidate selection for the 2026 elections, leading to confusion as the polls approach. According to Vincent Kayanja DePaul, the DP chairman in Wakiso, the party is struggling to limit candidates to one per constituency to avoid divisive primaries that could fracture the party….
President Museveni yesterday asked residents in Wakiso to ditch the opposition and vote for the NRM in the coming elections if they want better services. Speaking at a rally in Nabweru, Nansana Municipality, as part of his Parish Development Model (PDM) assessment tour, Museveni highlighted the importance of electing MPs who prioritize local needs. “In…
Maria Nassali Masereka, the Democratic Party candidate for Wakiso Woman MP, has committed to tabling a bill to financially support churches and their development projects if elected in 2026. Speaking to Bbeg Media after a Sunday service at St. James Church of Uganda in Bwebajja along Entebbe Road, Nassali highlighted the church’s contributions to national…
Matia Lwanga Bwanika, the outgoing Wakiso district chairman, has commissioned a Shs 183 million health center on Zzinga Island, located within Bussi main island. The facility, which includes a maternity wing, outpatient clinic, and ART clinic, was funded by the government’s U-GIFT program. During the commissioning, Bwanika expressed gratitude to the government for its support…
Elders from Kitegomba village in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso, have voiced frustration over inadequate service delivery. They cite shortages of drugs in health centers, poorly maintained roads that disrupt trade and mobility, and a lack of essential school facilities like science labs, computer labs, teacher housing, and sufficient classrooms. Welcoming Maria Nassali, a lawyer and…
Matia Lwanga Bwanika, the Wakiso LCV chairman, has castigated leaders who derail the development in their communities and fail to initiate projects to uplift their people. He was meeting women of Dewe in Kajjansi Town Council recently. He has helped establish self-sustaining projects in bakery and soap making for the women. “Leaders have betrayed us….
