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Next Media fires senior manager Paul Lwanga for bringing pork into the office

Next Media fires senior manager Paul Lwanga for bringing pork into the office

Paul Lwanga, the former right-hand man of Next Media CEO Kin Kariisa and a ruthless enforcer of his directives, has been fired from the media group after he allegedly brought pork onto the company’s premises.Impeccable sources told Bbeg Media that Lwanga, who had been moved to Next Media

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IGG Withdraws Charges Against Five OPM Officials Accused of Embezzling Karamoja Funds

IGG Withdraws Charges Against Five OPM Officials Accused of Embezzling Karamoja Funds

The Inspectorate of Government (IGG) has withdrawn charges against five officers who were facing prosecution over embezzlement. They were among the seven suspects in the case involving the embezzlement of 11 billion shillings under Karamoja’s Peace Initiative.The Government formally noti

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Douglas Lwanga responds to criticism over Bobi Wine’s alleged lack of support

Douglas Lwanga responds to criticism over Bobi Wine’s alleged lack of support

Douglas Lwanga has weighed in on the ongoing conversation about helping others, saying generosity should not be viewed as the responsibility of only the wealthy.His remarks come amid criticism directed at musician-turned-politician Bobi Wine by media personality MC Kats following the death

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How new taxes will hit you

How new taxes will hit you

Kakira Sugar and other factories petitioned the High courtFor many Ugandans, taxes rarely feel real when they are first announced in Parliament.They feel distant then. Technical. Wrapped in legal amendments and budget speeches. The impact usually becomes clearer later, at the fuel s

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I’m still in communication with Anita Among’ – Justine Nameere

I’m still in communication with Anita Among’ – Justine Nameere

Justine Nameere says she still exchanges texts regularly with former Speaker Anita Among and credits a years-long friendship for their close relationship.Justine Nameere says she remains in regular contact with former Speaker Anita Among.She says Among recently congratulated her on

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Court Orders NIRA to Release MP Citizenship Records

Court Orders NIRA to Release MP Citizenship Records

The High Court in Mbale has ordered the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) to release certified registration records of two individuals at the centre of a citizenship dispute in an election petition challenging the qualification of Namisindwa County MP Metrine Nanzala.

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Remains Vigilant" Bobi Wine Warns of “Sophisticated Propaganda Networks” Targeting Opposition Supporters

Remains Vigilant" Bobi Wine Warns of “Sophisticated Propaganda Networks” Targeting Opposition Supporters

Uganda’s opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has renewed warnings over what he describes as coordinated propaganda campaigns aimed at weakening political opposition and sustaining President Yoweri Museveni’s long-standing rule.In a message originally writ

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Museveni to outline vision for 7th term in State of Nation Address

Museveni to outline vision for 7th term in State of Nation Address

When President Museveni delivers the State of the Nation Address on Thursay, Ugandans will be listening keenly for the direction he plans to steer the nation in the first year of his seventh term. The SONA is a constitutional mandate under Article 101 (1), delivered at the beginning of eac

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Kigezi Bishop Urges Christians to Emulate Uganda Martyrs, Reject Corruption

Kigezi Bishop Urges Christians to Emulate Uganda Martyrs, Reject Corruption

The Bishop of the Diocese of Kigezi, Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna, has called on Christians across the country to emulate the faith, courage, and commitment demonstrated by the Uganda Martyrs and to reject corruption and other practices that distance people from God.Bishop Akanjuna made the re

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Uganda Martyrs were traitors, says Mayiga

Uganda Martyrs were traitors, says Mayiga

One of the key events on Uganda’s religious calendar is the Martyrs Day celebrated every June 3 to honour the lives and sacrifices of 45 men who, rather than follow edicts of then Buganda King Mwanga II, elected to die for their faith as new Christian converts.Whereas the martyrs were su

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