The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has suffered a setback in the Rukungiri District speakership elections after independent candidate Albert Ahabwe, popularly known as Rwamugata, defeated former Speaker James Turyamuboona. Ahabwe, who represents Buyanja Sub-county, secured 21 vot
Two people have died, and 13 others are nursing injuries following a double motor crash involving a bus belonging to Jaguar Bus Company and a trailer along the Masaka-Mbarara Highway.The crash occurred at around 3:45 am on Thursday at Katuba Village, about one kilometre from Mbirizi Town,
The authority has also urged taxpayers to complete the process early to avoid disruptions when accessing tax services after the July 2026 deadline.The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced a nationwide update of taxpayer registration records in a move aimed at strengthening tax admi
Uganda Revenue Authority acted unfairly and highhandedly when it impounded an armoured land cruiser belonging to Dr Jaala Higenyi, the former owner of Ntinda View College, following a tax assessment dispute, the High Court has ruled.In a strongly worded judgment delivered on April 30, Just
The Commercial Court has ordered an architectural firm to refund more than USD132,000 (about Shs446 million) to Meera Investment Ltd after finding that it breached a consultancy agreement relating to the expansion of Kabira Country Club.In a ruling delivered on April 3, Acting Judge Susan
KAMPALA, Uganda — More than 20 mobile money agents in Kampala and surrounding areas have been left in financial distress after allegedly falling victim to a suspected loan scam involving a man identified as Tumusiime Wyclif, an employee of Flow Uganda.The agents claim they collectively l
Mildred Tuhaise, the husky-voiced anchor and senior reporter, is set to leave Next Media at the end of this month, impeccable sources at Naguru have told Bbeg Media.We have been told that Tuhaise tendered her notice of resignation at the beginning of this month. However, management is yet
BUKEDEA DISTRICT, Uganda — Calls for accountability and an independent investigation have intensified in Bukedea District and across the Teso sub-region following allegations of electoral malpractice, intimidation and abuse of office linked to former Speaker of the 11th Parliament, Anita Annet
Police in Entebbe are investigating a suspected suicide case involving a 22-year-old housewife identified as Nakigudde Carol, a resident of Kitoro Zone in Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District. The tragic incident reportedly happened during the night of May 16, 2026, and has left residents of the
Residents of Ryakashankara Cell in Kashangura Ward, Kagongo Division, Ibanda District, are living in fear after accusing a fellow resident, Samuel Kihiira, of allegedly contaminating a community water dam with poison and blocking them from accessing the water source.The incident has sparke
