The emotional reactions to the bill misrepresent it. It’s very difficult for the common man to fully understand the bill’s gist. It’s our responsibility as elites to explain to the public the full purpose of the bill.Former FDC deputy president argues opposition to proposed law is dr
Concerns are rising within Uganda’s media circles after journalist Kungu Al-Mahadi Adam warned that the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 could significantly undermine press freedom, particularly through provisions he says risk criminalising legitimate reporting.Speaking duri
Protests broke out in Tel Aviv after the US canceled peace talks with Iran in Islamabad, and the Polymarket contract for Iran’s regime fall by April 30 dropped to 0.4% YES, down from 1% a day ago.Market reactionThe cancellation has traders adjusting expectations. The Iranian regim
Lira, Uganda | Lira City on Sunday joined other parts of Uganda in commemorating the 52nd birthday of Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, through a charity run that drew a strong public turnout despite short notice mobilisation.The event, held at Lira City Mayor’s Garden wh
Motorists and boda boda riders in Mbarara are grappling with rising fuel prices and supply shortages, triggering long queues, fears of fare hikes, and wider economic strain as several stations run out of stock.Hundreds of motorists and cyclists on Saturday crowded Shell Ankole in Mbarara C
As Uganda approaches the long-anticipated milestone of first oil, it does so at a moment of contradiction in the global energy narrative.On one hand, the world is accelerating towards a low-carbon future, with growing consensus on the need to scale up renewable energy.On the other h
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has invited Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba to address Members of Parliament on how the legislature can strengthen collaboration with security agencies.Speaking on Thursday evening in Kampala, Among addressed Michael Nuwagira, popularly
As the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament gathers pace, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among is facing scrutiny again over the path that took her from a mere independent Woman MP for Bukedea District into the inner circles of State House, becoming one of president Museveni’s darlings, and the fallou
Vision Group is demanding the World Bank Shs 2.7 million in unpaid advertisements and promotions across its platforms, we can reveal.According to the list of Vision Group debtors seen by Bbeg Media, the World Bank, a multilateral lender, is one of several reputable international organisati
No man is an island, Entire of itself; Every man is a piece of the continent, A part of the main.”The European poet who wrote those words 400 years ago has become relevant in today’s discussions.No nation is an isolated island, entire of itself.Every country faces foreign
