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A 2019 incident that Brymo says changed his life has resurfaced, with the singer now demanding answers from Burna Boy, Davido and 2Face.

Brymo claims someone lured him to Chevron under the impression that they would host him before pressuring him to join a secret cult.

He also alleges that the people involved mentioned the names of Burna Boy, Davido and 2Face.

The singer discussed the alleged incident during an appearance on the Lahor Talk podcast, where the conversation also touched on his ongoing feud with Burna Boy.

When asked about forgiving Burna Boy for mocking his career, Brymo dismissed the idea and instead called on the three musicians to address what he says happened.

Which forgiveness? I do not have forgiveness on Burna Boy, 2Face or Davido. I want them to tell me that they truly do not know about wetin happened to me for Chevron or not.

Brymo said he does not want an apology.

He wants the three artists to publicly deny any connection to the alleged incident.

I am not asking for an apology. Just be a man and say, ‘Brymo, I have nothing to do with it.’

His comments come after Burna Boy took a swipe at his career in a diss track, adding another chapter to their long-running feud.

Brymo, however, insists the issue goes beyond the music and says he will continue demanding answers.

I will keep saying it till it destroys your legacy completely. You will speak up. I am not asking for any apology.

Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has challenged Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and other presidential representatives to make effective service delivery and tangible results their strongest response to political criticism.

“You represent Government at the district and community level and through your work, citizens form an impression of the Government and ultimately of the Presidency,” Hon. Babalanda said.

She made the remarks on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, while closing a three-day capacity-building workshop for RDCs, Deputy RDCs, Assistant RDCs, Regional Internal Security Officers (RISOs) and District Internal Security Officers (DISOs) from the Busoga Sub-region at Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja City.

Hon. Babalanda urged the Commissioners to move beyond office-based administration and spend more time in communities monitoring government projects, identifying challenges, protecting public resources and ensuring that services reach their intended beneficiaries.

She described monitoring as one of the most important responsibilities of the RDC structure and cautioned officers against attempting to supervise government programmes from their offices.

She directed them to physically visit projects, establish facts and interact with communities to determine whether government interventions are delivering the intended results.

According to Hon. Babalanda, officers should establish whether projects are progressing according to plan, whether public funds and other resources are being properly utilised, whether contractors and implementing agencies are fulfilling their obligations and whether intended beneficiaries are receiving the services for which the Government has provided resources.

She said monitoring should not end with field visits or the production of reports.

Instead, the Commissioners should identify the causes of problems, establish the institutions or individuals responsible, communicate through the appropriate channels and follow up until corrective action is taken.

Hon. Babalanda also encouraged officers to document successful government projects and interventions so that achievements can be properly recognised.

She said the RDC structure must move away from monitoring for the sake of reporting and instead adopt a results-oriented approach focused on accountability, corrective action and measurable improvements.

Fight corruption responsibly:
The Minister urged the officers to take a firm stand against corruption, misuse of public resources and abuse of office.

She said RDCs and their counterparts have a responsibility to protect government programmes and assets from diversion, manipulation, negligence and personal interests.

However, she cautioned them against making unsubstantiated accusations or using their monitoring responsibilities to settle personal disputes.

“The fight against corruption must be conducted responsibly. Let the evidence speak, follow due process and ensure that your actions are guided by the law and the established mandates of the relevant institutions,” she said.

Hon. Babalanda called for stronger cooperation among RDCs, Deputy RDCs, Assistant RDCs, security officers, local government structures and technical departments.

She said although the various government actors have different responsibilities, they are part of one government system and must work together rather than compete with or undermine one another.

“The people of Uganda are not interested in internal disagreements within Government offices. They expect the Government to work,” she said.

She urged officers to resolve institutional differences professionally and ensure that disagreements do not interfere with service delivery.

Hon. Babalanda also addressed the political environment in which the participants operate, warning them against being distracted by political propaganda, rumours and public debates.

She noted that opposition leaders and other political actors would continue making statements intended to influence public opinion, but government officers should remain focused on their official responsibilities.

“Your most effective response is performance,” she said.

She cited functioning health facilities, properly implemented roads, successful government programmes, protection of public resources and peaceful communities as some of the clearest demonstrations of government performance.

Hon. Babalanda further urged the officers to remain professional, factual and measured in their public engagements and to avoid using their offices for partisan political activities.

The Minister issued a strong warning against indiscipline within the RDC structure, saying officers serving under the Office of the President must understand that their conduct directly affects public confidence in the Presidency.

“Indiscipline within the RDC structure will not be tolerated,” she said.

She explained that members of the public may not distinguish between individual officers and the institution they represent. As a result, the conduct of an RDC, Deputy RDC, Assistant RDC, RISO or DISO can either strengthen or damage public confidence in Government.

Hon. Babalanda also discouraged officers from spending time speculating about appointments and transfers, reminding them that such decisions are made by competent authorities.

Instead, she urged them to concentrate on fulfilling the responsibilities attached to their current positions.

“Public office is a responsibility entrusted to you for service; it is not a personal entitlement,” she said.

Migereko urges RDCs to promote four-acre model:

Uganda Railway Corporation (URC) Board Chairperson and former Energy Minister, Hon. Daudi Migereko, also urged RDCs in Busoga to take the lead in promoting the Government’s four-acre model as a strategy for fighting poverty and unemployment.

Hon. Migereko commended the participants for what he described as their “wonderful job” in supporting the Government during the 2026 General Elections, saying their efforts contributed to the overwhelming support for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM).

“You people, you did a very wonderful job. People voted for the President and the NRM overwhelmingly. I know you are non-partisan, but you did a very good job,” Hon. Migereko said.

He, however, urged the leaders to shift their focus from political mobilisation to economic transformation, particularly wealth creation and poverty reduction.

“Now this is the time to talk about wealth creation. Every day I hear His Excellency the President talk about wealth,” he said.

Hon. Migereko noted that President Museveni has consistently encouraged Ugandans to participate in the four sectors of the economy, particularly commercial agriculture, under which the four-acre model is being promoted.

He said the model is particularly relevant to Busoga because of limited land holdings and the low returns associated with growing sugarcane on small plots.

For farmers with limited land, Hon. Migereko said the focus should be on high-value crops and enterprises capable of generating higher returns rather than relying solely on sugarcane.

“If the four-acre model is to take off, the timing is now. It is also in the National Development Plan,” he said.

He challenged RDCs and other government representatives to mobilise communities to embrace the model, warning that their leadership would be judged by its success or failure.

“If the four-acre model succeeds or fails to succeed, it is you to blame as RDCs,” Hon. Migereko said.

He proposed the establishment of a special desk in Busoga dedicated to promoting the four-acre model and coordinating efforts to address poverty in the sub-region.

“It is high time that we went back and created a special desk for the four-acre model initiative in Busoga. We should reflect on that matter of popularising this model,” he said.

Hon. Migereko urged the leaders to lead by example by establishing demonstration farms based on the four-acre model in their respective areas, saying such projects would help communities appreciate the economic benefits of the initiative.

Hon. Migereko expressed concern over Uganda’s growing dependence on imported food, particularly from Tanzania, saying Busoga and other regions should increase local production to strengthen food security and household incomes.

“You are leaders and you are allowing people to depend on imported food supplies? In the past, other countries used to depend on Uganda for food supplies, but now it is the other way round,” he said.

He called on local leaders to develop clear production and wealth-creation plans tailored to the needs and resources of their respective areas.

Hon. Migereko also highlighted the potential of irrigation in transforming agriculture in Busoga, noting that the government had provided resources to support irrigation but some districts failed to utilise the funds and instead returned them to the Treasury.

He said effective utilisation of irrigation funding would be critical to the success of the four-acre model, adding that one of its key components had already received government support.

“The four-acre model will succeed if only we are able to utilise the irrigation money. One component for the four-acre model has already been facilitated,” he said.

On fisheries, Hon. Migereko assured participants that the government was working on measures to support farmers to establish fish ponds as part of efforts to promote aquaculture and strengthen the fisheries sector in the sub-region.

Hon. Migereko, who previously served as Minister of Lands and Energy and as Chairperson of the Uganda Tourism Board, said poverty remains a challenge that can be addressed if government programmes are effectively implemented at community level.

“Poverty is a problem that we can handle. During this term of office, this should be our focus. If we don’t do so, we shall be in trouble. We need a locally initiated programme for our poverty-stricken area,” he said.

He urged the RDCs, RCCs and security officers to use their positions to ensure that government programmes translate into tangible improvements in household incomes and livelihoods across Busoga.

 

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MUKONO — The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) of Kassanda District, Mike Ssegawa, has handed over copies of The LC1 Chairman’s Handbook to Ntawo Ward Municipal Councillor James Kaddu to aid the administrative capacity building of local village leaders across the ward.

The brief handover event took place at the weekend in Mukono, where Councillor Kaddu received the publication intended for distribution to the chairpersons of all nine constituent villages in Ntawo Ward. The villages include Ntawo, Nakabago, Nsambwe A, Nasuuti, Industrial Area, Mulago, Butebe, Lower Kauga, and DFI.

Speaking during the handover, Councillor Kaddu commended the initiative, noting that the publication addresses critical knowledge gaps among local council leadership, particularly for newly elected or inducted officials.

“This book comes in handy when new Local Council leaders need induction but cannot learn everything in a single day,” Kaddu said. “The content equips LC chairpersons with practical knowledge on running day-to-day village affairs lawfully and in strict accordance with existing laws and regulations.”

Councillor Kaddu underscored the relevance of the handbook to local governance and requested further distribution to empower a broader spectrum of grassroots leaders.

“This book is vital for the capacity development of my LCs. I kindly request you to give out more books to other LC leaders across the municipality,” Kaddu added. “Thank you so much for honoring our Ntawo ward as part of your team for future success.”

The LC1 Chairman’s Handbook, authored by Ssegawa, is an operational and governance manual designed to serve as a reference guide for Local Council One chairpersons. The publication focuses on village-level administration, dispute resolution, legal boundaries, and strategies for grassroots community development.

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Minister Babalanda Orders Jinja RDCs Back to Office After Forced Leave

JINJA: The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Milly Babalanda, has directed Jinja Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Kateregga and Kasibante Hassan to immediately return to their respective duty stations following a period of forced leave.

The two officials had been directed to step aside following a shooting incident during the July 10 LC1 elections in Jinja District, in which police officers allegedly shot and killed two civilians and injured others.

Following the incident, the Minister ordered the two RDCs—who are part of the district security leadership—to take forced leave amid concerns about the security response to the violence.

However, following investigations into the incident, the Minister was informed by senior officers from the Criminal Investigations Directorate that the two RDCs were not implicated in the shooting.

During a Busoga regional RDCs’ workshop, Minister Babalanda subsequently directed Kateregga and Kasibante to immediately return to their duty stations and resume their responsibilities.

The Minister also praised the two officials for their mobilisation efforts during the LC1 elections, noting the strong performance of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the district.

She particularly commended Kasibante Hassan for remaining firm during the election period and maintaining close engagement with the local population.

The directive effectively brings an end to the forced leave and clears the two officials to resume their duties in Jinja District.

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Kampala, Uganda; Mbarara is becoming an increasingly important market for property and infrastructure investment in Western Uganda, driven by its role as a commercial center and its growing population and business activity. This growth is creating demand for housing, commercial developments and infrastructure, while opening new opportunities for investors across the region.

These opportunities will come under discussion at the Ankole Real Estate & Infrastructure Conference, part of Knight Frank Uganda’s Real Estate Development and Investment Summit (REDi) initiative, scheduled for 21 August 2026 at Igongo Country Hotel in Mbarara.

The conference follows the successful Acholi Real Estate and Infrastructure Conference held in Gulu, which brought together developers, financiers, urban planners, policymakers and other stakeholders to examine the investment potential of Northern Uganda and the financing needed to support its growth. The discussions highlighted opportunities in residential housing, logistics, warehousing, hospitality and student accommodation, while underscoring the importance of appropriate financing in converting investment potential into sustainable development.

For Housing Finance Bank, the Gulu engagement demonstrated the value of bringing financiers and other industry players into regional conversations on real estate development. The Bank will carry this conversation forward to Mbarara, where the focus will shift to the opportunities and financing needs emerging in Western Uganda.

Mbarara’s position as a major commercial centre serving the wider Ankole region makes it an important market in Uganda’s evolving real estate landscape. Increasing business activity and investment are driving demand for residential and commercial property, creating opportunities for developers while also raising questions around financing, infrastructure and planned growth.

Housing Finance Bank will participate in the conference, contributing to discussions on how financing can support this growth and make property investment more accessible. The Bank’s approach is centred on developing solutions that reflect how Ugandans build and invest rather than relying solely on traditional financing models.

“As regional towns such as Mbarara continue to grow, the demand for housing and property investment is growing alongside them. At Housing Finance Bank, our role is to ensure that individuals, families and investors have access to financing solutions that enable them to participate in this growth. Whether through mortgages, incremental housing finance or construction financing, we are committed to making homeownership and property development more accessible while supporting the sustainable growth of Uganda’s real estate sector,” said Dorothy Namutebi, Head  Mortgages and Consumer Banking at Housing Finance Bank.

One example is Zimba Mpola Mpola, the Bank’s incremental housing loan, which enables customers to finance construction in phases rather than taking on a large mortgage upfront. This allows customers to build progressively in line with their income and financial capacity.

The Mbarara conference will build on the momentum generated in Gulu, providing a platform for stakeholders to examine the region’s investment potential and the practical measures required to support its next phase of development.

For Housing Finance Bank, the engagement is part of its broader commitment to supporting Uganda’s housing and real estate sector while deepening engagement with regional markets and the people, businesses and investors driving their growth.

As the conversation moves from Gulu to Mbarara, the focus remains on turning regional investment potential into tangible development through stronger collaboration, innovative financing and more responsive approaches to housing and infrastructure.

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KAMPALA: President Yoweri Museveni has pardoned scores of former Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) employees who were dismissed following a corruption crackdown at Entebbe International Airport, with the affected workers now pushing for the Presidential decision to be formally implemented so they can access their terminal and retirement benefits.

According to a document seen by RedPepper, the former staff claim that President Museveni pardoned them following a meeting on March 5, 2026, after they petitioned Parliament over what they describe as unfair dismissals arising from a June 2025 directive on alleged corruption at Entebbe International Airport.

The workers say the President’s intervention offered them a lifeline after months of unemployment, financial distress and uncertainty over their benefits.

However, they claim that despite the Presidential pardon, no formal administrative instrument has been issued to operationalise the decision, leaving them stuck outside UCAA and unable to fully access the benefits arising from their years of service.

In a petition dated July 16, 2026, addressed to the Speaker of Parliament and seen by RedPepper, the former employees are now asking Parliament to intervene and ensure the Presidential decision is implemented.

M7’S PARDON

The former employees say their battle began after President Museveni issued a directive on June 25, 2025, concerning alleged corruption at Entebbe International Airport.

According to the petitioners, a list containing 152 officers was reportedly generated for action.

However, they claim only 80 employees (low level) were eventually issued with dismissal letters, while other officers, including senior officials, directors, managers and employees from certain departments, remained in employment.

The former workers want Parliament to establish why the final list was reduced from the reported 152 and whether the disciplinary process was applied equally across the Authority.

Their biggest breakthrough came after they took the matter to Parliament.

They first presented their grievances to Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, after which the matter was referred to Transport Minister Fred Byamukama.

The petitioners say the Minister intervened and helped facilitate their meeting with President Museveni on March 5, 2026.

It was after that meeting, they claim, that the President pardoned the affected employees.

But according to the former workers, the Presidential pardon has not translated into an actual administrative remedy.

They say there is no formal instrument directing UCAA on how to implement the decision.

CONTROVERSY OVER THE MEETING AND FOLLOW-UP CLAIMS

However, conflicting accounts have emerged regarding the alleged State House meeting.

RedPepper reached out to Deputy Press Secretary and Senior Presidential Advisor on Press and Mobilisation, Hajji Farouk Kirunda, who denied that the meeting ever took place.

However, one of the affected staff members who spoke to RedPepper insisted that the meeting did take place in the morning hours of March 5, 2026.

According to the same sources, before proceeding to State House, the delegation reportedly first met former Works and Transport Minister Gen. Katumba Wamala, who is said to have bade them farewell and encouraged them to plead their case before the President.

Those who attended the meeting say it lasted about 20 minutes, and that Minister Byamukama allegedly instructed them not to say anything during the meeting hence acting as their spokesperson since they were in a vulnerable position.

There are also allegations that the President may have followed up the pardon directive with a written communication, but that the document is allegedly being held within Ministry of Works corridors and has not been publicly acted upon.

Further allegations have emerged that some affected staff are being approached and asked to accept a 12% deduction from their retirement benefits as a condition for being fully pardoned and processed.

The workers want Parliament to investigate these claims, which they say amount to coercion and unfair treatment.

RedPepper reached out to Ministry of Works spokesperson Allan Kyobe, but he did not respond to inquiries.

Minister Fred Byamukama was also contacted but had not responded by press time.

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) was similarly contacted for comment, but had not issued a response by publication time.

With many of the affected workers having served UCAA and the aviation sector for periods ranging from six to 34 years, the former employees say the prolonged uncertainty has left them facing severe financial hardship.

Some have outstanding bank loans, while others have struggled to pay school fees and meet basic household expenses.

Those who occupied UCAA houses were also ordered to vacate, according to the petition.

The workers argue that their age, specialised aviation skills and limited employment opportunities in the sector have made it extremely difficult for them to secure alternative jobs.

They are therefore asking for appropriate remedies, including reinstatement or any other relief Parliament considers just.

They also want the authorities to ensure that the Presidential pardon is implemented and that those entitled to their terminal and retirement benefits are allowed to access them without further delays.

‘WE SERVED UGANDA FOR DECADES’

The former employees insist that they were not simply casual workers who could be discarded after years of service.

They say many had served the country for decades and received specialised training locally and internationally in aviation security, firefighting, airport operations and other areas.

Their petition cites their participation in major national and international events, including Papal visits, Presidential visits, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) preparations, the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit and international aviation audits.

They also argue that many affected employees had strong performance records.

Among those cited is Richard Odwong, whom the petition says was voted the Authority’s best-performing employee for three consecutive years, yet was eventually dismissed for alleged incompetence.

Another employee (names withheld), is described as having rejected and reported an alleged bribery attempt involving members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group and subsequently receiving a certificate of recognition from UCAA.

The petitioners argue that such examples contradict the suggestion that all affected workers were incompetent.

FIRED OVER LIFT, FIRE AND OTHER INCIDENTS

The former employees also challenge the circumstances under which some of them were accused of incompetence.

They particularly question allegations linked to the incident in which Mama Maria Nyerere was trapped in a lift at Entebbe International Airport for about four minutes.

The petitioners argue that operational staff who were dismissed were not responsible for procurement, installation, maintenance or technical management of the lifts.

They want Parliament to establish who was responsible for maintenance and whether previous lift failures had been reported and acted upon.

They similarly challenge accountability arising from a cargo fire incident, arguing that firefighters responded to the emergency under difficult conditions and that the availability of equipment, management decisions and response coordination should have been considered before individual workers were blamed.

‘WE WERE NOT GIVEN A FAIR SHOT’

The petitioners further accuse UCAA of failing to provide some affected workers with the UNEB verification report that allegedly formed the basis of the disciplinary action.

They say employees were instead served with letters demanding explanations, followed by disciplinary hearings and dismissal letters.

The former workers also question the composition of the disciplinary committee, claiming that some members themselves were under investigation at the time.

They further say a minority report containing alternative recommendations was submitted by a committee member representing the workers, but was not considered.

The workers want Parliament to investigate how the final list of dismissed employees was generated and why some officers were excluded from the disciplinary action.

APPEALS DELAYED

The former employees say they exercised their right to appeal under the UCAA Collective Bargaining Agreement, which provides for appeals within specified timelines.

However, they claim their appeals were only heard approximately seven months later.

They further complain that many appellants have not received formal feedback or final decisions.

According to the petition, the workers exhausted internal administrative channels and also engaged Government officials, but say they were repeatedly assured that their grievances would be addressed.

They claim those assurances did not produce a resolution.

M7’S PARDON NOW THE BIG TEST

The former employees say the President’s intervention should now be translated into action.

They are asking Parliament to examine why the Presidential pardon has allegedly remained unimplemented and to recommend appropriate remedies.

They also want Parliament to investigate whether the dismissal process complied with the UCAA collective bargaining agreement, whether all implicated officers were treated equally and whether responsibility for the disputed incidents was fairly assigned.

For the workers, the issue is now bigger than the original dismissal.

It is about whether a Presidential intervention made after they personally met the President will finally unlock the door to their livelihoods and benefits.

The petitioners say they remain ready to serve Uganda if given the opportunity, but if reinstatement is not possible, they want their legitimate entitlements processed without further obstruction.

“We are not seeking special treatment. We are seeking fairness, justice and an opportunity to have our matter determined objectively,” the former employees state in their petition.

They conclude with an appeal to Parliament: the accusers have been heard, and now the accused want their day before the relevant committee.

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