The Court of Appeal has ordered Standard Chartered Bank to pay Shs 573 million to Grace Tibihikira Makoko for her unlawful dismissal from employment. Between 1995 and 2015, Standard Chartered Bank employed Makoko in various capacities in Uganda and Kenya. From 2011 to 2015, she served on international assignments as the Bank’s Regional Head of […]

Around 400,000 mourners packed St. Peter’s Square and the surrounding streets of Rome to pay tribute to Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church since 2013 and was known as a champion of the poor. After a solemn funeral, Pope Francis’s plain wooden coffin, symbolising his humility, was slowly driven to Santa Maria Maggiore, his […]

Uganda has declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak, less than three months after the virus was confirmed in the capital Kampala. During this outbreak, 14 cases, 12 confirmed and two not confirmed through laboratory tests (probable), were reported.  Four deaths, two confirmed and two probable, occurred.  Ten people recovered from the infection.  A […]

With the passing of Pope Francis at age 88, interest in the papacy’s complex and dramatic history has been rekindled across streaming platforms. Among the trending content is the documentary series Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History, which explores the evolution of the papacy from its apostolic beginnings to its present-day global influence over […]

The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, is currently in Vatican City, Rome, where she is representing His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the funeral of Pope Francis. The funeral, set to take place at St. Peter’s Square, will be attended by several world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, […]

Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has mourned the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88 in his residence at the Vatican. According to the Vatican, the Holy Father succumbed to a stroke and heart failure. The Catholic Church and the Kingdom of Buganda have long shared a close and […]

Ofwono Opondo, the Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, has officially resigned, announcing his intention to join elective politics ahead of the 2026 general elections. “For the avoidance of doubt, I will be handing in my resignation letter to the Uganda Media Centre tomorrow. I will officially hand over office on Monday,” Opondo said […]

The Electricity Tribunal has ordered Umeme to pay Shs 30 million in compensation to Kamba Petroleum Uganda Limited for unlawfully connecting other customers to the complainant’s meter, which led to overbilling and significant financial losses. In 2016, Kamba Petroleum filed a complaint with the Electricity Tribunal, alleging that Umeme had unlawfully connected multiple customers to […]

Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga has been appointed as the Acting Principal Judge of the Courts of Judicature. Her appointment was made by the , Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny–Dollo. This appointment follows the elevation of Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija to the position of Deputy Chief Justice. In her new role, Justice Kajuga will support the Chief Justice […]

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has endorsed the creation of three new districts in a move aimed at resolving the long-standing conflict between the Japadhola and Iteso communities in Tororo. During a meeting held today at State House, Entebbe, the President proposed that Tororo Municipality be elevated to city status and designated as a neutral administrative […]

President Yoweri Museveni has urged for the expedited reform of outdated and irrational legal practices, particularly in the areas of inheritance and land disputes. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of Dr. Flavian Zeija as Uganda’s new Deputy Chief Justice at State House Entebbe, Museveni emphasized the need for a justice system that reflects contemporary societal […]

President Yoweri Museveni has expressed his deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, the revered spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, who passed away yesterday at the age of 88 in his residence at the Vatican. According to the Vatican, the Holy Father succumbed to a stroke and heart failure. “It is with profound […]

The High Court has directed MTN Uganda to pay Shs 11.1 billion to Vas Garage Limited for loss of income sustained over a 29-month contractual period. On July 16, 2013, and December 22, 2014, Vas Garage Limited entered into a contract with MTN Uganda to provide services including content provisioning, service provisioning, and bulk information […]

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has expressed his sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis. Pope Francis, the beloved spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, passed away yesterday at the age of 88 at his residence in Vatican City. According to the Vatican, the Pope […]

Pope Francis, the beloved spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 at his residence in Vatican City. According to the Vatican, the Pope died of stroke and heart failure. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Francis made history in 2013 when he became the first pope […]

Pope Francis, the beloved spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, passed away peacefully on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88. His death occurred at his residence within Vatican City, according to the Vatican news service. Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the camerlengo of the Vatican, made the annouponcement early Monday morning. “At 7:35 this […]

State Minister for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite, has revealed that she does not regret supporting the removal of the presidential age limit. Reflecting on her political journey from 2011 to 2021—when she lost her seat as Koboko Municipality MP—Anite stood by her controversial stance. The age limit bill, tabled in 2017 by Igara East […]

Major (Rtd) John Kazoora, husband to Rushenyi County Member of Parliament Noami Kabasharira, has died. The former Bush War fighter passed away earlier today. Kazoora has been ill for some time after he fell in the bathroom at their home in Bugoloobi. He has been in and of hospitals in Uganda, Israel and Turkey. Late […]

President Yoweri Museveni has commended Uganda’s security forces for ensuring peaceful Easter celebrations across the country, particularly during the Good Friday processions marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In his Easter message, the President also congratulated Christian believers for their commitment during the 40-day Lenten fast and for the peaceful commemoration of the Way of […]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received a grant of Shs 19.5 billion for the construction of an extension to its headquarters, Daily Star has learned. This funding is detailed in the Ministerial Policy Statements and Budget Estimates for the 2025/2026 financial year. While appearing before the Foreign Affairs Committee, the ministry disclosed that it […]

Opondo Opondo, the Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, has declared his intention to join elective politics ahead of the 2026 general elections, Daily Star has established. Opondo made the announcement during Capital Gang, a weekly political talk show hosted by Oscar Semweya Musoke on Capital FM. Development comes barely three months to expiry […]

Renowned socialite and Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC TV) photographer, Saad Byakuleka, popularly known as Saad Shots, has died in a tragic motor accident. His death was confirmed by UBC TV in an official statement. “Our own, Saad Shots, is among the victims confirmed dead in a fatal accident this evening along the Entebbe Airport Highway,” […]

The High Court has released Tumwesigye Enock after he spent over 1,500 days on remand without trial. Tumwesigye was initially arrested on September 4, 2019, in Rubanda and charged with murder. However, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) withdrew the charges on December 9, 2019. He was re-arrested on January 1, 2021, and later arraigned […]

At least 423 cases are pending transfer to civil courts following a Supreme Court ruling that blocked the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial. The revelation was made by Norbert Mao, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. The landmark judgment arose from a constitutional appeal filed by former Nakawa Municipality MP Michael […]