Government has signed an agreement to borrow EUR 641.1 million (Shs 2.747 trillion) from Standard Chartered Bank to finance key infrastructure projects across the country. The agreement was signed by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, and Sanjay Rughani, the CEO and Head of Coverage, Uganda, at Standard Chartered Bank. Of […]

More than 77,000 learners have failed the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), Daily Star Uganda can reliably report. A total of 817,883 candidates from 15,388 examination centres registered for the 2025 PLE, compared to 797,444 candidates in 2024. Of these, 522,036 candidates from 11,525 centres were beneficiaries of the Universal Primary Education (UPE) programme, while 295,847 […]

Boys have outperformed girls in the just-released Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results. A total of 817,883 candidates from 15,388 examination centres registered for the 2025 PLE, compared to 797,444 candidates in 2024. Of these, 522,036 candidates from 11,525 centres were beneficiaries of the Universal Primary Education (UPE) programme, while 295,847 candidates from 3,863 centres were […]

Parliament is requesting an additional Shs 263.937 billion to purchase vehicles for 529 Members of the 12th Parliament, Daily Star has learned. This request was made by Remigio Achia, Vice Chairperson of Parliament’s Budget Committee, during his presentation on the 2026/27 National Budget Framework Paper. According to Achia, the vehicles are intended to ensure the […]

Makerere University is set to confer 185 postgraduate degrees during its 76th graduation ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled to take place from 24–27 February 2026 at Freedom Square. The four-day event will see thousands of students from various colleges and academic units awarded degrees and diplomas in recognition of their successful completion of studies. In […]

The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, is set to release the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results, Daily Star has learned. The results will be released later today at State House, Nakasero. According to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), a total of 817,885 candidates sat for the Primary Leaving Examinations. This represents […]

President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Minister of Information and Communication Technology and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, to appoint Allan Kasujja as Executive Director of the Media Centre. In a letter addressed to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), the President said he had received a letter dated November 27, 2025, […]

The Auditor General is scheduled to present the 2025 audit report to the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, with special audits into the operations of Uganda Airlines, the Shs 60 billion Bank of Uganda (BoU) money heist, and the verification of the UMEME buyout payout dominating the report. The development was earlier revealed by Stephen […]

The Army Council has elected 10 representatives to Parliament ahead of the 2026–2031 term. The election exercise was presided over by Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), at the Land Forces Headquarters in Bombo, Luweero District. Chaired by President Yoweri Museveni, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Army Council […]

The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has released human rights activist Sarah Bireete after she spent one month in jail. Bireete was granted bail on cash of Shs 1 million, with her sureties bonded Shs 10 million non-cash. Magistrate Winnie Nankya  is barred from leaving the country without the court’s permission and must deposit her […]

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is seeking Shs 10 billion to purchase a helicopter for monitoring national parks, rescuing animals, and transporting veterinary doctors quickly to treat injured wildlife. The request raised questions from Members of Parliament (MPs) processing the matter, who asked whether the proposed amount includes funds for the helicopter’s maintenance. The revelation […]

The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), chaired by its chairman, President Yoweri Museveni, has endorsed Anita Among and Thomas Tayebwa for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament, respectively. The two legislators were endorsed during a top CEC meeting held last evening at State House. The decision is […]

Security agencies have arrested five suspects implicated in the shooting death of the Officer-in-Charge of Ntawo Police Post and a series of aggravated robberies within the Kampala Metropolitan Policing Area. Three firearms were recovered during the operations. The arrests were made during intelligence-led operations conducted between January 24 and 27, 2026, in Kiti A Zone, […]

The Masaka High Court Judge, Justice Victoria Nakintu Katamba, has dismissed a bail application filed by Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira. Fr. Ssekabira, a priest of Masaka Diocese and a curate at Bumangi Parish, is facing charges of money laundering. He was reportedly abducted by men dressed in military uniforms traveling in a drone vehicle on […]

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has revealed that at least 294 babies are currently living in prison facilities alongside their incarcerated mothers, a situation that has further worsened congestion in prisons across the country. The disclosure was made by Aggrey Aturwanirire, the Commissioner of Prisons in charge of Planning, while appearing before Parliament’s Committee on […]

At least three people are feared dead after an Isuzu Elf truck transporting maize lost control and plunged approximately seven meters into the fast-flowing waters of Karuma Falls on Monday evening. According to Susan Kataike, the spokesperson for Ministry of Works and Transport, yesterday at about 7:00 pm, a loaded truck with maize heading from […]

Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye is reportedly improving following his recent health condition, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Winnie Byanyima, Besigye’s wife. Last week, Besigye was reported to have fallen ill and was rushed from Luzira Prison to a medical facility at Bugolobi Village Mall under heavy security deployment. Byanyima […]

President-elect Yoweri Museveni has pledged to prioritise peace, unity, and discipline in governance following his seventh election as President of Uganda. “On Sunday, January 18, I formally received the declaration of my re-election as President of Uganda. I thank God, Maama Janet, the NRM members, our leaders, institutions, and all Ugandans who stood for peace […]

The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, has said there is no justification for National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, to remain in hiding, insisting that the government has not declared him a wanted person. “Bobi Wine remains a recognised political leader and is free to move […]

After weeks of digital silence, the government has announced the full restoration of access to all social media platforms, ending restrictions imposed during the recently concluded presidential elections. The announcement was made by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in a Monday morning post on X, in which he praised Ugandans for their […]

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has resolved to petition court to lift the house arrest and all unlawful restrictions imposed on former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine. The resolution follows a raid on the former MP’s home and the alleged assault of his wife, Barbie Itungo Kyagulanyi, barely ten days […]

The Kampala City Lord Mayor–elect, Eng. Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, has pledged to offer equal opportunities to all Kampala city residents and to uphold transparency in the management of City Hall. Last week, Balimwezo won the Kampala mayoral race with 141,220 votes, defeating incumbent mayor Elias Lukwago, who contested on the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) […]

The Commander of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has confirmed that the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) carried out a raid on the home of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, but denied claims that soldiers assaulted his wife, Barbra Kyagulanyi. “My soldiers did not beat up Barbie, Bobi […]

Former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Esther Kisakye, has raised concerns about President Yoweri Museveni’s failure to hold security agencies accountable following the conclusion of Uganda’s 2026 elections. On January 15, 2026, Uganda held its general elections, with citizens electing leaders for various positions across the country. In the presidential race, President Museveni secured 71% of […]