The Uganda Police Force has refuted accusations by Professor Badru Kateregga, who alleged police inaction in a domestic dispute involving his wife, Jolly Shubaiha Kateregga. According to the Force, the matter lies beyond its legal remit and is more appropriately resolved through civil court proceedings. In a detailed statement released Friday, the Police addressed the […]

In a decisive blow to Simbamanyo Estates, the High Court (Commercial Division) has dismissed the company’s high-profile lawsuit challenging the 2020 sale of its prime property, Simbamanyo House, to businessman Sudhir Ruparelia. The ruling affirms that the transaction — triggered by an $8.1 million loan default — was entirely legal. Simbamanyo Estates, fronted by its […]

Agnes Nandutu, the former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, has confessed to receiving iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities. She made the admission while appearing before the Anti-Corruption Court, following several missed appearances. Nandutu was summoned after failing to appear in court on four prior occasions to defend herself. Earlier, the court had also summoned […]

Police have recovered two firearms following a foiled armed robbery in Kyotera District, the Daily Star has learned. In an official statement, police said: “Yesterday, our officers in Kyotera foiled an aggravated robbery involving five armed suspects who attacked the manager of Mazima Bugaga Coffee Factory, stealing Shs 50 million.” Acting swiftly, officers pursued the suspects […]

Uganda prepares to bid farewell to one of its most distinguished legal minds, former Supreme Court Justice and constitutional scholar, Prof. George Wilson Kanyeihamba, who passed away on July 15 at the age of 85. His final journey will culminate on Tuesday, July 29, when he will be laid to rest at his cherished home […]

President Yoweri Museveni has vowed to nullify the candidacies of individuals who fraudulently secured National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flags during the recent primaries, describing the internal electoral process as “polluted” by criminal interference. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, Museveni reassured both party members and the Ugandan public that widespread irregularities reported […]

In a dramatic turn of events, Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has sacked three senior members of the party’s Electoral Commission, accusing them of plotting to usurp party leadership ahead of the 2026 general elections. The expelled officials—Vice Chairperson Jack Kabuusu and commissioners Magere Emmanuel and Aisha Naomi Natukunda—allegedly blindsided the party by […]

In a bold shift from electoral tradition, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has declared that the Special Forces Command (SFC), the elite military unit long entrusted with presidential security   will now be solely responsible for guarding all presidential candidates in the 2026 general elections. The announcement, made via Gen Muhoozi’s official X (formerly […]

Kampala District Woman Member of Parliament, Shamim Malende has been  arrested shortly after arriving at Entebbe International Airport from Aga Khan Hospital,  Nairobi, where she had been receiving medical treatment. Before her arrest, Malende briefly addressed the media, announcing plans for a peaceful countrywide demonstration in solidarity with detained supporters of the National Unity Platform […]

The Uganda Police have announced a Shs 50 million reward for anyone with credible information leading to the arrest of suspects involved in the brutal murder of an elderly couple in Entebbe. David Mutaaga (69) and his wife, Deborah Florence Mutaaga (62), were found dead in their home on the morning of July 6, with […]

One person has been confirmed dead and four others injured in a fatal road crash that occurred on July 21, 2025, at approximately 1:30 AM at Katovu in Ngongwe, along the Katosi–Nyenga Road in Buikwe District. Kananura Michael, spokesperson for the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety. The incident involved a Scania bus, registration number […]

President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that corrupt individuals manipulated the Russian partners behind Uganda’s Express Penalty System (EPS), leading to the imposition of inflated fines. His remarks barely just two months after the suspension of the EPS system. Speaking publicly, Museveni stated that he will soon name those responsible for the alleged extortion. He emphasized […]

Julius Wamala, son of Gen. Katumba Wamala, has tied the knot with his longtime fiancée, Leah Mwesigwa, daughter of Gen. Hudson Mukasa, in a ceremony that united two prominent military families. The couple exchanged vows at St. Andrews Church in Bukoto, in a service officiated by retired Bishop Hannington Mutebi. Family, friends, and dignitaries gathered […]

The Kabaka of Buganda, His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has hailed the late Prof. George W. Kanyeihamba as a “selfless leader” and “fearless defender of human rights. The retired Supreme Court Justice and constitutional scholar passed away earlier this week. In a condolence message addressed to the family in Buziga, Kabaka Mutebi described Kanyeihamba […]

The High Court in Kampala has blocked  Jimmy James Michael Akena from contesting for a third term as President of the Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC), ruling that his nomination for the 2025–2030 term is unconstitutional. In a decisive judgment delivered on Friday, Justice Bernard Namanya declared Akena’s nomination “illegal, void, and of no legal consequence,” […]

The High Court has issued an order restraining Sam Mayanja, the State Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, and all his agents from interfering with the Kabaka’s land in Kaazi. Minister Mayanja had previously directed the cancellation of all land titles on the contested Kaazi land during a public hearing attended by various stakeholders. […]

The just-concluded National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries have delivered a major upset for several incumbent ministers, many of whom failed to secure the party’s endorsement for the upcoming general elections. Despite their senior roles in the current cabinet, these ministers were decisively voted out at the grassroots—a clear signal of shifting political tides, mounting […]

Brigadier General (Rtd) Emmanuel Rwashande has defeated long-serving Member of Parliament Theodore Ssekikubo to become the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for the hotly contested Lwemiyaga County seat. According to official results, Rwashande garnered 16,358 votes, while Ssekikubo received 8,702. Other candidates included Joy Kabatsi, who polled 473 votes, and Jacob Kato, with 11 […]

The State Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, has been involved in a road accident, Daily Star has learned. The incident occurred in Kagadi District as the Minister was en route to Fort Portal to attend the Tooro Kingdom Annual Youth Conference, scheduled to take place tomorrow at the Kingdom Headquarters. “Our […]

The Supreme Court has ordered Vivo Energy to pay Shs 8.5 billion to Thalion International Limited following a decades-long legal battle over a property located on Benedicto Kiwanuka Street in Kampala. The case originates from a 1972 agreement between Husenali Nathu Ltd (HNL) and Shell and BP Uganda Ltd (Shell BP) to develop land then […]

Yesterday, the government recently handed over shiny new vehicles to 15 cultural leaders at Kololo Independence Grounds—but one throne stood conspicuously empty. The Buganda Kingdom, Uganda’s most storied and symbol-rich monarchy, was a no-show. This sparked questions: had the Kabaka snubbed the government’s gift, or was this a subtle act of royal protest? Stepping into […]

Professor Livingstone Serwadda Luboobi, former Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, has passed away. His death was confirmed this evening by close family members. Prof. Luboobi died at Mulago National Referral Hospital, where he had been admitted for several weeks. He served as Vice Chancellor of Makerere University from 2004 to 2009. An accomplished academic and […]

Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba, requesting armed police protection following a violent incident at a political rally. According to Ssekikubo, the incident occurred on June 26, 2025, at Kirega in Kampala Parish, Lwemiyaga, where unknown assailants opened fire during a campaign rally. His supporter, Sembusi […]

Entebbe International Airport recorded 213,217 international passengers in June, according to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Daily Star has learned. The passenger traffic included 106,583 arrivals and 106,634 departures—an average of 7,107 passengers per day. This marks the second-highest monthly average, following December 2024, which saw a daily average of 7,171 passengers. In comparison, […]