President Vladimir Putin has expressed deep condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, and members of his family. In a message addressed to Tehran, Putin strongly condemned the killing, describing it as a brazen act that violated fundamental principles of morality and international law. “Please, accept my […]

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged a Shs 5 billion capital boost to a Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) for content creators, formally recognising the sector as an emerging pillar in Uganda’s wealth creation ecosystem. Speaking at the Jazz with Jajja ranch edition held at his Kisozi farm in Gomba District, Museveni described content creation […]

AtleastSix people have been confirmed dead following a devastating head-on collision that occurred at approximately 5:00 a.m. today along the Hoima–Kiboga Road. According to SP Michael Kananura, the spokesperson for the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety at the Uganda Police Force, the crash involved an Isuzu bus, registration number UBQ 595G, and a Fuso […]

Iran has appointed Ayatollah Arafeh to the country’s Governing Council in a legal capacity, granting him the authority to temporarily perform the duties of the Supreme Leader, the Islamic Republic News Agency (ISNA) reports. The appointment is intended to ensure continuity in Iran’s highest office, with Arafeh stepping in on an interim basis while the […]

The Government of Uganda has issued an urgent advisory calling on its citizens to leave Iran immediately, as rising tensions in the Middle East threaten to spiral into wider instability. In a security notice released on February 28, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that the situation in the region is deteriorating rapidly, prompting precautionary […]

When torrential rains devastated Joseryn Kyosimire’s banana plantation in Rushenyi, Ntungamo District, in 2019, the destruction was swift and unforgiving. Months of labour were wiped out in hours. But Kyosimire believed she had a safety net. She had secured a Shs 15 million agricultural loan from Pride Microfinance, and 1.75 percent of that loan had been […]

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has received Letters of Credence from six newly accredited ambassadors, reaffirming Uganda’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic, trade, and bilateral relations. In a statement shared on his official X account, Museveni said the envoys represented the State of Qatar, Republic of Cuba, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, State of Israel, Kingdom of Spain, […]

Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pardoned Hajji Muhammad Ssebufu, who had been serving a 40-year prison sentence for the 2015 murder of businesswoman Donah Katushabe. Ssebufu, the proprietor of Pine Car Bond in Kampala, was convicted in July 2019 by the High Court for murder, kidnapping, and aggravated robbery. In a statement, the Uganda Prisons Service […]

Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu of the Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court at Makindye has sentenced a former employee of NTV Uganda Dean Saava Lubowa after he pleaded guilty to multiple communications-related offences. Saava, proprietor of the online platform TV10 – Gano Mazima, was arrested and charged in October 2025 with unlawful broadcasting. Prosecution told court that […]

Yusuf Nsibambi, a recent convert to the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has revealed that the government plans to release 80 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who were arrested during the election period. Prior to and after the elections, over 1,000 NUP supporters were reportedly detained and charged in courts across Uganda. Among those […]

President Yoweri Museveni has met Allirajah Subaskaran, founder of the Lyca Group, to discuss expanding Uganda’s digital infrastructure and widening access to affordable mobile services. The meeting, held at Nakasero State Lodge, focused on strengthening connectivity as a driver of economic transformation, innovation and inclusive growth. In a statement shared on his official X account, […]

Uganda’s forensic authority, the Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratories (DGAL), is seeking Shs  2 billion from Parliament to acquire a specialised age-detection machine, citing mounting pressure from age-verification cases linked to the national ID renewal exercise. The request follows a surge in referrals from the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), which has increasingly turned […]

The Supreme Court is set to deliver its ruling on former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante’s petition to withdraw his case challenging the 2026 presidential election results. On February 6, 2026, Kasibante petitioned the Supreme Court to withdraw his case, citing prohibitive costs and the complexity of continuing the legal proceedings. On January 18, 2026, the […]

The High Court has ordered The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO) to pay Shs 190 million in damages to a man who was wrongly diagnosed as HIV positive and placed on antiretroviral therapy (ART) for seven years. In a landmark ruling, Justice Joanita Bushara found that TASO acted negligently when it diagnosed Wataka John as HIV […]

Uganda has received its first consignment of 19,200 doses of Lenacapavir from the Global Fund, the Ministry of Health confirmed. “The drug is administered every six months to prevent HIV among people at substantial risk of infection. It will be distributed to high-burden and high-incidence districts starting March 2026,” the ministry said. In January, Uganda’s […]

Tensions ran high at the Kampala High Court Criminal Division yesterday as the court ordered the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to fully disclose all evidence in the high-profile treason case against opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, including former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. The courtroom, packed with supporters and media, witnessed sharp […]

The President General of the Democratic Party and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has said the death of former Speaker Jacob Oulanyah created what he described as an “accidental Speaker of Parliament,” as he formally entered the race for the top parliamentary seat. Speaking at the DP headquarters in Kampala, Mao framed […]

The Gulu Chief Magistrate’s Court has released Lina Zedriga, the National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for Northern Uganda, after she spent three weeks in prison. Appearing before Augustine Alule Koma, Dr. Zedriga was granted a cash bail of Shs1 million. According to National Unity Platform (NUP), Zedriga was reportedly abducted from her home on […]

The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is seeking $4 million (Shs14.3 billion) to establish a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) centre. The Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) centre is intended to expand access to life-saving treatment for patients suffering from sickle cell disease, HIV-related complications, and other complex blood disorders. Under a fundraising drive to establish the […]

Uganda has acquired a 20.15% strategic stake in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), marking a significant move to strengthen its energy security and regional cooperation. The development was confirmed by Minister Ruth Nankabirwa, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, which revealed that through the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), Uganda secured the shareholding as […]

Uganda is exploring plans to establish a second Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) connection to Tanzania, a strategic move aimed at opening a direct export corridor to the Port of Dar es Salaam and cutting transportation costs and transit time for its mineral exports. Reports by Sputnik Africa, referencing British media and a government document, indicate […]

Hundreds of people remained stranded at St. Mary’s Cathedral Rubaga following the postponement of a special Holy Mass that had been organized to pray for detained former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and other prisoners. Earlier, the family of Dr. Besigye had announced plans to hold a special Mass at the cathedral at 2:00pm. The […]

A prison officer attached to Kiboga Prison has shot dead three supervisors, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Frank Baine Mayanja, the Commissioner for Cooperation and Corporate Affairs and Service Spokesperson of the Uganda Prisons Service. “The Commissioner General of Prisons regrets to announce the unfortunate death of three persons following a […]

The Special Wildlife Crime Unit and the Uganda Police Force have arrested a suspected ivory trafficker and recovered 154 kilograms of raw elephant ivory in an intelligence-led operation conducted in Nwoya District. The suspect, Opiro Francis, was arrested on February 22, 2026, in Nwoya District while in possession of ten (10) pieces of raw elephant […]