A man expecting US$30,000 in compensation for injuries suffered while working in Afghanistan instead discovered that his money had been withdrawn by an impostor using a bank account opened in his own name. The High Court in Mbale has now ordered United Bank for Africa (UBA) Uganda Limited to pay Michael Wilson Mazuno Shs128.23 million […]

Parliament has directed the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) to investigate and prosecute officials of Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) implicated in the irregular disposal of railway wagons and the resulting loss of Shs2.4 billion. The directive is contained in a report adopted by Parliament after the Committee on Physical Infrastructure uncovered cases of financial mismanagement, disputed […]

Tanzania is mourning the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who died on Monday morning while receiving treatment in Zanzibar. Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi announced Hafidh’s death, saying he passed away at about 8am at Mlimani Mzena Memorial Hospital. “It is with great sadness that I inform you of […]

Patricia Rose Turindwamukama, the roommate and friend of murdered content creator Jovia Namuwulya, has been arraigned before City Hall Court in Kampala and charged in connection with her death. Namuwulya, who was popularly known as Jovia1235 on TikTok and worked as a waitress at Olives Restaurant and Bar in Bukoto, was found dead in her […]

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has appointed global energy trader Vitol to market the government of Uganda and UNOC’s allocation of the country’s newly named crude oil, Pearl Sweet, as Uganda prepares to enter the international oil market in early 2027. The announcement marks a major commercial milestone in Uganda’s journey towards first oil […]

Political analyst Charles Rwomushana has been arrested, the Daily Star has learned. Rwomushana was picked up while appearing on Radio Simba’s weekly political programme, Gasimbagane ne ba Namawulire, hosted by veteran journalist Peter Kibazo. According to sources, Rwomushana was taken away by armed men dressed in civilian attire. The circumstances surrounding his arrest remain unclear. […]

The Royal Succession Committee of the Tooro Kingdom has selected George Desmond Kamurasi, 36, as the next King of Tooro, succeeding his late cousin, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Kamurasi was selected on Friday, September 4, 2026, during a meeting of the 21-member Royal Succession Committee held at Fort Motel in Fort Portal City. […]

City socialite Brian Kirumira, popularly known as Bryan White, has been granted mandatory bail by the High Court in Kampala after spending 293 days on remand without being committed to the High Court for trial. Justice Paul Gadenya Wolimbwa granted Kirumira bail at Shs10 million and ordered him to provide two substantial sureties, each bonded […]

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has signed extradition papers authorising the surrender of former Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer Michael Katungi Mpeirwe to the United States to face trial on drug trafficking, firearms and terrorism-related charges. The United States requested the extradition and surrender of Mpeirwe on December 23, 2025, […]

President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that he knew the type of cancer the fallen King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, had been battling before his death in the United States. Museveni said he was informed about the King’s condition in November 2025, at the height of the presidential campaigns, and was told […]

The body of the fallen King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has arrived at Entebbe International Airport following his death in the United States. King Oyo’s body was flown to Entebbe from Nairobi aboard a chartered flight, 5Y-FAM, which arrived this afternoon. The body was received by President Yoweri Museveni, who was […]

MTN Uganda Board Chairman Charles Mbire has paid tribute to the late King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, describing his passing as a great loss to the Kingdom of Tooro and the country. Mbire visited the King’s residence in Buziga, Kampala, on Thursday to pay his respects to the royal family and […]

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has appointed its Director of Finance and Corporate Services, Michael Otonga Ochan, as acting executive director following the expiry of Ernest Rubondo’s second term at the helm of the regulator. Ochan took over the leadership of the authority on September 1, 2026, and will serve in the acting capacity […]

The body of the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, will return to Uganda on Friday, September 4, as the Kingdom begins final preparations for his burial. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister (Omuhikirwa) Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire while addressing journalists at the late King’s residence […]

President Yoweri Museveni has named Uganda’s crude oil “Pearl Sweet Petroleum” ahead of the country’s planned commencement of oil exports. Museveni said the name reflects the quality of Uganda’s crude oil, which has a low sulphur content. Crude oil with low sulphur is generally considered more valuable on the international market because it is easier […]

The High Court has ordered Paramount Hospital Kampala Ltd to pay Shs48 million to Medequip Uganda Ltd for breach of a contract for the supply of medical equipment. Medequip Uganda Ltd told court that it entered into an agreement with Paramount Hospital Kampala Ltd on November 2, 2019, for the supply of medical equipment at […]

The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered Equity Bank to pay Shs 200 million to Gombe Educational Services Limited for breach of a loan facility agreement. On November 8, 2019, Gombe Educational Services Limited requested a combined facility of Shs18.5 billion from Equity Bank (U) Ltd. Equity Bank commenced its due diligence, Regents Estates […]

Four police officers have been recommended for dismissal or discharge after being convicted of abandoning their official duties and allegedly providing security to a fake gold syndicate accused of defrauding a Dubai-based businessman of $4 million. The officers were tried and convicted by the Police Disciplinary Court on August 29, 2026, after investigations established that […]

The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has raised concern over the health of its leaders Dr Kizza Besigye and Erias Lukwago, saying both were transferred from prison to medical facilities after their health conditions deteriorated. In a statement issued on Sunday, the opposition group said Besigye was transferred from Luzira Maximum Security Prison to the […]

NIC Life Assurance, in partnership with Spades Insurance Brokers, has paid Shs30 million to the family of a Ugandan migrant worker who died in Dubai, highlighting the importance of insurance protection for Ugandans seeking employment abroad. The payment was made under the Uganda Migrant Workers’ Insurance Scheme (UMWIS), an insurance product offered by NIC Life […]

  President Yoweri Museveni has directed that the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro be accorded an official burial and that Uganda observe three days of national mourning in his honour. In a condolence message to the people of Uganda and the Tooro Kingdom, Museveni described the 34-year-old monarch’s death as […]

The government has suspended the issuance of new mineral rights, licences and permits for one month as it undertakes a review of the country’s mineral licensing system and moves to address illegal mining. Energy and Mineral Development minister Dr Monica Musenero Masanza announced the deferment at a press conference at the Uganda Media Centre on […]

The Chief Magistrate’s Court at Buganda Road has cleared the extradition of retired Lieutenant Michael Katungi Mpeirwe to the United States, where he is wanted to face terrorism, drug trafficking and firearms-related charges. Chief Magistrate Ritah Kidasa Neumbe ruled on Friday, August 28, 2026, that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had satisfied the legal […]

His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro, has passed on. King Oyo died died at about 10pm on Thursday in the United States.. The death of the 31-year-old monarch was described by the Royal Family as an “immeasurable loss” to the royal family, the people of Tooro and Uganda […]