The High Court has sentenced Christopher Okello Onyum to death after convicting him on four counts of murder at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Daycare Centre. “Consequently, this Court finds that the Prosecution has proved all the ingredients of the offence of murder in the four counts against the Accused person, Christopher,” court ruled. Earlier […]

President Yoweri Museveni has distanced himself from several provisions in the newly tabled Sovereignty Bill currently under scrutiny by Parliament’s committees on legal and parliamentary affairs, and defence and internal affairs. On April 15, 2026, the State Minister for Internal Affairs, David Muhoozi, presented the bill for its first reading, triggering a legislative process that […]

The High Court has sentenced Christopher Okello Onyum for killing four  Ggaba school children. Earlier Presiding judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha found Okello guilty of killing four children. In her judgement, she convicted him awaiting  for sentencing. On monday, prosecution, led by Jonathan Muwaganya, on Tuesday asked court to find Onyum guilty on all four counts […]

The United States Government has committed US$75 million ( Shs 285 billion) to humanitarian partners in Uganda to strengthen life-saving assistance for refugees, host communities, and populations affected by severe acute malnutrition linked to recurrent drought and a measles outbreak. The funding, channelled through the Eastern and Southern Africa Humanitarian Fund and managed by the […]

The High Court is set to deliver its judgement in the high-profile murder case against Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba school children killings, with a ruling expected on Thursday. Presiding judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha reserved judgement after the close of submissions, drawing a tense pause over proceedings that have gripped the […]

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to eight pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening regulation, improving worker protections, and enhancing institutional efficiency across key sectors. In a statement shared on his official X platform, the President confirmed signing into law the National Drug and Health Products Authority Act, 2026, which broadens regulatory oversight to cover […]

The Kingdom of Buganda has warned the Attorney General that the Draft Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026 will unintentionally affect cultural institutions, legitimate development partnerships and civic participation in Uganda. The submission, received on 28 April 2026 through the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Security Registry, urges government and Parliament to carefully reconsider key […]

A cloud of intrigue has engulfed Kampala’s high-end hospitality scene after a porter at Serena Hotel was remanded over the disappearance of $12,000 (about Shs 45 million) belonging to a South Sudanese general, an incident now exposing possible security blind spots within the facility. William Ssemata, 39, was on Tuesday arraigned before Buganda Road Chief […]

Police in Kagadi District are responding to a tragic incident in which a canoe carrying an estimated 35–40 passengers capsized on River Nguse at Kyaleni Village in Pachwa Town Council on April 28, 2026, at about 8:30pm. According to police, officers responded swiftly to the scene, and one survivor has so far been identified as […]

Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego has warned Parliament that passing the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 in its current form could trigger serious economic disruption, weaken the shilling, and undermine the country’s ability to sustain critical financial inflows. Appearing before a joint sitting of Parliament’s Defence and Internal Affairs Committee and the Legal […]

The High Court has adjourned proceedings in the murder case against Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba school children killings, with a ruling expected on Thursday. Presiding Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha deferred the matter after the conclusion of submissions, leaving the nation in suspense over the verdict and possible sentence following two […]

Four senior officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have been charged before the General Court Martial in Makindye over allegations of diverting large quantities of operational fuel for personal use, in a case that has put military logistics under fresh scrutiny. The accused include Brigadier General James Barigye Ruheesi, Colonel David Ocitti Kidega, […]

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has positioned the Church as a key pillar in Uganda’s development agenda, urging faith leaders to move beyond spiritual guidance and actively drive household wealth creation. In a message delivered on his behalf by State Minister for Economic Monitoring Beatrice Akello Akori, Museveni said religious institutions have already gone beyond their […]

China has injected $1 million (Shs 3.8 billion) into Uganda’s refugee response, marking a significant shift as Beijing steps directly into humanitarian support for the country’s growing influx of new arrivals. The funding, channelled through the Office of the Prime Minister and implemented by Finn Church Aid, will target vulnerable refugees in Nakivale and Kyangwali […]

The State has lined up Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, brother to National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, as a key witness in the unlawful drilling case against 21 NUP supporters. NUP spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro is jointly charged alongside 20 others, including Edward Ssebufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe, the head of security for […]

The prime suspect in the Ggaba school children killings, Christopher Okello Onyum, has asked court to dismiss the murder charges against him, arguing that the prosecution has failed to prove intent in the deaths of four toddlers. Taking the stand in his defence on Friday, Okello denied responsibility for the alleged murders, maintaining that his […]

Makerere University has released its admission lists for the academic year set to commence in August, amid rising concern over the growing number of high-performing students missing out on government-sponsored placements. The release follows a recent meeting of the Admissions Board, which deliberated on the selection of candidates for this year’s highly competitive intake. According […]

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has brushed aside concerns over rising fuel prices, telling motorists who cannot afford to drive to simply stay at home, while signalling that leisure travel is not a government priority. Speaking at the Africa We Build Summit 2026, Museveni said his recent discussions with William Ruto focused less on pump prices […]

Several high-performing students have been denied admission to Makerere University and other public universities, Daily Star has learned, raising concerns over the growing competitiveness of government-sponsored placements. The exclusion comes despite strong performances in the most recent Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, where many candidates posted top grades. Currently, the Uganda has 11 […]

The High Court has ruled that Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba children killings, has a case to answer. The ruling was delivered by Justice Alice Komuhangi Khauka, who noted that the prosecution had closed its case after presenting evidence against the accused. “The prosecution produced 17 witnesses in support of their […]

With just three weeks remaining to the end of its five-year term, the 12th Parliament of Uganda has been marked by a series of painful losses, with at least eight legislators dying while still in office. The deaths, caused by a mix of gun violence, complications from minor surgeries, high blood pressure, cancer, heart attacks, […]

The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered Airtel Uganda Limited to pay Shs 1.09 billion in additional taxes arising from the importation of telecommunications equipment. In a ruling delivered by Justice Stephen Mubiru, the court upheld the Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) decision to reassess the value of imported equipment after questioning the declared […]

A knife suspected to have been used in the murder of four toddlers in Ggaba has been presented in court, with forensic evidence linking it to the prime suspect, Christopher Okello Onyum. Appearing before  judge Justice Alice Komuhangi KhaukaTestifying, ASP Harelimana Bernabas, a forensic biologist attached to the Directorate of Forensic Services, presented findings from 40 […]

The Parliament of Uganda has paid tribute to the late Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament, Hellen Nakimuli, whose body is lying in state. Nakimuli died on Sunday following a minor surgical procedure at Alexandria Specialized Hospital along Yusuf Lule Road in Kampala. She reportedly passed away shortly after undergoing what had initially been described […]