Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament and President of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly, Thomas Tayebwa, has urged member states to make value addition, industrialisation and trade reforms the centre of their development agenda. Tayebwa said the continued export of raw minerals and agricultural commodities has denied developing countries the […]

The High court has ordered Kibuli Muslim Hospital to pay Shs 147 million in damages to Kyofuna Jaridah following the death of her newborn baby, ruling that the facility was negligent in the management of the child’s care. Court heard that Kyofuna attended antenatal care at Kibuli Muslim Hospital from August 2018 until delivery, under […]

Parliament has endorsed two National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates to fill Uganda’s vacant positions in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), following the adoption of a report by the Parliamentary Verification Committee. The vacancies arose after former EALA representatives James Kakooza and Dennis Namara were elected to the 12th Parliament, creating two openings for Uganda’s […]

Grace Gidudu has been appointed Acting Director of Communication and Public Affairs at Parliament, stepping into the role following the arrest and remand of substantive director Chris Obore over alleged corruption. Gidudu, who has been serving as Assistant Director in charge of Media Relations, is a long-serving member of the Parliamentary Service with extensive experience […]

  At least 20 pupils from King David Nursery and Primary School in Ndejje have been confirmed dead following a fatal road crash in Kapchorwa district as they returned from an educational tour. The accident occurred at Chekwatit village in Kawowo sub-county, where a school bus transporting the pupils reportedly lost control, veered off the […]

Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has been committed to the High court for trial on charges of misprision of treason, alongside several co-accused, including Dr Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulega, Frank Kihehere Atukunda and Joel Wakayima. The committal was made on Thursday by Makindye Chief Magistrate Sarah Basemera, who ruled that the prosecution […]

Uganda has discharged the last Ebola patient from the Mulago National Referral Isolation Centre, marking a major milestone in the country’s response to the outbreak and triggering the start of the mandatory 42-day countdown before the disease can officially be declared over. The patient, a Congolese national who sought treatment in Uganda after developing Ebola-like […]

The Minister of Health, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has dismissed reports linking recent student deaths to a new malaria strain, saying the fatalities are instead associated with an “immunological gap” among learners in urban areas. Presenting a ministerial statement before Parliament, Baryomunsi said available scientific evidence does not support claims of a more virulent malaria parasite […]

Glovo has appointed Kolawole Kolawole as its new General Manager for Uganda, a move the on-demand delivery platform says signals deeper investment in the country’s fast-evolving digital economy. The appointment comes at a time when competition in Uganda’s quick commerce and on-demand delivery space is intensifying, with firms seeking to expand their footprint by onboarding […]

The High Court has ordered Sir Apollo Kaggwa Primary School to pay Shs5 million in damages to a former pupil who was illegally caned by teachers, despite ruling that there was no medical proof linking the punishment to his long-term injuries. The case, which dates back to 2011, was filed by Naswif Katongole, who accused […]

President Museveni has rejected two key tax amendment bills, sending them back to Parliament with a stern warning that some of the proposed measures could distort competition, fuel tax avoidance and hurt the economy. Museveni declined to assent to the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026, effectively halting their […]

Uganda’s next generation of cities must be designed to withstand the growing pressures of climate change, with housing developments anchored on resilience, sustainability and inclusiveness, the government has said. Speaking during the 20th anniversary celebrations of Akright City off Entebbe Road, Lands, Housing and Urban Development minister Judith Nabakooba, representing President Yoweri Museveni, said the […]

The government is yet to provide clarity on the whereabouts of National Unity Platform (NUP) vice president for Buganda, Muwanga Kivumbi, days after his reported re-arrest shortly after being granted bail, raising fresh concerns within opposition circles about due process and state transparency. Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, on Tuesday raised the matter […]

The reported resignation of Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) chairperson Mariam Wangadya has ignited fresh political debate, with National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, accusing the government of abandoning officials once they outlive their usefulness. Yesterday, Kyagulanyi described Wangadya’s exit as part of a broader pattern in which individuals […]

Uganda’s long-distance star Joshua Cheptegei delivered a commanding performance to win the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Durban 10K, clocking an impressive 27:19 in a race that attracted thousands of runners on Sunday. The Olympic and world champion dominated the 9th edition of the race, breaking away from the leading pack in the second half […]

Mariam Wangadya has resigned as Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Daily Star has learned, following months of internal leadership wrangles within the institution. In a resignation letter dated July 6, 2026, addressed to President Yoweri Museveni, Wangadya formally stepped down from her position. “I hereby tender my resignation as Chairperson of the […]

The Ministry of Finance has released Shs 23.03 trillion for the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, representing 27 percent of the approved national budget, as government moves to sustain service delivery and economic activity. The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, said the releases have been aligned with implementation schedules, […]

National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for Buganda, Muwanga Kivumbi, has been rearrested in Mpigi, just hours after being granted bail by court. Kivumbi was intercepted at a roadblock while travelling to Kampala, in a dramatic turn of events that has raised fresh questions about his legal troubles and movements. Details surrounding the arrest remain […]

The International Crimes Division of the High Court has granted bail to National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for Buganda, Muwanga Kivumbi, along with 17 co-accused in an ongoing terrorism case. apearing before Justice Susan Okalany, Kivumbi, who has been on remand since January 2026, was granted a cash bail of Shs 10 million. However, […]

Police in Bweyogerere have opened investigations into the death of an 18-year-old student at Naalya Secondary School Bweyogerere Campus in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District. The student was reportedly found hanging inside a school toilet block on the evening of July 8, 2026. Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire said the student was discovered unresponsive […]

The High Court has dismissed an application filed by former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye challenging the conduct of the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in relation to his arrest and prosecution. Besigye and Obed Lutale, through a team of lawyers from 23 law firms led by Lukwago & Co Advocates and AF Mpanga […]

Several people are feared dead and many others injured following a violent head-on collision between an Opit Travellers bus and a trailer on the Kampala–Gulu highway in Omoro District. The crash occurred Tuesday night at Kulu Otit village in Bobi sub-county, sending shockwaves through the area and drawing dozens of residents to the scene. The […]

Parliament has assigned former Speaker Anita Among to the Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation, placing her under the leadership of Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake, a long-time political rival. The designation, made by Government Chief Whip Jane Ruth Aceng, has drawn attention due to the strained relationship between the two legislators, which dates back […]

Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has appealed for urgent medical attention, telling the Makindye Chief Magistrates Court that his health is deteriorating while on remand at Luzira Murchison Bay prison. In an emotional address delivered via Zoom on Tuesday, Lukwago said his condition had worsened due to prison conditions, leaving him in fear for […]