President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to convene a high-stakes caucus of the ruling National Resistance Movement, with the escalating corruption investigation against First Vice National Chairperson (female) Anita Annet Among expected to take centre stage. The meeting is scheduled for Sunday at State House Entebbe and will follow a sitting of the party’s Central […]

Security agencies have confiscated the phones and passport of former Speaker Anita Annet Among, effectively blocking her from leaving her residence as corruption investigations intensify, Daily Star has learned. According to highly placed sources, Among is currently restricted to her home as investigators deepen a widening probe that has rapidly escalated from targeted inquiries into […]

The renewed outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo is once again testing how quickly global health commitments can translate into real action where it matters most on the ground. Within 48 hours of confirming new cases, the United States Department of State moved to activate an interagency response […]

President Yoweri Museveni has endorsed Thomas Tayebwa for the position of Deputy Speaker, a move that is likely to shape the leadership contest in Parliament even as the institution grapples with an ongoing corruption probe. The endorsement was confirmed by Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, who said the decision followed guidance from […]

Security agencies have raided the parliamentary offices of former Speaker Anita Annet Among, marking a dramatic escalation in ongoing investigations into alleged corruption. The offices, located on the fifth floor, north wing of the Parliamentary Chambers, were stormed by a joint team of police and military investigators at around 9:00am. The team immediately sealed off […]

Security agencies have impounded two vehicles belonging to former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among as security agencies intensified their search at her residence in Kigo for a second consecutive day. The operation, involving a joint team of police and military personnel, is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption and abuse of office. […]

Presidential Advisor on Special Duties and National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairperson for Kayunga District, Moses Karangwa Kalisa, has died following a road accident. His death was confirmed by the Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babalanda, who described the incident as a tragic loss. “It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of the […]

Bukedea District Woman MP Anita Annet Among has announced her withdrawal from the race for Speaker of Parliament. Her decision follows ongoing investigations into allegations of corruption. Security agencies, including the police and the army, are currently searching her residences in Kololo and Kigo in an operation that began on Saturday afternoon. In a statement, […]

President Yoweri Museveni has assented to the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, officially turning it into law, barely two weeks after it was passed by Parliament. The legislation was approved following the adoption of the committee report and clause-by-clause consideration, capping weeks of intense debate over its provisions. Tabled on April 15, 2026, by State […]

President Yoweri Museveni has postponed this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations, citing growing concerns over the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the region. In a statement addressed to Ugandans, particularly the “Bazzukulu,” Museveni said the decision followed consultations with the national epidemic response task force and religious leaders. “After consultations with the national epidemic response task force […]

West Budama South MP Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth has said many of Uganda’s challenges stem from people trying to be what they are not, urging leaders to embrace modesty and contentment. Oboth-Oboth made the remarks during a thanksgiving ceremony held at his home in Mukono, which was attended by more than 150 newly elected legislators who […]

A widening corruption storm is closing in on former Speaker Anita Among’s most trusted allies, with a growing list of legislators, parliamentary officials and political operatives now facing scrutiny over their close ties to her powerful inner circle. What was once seen as an untouchable political network is now under intense investigation, as security agencies […]

A joint security team comprising police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has sealed off and raided the Nakasero residence of former Speaker Anita Among as part of an ongoing corruption investigation. The operation is linked to a probe into alleged illicit enrichment and money laundering, with security personnel currently conducting a search at […]

Minister for Internal Affairs Kahinda Otafiire has called for the election of a Speaker of Parliament who is honest, disciplined, and capable of restoring the institution’s dignity, as internal debate over the next leadership of Parliament gains momentum within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Speaking shortly after Thursday’s swearing-in ceremony, Otafiire said the next […]

Masaka District Woman MP Justine Nameere has been arrested, Daily Star has learned. Namere was arrested this evening after being sworn in a parliament. she was arrested by armed men in plain clothes in Masaka. According to early reports, the gun-wielding men intercepted and forcefully took her away under unclear circumstances, sparking panic and outrage […]

Starlink, the satellite broadband venture backed by Elon Musk, has been licensed to operate in Uganda, Daily Star has learned. President Yoweri Museveni confirmed the development, describing it as part of government efforts to expand internet access and reduce connectivity costs. “I witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and operational licence agreement between […]

Inspector General of Government (IGG) Justice Aisha Batala Naluzze has confirmed receiving a petition from a group of lawyers and activists seeking a comprehensive investigation into Speaker Anita Annet Among over alleged breaches of the Leadership Code Act. Naluzze said the Inspectorate has since launched investigations and will make its findings public upon completion. She […]

West Budama County South MP and Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth-Oboth, is being fronted for the position of Speaker of Parliament in the 12th Parliament. Oboth-Oboth, who has served as defence minister since 2021, has played a key role in shaping defence-related legislation, including tabling the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment […]

  President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Justice Moses Kaziibwe Kawumi as the new Deputy Chief Justice of Uganda, according to a press release issued by the Presidential Press Unit (PPU) on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The announcement states that Justice Kawumi’s name has already been forwarded to Parliament for approval, in line with the […]

Parliament on Tuesday commenced the swearing-in ceremony for Members-elect to the 12th Parliament, marking the beginning of a new legislative term defined by bold promises to tackle corruption, reduce poverty, improve service delivery and pursue political and constitutional reforms over the next five years. A total of 184 legislators took the Oath of Allegiance and […]

Amid the thunder of 21-gun salutes and tightly choreographed military precision, President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Kaguta Museveni was sworn in for a seventh term, extending his decades-long grip on Uganda’s highest office following the January elections. The ceremony unfolded with symbolism, protocol, and spectacle, underscoring both continuity and control as the long-serving leader renewed his oath […]

The family of the late Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament, Hellen Nakimuli, has endorsed her sister Irene Nampala to contest for the vacant parliamentary seat ahead of the upcoming by election. Nakimuli passed away last month at Alexandria Specialized Hospital along Yusuf Lule Road in Kampala, shortly after undergoing what was initially described as […]

Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Rophine Achayo has remanded five police officers and three private security guards over their alleged involvement in the break-in at the Bank of Uganda headquarters. The suspects were charged with neglect of duty to prevent a felony and were subsequently remanded to Luzira Prison pending further investigations. The accused include Sergeant […]

State prosecutors in the murder trial of businesswoman Molly Katanga on Monday revealed to the High Court in Kampala that she allegedly killed her husband, businessman Henry Katanga, in a calculated fight over wealth and property. The dramatic claims emerged as prosecution lawyers concluded their cross-examination of Molly Katanga, who has consistently denied murdering her […]