President Yoweri Museveni has named Hon. Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo as Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, stepping in temporarily as delays stall the swearing-in of the substantive minister. In an instrument issued under Article 99(1) of the Constitution, the President directed Kasolo to oversee the ministry’s operations in the interim period. The move follows a hold-up […]

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has for the first time publicly spoken about the health condtion of his wife, First Lady and Minister for Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, following months of absence from public engagements. In a birthday message to the First Lady, Museveni disclosed that she had recently suffered a serious health challenge […]

Uganda’s fight against Ebola has received a major boost after the Government of Japan announced a $500,000 (about Shs1.9 billion) emergency grant to strengthen response efforts and contain the ongoing outbreak. The funding, channelled through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), will support the Uganda Red Cross Society to expand […]

A joint team of security operatives on Monday morning raided the home of outspoken former Minister for Ethics and Integrity, Miria Matembe, in an operation that has raised fresh concerns over the treatment of government critics. According to reports, the raid was carried out at around 10am. However, the former legislator was not found at […]

The Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has deferred its ruling on the bail application of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. Lukwago has been further remanded to prison as he awaits the court’s decision on his application. Details to follow Author Reporter View all posts

As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence through the Freedom 250 campaign, one of its most enduring cultural contributions continues to resonate across the world: jazz. Born from the African-American experience, jazz became one of America’s most influential cultural exports, travelling across continents and inspiring generations of musicians far beyond its borders. In […]

Kenyan lawyer and senior counsel Martha Karua has been denied entry into Uganda upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport. Karua, who is part of the defence team for Dr Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale, was reportedly ordered to return to her home country without being given an official reason. She had travelled alongside Law Society […]

The Makindye Magistrates Court is set to determine the bail application of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, who has spent five days on remand at Luzira Prison. Lukwago is facing charges of misprision of treason following his arrest last week. On June 15, security agencies, including the police and the Special Forces Command (SFC), […]

Burundi will host the fifth World Swahili Language Day celebrations and the third international conference of the East African Kiswahili Commission (KAKAMA) from July 5 to 7, bringing together delegates from across East Africa and beyond to discuss the future of Kiswahili in the era of artificial intelligence. The conference, which precedes World Swahili Language […]

Iran has announced the closure of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz to vessel traffic, escalating tensions in the region amid accusations that the United States and Israel have failed to uphold commitments under a recently signed war-ending memorandum of understanding. The announcement was made by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central […]

Uganda’s public debt has expanded significantly over the past decade, rising to Shs126.19 trillion by December 2025, sparking debate among economists, policymakers, and the public about whether the borrowing has delivered value for money. However, the government maintains that the debt has been prudently deployed to finance strategic investments that are transforming the structure of […]

Uganda is set to boost regional air transport and unlock new economic opportunities following the approval of €155.99 million (about Shs 652.5 billion) by the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group for the upgrade of Arua Airport. The funding will support Phase I of the Uganda Airports Development Programme, aimed at transforming Arua Airport into an […]

A BBS TV journalist attached to Parliament, Joseph Seruwoza, has died, Daily Star can reliably report. Seruwoza, described by colleagues as a jolly and dedicated journalist,  passed on earlier today at Mulago National Referral hospital where he had been admitted over ulcers. According to his employer he died of blood clot. Developing story Author Reporter […]

The High court has cleared  Absa Bank  to proceed with the sale of mortgaged property belonging to Boss Beverages International Ltd to recover an outstanding loan of Shs 710 million. Court heard that Boss Beverages International Ltd had secured a term loan facility of Shs 400 million from Absa Bank to buy out an existing […]

The Industrial Court has ordered Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited to pay more than Shs40 million to its former employee, Elizabeth Nyasuna, after ruling that her dismissal over a disputed Shs75 million cash withdrawal was unlawful and unfair. In a judgment delivered on June 16, 2026, Justice Anthony Wabwire Musana found that the bank failed both […]

Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has been charged with misprision of treason following two days of arrest. On Monday, Security agencies of police and the Special Forces Command (SFC) invaded the home of Lukwago and Wakaliga, a Kampala suburb leading to his arrest and subsequent detention at an revealed facility. Eyewitnesses said heavily armed […]

An Equity Bank credit officer has been sentenced to one year in prison after the Anti-Corruption Court found him guilty of facilitating the fraudulent transfer of more than Shs52 million from a customer’s account. Marvin Ijuka was convicted by His Worship Paul Mujuni and handed a 12-month jail term for corruption-related offences. Court heard that […]

Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Geraldine Ssali Busulwa, is expected back in court today as proceedings in a high-profile corruption case resume. Ssali will appear before Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga at the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court in Nakasero alongside five co-accused persons. The matter, scheduled for […]

Shock and grief have gripped Wakiso after court remanded two suspects linked to the brutal killing of Lydia Babirye, the daughter of former Katikkiro JB Walusimbi, in a case that has stunned the nation. Wakiso Chief Magistrate Naume Sikhoya sent Abubakar Ntenge and Shafic Kagga on remand after they were charged with kidnap, aggravated robbery, […]

Former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has been arrested by soldiers attached to the Special Forces Command (SFC) following an operation at his residence. Eyewitnesses said heavily armed soldiers first sealed off the perimeter of Lukwago’s home before moving in and taking him into custody. The circumstances surrounding the arrest remain unclear. The deployment, which […]

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the founder of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), has dropped Kasambya County MP David Kabanda as the organisation’s Secretary General, replacing him with Tingey County MP Fadil Twalla in a swift leadership shake-up. The changes, announced via Muhoozi’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, take immediate effect and signal a fresh phase […]

The High Court has ordered Uganda Christian University (UCU) to pay Shs100 million in general damages to a former student, Samantha Mwesigye, after finding the institution acted unlawfully in refusing to transfer her academic credits. In a judgment delivered on June 12, 2026, Justice Bernard Namanya ruled that UCU’s decision not to recognise Mwesigye’s first-year […]

Four prime suspects in the mob killing of national rugby player Sydney Gongodyo have been remanded to Luzira Prison. Gongodyo, 27, a resident of Busibanti Zone in Najjera, Wakiso District, was allegedly assaulted to death during the incident. The suspects;  Obed Mugwisa, Elly Mundoni, Joseph Owino and Henry Kabugo  appeared before City Hall Court Grade […]

Binance has committed $125,000 (Shs 469.6 million) in humanitarian funding to support the Uganda Red Cross Society’s frontline response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda. The contribution will support urgent interventions in affected and high-risk communities, helping to strengthen community awareness and prevention campaigns, contact tracing and surveillance support, risk communication and community engagement activities, and […]