Uganda Airlines is grappling with internal tensions and a stalled Shs 3 billion probe into its public relations expenditure, amid sweeping management changes at the national carrier. The shake-up follows the February 2026 departure of former chief executive officer Jennifer Bamuturaki, which triggered shifts within both the board and senior management. Sources within the airline […]

Former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been remanded to Kitalya prison following 19 days incommunicado after his arrest. Kivumbi was on Wednesday produced before Butambala Magistrate’s court, where he was charged with inciting violence and holding an unlawful assembly. He had earlier been held at Nateete police station after his arrest on his […]

Former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye collapsed in court today, prompting an abrupt halt to proceedings.  Court officials temporarily suspended the session to allow medical attention and give time for his recovery. Details about his condition were not immediately available by press time. Meanwhile, the prosecution has lined up a number of high-profile witnesses, including […]

Former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) aspirant Mugerwa Abdallar Hamtono has petitioned Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, protesting the Clerk to Parliament’s decision to reject his nomination papers. Mugerwa, who sought to represent Uganda at the regional assembly, argues that the refusal to receive his nomination denied him the opportunity to participate in a lawful […]

The Ministry of Health has declared Uganda Ebola-free following the successful completion of the mandatory 42-day monitoring period after the last confirmed case. The countdown began on June 16, 2026, when the last patient—a locally transmitted case—was discharged. No new infections were recorded during the period, meeting the criteria for declaring the end of the […]

Nation Media Group (NMG) will resume operations in Uganda following authorisation by President Yoweri Museveni, its majority shareholder, Taifa Group, has announced. The development marks a significant step for media operations in Uganda and is expected to strengthen regional investment and East African integration. Through its subsidiary, Taarifa Limited, Taifa Group holds a majority stake […]

Journalist Solomon Sserwanjja has been elected Local Council One (LC1) chairperson for Bamutakudde village in Kyampisi sub-county, Mukono district, after defeating his closest rival by a single vote in a tightly contested election. Results from the Tuesday polls show that Sserwanjja garnered 106 votes, narrowly edging National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Badru Lule, who secured […]

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Juma Witonze Kisekka as the new Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Daily Star has learned. Kisekka’s appointment comes amid changes within the ministry, following the removal of Lawrence Muganga over questions surrounding his citizenship status. Sources indicate that the appointment is part of ongoing efforts to streamline leadership within […]

The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has issued a warrant of arrest against Stella Itute, the office supervisor in the sergeant-at-arms department at Parliament, to answer charges related to the alleged embezzlement of parliamentary funds. The warrant was issued by Grade One magistrate Esther Asiimwe, as investigations into a multi-billion shilling fraud at Parliament continue to […]

The High Court has ordered government to pay Shs10 million in compensation to Kengo Ismail for violating his constitutional right to personal liberty after he was detained beyond the mandatory 48 hours without being produced in court. In his ruling, justice Collins Acellam found that Kengo’s prolonged detention by police contravened Article 23(4) of the […]

Uganda Airlines has placed its first-ever order with Boeing for eight aircraft, including four 737-8 and four 787-9 Dreamliner jets, in a move aimed at expanding and modernising its fleet. The national carrier said the acquisition will support growing demand across its regional and international network, while strengthening its long-term growth strategy. “This commitment with […]

President Yoweri Museveni has nominated veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu for the position of secretary-general of the United Nations. The nomination was formally communicated to member states by Annalena Baerbock and Zenon Ngay Mukongo, who confirmed Uganda’s submission in a joint letter. “We have the honour to jointly inform Member States that the Republic of Uganda […]

The Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded Muhammad Ali, the former managing director of Duck Hunters Security Services Limited, to Luzira Prison on charges of forgery and uttering false documents. Muhammad appeared before court and was remanded until July 31, 2026, as investigations into the case continue. Prosecution alleges that Muhammad used forged documents to […]

Court has convicted Rev. Fr Dominic Alinga of murder and attempted murder, sentencing him to 21 years in prison in a case prosecuted by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The conviction relates to the killing of John Bosco Ngorok and the attempted murder of Moses Abigaba following a violent incident that occurred […]

The Bank of Uganda has warned of rising cyber crime risks as more Ugandans shift to digital banking platforms, with fraud losses hitting Shs 1.02 trillion in 2024. The warning was issued during the launch of new digital platforms by NCBA Bank Uganda, where BoU said the rapid growth of online banking is exposing customers and […]

Uganda’s retirement benefits sector has reached a total pension assets growth of Shs36 trillion, prompting government to rally the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) to accelerate pension reforms and channel the growing pool of long term savings into the country’s ambitious Tenfold Growth Strategy. The call was made by Finance Minister Henry Musasizi during […]

The chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya, has apologised to President Yoweri Museveni and the country over what she described as leadership failures and internal conflicts that have crippled the commission’s work. Wangadya, who earlier this month petitioned the president and formally stepped down from her position, said the institution has […]

The Industrial Court has ordered Absa Bank Uganda Limited to pay Shs 14 million to a former employee, Eddy Muleme, after finding that his dismissal was procedurally unfair. Muleme, an Information Technology professional, had worked with the bank since July 2007, rising through the ranks to become Data Centre and Networks Engineer in March 2018 […]

Uganda’s economy closed the 2025/26 financial year on a strong note, with Government registering a fiscal surplus of Shs517.07 billion in June, reversing earlier projections of a deficit and underscoring improved revenue performance. According to the latest report released by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the surplus was largely driven by stronger […]

President Yoweri Museveni has paid tribute to fallen Adjumani West MP Gen Moses Ali, describing him as a “lover of freedom” who stood against injustice even during turbulent times. Museveni revealed that although Gen Ali served under Idi Amin, he was uncomfortable with the regime’s brutality. “I came to know that although he had been […]

President Yoweri Museveni has exposed what he described as rampant corruption in the Ministry of Works and Transport, revealing attempts by officials to inflate the cost of road construction projects, including those linked to the upcoming Afcon tournament. In a letter addressed to the minister of works and transport, Fred Byamukama, Museveni said investigations had […]

Parliament is set to hold a special sitting to pay tribute to the late Moses Ali, a veteran politician and former Third Deputy Prime Minister, who died on Saturday. Gen Ali, who had been admitted at Nakasero Hospital, passed away after an undisclosed illness, bringing to an end a long career in Uganda’s political and […]

Former Uganda’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Adonia Ayebare, and Shartsi Kutesa Musherure are set to be sworn in as ministers after resolving concerns related to dual citizenship, Daily Star has established. Their anticipated swearing-in follows their nomination by President Yoweri Museveni on May 26, 2026, alongside other Cabinet and state ministers, subject to […]

Former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye has asked court to guide him on how to select legal representation from a list of 786 advocates provided under the state brief scheme, arguing that the information given is insufficient to make an informed decision. Addressing court, Besigye said the list, which was received at 6:00 pm, only […]