The Constitutional Court has dismissed a case filed by Fabrice Rulinda, the Entebbe Mayor and PLU activist, over a $73,000 (about Shs 275 million) transaction that was reversed and his account frozen by Stanbic Bank. On August 11, 2017, the money was deposited into Rulinda’s dollar account at Stanbic’s Bugolobi branch by Green Global Corporation, […]

The Constitutional Court has nullified the Computer Misuse Act, Daily Star can reliably report, in a landmark ruling that overturns one of Uganda’s most controversial digital laws. In 2022, the Uganda Law Society (ULS), together with 26 other organizations and individuals, through their lawyers who includede George Musisi, the MP elect for Kira Municiplity and […]

The Ministry of Finance has revealed that the stock of Uganda’s public debt has now hit the Shs  130 trillion mark, after increasing from US$34.21 billion (Shs  128.648 trillion) in September 2025 to US$34.86 billion (Shs  130.844 trillion) by the end of December 2025. The details are contained in the Quarterly Debt Statistical Bulletin and Public […]

The Orthodox Church in Uganda has been tasked with leading the preparations for the 71st birthday celebrations of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, highlighting the growing role of faith communities in Buganda’s cultural milestones. The organizing committee was unveiled by Archbishop Jeronimos Muzeeyi at the church headquarters in Namungoona. Fr. Bbosa will chair the committee, […]

Tragedy struck on the Entebbe Express Highway as Masaka City business man Bosco Sennyonjo, popularly known as Bosco Bitanda, and two of his children lost their lives in a devastating car accident. The crash involved a Toyota Land Cruiser, registration number UBG 734S, driven by Ssenyonjo Bosco, a businessman and resident of Masaka. According to […]

Panic and smoke filled the air at Katwe Market on Sunday evening as a sudden fire tore through the bustling trading hub, destroying property valued at millions of shillings. The blaze, whose origin remains unknown, erupted around 6:00 p.m., according to eyewitnesses. Within moments, flames had spread through multiple sections of the market, engulfing stalls […]

The Catholic Bishops of Uganda will next week embark on a significant pilgrimage to Rome, where they are expected to meet Pope Leo XIV during their traditional ad limina apostolorum visit to the Holy See. Under their umbrella body, the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), the bishops will begin the journey on Sunday, 15 March. The […]

St. Julian High School Annex, Gayaza has emerged as the best-performing school in Uganda in the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, recording an average score of 17.4 points. The ranking, compiled from more than 2,500 schools across the country, is based on average class performance. St. Julian High School Annex achieved the […]

Global crises often unsettle financial markets. Yet they can also create opportunities for investors willing to take a longer-term perspective. That was the message from analysts and investment advisers during a webinar hosted by SBG Securities Uganda Limited. Economists argued that while the escalating conflict in the Middle East may trigger short-term market volatility, it could […]

Police have said former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has exited the country after spending weeks in hiding, Daily Star has learned. The development follows a military raid on his home in Magere in January, shortly after he lost the presidential election to incumbent President Yoweri Museveni. “Two months ago, […]

Uganda and Tanzania have agreed to eliminate all outstanding non-tariff barriers in an effort to rebalance a trade relationship currently weighed down by a Shs9 trillion ($2.4 billion) gap. The decision emerged from the fifth session of the Joint Permanent Commission where both countries agreed to move beyond diplomatic discussions and focus on the technical […]

At least 1,891 students have failed the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, results indicate. Last year, a total of 166,402 candidates sat for the UACE examinations, marking the third and final series of national assessments in the academic calendar. The 2025 candidature represented a 14.6% increase compared to the 141,996 candidates who […]

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examination results results, allowing candidates, schools, and institutions to access them through multiple channels. Daniel Odongo, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), last year, a total of 166,402 candidates sat for the UACE examinations, marking the […]

MTN Uganda has posted  Shs 678.8 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting growing demand for connectivity and digital financial services as Uganda’s digital economy continues to expand. Service revenue increased 13.4% to Shs3.6 trillion, supported by rising internet usage and higher volumes of mobile money transactions. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and […]

Janet Kataaha Museveni, the Minister of Education and Sports, is set to release the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examination results. Last year, a total of 166,402 candidates sat for the UACE examinations, marking the third and final series of national assessments in the academic calendar. According to the Uganda National Examinations Board […]

Mityana South MP, Richard Lumu, has withdrawn the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which proposed that opposition MPs be allowed to directly elect the Leader of the Opposition (LoP). The bill aimed to address concerns over the current selection process, which Lumu described as undemocratic. Under Section 8 of the Administration of Parliament Act, […]

Security agencies have reportedly raided the home of Najja Sherif, the personal assistant to former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine. According to Kyagulanyi, the operatives arrived at Sherif’s residence but did not find him there. Instead, they reportedly took his wife after she told them she did not know his […]

A brief moment of tension emerged in court during proceedings involving veteran opposition politician Kizza Besigye after he voiced strong concerns about what he termed unfair treatment of the defence team. The session was presided over by Justice Emmanuel Baguma. Besigye told the court that the manner in which the proceedings were being conducted had […]

Police officers who were attached to the security team of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, during the recently concluded presidential elections have been arrested, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by David Waswa, the head of the police Counter-Terrorism Division, while appearing before the Public Accounts Committee […]

Speaker of Parliament   Anita Among has contributed Shs50 million towards the Rajiv Ruparelia Memorial Free Eye Health Camp, a major medical outreach expected to restore sight and improve the lives of thousands of people in Eastern and Northern Uganda. Among, who also serves as the Bukedea Woman Member of Parliament, announced the support as preparations […]

The Electoral Commission has appointed Richard Baabo Kamugisha as its new Secretary, effective 4 March 2026. Kamugisha has been serving as the Acting Secretary to the Commission since late 2024, following the departure of the former Secretary from the institution. “As Secretary to the Commission, Kamugisha also serves as the Accounting Officer and the Head […]

The Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court has halted the hearing of a terrorism case involving Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and 24 other accused persons following concerns about two suspected minors among the defendants. While appearing before Chief Magistrate Deogratias Ssejjemba, information presented during the hearing suggested that the two individuals are still […]

President Yoweri Museveni nearly failed to assume the rotating chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC) after government officials delayed payment of Uganda’s membership fees, Daily Star has learned. Sources within the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Uganda) said the required payment had not yet been initiated when the President departed for 25th […]

The Uganda Prisons Service has announced a Shs10 million cash reward for anyone who provides credible information leading to the arrest of Warder Moses Anguyo, the main suspect in last month’s fatal shooting at Kiboga Government Prison. “The Commissioner General of the Uganda Prisons Service has put a bounty of Shs10 million as a reward […]