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 […]

President Yoweri Museveni has dismissed six engineers from the Ministry of Works and Transport over alleged irregularities and persistent delays in the implementation of the Busega Mpigi ExpresswayBusega Mpigi Expressway and several other major road projects. The revelation was made by the Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, while appearing before Parliament, where he […]

The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has appointed John Baptist Nambeshe as the acting president of the party. Nambeshe, who serves as the party’s deputy president for the Eastern region, takes over from Dr Lina Zedriga Waru, who has held the position in an acting […]

The High court has ordered the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to pay Shs 2.2 billion to Babaana Children of Uganda Limited for unlawfully disposing of its imported medical equipment and assorted commodities. Court heard that Babaana Children of Uganda Limited imported a donated consignment of specialised medical equipment into Uganda, intended to support paediatric and […]

Former Third Deputy Prime Minister Gen Moses Ali is dead, Daily Star has learned. Details surrounding his death were not immediately available by press time. Gen Ali was one of Uganda’s longest-serving political and military figures, having held several senior government positions over the years. He served as Third Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Leader […]

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 […]