Why the Kabaka Opted Out as Government Handed Over New Vehicles to Cultural Leaders
Yesterday, the government recently handed over shiny new vehicles to 15 cultural leaders at Kololo Independence Grounds—but one throne stood conspicuously empty. The Buganda Kingdom, Uganda’s most storied and symbol-rich monarchy, was a no-show. This sparked questions: had the Kabaka snubbed the government’s gift, or was this a subtle act
Why People Believe Oscar Kasya Will Win in Kinkizi East
Tomorrow, Thursday, July 17, 2025, marks a highly anticipated day in Kanungu District as voters head to the polls to choose their NRM flag bearers for both Woman Member of Parliament and directly elected Members of Parliament. All eyes are on the hotly contested race for Kinkizi East, currently held
King Ceasor University Granted Charter, Expands Global Education Mission
King Ceasor University (KCU) has officially received its University Charter— granting the institution full legal recognition to train students from any part of the World to confer degrees in undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Post graduate and professorship. Officials from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) presented the charter, signed by
Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar Announces 2oth Plenary Assembly in Rwanda
The 20th Plenary Assembly of The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar [SECAM] is scheduled to take place from July 30 to August 4, 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, under the theme: “Christ, Source of Hope, Reconciliation and Peace.” According to Rev. Fr. Rafael Simbine Júnior, Secretary General, SECAM,
Former Makerere Vice Chancellor Prof. Luboobi Dies at 80
Professor Livingstone Serwadda Luboobi, former Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, has passed away. His death was confirmed this evening by close family members. Prof. Luboobi died at Mulago National Referral Hospital, where he had been admitted for several weeks. He served as Vice Chancellor of Makerere University from 2004 to
Ssekikubo Petitions IGP for Armed Police Protection After Rally Shooting
Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba, requesting armed police protection following a violent incident at a political rally. According to Ssekikubo, the incident occurred on June 26, 2025, at Kirega in Kampala Parish, Lwemiyaga, where unknown assailants opened fire during a
Entebbe International Airport Registers Over 213,000 Passengers
Entebbe International Airport recorded 213,217 international passengers in June, according to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Daily Star has learned. The passenger traffic included 106,583 arrivals and 106,634 departures—an average of 7,107 passengers per day. This marks the second-highest monthly average, following December 2024, which saw a daily average
Supermarkets Ordered to Stock Ugandan-Made Goods
Nakawa Division Council has passed a new ordinance compelling all supermarkets within the division to allocate space for locally made products. The landmark directive is aimed at empowering homegrown entrepreneurs and boosting the visibility of Ugandan innovation on local shelves. The announcement came over the weekend from Nakawa Division Mayor,
Judiciary Pays Tribute to Justice Prof. George Kanyeihamba, Defender of Human Rights
The Judiciary has paid tribute to the late Justice Prof. George Wilson Kanyeihamba, who passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 85. Justice Kanyeihamba was a distinguished author, academic, politician, and judge. He served as a Cabinet Minister, Member of Parliament, and Chairperson of the Legal Committee
NIRA reveals Collection Points for Newly Printed National IDs
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) announced that upgraded national identity cards for individuals who applied for renewals are now ready for collection. According to NIRA Registrar Claire Ollama, approximately 100,000 national ID cards have so far been printed and dispatched to various districts across the country. Speaking on
