450,000 Duplicate Identities Raise Questions Over NIRA’s Data Integrity
More than 450,000 individuals currently listed in the National Identification Register share the same three names and identical date of birth, according to National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) . While initially described by NIRA Executive Director Rosemary Kisembo as a statistical reality of common naming patterns, new insights from
Tribunal Sanctions Balondemu, Orders Withdrawal of His Allowances
The Leadership Tribunal has fined Kampala District Land Board Chairperson, David Balondemu, a total of Shs 2.8 million and ordered the withholding of his allowances over his failure to submit a declaration of income, assets, and liabilities for the year 2023. The case was brought by the Inspector General of
Victoria University Opens Applications for July 2025 Intake
Victoria University, one of Uganda’s leading private institutions, has officially opened applications for its July 2025 intake. With three intakes each year, this mid-year window provides an excellent opportunity for students to begin or continue their academic journey without waiting for the next academic calendar. If you’re considering applying, here’s
One Shot Dead at MP Ssekikubo’s Rally
At least one person has been shot dead at a political rally organized by Lwemiyaga County Member of Parliament, Theodore Ssekikubo, Daily Star has learned. The victim has been identified as 25-year-old Sembusi Alex, according to sources familiar with the incident. Details surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and authorities are
Court Rejects State’s Bid to Access Besigye, Lutale’s Phone Data
The Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court has rejected a State application seeking access to phone data belonging to Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale. Prosecutors argued that the phone records were needed to bolster their case. Supporters of Besigye, present in court, erupted in celebration following the ruling. However, Chief
Court Dismisses Case Against Deputy Lord Mayor Nyanjura, Ingrid Turinawe, Activists
Buganda Road Magistrates Court has dismissed a case against Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura and four other activists — Ingrid Turinawe, Phiona Kyabayiza, Faridah Nangonzi, and Shadia Namubiru. The group had been facing charges of being a public nuisance following their arrest during a protest over the detention of
Tech Talent Takes Centre Stage at the Refactory Digital Solutions Expo 2025
Refactory Academy hosted Uganda’s premier showcase of locally built technology at the Digital Solutions Expo 2025, under the powerful theme: “Tech Made in Uganda.”, at the National ICT Innovation Hub. The Digital Solutions Expo was designed as a platform to showcase industry-ready software products developed by Refactory apprentices (junior developers).
How Nampa used 500K from PDM to build a steady income and transform her life
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is moving around the country, encouraging people to work hard and take part in government efforts to fight poverty. On Thursday 20th June, the President took his message of wealth creation to Greater Mukono. He asked Ugandans to warmly welcome and use the Parish Development Model
Uganda overtakes Ethiopia to become Africa’s top coffee exporter
Uganda has become Africa’s leading coffee exporter after overtaking Ethiopia for the first time in recent history, according to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. In May 2025 alone, Uganda exported 793,445 60-kilogram bags of coffee, equivalent to 47,606.7 metric tons, earning approximately USD 243
Tribunal Orders Shs 9M Payout to Arodu Over Police Torture
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Tribunal has ordered the government to compensate Arodu Herbert with Shs 9 million for torture, inhuman, and degrading treatment. In 2010, Arodu Herbert sued the Attorney General before the Commission, seeking compensation for alleged torture and illegal detention. According to the complaint, Arodu was
