Uganda’s 2026 Elections Begin with Elder Power Consolidation
Uganda has launched the first phase of the 2026 general elections today not with youth rallies or fiery debates, but with an unexpected uprising: the election of village committees for older persons across more than 71,000 villages. The exercise, part of what the Electoral Commission insists is a road map,
Uganda Kicks Off 2025–2026 Elections with Village Committees for Older Persons
Uganda has launched the first phase of its 2025–2026 General Elections Roadmap by conducting polls for Village Older Persons Committees — a key step forward in the nation’s democratic process. This specialized vote gives citizens aged 60 and above the platform to elect representatives who will champion their interests at
NCBA Golf Series Tees Off at Uganda Golf Club
The NCBA Golf Series officially teed off at the Uganda Golf Club in Kampala, marking the start of a multi-course tournament that blends high-level competition with vibrant fan engagement and enticing rewards. The opening leg sets the tone for what promises to be a dynamic series, featuring not only thrilling
Court Faults Stanbic Bank in Shs 7.5M Fraud Case
The High Court has ordered Stanbic Bank to pay a total of Shs 7.5 million to a client over unauthorized transactions conducted on his bank account. In May 2022, David Onyango sued Stanbic Bank, seeking a declaration that a series of debit transactions amounting to USD 2,459.15 (Shs 8.8 million)
Infobip Unveils CXOP: The Next Generation of AI-Powered Customer Conversations
Global cloud communications platform Infobip has announced its Conversational Experience Orchestration Platform (CXOP) — a game-changing solution that places agentic AI at the heart of every customer interaction. CXOP enables brands to move beyond static, rules-based workflows to deliver dynamic, goal-oriented conversations across marketing, sales, and support — at scale.
Court remands Ex-Police Commander Nixon Agasirwe Over Joan Kagezi Assassination
Former Police Special Operations Commander Nixon Agasirwe has been remanded to Luzira Prison in connection with the 2015 assassination of senior state prosecutor Joan Kagezi. Appearing before Nakawa Chief Magistrate, Esther Nyadoi, was charged with murder and subsequently remanded remanded to Luzira Prison till July 8, 2025. Agasirwe’s arrest last
President Museveni Assents to Controversial UPDF Amendment Bill, 2025
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to the UPDF (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Daily Star can reliably report. Last month, Parliament defied a Supreme Court ruling and enacted the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Law, allowing the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial. In her judgment, Justice Catherine Bamugemereire
High Sound for Children Uganda Partners with PEAS to Promote Safe Media Use in Schools
High Sound for Children Uganda has launched a six-week training program focused on safe and responsible media use in four schools supported by Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS). The initiative aims to equip students with essential media literacy skills, helping them navigate both offline and online media environments safely
Ugandans, 35 other nations face entry bans into the United States under new travel restrictions
The Trump administration is weighing new travel restrictions targeting 36 countries, according to a classified State Department cable. If enacted, the move would more than double the number of nations whose citizens face full or partial entry bans into the United States. The proposed list includes several key U.S. partners
UPDF Soldiers In Somalia Mark World Blood Donor Day
Ugandan troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI) in Somalia joined the international community in commemorating World Blood Donor Day with a life-saving blood donation drive at the Level One Field Hospital in Mogadishu. Held under the theme “Give Blood, Give Hope – Together We Save
