Global Economy Set for Weakest Run Since 2008 Outside of Recessions
Heightened trade tensions and policy uncertainty are expected to drive global growth down this year to its slowest pace since 2008 outside of outright global recessions, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. The turmoil has resulted in growth forecasts being cut in nearly 70% of all
Ssenyonyi Raises alarm as Ugandans Bear Brunt of Hefty EPS Penalties
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, has raised concerns about the recently intensified implementation of the automated Electronic Penalty System (EPS), which is currently being enforced across the country. Last month, the government began enforcing the EPS more rigorously. The system issues automated fines for a variety
Equity Bank Uganda Faces Backlash Over Alleged Unauthorized Withdrawals
Equity Bank Uganda is once again under fire after a customer accused the institution of withdrawing a significant amount of her savings without her permission. According to a social media post cited by Daily Star, the disgruntled client claimed she had Shs 8 million in her account. However, she was stunned to
Security Forces Raid NUP Offices ahead of the delegates conference
Security forces from the police and army have raided the National Unity Platform (NUP) offices in Kavule during the distribution of expression of interest forms, Daily Star has learned. The incident was revealed by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, the President of NUP. According to reports, the
Uganda’s Special Elections Begin: Marginalized Groups Given 3 Days to Campaign and a Lifetime to Wait
In a move hailed as both “historic” and “hilariously overdue,” today marks the final day for nominating candidates in Uganda’s Special Interest Group elections — a democratic exercise designed to give marginalized groups a ceremonial seat at the village decision-making table. The elections, set aside for youth, older persons, and
NRM Denounces Media Narrative on Speaker Among’s Tribute to President
The NRM fraternity has noted with deep concern the misleading and sensational headline published by the Daily Monitor, alleging that the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, referred to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as “God.” “We categorically reject this distortion as a blatant misrepresentation of her remarks and a deliberate
2026 Elections: PFF National Executive Committee meet to approve Electoral Road Map
As the countdown to the 2026 general elections intensifies, the newly registered People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) is preparing to release its official electoral road map—just days after receiving its certificate of registration as a political party. Last week, the Electoral Commission granted PFF formal recognition after more than six
Ssegona Seeks to Succeed Kyagulanyi as NUP Party President
Busiro East Member of Parliament, Medard Lubega Ssegona, has announced his intention to succeed Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, as the next president of the National Unity Platform (NUP). “At the end of Kyagulanyi’s two agreed terms as party president, the next NUP leader will come from
Local Distributor Reaches New Heights Through Coca-Cola Partnership
Peter Rwabunyegera, an Official Coca-Cola Distributor (OCCD) with Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), is celebrating a remarkable journey of growth and resilience as he marks a decade of operation in Mbarara. Peter’s distribution journey began in October 2013 at Kizungu Market, Mbarara. What started as a modest operation has since grown
Court Remands Lawyer Twebaze Over Shs 2.1bn Fraud Case
Buganda Road Court has remanded prominent lawyer Drake Twebaze to Luzira Prison until June 13, 2025, on fraud-related charges. Twebaze was arraigned on multiple serious counts, including obtaining money by false pretenses, conspiracy to defraud, and forgery. His arrest and prosecution followed a coordinated effort involving the State House Anti-Corruption
