Uganda to repatriate Judge Lydia Mugambe Under Uganda–UK Offender Transfer Law
The Government has extended the application of the Transfer of Convicted Offenders Act to the United Kingdom, the Daily Star has learned. The Act enables the mutual transfer of convicted offenders between Uganda and other Commonwealth countries, allowing them to serve their prison sentences in their respective home countries. Signed
UNAIDS reacts to WHO Member States reaching Pandemic Agreement consensus
Delegates at the World Health Organization (WHO) Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) have reached a consensus on the Pandemic Agreement. Negotiations began in 2021, with an aim of building a framework for pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response that learned from the COVID-19 and AIDS pandemics. The Joint United Nations Programme on
Maj Gen Richard Otto Appointed New UPDF Intelligence Chief
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Major General Richard Otto as the new Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (CDIS) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), formerly known as the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI). Otto is the current Mountain Infantry Division Commander in Fort
Henry Tumusiime Appointed Human Capital Director at Absa Bank Uganda
Absa Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of Henry Tumusiime as its new Human Capital Director, effective 16 April 2025. Henry brings with him over 18 years of experience in organizational leadership and development, human resource management, and cultural transformation. He joins Absa Bank Uganda from Abacus Pharma (Africa) Limited,
Stanbic, Buganda Kingdom partner to Empower Farmers Under ‘Mwanyi Terimba’ Initiative
Stanbic Bank Uganda has entered into partnership with the Buganda Cultural and Development Foundation (BUCADEF), the socio-economic arm of the Buganda Kingdom, to support and transform agricultural livelihoods in the region under the ambits of ‘Mwanyi Terimba’ initiative. The collaboration was formalized at a signing ceremony held at Bulange, Mengo,
UPDF secures topographic mapping equipment worth 10.9 billion from Russia
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recently received a consignment of topographic mapping equipment worth USD 3 million (Shs 10.9 billion), donated by the Russian Federation’s Ministry of Defence. The equipment was officially handed over at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe. Major General Sergey Marchuk, head of
Infobip Champions conversational AI to drive customer experience
Infobip has championed the use of conversational AI to transform customer experience and help businesses stay competitive, grow their customer base and drive sustainable growth. In partnership with Belva Digital, Infobip was among the top technology innovators showcased at the 6th edition of Africa’s Annual Customer Experience (CX) Conference, that
Airtel Introduces AI-Powered Spam Alert Service to Combat Digital Fraud
In a bid to fight fraud, Airtel Uganda has lunched AI-powered Spam Alert Service to offer network-level protection against fraudulent messages. The innovative service is automatically available to all Airtel customers at no additional cost, requiring no app downloads or opt-in processes. According to recent studies by the Uganda Communications
Entebbe Airport Sees Surge in Passenger Traffic
Entebbe International Airport recorded a total of 178,383 passengers in March 2025, according to data obtained by Daily Star. The figures were confirmed by Vianney Mpungu Luggya, Public Relations Officer at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). Of the total, 83,661 passengers arrived, while 94,722 departed to various destinations around
IFC invests US$ 58 million in Balwin Properties to support quality housing in South Africa
IFC has announced a ZAR 1 billion (US$ 58 million equivalent) investment in South Africa’s Balwin Properties to support the property developer to build more than 16,000 houses for low-and-middle income buyers near Johannesburg, helping increase the supply of affordable housing in the country. IFC’s local currency ZAR 1 billion
