Nine Independent MPs to Sign Cooperation Agreement with NRM
At least nine independent-leaning Members of Parliament are set to sign a pact to work with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). The MPs include Esther Achom (Serere), Peter Ojiji (Pingire), Mercy Kanyesigye (National Female Youth), Rose Mutonyi (Manafwa), Ronald Mutego (Butaleja), Emmanuel Illukol (Bukora County), Anthony Tumusiime (Isingiro), Spellanza
How a Houseboy Saw Pamela Tumwebaze’s Killer in Her Bedroom
Police in Mukono District have intensified investigations into the murder by strangulation of Pamela Tumwebaze. The 46-year-old Director of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU) and a resident of Gwafu West Village, Seeta Ward, Goma Division, Mukono District, was found dead in her bedroom. According to Rachael Kawala,
Nalubowa Withdraws Case Over Justice Kinobe’s Refusal to Recuse Himself
The National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Rose Nalubowa, a former Masaka City Woman MP candidate, has withdrawn her application seeking a review of Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe’s decision that led to a vote recount declaring NRM’s Justine Nameere the winner. Nalubowa had requested presiding judge Simon Peter Kinobe to recuse himself,
Besigye, Lutale Petition Court to Nullify UPDF Act
Jailed former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Obeid Lutale, have filed a petition in the Constitutional Court seeking to nullify the UPDF Amendment Act, 2025. In May 2025, Parliament enacted amendments to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act despite a Supreme Court ruling that had barred
Tragedy Strikes UCU as Dean of Students Is Murdered
Pamela Tumwebaze, the Dean of Students at Uganda Christian University (UCU), has been tragically killed by unknown assailants. Her death was confirmed by the university in an official statement. “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Ms. Pamela Tumwebaze, the Director of Student Affairs
Soroti Fruit Factory Records Shs 5.5Bn Annual Losses
Soroti Fruit Factory has registered average annual losses of Shs 5.5 billion, the Daily Star Uganda has learned. According to the recently released Auditor General’s report, the company’s performance over the last four years shows that it has incurred losses averaging Shs 5.5 billion per year. “The company’s operating loss
UPDF’s Maj Gen Sande Dies on Way to Gen Takirwa’s Funeral
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Armored Division Commander in Masaka, Major General Deus Sande, has passed away. His death was confirmed by Col. Chris Magezi, the Acting Director of Defence Public Information. “Tragedy has struck the UPDF family again, and with deep sorrow, we confirm the sudden passing of
Brian White Skips Court Over Health Condition
City socialite Brian Kirumira, popularly known as Brian White, failed to appear in court due to a deteriorating health condition. Brian White is facing seven charges, including manslaughter following the death of his girlfriend, Caroline Nalubwama, possession of narcotic drugs, conspiracy to commit a felony, and giving false information. Joyce
Court Sentences Teacher to Three Years Over Scholarship Fraud Scam
Makindye Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu has sentenced Ernest Edengel, a teacher, to three years in prison. Edengel pleaded guilty to 12 counts of fraud and obtaining money by false pretence. According to the prosecution, between September 2024 and February 2025, he, along with other suspects still at large, used the
Project ECHO Leverages Tele-Mentoring to Boost Health Security Across Africa
As global health systems navigate shrinking donor funding and continue recovering from the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts are increasingly turning to digital innovations to sustain healthcare delivery. Dr Caroline Kisia, Africa Director of Project ECHO, says that smart use of digital technologies has become crucial in equipping
