Speaker Anita Among Calls for Action Against Illicit Financial Flows in Africa
Speaker Anita Among has called for a concerted fight against illicit financial flows, which cause Africa to lose an estimated US$88 billion annually. She made this appeal while presiding over the African Organisation of Public Accounts Committees (AFROPAC) Conference and Fifth Annual General Meeting at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Kampala,
Gov’t Pledges Efficient Power Distribution as Umeme Exit Nears
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has reaffirmed the government’s readiness to take over the electricity distribution concession from Umeme Ltd through its agency, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), effective April 1, 2025. The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development is in the advanced stages
The historical tree that gave birth to Besigye and the survival of Court Martial
Since time immemorial, former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has been a staunch opposition politician in Uganda. Besigye is one of the bush war soldiers who participated in the 1986 liberation war, which paved the way for the establishment of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). The NRM, a ruling party,
Patrick Bitature Suffers Another Legal Defeat Against Vantage Mezzanine
City businessman Patrick Bitature has lost yet another court battle against Vantage Mezzanine Fund II Partnership, a South African venture capital firm, in an ongoing debt dispute. High Court Judge Steven Mubiru ruled in favor of Vantage, overturning a previous decision that had awarded the firm 194 million shillings in
Infobip, Bayobab partner to transform SMS services in Africa
Infobip has entered a strategic five-year partnership with Bayobab, a leading African digital connectivity provider. Bayobab will use Infobip’s Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) Customer Modules and Routing management to handle campaign management, APIs, and analytics and deliver SMS across Africa and beyond. Bayobab will also access Infobip’s security
Absa Group Appoints Kenny Fihla as Group Chief Executive Officer
Absa Group has appointed Kenny Fihla, a senior financial services executive with 20 years of experience, as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), effective 17 June 2025, pending regulatory approval. “Kenny is a recognised leader with substantial Pan-African banking experience, strong relationships across the financial ecosystem, and a proven
Emmanuel Okwi Retires from International Football
Former Uganda Cranes captain Emmanuel Arnold Okwi has announced his retirement from international football, Daily Star can reliably report. Okwi made his senior debut for Uganda in 2009 and quickly established himself as a key player. He was the second-highest scorer at the 2010 CECAFA Cup, netting four goals in
Africa: Youth Charter Boss Urges New IOC President to Prioritise Sport for Development
On Thursday, 13th March 2025 at the opening keynote of the annual “Youth in the Perspective of the Olympic Movement” conference, Chair Geoff Thompson emphasised the critical role of sport for development in shaping the future of Olympism. Addressing a diverse audience of young leaders, athletes, and stakeholders, Thompson urged the
Kagame Orders Belgian Diplomats to Leave Rwanda Within 48 Hours
Rwanda has ordered Belgian diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours, the Daily Star can reliably report. According to Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Belgium has consistently undermined Rwanda, both historically and during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where Belgium has played a controversial
iKon Awards 2025 Honors Nominees with Certificates of Recognition
The iKon Awards Executive Committee has honoured the nominees of the iKon Awards 2025 with certificates of nomination in recognition of their nomination. The nominees were officially recognized during a special luncheon held on March 15, 2025, at Divine Resort Beach in Mukono. The certificates are an official record of
