Five Arrested over Shooting of Ntawo Police Post Commander
Security agencies have arrested five suspects implicated in the shooting death of the Officer-in-Charge of Ntawo Police Post and a series of aggravated robberies within the Kampala Metropolitan Policing Area. Three firearms were recovered during the operations. The arrests were made during intelligence-led operations conducted between January 24 and 27,
Fr. Ssekabira sobs as Court Dismisses Bail Application
The Masaka High Court Judge, Justice Victoria Nakintu Katamba, has dismissed a bail application filed by Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira. Fr. Ssekabira, a priest of Masaka Diocese and a curate at Bumangi Parish, is facing charges of money laundering. He was reportedly abducted by men dressed in military uniforms traveling
KCB Bank Expands Access to Credit, Encouraging Intentional Financial Planning Among Salary Earners
As the year gathers pace, a growing number of Ugandans are recognizing that financial stability is rarely accidental. Instead, it is built through early planning, disciplined income management, and timely access to financial solutions that enable individuals to act when opportunities arise. For salary earners in particular, access to well-structured
Court Flags Opendi’s Plea for Vote Recount
The Tororo Chief Magistrate’s Court has dismissed an application from Sarah Achieng Opendi, the incumbent Woman Member of Parliament for Tororo District, who sought a recount of votes in 11 polling stations. The court’s ruling effectively upholds Angella Akoth as the duly elected Woman MP for the district. Delivered on
Born Behind Bars: 294 Babies Living in Uganda’s Prisons
The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has revealed that at least 294 babies are currently living in prison facilities alongside their incarcerated mothers, a situation that has further worsened congestion in prisons across the country. The disclosure was made by Aggrey Aturwanirire, the Commissioner of Prisons in charge of Planning, while
Three Dead After Truck Plunges into Karuma Falls
At least three people are feared dead after an Isuzu Elf truck transporting maize lost control and plunged approximately seven meters into the fast-flowing waters of Karuma Falls on Monday evening. According to Susan Kataike, the spokesperson for Ministry of Works and Transport, yesterday at about 7:00 pm, a loaded
Besigye’s health condition improves Amid Harsh Prison Conditions
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye is reportedly improving following his recent health condition, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Winnie Byanyima, Besigye’s wife. Last week, Besigye was reported to have fallen ill and was rushed from Luzira Prison to a medical facility at Bugolobi Village Mall
Museveni Prioritises Peace, Unity and Discipline in Governance
President-elect Yoweri Museveni has pledged to prioritise peace, unity, and discipline in governance following his seventh election as President of Uganda. “On Sunday, January 18, I formally received the declaration of my re-election as President of Uganda. I thank God, Maama Janet, the NRM members, our leaders, institutions, and all
Bobi Wine Is Not a Fugitive – Minister Baryomunsi
The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, has said there is no justification for National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, to remain in hiding, insisting that the government has not declared him a wanted person. “Bobi Wine remains a recognised political leader
Uganda Lifts Social Media Restrictions Imposed During Elections
After weeks of digital silence, the government has announced the full restoration of access to all social media platforms, ending restrictions imposed during the recently concluded presidential elections. The announcement was made by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in a Monday morning post on X, in which
