King Saha arrested
Ugandan singer King Saha has been arrested, the Daily Star has learnt. He was arrested by armed men in plan clothes and security agencies of Police and JAT. The singer, whose real name is Mansour Ssemanda, was reportedly picked up from Kyanja, a Kampala suburb, on Tuesday evening. Sources said
Besigye loses case against Gen Muhoozi over Karua, Lukwago
Former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obed Lutale have lost a case challenging the exclusion of their lead lawyer, Martha Karua, SC, from Uganda and the detention of their co-counsel, Erias Lukwago. High Court judge Simon Peter Kinobe dismissed the application, ruling that the applicants had not
Museveni rejects Wangadya’s resignation as UHRC boss
President Yoweri Museveni has rejected the resignation of Mariam Wangadya as chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), directing her to return to office with immediate effect. Wangadya disclosed the development while appearing before Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE), where she explained that she
COSASE orders arrest of UHRC chairperson Wangadya
The Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has ordered the arrest of Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) chairperson Mariam Wangadya after she failed to appear before the committee for the second time. COSASE chairperson Muwada Nkunyingi directed the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) to arrest Wangadya and
Czech Speaker names baby gorilla ‘Tomáš’ in Bwindi
The Speaker of the Czech Republic Parliament, Rt. Hon. Tomio Okamura, has named a newborn mountain gorilla “Tomáš” during his visit to Uganda, describing the gesture as a symbol of growing ties between the two countries. Okamura proposed the name while trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south-western Uganda,
Fundraiser shields Dr Spire from three-month contempt jail term
Ugandans have raised more than Shs 30 million in a rapid fundraising drive to save Dr Spire Sentongo from a three-month jail term over contempt of court. The campaign, launched by journalist and lawyer Agatha Atuhairwe, drew swift public support, hitting the target in less than 20 hours as contributors
47 years in army uniform: Gen Katumba Wamala retires home
The planned retirement of 1,863 officers from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is officially being framed as routine—another phase in a structured exit programme aimed at maintaining a lean and professional force. But beneath the numbers lies a deeper and carefully managed transition that is steadily reshaping the power
How Netherlands Study Trip is Powering Zubair Mukaaya’s Poultry Ambitions
The Best Farmers Awards have become one of Uganda’s most influential platforms for recognising excellence in agriculture, celebrating farmers who are driving innovation, creating jobs and transforming their communities. Through the initiative, dfcu Bank, in partnership with Vision Group and other partners, has gone beyond recognising success to supporting farmers through access
Obore, six others committed to High court over Shs 31.9bn fraud
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has committed seven interdicted senior Parliament of Uganda officials to the High court for trial over alleged corruption involving billions of shillings. Those committed include Chris Obore, director of communications; Daniel Adilo, director of human resource; Leonard Okema, executive secretary in the office of the
Uganda launches climate resilience project as Nabakooba warns land insecurity threatens food security
Uganda has launched a three-year initiative to strengthen the country’s food systems and protect farming and pastoral communities from the growing threat of climate change, with Lands minister Judith Nabakooba warning that secure land rights will be critical to the effort. The Accelerating Food Systems Transformation for Resilience to Climate
