Culture on the Move: Bantalo East Shakes Rural Uganda
It should have been impossible. A theatre troupe leaving Kampala’s polished stages to perform on a jagged, rain-slicked outcrop in rural eastern Uganda? Many would have called it folly. Yet Bantalo East did exactly that, hauling drums, lights, and costumes for more than four hours to Kachonga village in Butaleja
Hearing of Ssekikubo, Rwashande petition kicks off at High Court
The hearing of an electoral petition against the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate for the Lwemiyaga County seat, Brigadier General (Rtd) Emmanuel Rwashande, has kicked off at the High Court. In December, Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo petitioned the court, challenging Rwashande’s nomination and academic qualifications after the Electoral Commission
Conflicting Claims Emerge Over Death of NUP Supporter in Mpigi
Conflicting accounts have emerged over the death of Edward Mukwaya, a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP), following a campaign rally by presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, in Mpigi District. Opposition leader Kyagulanyi announced Mukwaya’s death on social media, alleging that police officers assaulted
Inside Bobi Wine–Tayebwa Clash Over Alleged Sham NUP Candidates
Earlier this week, National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, accused the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, of presenting sham NUP candidates to President Yoweri Museveni. Bobi Wine’s accusations come after about 250 NUP leaders from Kyenjojo, Bundibugyo, and Bunyangabo districts led
Seven Family Members Killed in Masaka–Mbarara Highway Crash
At least seven members of the same family lost their lives in a tragic road traffic crash at Njagalakasayi along the Masaka–Mbarara Highway in Lwengo District, Daily Star has learned. The crash involved a Fuso Fighter truck, registration number UBP 510V, and a Toyota Fielder, registration number UBH 476W. According
Court Orders Shumuk to Pay Shs14bn Over Illegal Occupation of Katatumba Property
A long-running property dispute in Kampala has taken another decisive turn after the High Court Commercial Division ruled that businessman Mukesh Shukla, also known as Shumuk, and three of his companies unlawfully occupied part of Shumuk House, formerly Katatumba Suites. In its decision, the court ordered Shukla to pay about
Museveni Dissolves Fisheries Protection Unit Amid growing Complaints
President Yoweri Museveni has dissolved the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) and relieved its commander, Lt Col Mercy Tukahirwa, of her duties amid growing complaints from fishing communities over alleged abuses. The directive, issued with immediate effect through the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, was confirmed on Friday by
Gov’t Courts New Alcohol Brands to Strengthen Economy and Jobs
Uganda has intensified efforts to attract foreign direct investment in manufacturing, with the Minister of State for Investment and Privatisation, Evelyn Anite, calling on global alcohol brands to establish production facilities in the country. Speaking at the launch of Offshore Vodka from Australia, Vodka Cruisers from New Zealand, and Tequila
Archbishop Kaziimba preaches Peace and Tolerance Ahead of Elections
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, has urged both political actors and voters to embrace peace, tolerance, and mutual respect, warning that political competition should not come at the cost of national unity. Speaking during the Christmas service at All Saints Church, Archbishop Kaziimba drew parallels
Who are the 16 unopposed NRM MPs
The Electoral Commission has declared National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Byamukama Fred unopposed as the Member of Parliament for Bugangaizi West Constituency. Byamukama was declared by Honest Baguma, the Returning Officer for Kakumiro Electoral District. “I, Honest Baguma, being the Returning Officer for Kakumiro Electoral District, pursuant to Section 31(1)(b)
