Wendi facilitates disbursement of Shs 520 billion to over 10,000 SACCOs
Wendi Mobile Wallet, a payment platform developed by PostBank has facilitated the disbursement of Shs 520 billion to 10,589 Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) across Uganda, marking a significant milestone in the country’s financial inclusion journey. According to George Kiyingi, Head of Agent Banking and Fintech Distribution at Wendi, the
Hunger Strike: Besigye has not eaten for five days
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has gone five days without food, his wife Winnie Byanyima has revealed. Besigye, who is currently on remand at Luzira Prison, was reportedly wheeled to a clinic at Village Mall in Bugolobi last Sunday after his condition worsened due to a hunger strike. “I
UCC Partners with iKon Awards to Boost Ugandan Filmmakers
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has partnered with the iKon Awards to create more opportunities for Ugandan filmmakers, both locally and internationally. This collaboration aims to enhance the visibility of Ugandan films by expanding distribution networks and increasing industry exposure. The partnership also serves as an endorsement of the
Armed Men Abducts Bobi Wine’s brother
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, along with Deputy Party Spokesperson Waiswa Mufumbiro and Head of Mobilisation Nyanzi Fred u Nyanzi, have been abducted by armed men. Their abduction was confirmed by National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine. More
NBA Africa Creates Annual Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver today announced the creation of the NBA Africa Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award, a new annual honor that will recognize a person or an organization that works to advance health, education or economic opportunity across the continent of Africa. The award is named after the late four-time
Luzira Prison Blocks Bobi Wine from Accessing Besigye
The management of Luzira Prison has blocked Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the main opposition leader, from accessing the frail and ailing former presidential candidate, Dr. Kizza Besigye. Accompanied by the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel
Canon Gaster Nsereko Elected Bishop of West Buganda Diocese
The House of Bishops has elected Canon Gaster Nsereko as the seventh Bishop of West Buganda Diocese, Daily Star can exclusively report. He succeeds Bishop Henry Katumba-Tamale, who was consecrated on August 28, 2016. “The House of Bishops, sitting at Acaki Hotel in Kitgum Diocese on February 16, 2025,
Prison Authorities Wheel Frail Besigye to Clinic Amid Tight Security
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has been wheeled to a clinic at Village Mall in Bugolobi following a hunger strike in Luzira Prison, Buhweju County MP Mwijukye Francis has revealed. “Amidst very heavy security deployment, Dr. Besigye has been brought to a clinic on the third floor of Bugolobi
Kiplimo breaks world half marathon record in Barcelona
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo set a stunning world half marathon record of 56:42 at the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona by Brooks, a World Athletics Gold Label Road race, on Sunday (16). With that impressive performance, the 24-year-old two-time world cross country champion improved on Yomif Kejelcha’s previous world record of 57:30
How Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf beat Odinga to win AUC Chair seat?
Kenya’s candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position, Raila Odinga, has lost in the election held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Although Raila won the first two rounds of voting, Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf triumphed in the subsequent rounds, securing the Chairperson seat. In the first round, Raila received
