African Leaders to Champion Water, Sanitation and Climate Resilience in Madrid
As Africa grapples with intensifying droughts, floods, and water insecurity, government ministers and leaders from across the continent are uniting ahead of the 2025 Sector Ministers’ Meeting (SMM), which will take place on October 22–23 in Madrid, Spain. The meeting co-convened by the Government of Spain, UNICEF, and the Sanitation
Dettol Launches Hygiene Quest to Equip Children with health Skills
Dettol, a leading hygiene and disinfection brand under Reckitt, marked Global Handwashing Day with the launch of Phase Two of the Dettol Hygiene Quest, an innovative global education program that equips young children with essential hygiene skills for life. The program targets children aged 5 to 11 years, their teachers and families,
Budo on the spot Over Alleged Bias in Suspension of S4 students
King’s College Budo is under fire following a wave of allegations over its handling of a disciplinary incident involving Senior Four students. The controversy, which has sparked widespread concern among parents, educators, and the general public, centres on events that unfolded on Saturday, 11 October, during the school’s traditional “morning
Museveni: Raila Odinga was freedom fighter and a true patriot
President Yoweri Museveni has mourned the passing of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a freedom fighter and a true patriot. Odinga passed away yesterday in Kochi, India, after suffering a cardiac arrest. “It is with a lot of sadness that I received the news of
Emirates marks 25 years with 2.8 million passengers in Uganda
Emirates had marked 25 years of operations to Uganda since the inaugural flight in 2000. Emirates has transported 2.8 million passengers on 15,900 flights, connecting passengers from Uganda, with its vast global network, via Dubai. Over the years, Emirates has steadily and strategically scaled its operations to Entebbe, evolving with customer demand. At
Court to Rule on Judge’s Competence, Jurisdiction in Besigye Case
The High Court is expected to deliver a ruling on an application by former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, challenging the competence and jurisdiction of presiding judge Emmanuel Baguma in his ongoing case. Earlier this month, Besigye filed a formal complaint with the Uganda Judicial Service Commission, citing concerns over
Buganda Kingdom Mourns Raila Odinga
The Buganda Kingdom has mourned the death of former Kenyan presidential candidate Raila Odinga, who passed away earlier today in Kochi, India, after suffering a cardiac arrest. Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga expressed deep sorrow at the news, highlighting the longstanding relationship between the Odinga family and Buganda’s Royal Family, dating
Raila Odinga is dead
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, a source in Odinga’s office told Reuters on Wednesday, without giving further details. Odinga, who was undergoing treatment in the southern Indian city of Kochi, suffered a cardiac arrest on Wednesday and was rushed to hospital where
Court Remands ASP Nsiima for Assaulting Supermarket Attendant
The City Hall Grade One Magistrate’s Court has remanded Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Clive Nsiima to Luzira Prison on charges of assault and malicious damage to property following an incident at a Shell fuel station in Kyanja. ASP Nsiima appeared before the court after CCTV footage emerged showing him
UNOC Engineer Dies in Tragic Incident at Busowoko Falls
An engineer with the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has tragically passed away following a drowning incident at Busowoko Falls, the Daily Star has learned. His death has been confirmed by UNOC. Eng. Gershom Rwakasanga, who served as Manager of Terminals Development & Operations at the Jinja Storage Terminal, had
