Alupo breaks silence on detained MP Etilu, assures imminent release
Vice President Jessica Alupo has confirmed that Amuria District Woman Member of Parliament Margaret Etilu is in police detention, days after her reported arrest under unclear circumstances triggered concern among legislators. Etilu, an NRM legislator, was reportedly picked up on May 23, 2026, from the residence of Speaker Anita Among,
Museveni pushes fast-track of East African common currency amid trade concerns
President Yoweri Museveni has renewed calls for the fast-tracking of the East African Community (EAC) monetary union, warning that continued delays risk undermining trade and weakening confidence in the bloc’s long-promised economic integration. During a meeting with EAC Secretary-General Stephen Patrick Mbundi at State Lodge Nakasero, Museveni cast the proposed
dfcu, UTGA push climate resilience through tree growing initiative
As Uganda grapples with the growing impact of climate change, financial institutions and sector players are increasingly turning to practical, community-driven solutions to build resilience and sustain livelihoods. dfcu Bank, through its dfcu Foundation, in partnership with the Uganda Timber Growers Association (UTGA), marked World Environment Day with a tree
Uganda commits Shs 460bn deposit in Boeing aircraft deal
Uganda is set to sign an agreement with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing for the acquisition of four planes to support long-haul travel, in a move aimed at expanding the national carrier’s international network. The signing is expected to take place today at State House Entebbe, following a series of engagements
Stakeholders push for overhaul of extension services as agro-processing stalls in Acholi
Despite the promise of agriculture as the backbone of Acholi’s economic recovery, stakeholders now say weak extension services, underutilised agro-processing facilities and poor coordination among key actors are holding the region back from fully commercialising its potential. Meeting in Gulu City for a two-day stakeholders’ workshop at Bomah Hotel, representatives
Museveni flags off $72m Kidepo airport project in Karamoja
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has launched construction works for Kidepo International Airport in Karenga district, in a move aimed at positioning the Karamoja sub-region as a key destination for tourism, trade and investment. The project, funded by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the United Arab Emirates, is
Museveni assures WHO of Uganda’s readiness to contain Ebola outbreak
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured the World Health Organization (WHO) of Uganda’s continued preparedness to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak, emphasising regional cooperation and swift public health interventions to prevent further spread. The President made the remarks during a meeting with the WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, at
Five more suspects arrested over rugby player’s mob killing
Police is holding five more suspects implicated in the mob killing of Sydney Gongodyo, a professional rugby player, bringing the total number of people in custody to eight. The arrests follow an incident that occurred on June 5, 2026, in Nakawa division, Kampala, where the victim was allegedly attacked by a
Jubilee Insurance, My Tree Initiative mark World Environment Day with tree planting drive
Jubilee Insurance Uganda, in partnership with My Tree Initiative Organisation, joined the global commemoration of World Environment Day with a tree-planting exercise in Wakiso district aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and restoring degraded ecosystems. The initiative brought together staff from Jubilee Insurance, partners, local leaders and community members, in a
Four Ministers Skip Oath Over Citizenship Queries
At least four presidential appointees missed taking the oath as ministers, Daily Star can reliably report. On Tuesday, more than 78 appointees were sworn in as ministers, including the Prime Minister and Vice President, ahead of the 2026–2031 term following vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee. Last week, the committee, chaired
