Parliament honours Gen Moses Ali as body lies in state
Parliament is set to hold a special sitting to pay tribute to the late Moses Ali, a veteran politician and former Third Deputy Prime Minister, who died on Saturday. Gen Ali, who had been admitted at Nakasero Hospital, passed away after an undisclosed illness, bringing to an end a long
Ayebare, Musherure cleared for swearing-in as Echodu, Muganga face citizenship hurdle
Former Uganda’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Adonia Ayebare, and Shartsi Kutesa Musherure are set to be sworn in as ministers after resolving concerns related to dual citizenship, Daily Star has established. Their anticipated swearing-in follows their nomination by President Yoweri Museveni on May 26, 2026, alongside other Cabinet
Busoga women entrepreneurs to benefit from Stanbic–Gates initiative
More than 30,000 low-income women entrepreneurs in Busoga sub-region are set to benefit from a new partnership aimed at expanding access to affordable financing, business skills and digital financial services. The Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) programme, launched at the Busoga Kingdom headquarters in Bugembe, brings together the Busoga Kingdom, the
Civil society pushes for Lake Victoria UNESCO status, warns against oil threats
A coalition of 116 civil society organisations, alongside three individuals from more than 35 countries, has called on the governments of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania to initiate a transparent, community-led assessment of Lake Victoria for possible nomination as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The groups also urged the three governments
Besigye questions selection of state lawyers, seeks court guidance
Former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye has asked court to guide him on how to select legal representation from a list of 786 advocates provided under the state brief scheme, arguing that the information given is insufficient to make an informed decision. Addressing court, Besigye said the list, which was
Six Works Ministry engineers sacked over Busega-Mpigi Expressway delays
President Yoweri Museveni has dismissed six engineers from the Ministry of Works and Transport over alleged irregularities and persistent delays in the implementation of the Busega Mpigi ExpresswayBusega Mpigi Expressway and several other major road projects. The revelation was made by the Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, while
If the Future Is Digital, Are Rural Youth Learning Digital Skills Early Enough?
By Fatumah Birungi My first lesson in digital literacy happened when I was trying to apply for higher education abroad! Much of the conversation about the future of work focuses on artificial intelligence and digital transformation underscoring the growing importance of digital skills. As I listen to these intriguing discussions,
Nambeshe named acting NUP president as Zedriga’s tenure ends
The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has appointed John Baptist Nambeshe as the acting president of the party. Nambeshe, who serves as the party’s deputy president for the Eastern region, takes over from Dr Lina Zedriga Waru, who has held
Minister Asiimwe backs Inspire Coffee push, Tugume calls for coffee in schools
The minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Eng Jonard Asiimwe, has pledged government support for the commercialisation of Inspire Coffee, as efforts to boost value addition in Uganda’s coffee sector gather momentum. Asiimwe made the commitment during his first official visit to the Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo district, where
Euromoney recognises Stanbic for investment banking excellence
A Uganda-based lender has been named the Best Investment Bank in Uganda at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, in recognition of its role in structuring and financing major economic projects. The award, announced by the London-based financial publication on July 17, highlights the bank’s growing influence in corporate and
