Museveni Rejects Tax Bills Over ‘Unfair’ Clauses
President Museveni has rejected two key tax amendment bills, sending them back to Parliament with a stern warning that some of the proposed measures could distort competition, fuel tax avoidance and hurt the economy. Museveni declined to assent to the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Excise Duty (Amendment)
Nabakooba calls Climate-Resilient Cities as Urban Pressures Mount
Uganda’s next generation of cities must be designed to withstand the growing pressures of climate change, with housing developments anchored on resilience, sustainability and inclusiveness, the government has said. Speaking during the 20th anniversary celebrations of Akright City off Entebbe Road, Lands, Housing and Urban Development minister Judith Nabakooba, representing
Driving Uganda’s Socio-economic Development Through Better Roads.
By Anthea Turwomwe When Uganda’s Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, declared that it was “no more sleep” at the Ministry, he was sending more than a political message. He was signalling a renewed commitment to accelerating infrastructure development, because every kilometre of road completed has the power
The Former dfcu Banker Building Value from Every Harvest
A former Senior Credit Manager at dfcu Bank, Dr Richard Wemesa left banking to build an agribusiness that turns maize into flour, bran into feed, and farm by-products into new income streams. Uganda’s agricultural sector is increasingly looking beyond production towards value addition, processing and stronger agricultural value chains. As farmers
Uncertainty deepens over Kivumbi detention as state stays silent
The government is yet to provide clarity on the whereabouts of National Unity Platform (NUP) vice president for Buganda, Muwanga Kivumbi, days after his reported re-arrest shortly after being granted bail, raising fresh concerns within opposition circles about due process and state transparency. Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi,
Wangadya’s resignation: Bobi Wine accuses gov’t of ‘discarding loyalists’
The reported resignation of Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) chairperson Mariam Wangadya has ignited fresh political debate, with National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, accusing the government of abandoning officials once they outlive their usefulness. Yesterday, Kyagulanyi described Wangadya’s exit as part of a
Cheptegei storms to victory at Durban 10K as Cherop claims women’s crown
Uganda’s long-distance star Joshua Cheptegei delivered a commanding performance to win the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Durban 10K, clocking an impressive 27:19 in a race that attracted thousands of runners on Sunday. The Olympic and world champion dominated the 9th edition of the race, breaking away from the leading
Kapeeka Industrial Park Drives Nakaseke’s Economic Transformation
Once known largely for subsistence farming and its place in Uganda’s liberation history, Nakaseke District has emerged as one of the country’s fastest-growing industrial hubs, with the China-Uganda Liao Shen Industrial Park in Kapeeka reshaping livelihoods, attracting investment and accelerating rural economic transformation. Established in 2015, the 5.2-square-kilometre industrial park
Wangadya resigns as UHRC chairperson amid internal disputes
Mariam Wangadya has resigned as Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Daily Star has learned, following months of internal leadership wrangles within the institution. In a resignation letter dated July 6, 2026, addressed to President Yoweri Museveni, Wangadya formally stepped down from her position. “I hereby tender my
The Road to Prosperity: How Namanve Is Rewriting Uganda’s Industrial Story
A few years ago, accessing land inside the Kampala Industrial and Business Park in Namanve was a nightmare. Investors struggled through muddy tracks, trucks routinely got stuck, flooding cut off entire sections of the park during heavy rains, and vast stretches of gazetted industrial land remained undeveloped. Today, that picture
