Stigma Across Borders: Concerns Grow Over Discrimination Against Shincheonji Members Abroad
Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, said on July 9 that the international human rights organization CAP LC, the Coordination des Associations et Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience, had submitted a joint written statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council expressing concern over
NCBA targets SMEs with new business banking drive
NCBA Bank Uganda has intensified its focus on small and medium enterprises with the launch of a new Business Banking proposition, rolled out alongside the “Ku NCBA Kiggwa Ku Bwerere” campaign. The move signals the bank’s growing push to position itself as a key partner for Ugandan businesses, offering faster
Masaka Road corridor gets reprieve as UEDCL switches on new power integration lines
Thousands of electricity consumers along the Masaka Road corridor can finally breathe a sigh of relief after the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) commissioned new integration power lines, bringing an end to years of crippling power outages that had choked businesses and frustrated households. The newly commissioned lines, which
Muwanga Kivumbi granted Shs 10m bail
The International Crimes Division of the High Court has granted bail to National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president for Buganda, Muwanga Kivumbi, along with 17 co-accused in an ongoing terrorism case. apearing before Justice Susan Okalany, Kivumbi, who has been on remand since January 2026, was granted a cash bail
Naalya SS student dies in toilet block
Police in Bweyogerere have opened investigations into the death of an 18-year-old student at Naalya Secondary School Bweyogerere Campus in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District. The student was reportedly found hanging inside a school toilet block on the evening of July 8, 2026. Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire said
Court dismisses Besigye application against Gen Muhoozi
The High Court has dismissed an application filed by former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye challenging the conduct of the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in relation to his arrest and prosecution. Besigye and Obed Lutale, through a team of lawyers from 23 law firms led by Lukwago &
Silverback Awards 2026 launched as UAA rallies creatives to ‘bold rise’
The Uganda Advertising Association (UAA) has launched the 2026 Silverback Awards under the theme “The Bold Rise,” in a move aimed at pushing the country’s creative industry towards higher standards of innovation, impact and global competitiveness. Widely regarded as Uganda’s flagship platform for recognising excellence in advertising, marketing, public relations,
Heifer International Launches AYuTe Africa Challenge Uganda Season 5 in Jinja
Heifer International Uganda has launched Season 5 of the AYuTe Africa Challenge Uganda, reaffirming its commitment to supporting young innovators to develop technology-driven solutions aimed at transforming agriculture and improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. The launch, held in Jinja under the theme “Go Big. Go Bold.”, brought together government
Africa Unlocked 2026 to convene business leaders in Cape Town
More than 140 business leaders, policymakers, investors and entrepreneurs from across Africa and key global markets will convene in Cape Town on July 9 and 10 for the Africa Unlocked 2026 conference, an initiative of Standard Bank aimed at accelerating trade, investment and sustainable economic growth on the continent. Hosted
Misinformation on family planning fuels unsafe abortions at Nakiwogo landing site
Limited access to accurate information on family planning and widespread misconceptions are fueling unsafe abortions at Nakiwogo landing site, Daily Star has learned. Unsafe abortion remains a major reproductive health challenge, accounting for about 7.9% of global maternal deaths and 9.6% in East Africa. In Uganda, approximately 8% of maternal
