20 Students benefit from Shs 3.85bn Airtel Scholarships
At least 20 students have been awarded fully funded scholarships worth over Shs 3.85 billion to pursue science and technology degree programmes at various universities across Uganda. The scholarships, which will commence in February 2026, target talented students from underprivileged backgrounds. Launched recently, the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship is
US Warns Ugandans Against Overstay as Shs 53.4 Million Visa Bond Takes Effect
The United States government has warned Ugandans against the misuse of non-immigrant visas following a rise in cases of visa overstays, Daily Star has reliably learned. The warning comes amid a growing number of Ugandans overstaying in the United States on tourist and medical visas, prompting the introduction of a
Mystery as 5.5 Million National IDs Remain Unclaimed
At least 5.5 million National Identity Cards remain unclaimed, Daily Star Uganda has learned. In May 2025, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) embarked on a mass registration and renewal exercise targeting 15.8 million National IDs set to expire by June 2025. The exercise also aimed to register 17.2
Uganda’s Pachi Panda winners: Kampala Buzzline brings bees and butterflies back to the city
MTN Uganda, in partnership with WWF Uganda, will this weekend send the winners of the inaugural Pachi Panda Innovation Challenge to South Africa for the continental finals. In this second instalment of our three-part Pachi Panda series, we turn our focus to Kampala Buzzline in action; a community initiative that
Police nabs two over murder of social media content creator
Police in Kira Road are investigating a case of aggravated robbery and murder by strangulation, which occurred on the night of 3rd February 2026 in Kwaata Zone, Kyanja Ward, Kawempe Division, Kampala City. The deceased, identified as 24-year-old businesswoman and social media content creator Namulinde Diana, was living alone in
Girma Wake Appointed CEO of Uganda Airlines
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Girma Wake, a retired airline industry executive and former chairman of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines. The announcement was confirmed by the State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara. Earlier today, Minister Barugahara shared
World Enters Nuclear Governance Vacuum as New START Treaty Expires
The world’s last remaining strategic nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia officially expired on February 5, plunging global security into what analysts describe as a dangerous “nuclear governance vacuum” with no binding limits on the world’s largest nuclear arsenals. The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
Museveni mets Girma over Uganda Airlines Top Job
President Yoweri Museveni has met Girma Wake, a retired airline industry executive and former chairman of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, over plans to appoint him Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines. The development follows Museveni’s decision not to renew the contract of Jennifer Bamuturaki, whose term ends in May
Inside the new recruitment guidelines for Uganda Airlines CEO
The Board of Directors of Uganda Airlines has initiated the recruitment process for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following President Yoweri Museveni’s decision not to renew the contract of incumbent CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki. Bamuturaki has served as CEO of the national carrier since 2022. According to an internal communication
Gov’t links Lake Victoria Foul smell to pollution
The persistent foul smell reported along sections of Lake Victoria has been attributed to intensified algal blooms caused by rising pollution levels, according to information released by the Ministry of Water and Environment. The ministry said Lake Victoria and its basin support more than 45 million people as a source
