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
From screen to suspicion: Luswata’s Trick Stars experience
When Trick Stars aired at the height of its popularity between 2011 and 2013, Albert Luswata became one of the most recognisable faces on Ugandan television. But the fame that came with his role as a conman in the edutainment series often followed him in unexpected ways. “People didn’t separate
Final Four Emerge in Stanbic Entebbe Match Play Showdown
The race for the Stanbic Match Play Challenge title has narrowed to four after a pulsating quarter-final round at Entebbe Golf Club, setting the stage for a high-stakes semi-final showdown on July 11. From a field of more than 100 golfers across the main and subsidiary draws, the tournament has
Weak SPS communication undermines Uganda’s horticulture export potential
Weak communication of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) standards is constraining Uganda’s ability to fully exploit export opportunities, particularly in the European Union market, stakeholders have said. The concern emerged during the closing session of a two-day stakeholders’ consultative forum on fresh fruits and vegetables (FFV) export growth under the EU-Uganda
NCBA Junior Golf Series tees up Uganda’s next generation of stars
Uganda’s junior golf scene continues to gather momentum, with a new wave of talent emerging as the NCBA Junior Golf Series wrapped up its sixth season at the Uganda Golf Club over the weekend. The grand finale on June 7 brought together some of the country’s most promising young golfers,
First Lady, Dr Muganga miss out as Ministers Take Oath
At least 80 ministers are set to be sworn in later today following the conclusion of the vetting process, Daily Star has learned. Last week, the Parliamentary Appointments Committee, chaired by Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth and deputised by Thomas Tayebwa, vetted presidential nominees for various cabinet and state ministerial positions. On
NCBA, Dentons and KCCA plant trees to commemorate World Environment Day
In commemoration of World Environment Day (WED), NCBA Bank Uganda, in partnership with Dentons and KCCA, has planted trees at Nakasero Primary School. The World Environment Day Tree Planting Initiative brought together NCBA staff, pupils, and the school administration to promote environmental conservation and community engagement. The Head of Strategy and
Uganda Shilling Holds Steady Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
The Uganda shilling remained stable against the US dollar over the week, trading within the 3765/3775 range, unchanged from its opening levels, according to Richard Nsubuga, Acting Head of Trading, CIB Markets at Absa Bank Uganda. He attributed the stability to a balance between demand and supply in the foreign
