Fire Breaks Out at Decommissioned Kiteezi Landfill
A fire has broken out at the decommissioned Kiteezi landfill, Daily Star can reliably report. The blaze erupted at around 9 p.m. This marks the second time a fire has occurred at the decommissioned landfill, the first incident having been recorded on February 8, 2025. Prior to this year, no
Edutainment Drives Menstrual Health Awareness as Reach A Hand Uganda Engages 1,000 Students Nationwide
Reach A Hand Uganda, through its “Undo The Taboo” and “GN Trybe” initiatives, brought together over 1,000 students from more than 20 schools across the country to spotlight the power of edutainment in advancing menstrual hygiene management (MHM). The event also showcased innovative menstrual products and sustainable disposal solutions. Held
MTN Uganda deepens digital push with donation to Busoga Kingdom
MTN Uganda and its partners have today donated digital equipment and vocational tools to the Busoga Kingdom, reaffirming their commitment to bridging the country’s digital divide and empowering youth through practical skills development. The support, part of MTN’s annual 21 Days of Y’ello Care volunteerism campaign, was received by Busoga
High Trade and Investment Barriers Pose Threat to Mobilizing Financing for Development
Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth and higher living standards—have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005 amid rising trade and investment barriers, new research from the World Bank shows. These barriers pose a significant threat to global efforts to mobilize financing
East African Petroleum Regulators sign agreement to strengthen regional energy cooperation
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has formalised a partnership with the Zanzibar Petroleum Regulatory Authority (ZPRA) and the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) of Tanzania, through the signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement is set to foster significant collaboration and knowledge exchange within the East
Electoral Commission Warns Against Illegal Participation in PWD Village Elections
The Electoral Commission has issued a stern warning to individuals attempting to unlawfully take part in today’s village-level elections for committees representing persons with disabilities (PWDs), held under the ongoing Special Interest Group (SIG) electoral process. The Commission revealed that it has received several reports and complaints from across the
Mpuuga’s Party Move Signals Shift in Opposition Politics Before 2026
Neyedo-Mukungwe Member of Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, is set to launch a new political party, the Democratic Front (DF), ahead of Uganda’s 2026 General Elections, The Daily Star has learned. The announcement was made at the party’s offices on Namirembe Bishop Road in Kampala. Mpuuga’s Party Move Signals Shift in Opposition Politics
NIRA: Over 2.5 Million Ugandans Renew National IDs in Less Than a Month
Atleast 2.5 million Ugandans have renewed their National Identity Cards (IDs) in less than a month, the National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) said. On May 27, The government has commenced the nationwide mass enrolment and renewal exercise for National Identity Cards, extending services to the parish level across all 146
Uganda’s 2026 Elections Begin with Elder Power Consolidation
Uganda has launched the first phase of the 2026 general elections today not with youth rallies or fiery debates, but with an unexpected uprising: the election of village committees for older persons across more than 71,000 villages. The exercise, part of what the Electoral Commission insists is a road map,
Uganda Kicks Off 2025–2026 Elections with Village Committees for Older Persons
Uganda has launched the first phase of its 2025–2026 General Elections Roadmap by conducting polls for Village Older Persons Committees — a key step forward in the nation’s democratic process. This specialized vote gives citizens aged 60 and above the platform to elect representatives who will champion their interests at
