How to choose a brand ambassador for your company
Adidas’ recent signing of NFL star Patrick Mahomes aims to challenge Nike’s U.S. dominance, while SPRIBE’s UFC partnership boosts market reach. But how do ambassadors fuel expansion? Delasport’s success with Ronnie O’Sullivan showcases how the right athlete enhances visibility, credibility, and audience engagement. The role of a sports ambassador A
Why Court Ordered Besigye’s Return to Luzira Prison Amid Deteriorating Health
High Court Judge Douglas Singiza has ordered the return of former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye to Luzira Prison following a habeas corpus application filed by his lawyers. The application came after the state delayed implementing the January 31, 2025, Supreme Court ruling, which barred military courts from trying
NUP Election Management Members Reportedly Abducted Amid Rising Tensions
At least four members of the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Election Management team have gone missing, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, the president of NUP. The missing individuals are Mercy Walukamba, Rovans Alex Lwanyaga, Rahma Juma, and Kayabura
Tribunal Calls for Investigation of Former Lira DPC Over Murder of Adyebo Francis
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has awarded a total of Shs140 million in compensation to victims of human rights violations in the Lango Sub-region. The second tribunal sitting took place at the newly established Lira Regional Office, which officially opened on Monday in Lira City. The tribunal awarded
Uganda discharges eight Ebola disease patients
Uganda has discharged eight patients who had been receiving treatment for Sudan virus disease – which belongs to the same family as Ebola virus disease – after two negative tests carried out 72 hours apart. The recovered patients were receiving care at treatment centres in the capital Kampala and in
Uganda Breweries donates investments worth Shs 30m to empower and women in Luzira
Uganda Breweries has donated items worth Shs 30M to the Luzira Youth and Women community. The donation includes 400 plastic chairs, 10 tables, 2 portable mini-sound systems, and 4-fifty-seater tents which will serve as revenue-generating assets through hire towards community development initiatives. While handing over the items to the Youth
Former IGP John Cossy Odomel Passes Away
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) John Cossy Odomel has passed away, Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba has confirmed. He peacefully passed away on the morning of Tuesday 18th February 2025, in India. Odomel, who served as IGP from 1992 to 1999, joined the Uganda Police Force in 1980
Commonwealth Condemns Continued Detention of Besigye, Lutale and Eron Kiiza
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, has condemned the continued detention of Dr. Kizza Besigye, Haji Obeid Lutale, and lawyer Eron Kiiza at Luzira Prison, stating that it undermines a recent ruling by Uganda’s Supreme Court. In a statement released today, Scotland expressed concern over Uganda’s decision to ignore the
FAMACO I Programme spreads to FUFA’s eight regions
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations [FUFA] in association with the Regional Football Associations has confirmed a full progamme to spread the capacity building courses for Football Administration and Management (FAMACO I) in all the 8 FUFA regions. The courses are scheduled to take place from 21st to 23rd February
Museveni to Besigye: End hunger strike, you are facing serious charges
President Yoweri Museveni has urged former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye to end his hunger strike, emphasizing that he is facing serious charges that require a fair and swift trial. Dr. Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obedi Kamulegeya, have been charged with possession of firearms at Riverside Apartments in
