Behind Bars: The 303 Children Who Call Prison Home
In the quiet corners of Uganda’s prisons, 303 children wake up each morning to the sound of keys and metal gates not alarm clocks or school bells. They live with their mothers behind bars, their childhoods unfolding in places built for punishment, not play. According to the Uganda Prisons Service
From Kampala to Mauritius: Mwanje Inspires Audiences with Global Storytelling
The sound of waves hitting the white shores of Mauritius became a rhythm of inspiration for Mwanje Tonny, a Ugandan storyteller whose camera captures not just scenery, but the soul of people and places. “Every sunrise here feels like a story waiting to be told,” he says. “Seeing such beauty
PACEID Launches Uganda Connect International Buyers Week to Boost Global Trade
The Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) has officially launched the Uganda Connect International Buyers Week, an initiative aimed at boosting international trade and positioning Uganda as a competitive global supplier. The event was announced at a launch ceremony held at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, ahead of
Mbarara Chaos: 89 nabbed NUP Supporters Transferred to Unknown Location
Mbarara Chaos: 89 nabbed NUP Supporters Transferred to Unknown Location Supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who were arrested in Mbarara District have been transferred from Mbarara Central Police Station to an unknown destination, Daily Star has learned. According to sources, 89 NUP supporters were detained last Friday as party
Brian White’s Wife, Doctor nabbed over Nalubwama’s death
A suspected fire accident at the home of flamboyant city socialite Brian Kirumira, popularly known as Brian White, has evolved into a full-blown criminal investigation, leading to the arrest of four people — including a doctor, a nurse, and Brian White’s wife. Police confirmed the detention of Dr. Joyce Irene
Over 166,000 Candidates Begin UACE Exams at 2844 centers
A total of 166,402 candidates have started writing the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations — marking the third and final series of national assessments this year. According to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), the exams will run until Friday, December 5, 2025, across 2,844 examination centers nationwide.
Wildlife Photography Exhibition Celebrates Uganda’s Natural Heritage
Natural History Museum’s award-winning exhibition debuts in Kampala Showcases Uganda’s biodiversity supporting £1.88 billion tourism economy andblivelihoodsbHighlights conservation success stories advancing Vision 2040 and climate goals Ugandans will have the opportunity to experience world-class wildlife photography as the internationally acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition opens in Kampala this
Inside the Mbarara Chaos: How Bobi Wine’s Convoy Was Cornered
Just like any other day on the campaign trail, a sea of people camped at the hotel where presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, and his wife Barbra Itungo Kyagulanyi spent the entire night waiting for dawn to continue their three-month quest for the presidency. The
Inspire Africa Elevates Uganda’s Coffee to International Heights
Uganda’s coffee heritage is brewing international excitement as Inspire Africa Group showcases the country’s finest beans at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2025 in Shanghai. This marks a pivotal moment for Uganda’s coffee industry, positioning it as a global contender while tapping into China’s rapidly growing specialty coffee
Doreen Natukunda Opio: “God Inspires My Artistic Creativity”
When you step into Doreen Natukunda Opio’s compound in Namugongo, you’re immediately struck by a peaceful calm — and a quiet hum of activity. A boda boda rider revs his engine, ready to deliver one of her framed art pieces to a waiting client. From the outside, you’d never guess
