Besigye sits Out of 2026 Elections, as Lukwago Gears Up to Battle Museveni
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye will not contest for any elective position within the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in the upcoming 2026 elections, Daily Star has learned. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the PFF’s National Convention. Despite currently being held at Luzira Prison, a portrait
Police probes Double Murder of Returning Couple in Entebbe
The Entebbe community is reeling after a brutal double murder in Lugonjo Nakiwogo Cell, where a couple recently returned from abroad was found dead in their home. David Mutaaga, 69, and his wife, Deborah Florence Mutaaga, 62, were discovered on the morning of July 6 with fatal stab wounds, according
Over 5.3 Million Ugandans Renew National IDs — NIRA
Over 5.3 million Ugandans have renewed their National IDs—but according to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), the finish line is still a long way off. Speaking to journalists , NIRA Registrar General Claire Ollama said the public response has been strong, but warned that the momentum must increase
MTN offers exit option to retail shareholders amid Mobile Money spin-of
MTN Uganda has announced a 14-day exit window for minority retail shareholders ahead of the planned separation of its Mobile Money business. This move is part of the company’s broader restructuring under MTN Group’s “Ambition 2025” strategy, which aims to transform MTN into a digital-first business by accelerating growth in financial technology
Baby Gloria Set to Walk Down the Aisle in August
Dancer, guitarist, and Movit brand ambassador Gloria Mulungi Senyonjo, popularly known as Baby Gloria, is set to tie the knot with her longtime fiancé Mbaleka Jonas on August 22, 2025. The wedding comes just four months after the couple held a traditional Kukyala ceremony in April, during which Mbaleka was
Makerere Slips in African University Rankings
Makerere University, once hailed as the pride of Uganda, has been ranked 41st among the best universities in Africa, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. The university shares this position with 31 other institutions across the continent. The University’s rank dropped from the 13th position in 2024 Despite
Museveni Clarifies Executive Order on Balaalo, Urges Respect for Law and Local Communities
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has addressed growing concerns and misinformation circulating on social media regarding his recent Executive Orders concerning the presence and conduct of the Balaalo [pastoralist cattle herders] in Northern, North-Western, and Eastern Uganda. In a strongly worded statement shared through his social media platforms on Sunday, Museveni clarified
Moses Magogo Secures for Fourth Term as FUFA President
Moses Magogo has been confirmed for a fourth term as the President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). Running unopposed, Magogo was officially endorsed during FUFA’s 101st Annual General Meeting held in Hoima City. Since assuming office in 2013, Magogo’s administration has delivered a series of notable achievements,
Former Arsenal Footballer Thomas Partey Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed. The alleged offences took place between 2021 and 2022 and involve three women. Two counts of rape relate to one woman, three further counts of rape
Museveni: Politics Is Not about Age but Service
President Yoweri Museveni has said that politics is not defined by age, but by the commitment to serve people and confront national challenges such as corruption, fraud, and criminality. He made the remarks after returning his nomination forms for the positions of National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM)
